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		News Archives: July 1998 Medicinal Pot Measure Makes November Ballot July 31, 1998 - Seattle Times OLYMPIA - As expected, an initiative to legalize medicinal use of marijuana was certified yesterday for the November general-election ballot. Washington To Vote On Medicinal Marijuana July 31, 1998 - Orange County Register An initiative to legalize medicinal use of marijuana was certified Thursday for the state of Washington's November general election ballot. Marijuana initiative on fall ballot July 31, 1998 - The Olympian OLYMPIA -- An initiative to allow the medical use of marijuana was certified for the Nov. 3 ballot Wednesday, making it the fifth statewide policy issue voters will decide this fall. Oregon Marijuana Ballot Measure Learns From The California Experience July 31, 1998 - The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The spasms in her back and legs begin at night. Half asleep, her twisting, jerking limbs rock her awake. There is little Jeanelle Bluhm can do -- legally -- to relax the grip of multiple sclerosis. Medicinal Marijuana Initiative Qualifies For Fall Ballot July 30, 1998 - Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - An initiative to legalize medicinal use of marijuana was certified Thursday for the state's November general election ballot. Medical Marijuana on Wash. State Ballot July 30, 1998 - Reuters OLYMPIA, Wash., (Reuters) -- A citizens initiative to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes will appear on the statewide ballot in November, Washington state officials said Thursday. Medical Marijuana, Suit filed against marijuana laws July 30, 1998 - Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - One is a 21 year cancer survivor and an AIDS patient whose body is wasting away from lack of appetite. The other suffers from the "ice pick" pain of multiple sclerosis. The remaining 163 plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit represent every other imaginable argument for overturning the federal governments 61 year stance on marijuana. Their suit, filed this month in Philadelphia, seeks to end the nation's ban on the medical and therapeutic use of cannabis. Judge Acquits Medina Man Of Mailing Pot To County Jail July 30, 1998 - Akron Beacon-Journal MEDINA: Even the judge thought it was an open-and-shut case. Cannabis A Minor Risk To Mentally Unstable: Doctor July 30, 1998 - NZ Herald WELLINGTON - Cannabis use has little effect on mental illness, apart from a small group of people suffering from schizophrenia or predisposed to the disease, MPs were told yesterday. No Marijuana Joints In Concord, Even Without Ordinance July 30, 1998 - Contra Costa Times Concord has indicated that state and federal laws have snuffed out any hopes of medicinal marijuana dispensaries in the city, even if Concord wanted such establishments, which it doesn't. MS Victims To Puff Pot To Test Medicinal Effectiveness July 28, 1998 - The Guardian LONDON -- The first human trials of the medicinal properties of marijuana will controversially involve inhaling substances made from the entire weed, not derivatives, it became clear Tuesday. Court Denies Appeal By Advocates Of Medical Use Of Marijuana July 28, 1998 - Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Activists seeking to legalize the use of marijuana for limited medical purposes vowed Tuesday to press ahead with plans for a 1999 referendum after Maine's highest court rejected an appeal that would have put the measure on the ballot this November. Money For Medical Marijuana Measure Comes From Outside Oregon July 27, 1998 - Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The campaign behind a ballot measure that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes was funded entirely by sources outside Oregon, according to state finance reports. Congressional Candidate Says Former Drug Use Was a Mistake July 26, 1998 - St. Louis Post Dispatch OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Congressional candidate Michael Scott said he used marijuana and cocaine in his youth but regrets the mistake and is now committed to helping young people avoid drugs. Prop. 215 Disallowed In Pot Trial July 25, 1998 - Orange County Register Courts: A judge says prosecutors can subpoena Cannabis Co-Op patients' medical records. U.S. Asks Hemp Suit Be Dismissed July 24, 1998 - Lexington Herald-Leader The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by several Kentucky farmers who want to legally grow industrial hemp. Bush: Deny Drug Users Scholarships July 24, 1998 - Miami Herald TALLAHASSEE -- Promising an assault on illegal drugs, Republican Jeb Bush proposes tougher policing and prosecution, better detection and treatment of drug abuse and denial of scholarships for teenagers who use drugs. Medicinal Marijuana User Faces Drug Charges July 24, 1998 - Press-Telegram GARDEN GROVE - Marvin Chavez inhales deeply on a freshly rolled joint and follows that with a few small puffs. Medical Marijuana Advocates Accused Of Cultivation For Sale July 24, 1998 - Los Angeles Times Todd McCormick, the medical marijuana advocate who says he was growing pot at a Bel-Air mansion to help relieve chronic cancer pain, was actually part of a conspiracy to cultivate large amounts of marijuana for commercial sale, according to a federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday. Marijuana Advocate is Indicted on Conspiracy Charge July 23, 1998 - Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES -- Todd McCormick, the medical marijuana advocate who says he was growing pot at a mansion to help relieve chronic cancer pain, was actually part of a conspiracy to cultivate large amounts of marijuana for commercial sale, according to a federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday. Oakland Designates Pot Club July 23, 