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[billycw]

George:
in all honesty, I don't feel that what I've done is a crime. And I think it's illogical and irresponsible for you to sentence me to prison. Because, when you think about it, what did I really do? I crossed an imaginary line with a bunch of plants. I mean, you say I'm an outlaw, you say I'm a thief, but where's the Christmas dinner for the people on relief? Huh? You say you're looking for someone who's never weak but always strong, to gather flowers constantly whether you are right or wrong, someone to open each and every door, but it ain't me, babe, huh? No, no, no, it ain't me, babe. It ain't me you're looking for, babe. You follow?

Judge:
Yeah... Gosh, you know, your concepts are really interesting, Mister Jung.

George:
Thank you.

Judge:
Unfortunately for you, the line you crossed was real and the plants you brought with you were illegal

-scene from the movie 'Blow'

Danger #4 - July 1953

 

[billycw]

"Undercover LAPD officers Dwane White (left), and Yolanda Gonzales appear at a press conference with Chief Daryl Gates, where Gates said the two were among eight undercover agents behind a narcotics operation at nine city high schools. They found 201 students dealing drugs, mostly marijuana, during the 13-week "school buy" program which ended in early April. Officers made 393 purchases, including cocaine and LSD, during the 13-week operation at Monroe, Verdugo Hills, Gardena, Canoga Park, Cleveland, Taft, San Pedro, San Fernando and Hollywood high schools."

Undercover LAPD officers Dwane White (left), and Yolanda Gonzales appear at a press conference with Chief Daryl Gates - Photo dated: May 21, 1986.

 

[billycw]

"Albert and Baltazar Negrite, aged 9 and 10, are shown with George Contreras, Detective Chief of the District Attorney's Office. Boys are wearing new clothes purchase for them after Contreras had found them in destitute circumstance upon investigating charges that they were selling dope. He found that the boys were not aware that the "brown leaves" in their possession were marijuana."

Albert and Baltazar Negrite, aged 9 and 10, are shown with George Contreras, Detective Chief of the District Attorney's Office. Los Angeles, CA - Photo dated: October 27, 1927

 

[billycw]

Robert Mitchum released from a 50-day sentence for marijuana possession in the County Jail March 30, 1949

 

[billycw]

American GI's on DMZ patrol taking a break to smoke a joint, 1971

http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_DE42787DDD614A889A69610215A4AF46

 

[billycw]

A marijuana plant growing in crack of a flagstone sidewalk. July 12, 1982

 

[billycw]

"Gives fast, penetrating comfort"

"Five minutes does the job. Give it to Her."

1960's 'massager' ad

 

[billycw]

Cannabis plantation. Kerzers, Switzerland

 

[billycw]

"There has been little evidence in Canada to support an association of cannabis with crimes of violence. Nor is there any suggestion that cannabis users are obliged to engage to any significant extent in a career of petty crime to support their habit in a manner similar to that of heroin addicts or even 'speed freaks'. The use of cannabis, under present conditions, does involve exposure to contact with criminal elements and may encourage a certain amount of delinquency or anti-social behavior in some users. But we do not believe there is evidence to support a generalization in this regard. Many users of cannabis exhibit high ethical standards, apart from their wilful violation of the drug laws."

-The Report of the Canadian Government Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs - 1972

Ernie Small in 1971 at the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa, Canada


Project E206

In 1969 Canada's Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau wanted his government to take a look at cannabis in hopes of easing the harsh drug laws. Under Gerald Le Dain, 'The Le Dain commission' was formed to study cannabis.

The studies done and much of the information left unpublished buried in oblivion...

"A truckload of Canadian medicinal marijuana from a plantation in Ottawa in 1971. More than a ton of marijuana was prepared for experimental research"

On a Government owned farm called the 'Central Experimental Farm' in Ottawa, Canada, Farmer Ernie Small would grow a field of cannabis for the Canadian government to study.

This Government cannabis would go on to supply multiple government studies, many of which would never be published...

Some of these Government studies actually sold this cannabis to the test subjects, like in the case of Project E206 for 50cents a joint....