1998 - San Francisco Chronicle Refusing to back down in the heated battle over medical marijuana, Oakland is pushing ahead with new policies supporting use and distribution of the drug -- and one member of the City Council is going so far as to advocate that the city itself take over the job of dispensing cannabis to patients. D.A.R.E. Program Could Lose Federal Funding Under New Policies July 22, 1998 - Dallas Morning News Many school districts in Texas and around the country may have to replace or rethink their drug education programs over the next two years because of recent action by the U.S. Department of Education. Pro-Marijuana Event Slated For 2nd Year July 22, 1998 - Daily Gazette EPHRATAH - While achieving a measure of fame, Ina Kurz raised the blood pressure of her neighbors last summer when she hosted "Woodrock '97," a pro-marijuana festival. Failed Medical Marijuana Initiative Sponsors Appeal July 22, 1998 - Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY -- Supporters of a failed initiative to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Nevada filed an appeal Tuesday with the secretary of state in an effort to get the measure on the November ballot. Lawyer Lets Grief Propel His Fight For Medical Pot July 22, 1998 - Los Angeles Times Law: Grateful to the man who helped ease his dying son-in-law's pain, Robert L. Kennedy seeks to beat the case against the supplier. Marijuana 'A Social Issue' July 22, 1998 - The Australian MARIJUANA should not be included on the Australian Football League list of banned substances even though five players have tested positive to the drug this year, according to the league's leading medical officer. California Struggles With Issue Of Medical Marijuana July 21, 1998 - Washington Times SAN FRANCISCO - The war in California over the legality of medical marijuana has produced as much confusion this summer as a weed-induced high. The state's most liberal cities and counties have struggled to find a legal way to distribute marijuana to medical patients, while federal and state authorities have fought to close the few remaining cannabis buyers' clubs. Blowing Smoke: Marijuana Use NBA's Biggest Drug Concern These Days July 20, 1998 - CBS SportsLine The stock line with regard to marijuana use in the NBA for years went something like this if commissioner David Stern walked in on a team at halftime and they were getting high, he would have no other recourse than to smile and just say no if a player asked him if he had a light. Cops Eye New Pot Club July 19, 1998 - London Free Press Police are watching London's medical marijuana buyers' club, vowing to swoop in if laws are broken. Study Targets Stalemate Over Medicinal Use of Marijuana July 19, 1998 - San Jose Mercury News Three times a day, a neatly machine-rolled marijuana joint is delivered from a locked cabinet at San Francisco General Hospital to Patient No. 9. He closes the door to his small white room, stuffs a towel under the door and lights a match. A nurse watches through a window. Wild Marijuana to be Cut Down Sunday in Dane County July 18, 1998 - Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Marijuana that grows wild in Dane County is to be cut down Sunday. Top Motorcycle Racer Suspended After Positive Marijuana Test July 18, 1998 - Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) - Anthony Gobert, a leader in one of the nation's top motorcycle racing series, has been suspended from competition for the rest of the year after testing positive for marijuana. Proof Sought To Save Marijuana Initiative July 18, 1998 - Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY -- Supporters of an initiative to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Nevada were in Lyon and Nye counties Friday looking for evidence to support a claim that the measure should be qualified for the November ballot. Marijuana Seller Sentenced to Jail Time July 18, 1998 - MSNBSC on KNBC SANTA ANA, July 17 - The first man prosecuted in Orange County for selling marijuana, despite claims that he provided the drug under a law decriminalizing its medical use, was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Marijuana Can Damage Human Genes July 17, 1998 - Fox News NEW YORK, Jul 17 -- Smoking marijuana may cause gene mutations that can trigger cancer, researchers report. Hemp Beer Hits Britain - But You Won't Get Stoned July 17, 1998 - The Independent THE country's first hemp beer is being consumed in London's bars and clubs. But anti-drugs campaigners need not worry - you would need to drink 3,000 bottles to get stoned. Body's Pain Relief Mimics Cannabis July 16, 1998 - The Independent The ability of cannabis to control the pain of people suffering from illnesses such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis may arise because the body makes similar chemicals to control pain signals. Marijuana Petition Falls Short in Two Counties; Appeals Possible July 14, 1998 - Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY -- It appeared less likely Monday that Nevadans would get the chance to vote on a medical marijuana initiative after the secretary of state's office reported that the measure did not qualify in two counties. Dutch Rebuke U.S. Drugs Adviser July 14, 1998 - Reuters AMSTERDAM, July 14 (Reuters) - The Netherlands rebuked a top U.S. drugs policy adviser on Tuesday for getting his facts wrong about Dutch drug-related crime but said General Barry McCaffrey was welcome to learn from the Dutch experience. City Re-Thinking Permit Procedure July 14, 1998 - Jacksonville Times Union JACKSONVILLE BEACH - When a judge sided with organizers of a Hempfest held Saturday and forced the city to give them a permit, that sparked the city to think about reviewing its policies on hosting festivals. Pot Chemicals Might Inhibit Breast Tumors, Stroke Damage July 13, 1998 - Dallas Morning News There may be a silver lining to a cloud of marijuana smoke. Marijuana Measure Will Be On Ballot July 11, 1998 - The Register-Guard SALEM - A proposal to allow medicinal use of marijuana in Oregon has made it onto the Nov. 3 ballot, but one that would have asked voters to restrict abortions failed to qualify, state elections officials said Friday. Officers Cleared Of Infringing On First Amendment Rights July 11, 1998 - Las Vegas Sun LAS VEGAS (AP) - Two Las Vegas police officers accused of infringing on the First Amendment rights of a group of Fremont Street petitioners have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Where There's Smoke, There's Another Marijuana Protest July 10, 1998 - Centre Daily Times UNIVERSITY PARK -- Retired Penn State professor Julian Heicklen was arrested for marijuana possession at the front gates of the Penn State campus Thursday during what is being billed as a 30-hour demonstration to protest laws against the drug. Hempfest Set To Reap Reward Of Legal Battle July 10, 1998 - Jacksonville Times Union Scott Bledsoe has his hands full with last-minute details for tomorrow's Hempfest at Jacksonville Beach. But he's not so busy that he'll ignore his plans for the future. Stirring the Pot July 09, 1998 - Metroland The Schoharie County chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is sponsoring a contest this summer that's probably going to raise the eyebrows of quite a few school districts. The NORML folks are asking high school seniors to respond to this question: How does the war on marijuana threaten America's constitutional democracy? The student who comes up with the best answer is going to get a $500 prize and publication on Schoharie NORML's web site. Marijuana Signatures To Be Rechecked July 09, 1998 - Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY -- Secretary of State Dean Heller directed the Nye County clerk on Wednesday to re-examine signatures in support of a medical marijuana initiative and said the results were too close to call. "It will be close," he said. Ex-Pot Club Director Gathers Top Lawyers July 09, 1998 - San Francisco Chronicle Faced with criminal drug charges and a lengthy prison term, the director of San Jose's now-defunct medical marijuana club has assembled a legal ``Dream Team'' to present his defense. Feds seek to close 3 pot clubs July 09, 1998 - Oakland Tribune OAKLAND -- The same day local officials approved the state's most lenient policy on medical marijuana, the Clinton administration stepped up efforts to close the Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative and two other clubs. Oakland Oks Lax Medical Pot Law July 08, 1998 - San Francisco Examiner Unanimously and without discussion, the Oakland City Council established on Tuesday the state's most permissive medical marijuana guidelines. Cannabis Abusers Helped By Intensive Therapy July 08, 1998 - Sydney Morning Herald Heavy cannabis users may require intensive psychotherapy in order to stay off the drug, a clinical trial shows. Medical marijuana initiative narrowed July 05, 1998 - The Olympian OLYMPIA -- Washington will be one of six states where voters will decide the fate of medicinal marijuana in November. Marijuana's Healing Properties July 05, 1998 - Associated Press A substance in marijuana that does not have any mind-altering effects may be useful for protecting the mind from the damaging effects of stroke and disease. I'd Sell Cannabis, Says Branson July 05, 1998 - Scotland On Sunday Virgin boss Richard Branson said last night that he would sell legalised cannabis in his stores but not tobacco because it is too dangerous. Profits Waiting If Hemp Legalized, Uk Study Says July 04, 1998 - Lexington Herald-Leader Not only is industrial hemp a good idea for Kentucky, hemp might be the best thing for the state to grow since tobacco, according to a University of Kentucky study of the potential for profit from a crop that farmers in the state have sued for the right to grow. Camping Out For The Right To Assemble July 04, 1998 - Los Angeles Times CARNERO LAKE, Ariz.--Don't be misled by the dope smoking, the incessant drumming, the incense haze and the twirling dancers. It's Rope, Not Dope, Say Hemp Farmers July 03, 1998 - Mail and Guardian Such conservative South African companies as Mercedes Benz and PG Bison are funding research into using a form of "dagga" to produce timber substitutes and natural fibres. But health officials remain hostile ... Wage, Marijuana, Abortion Initiatives May Make Ballot July 03, 1998 - Seattle Times OLYMPIA - Citizen initiatives to raise the minimum wage, ban late-term abortions and allow the medicinal use of marijuana appear to have collected enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Peaceful Protest Criticizes Drug War July 03, 1998 - Dallas Morning News As protests go, it was more jovial than most. Marijuana Initiative On Track For Fall Ballot July 02, 1998 - Associated Press OLYMPIA (AP) -- For the second year in a row, Dr. Rob Killian has collected the signatures of thousands of voters who support legalizing the medical use of marijuana. Farmers Will Raise Hemp Study This Weekend July 01, 1998 - Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky farmers who want to grow industrial hemp hope a July 4 weekend event becomes their Independence Day. Prosecutors Want Marijuana Co-Op Patient Records July 01, 1998 - Sacramento Bee LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- A medical marijuana co-op will resist Orange County prosecutors' efforts to obtain health records of hundreds of people who use the drug for pain, a defense attorney said. News Archives In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 and The Berne Convention on Literary and Artistic Works, Article 10, news clippings are made available without profit for research and educational purposes.