Marijuana is harvested in the Canadian governments Central Experimental Farm Ottawa, Canada 1971

 

[billycw]

Continued...


The Le Dain Commission would oversee 120 projects examining the physiological, psychological and behavioural effects of marijuana and other illegal drugs.

Some of these projects would be preformed by third parties like 'The Addiction Research Foundation' out of Toronto. Lead by Psychologist C.G. Bill Miles the Foundation would study the long-term effects of marijuana smoking in male and female volunteers.

Psychologist C.G. Bill Miles lead 'Project E206'


Psychologist C.G. Miles would first study 6 males for his cannabis experiments...


"For his pilot study, Miles enlisted six unemployed male volunteers and assigned them to make wooden stools while smoking increasingly potent doses of weed for 70 straight days.

Miles wanted to see how productive the men were when they were stoned, how motivated they were to assemble small stools with sea grass seats for $2 a pop.

The study initially found a slight dip in productivity that was reversed when the men unexpectedly went on strike, demanding higher pay. When their wage increased, to $2.75 per stool, so did their output."

Miles conclusion of the study was interesting...

“Evidence shows that the inability or unwillingness to earn following high cannabis consumption can be overcome by an economic incentive,”

-C.G. Miles


Rome News-Tribune - Feb 28, 1971

Project E206 would be run much in the same way Miles first tests were preformed...

"The women were quickly split into two groups in two different areas of the hospital. Half of them — the experimental group — were required to smoke increasingly potent doses of marijuana twice a night, while the other half — the control group — did not. Both sides could buy as many relatively mild joints as they wanted for 50 cents apiece at a store that also sold alcohol, junk food, toiletries, cigarettes and magazines."


"The women were required to cover the cost of their existence, except for their bed and water, for 98 days. Whatever money they earned and did not spend on food, clothing or entertainment, they could keep. A $250 bonus awaited those who stuck with the experiment until the end. Those who quit early would lose the extra payout and up to 75 per cent of their savings.

They made their living on a primitive-looking wooden device, a Guatemalan backstrap loom, on which they wove colourful, fuzzy, woollen belts with knotted tassels. For every belt that passed inspection — it had to contain at least two colours and measure 132 centimetres in length — the women received $2.50."

Although similar in testing protocol the study would never be published leaving the participants wondering what the tests were for...

Control group of girls in project E206 1972


The Le Dain Commission ended with their findings presented in 'The Report of the Canadian Government Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs - in 1972'


“The use of cannabis is a problem but so also is the present use of the criminal law to suppress it. It is clear that the law has had no serious effect on this issue. There can be no doubt that the law on the books is at extreme variance with the facts. It is simply not a feasible policy in the long run.”

- The Le Dain Commission conclusion

reefer madness

 

[Mrs.Babba]

Everyone in the Canadian study looked happy lol

And why is the vibrater for men a dollar more then the ladies?? Was is bigger ?? lol

 

[billycw]

Everyone in the Canadian study looked happy lol

Some quotes from one of the girls in the Project E206 study might explain why they were looking happy


“People are doing each other’s hair up. We’re playing cards. We’ve got the Rolling Stones and The Who banging away on the stereo . . .

And then El Nurse comes in with — you know the thing your bill comes in on at a restaurant, on a wee tray.”

"Piled on the tray, like a perfectly stacked miniature cord of wood, were joints big as your baby finger,” Purdy recalls. “And you couldn’t pass them. You were going to smoke two of those suckers. By yourself.”

“And you were done,” Purdy continues. “You crawl down the hall to the nurse’s station, demand two bags of barbecued potato chips, stagger into your room and read one page of your book over and over again.”

"One participant bought chalk from the ward store to draw murals on the lounge walls. Another, a professional bartender, mixed drinks. Women in both groups were known to walk around naked."

And why is the vibrater for men a dollar more then the ladies?? Was is bigger ?? lol

$8.95 for the 'massager'...

$1.00 not to print your name

 

[aridbud]

“And you were done,” Purdy continues. “You crawl down the hall to the nurse’s station, demand two bags of barbecued potato chips, stagger into your room and read one page of your book over and over again.”


Ahhhh, the good ol' days.....I find my mind wandering while reading high.

 

[Mrs.Babba]

Some quotes from one of the girls in the Project E206 study might explain why they were looking happy


“People are doing each other’s hair up. We’re playing cards. We’ve got the Rolling Stones and The Who banging away on the stereo . . .

And then El Nurse comes in with — you know the thing your bill comes in on at a restaurant, on a wee tray.”

"Piled on the tray, like a perfectly stacked miniature cord of wood, were joints big as your baby finger,” Purdy recalls. “And you couldn’t pass them. You were going to smoke two of those suckers. By yourself.”

“And you were done,” Purdy continues. “You crawl down the hall to the nurse’s station, demand two bags of barbecued potato chips, stagger into your room and read one page of your book over and over again.”

"One participant bought chalk from the ward store to draw murals on the lounge walls. Another, a professional bartender, mixed drinks. Women in both groups were known to walk around naked."





$8.95 for the 'massager'...

$1.00 not to print your name

Damn Billy that is my kinda study!! You HAVE to smoke it all, I have no problem with that!! lol



lol I don't think I would want my name on it! Too funny

 

[billycw]

Found these negatives online that were labeled "1964 Marijuana farm Plant Harvest Africa Congo"

If anyone has more information, we're all listening...


"1964 Marijuana farm Plant Harvest Africa Congo" - negatives

 

[billycw]

Continued...


"1964 Marijuana farm Plant Harvest Africa Congo" - negatives

 

[billycw]

With the holiday season right around the corner, a fam favorite...

The only desert so good they had to make it a felony...



Schwilly's Super Soil
Aka - clone tray, Aka - clone cups


Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup medicated coconut oil
1 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed



Directions

1. Separate oreo's, one pile with frosting one without.

2. Crush oreo's with no frosting fine, chunk crush the frosting side. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.

4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, coconut oil and confectioners' sugar until smooth.

5. Gradually stir pudding mixture into cream cheese mixture.

6. Fold in whipped topping.

7. Spread the oreo's with the frosting into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.

8. Pour the mixture over the oreo's and smooth.

9. Top with the fine chopped unfrosted oreo's.

10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

11. Garnish...

Yield: 20-24 servings.

 

[billycw]

"Mart Payne, 5 years old, picks from 10 to 20 pounds a day. His mother said "Mart, he haint old nuff to go to school much, but he kin pick his 20 pounds a day. Mostly 10 to 15 pounds." - In the rural south it was not uncommon on the small farms for the family members to all go to the fields and pick cotton-white or black, you picked. In the 1950s the going rate for a hundred pounds of cotton was fifty cents - the more you picked, the more you made." October 10, 1916

 

[billycw]

I thought since I post a lot of stuff pre1800's that I would point out some differences in writing to modern english...

The biggest difference to me is the letter 's', it is often written in a elongated form making it look like a 'f'... When double 'ss' its usually written with 'fs' or something that looks like a 'p'. When the s falls at the end of a word, it is usually written as a standard s. So when you see a 'f', its often really a 's'...

Another oddity you often encounter is the 'th', this is often replaced with 'y'... mostly done at the beginning of the word, so 'the' becomes 'ye'...

Depending on writer of print, the upper case 'K, P, and R' can all look similar. This is often the problem with 'J and T' & 'L and S' as well...

The last challenge is writers often liked to abbreviate words, phrases or terms... Without standardized spelling these changed with who's hand was writing...


So lets have a look at a old alphabet chart and an old newspaper article from 1789 to see how this can be confusing...

The Instructor, or American Young Man's Best Companion Containing Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetick - George Fisher - 1786



"the fucking pipe, made by Mr. Howard of this town, blackfmith and founder, was tried in the prefence of the fire wardens, and a concourfe of fpectators: the refult of which was highly to the credit of the mechanic."

- Gazette of the United States, May 20, 1789

Gazette of the United States, May 20, 1789


Really changes the tone doesn't it...

 

[Hermanthegerman]

Hello Billy, I (we) always can be sure that you found something wonderfull! Day by day! Thanks for sharing, it´s an amazing collection.

Vintage Founds Amigos!