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Hemp for Victory!
In 1943 the US was embroiled in World War II. The Japanese had been invading islands in the Pacific, going after the Philippines. Their fleet had cut off access to Manila and many supplies that the US war effort relied upon. One of those supplies was hemp. Hemp was widely used by the US Navy. But, thanks to the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, Cannabis was no longer legal to grow on domestic soil. Once we were cut off from those precious hemp supplies, the government realized that they needed to supply their own hemp. Afterward the Department of Agriculture put together a piece of wartime propaganda called “Hemp for Victory.” This short film was distributed and shown to American farmers as an instructional guide for growing and preparing cannabis crops for industrial use.
“Hemp For Victory” outlines the proper way to pick seeds, and proper soil types for optimum growing conditions. It then goes on to discuss harvesting techniques and how it gets turned from a plant into the many items the Navy uses. In 1942 the US harvested 36,000 acres of hemp and for 1943, with the help of some patriotic farmers, they were looking to yield upwards of 50,000. They needed it for the war effort; a battleship required 34,000 feet of hemp rope for mooring lines, tows, anchor lines, tackle and gear. The army used hemp for parachute webbing, light duty fire hoses, threads in shoes and clothing, twine and more. Of course to plant all these crops, American farmers needed a special permit from the Internal Revenue Service, or else they would be criminals, instead of patriotic planters.
It’s amazing how the US government is willing to turn a blind eye against their own laws, when it suits their purposes. Marijuana the medical herb is the scion of this plant yet it was completely banned. Suddenly America needed it again and it was legal for a special few to grow it. However, after the war the film was mothballed and the official word from the USDA was that it did not exist. The government denied its existence until two copies of it surfaced and were donated to the Library of Congress in May 1989, by Mia Farrow, Carl Packard and Jack Herer. On one hand marijuana is evil, but on the other it is the most useful plants Americans needed to win the war.
High Occasions Medical Cannabis Cup locked in La over the past weekend
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As The Netherlands might be most carefully connected using the Cannabis Cup, La may rapidly establish its competition like a “Can’t Miss” event. Despite the Grammy Honours within the backdrop, the 2012 High Occasions Medical Cannabis Cup saw 1000’s locally taking pleasure in the weekend lengthy festival. The 2 occasions were running concurrently last evening but that did little to decrease the spirit of a lot of who attended.
The Cup introduced together a lot of people all finishes of marijuana’s diverse community. Educational groups for example LA Jemm, RMLW, NORML and Maps were well symbolized. Culture Magazine and LA Weekly were available to pay for the cup. Yak Food items and Cheeba Chews displayed their popular food items. People of Ron Paul’s presidential campaign were setup and providing information. California Lightworks and Mama P’s Wholesome Mills were among companies addressing grower’s needs. The Werc Shop, a lab trying to ensure safe medicine is available, assisted test most of the strains that were utilized in the Cannabis Cup.
The big event was peaceful and that we at marijuana.internet didn’t notice any major occurrences between police force and participants. Our community understands how to hold large events and it is no wonder the Cannabis Cup went over very well. The memorial upstairs in the primary building offered a soothing atmosphere because of so many gifted artists focus on display. There have been also discussion sections within the event’s auditorium. These sections talked about the most recent around the legal and medicinal world.
The Cannabis Cup also held its traditional competition where idol judges cast their ballots to choose the award those who win. One of the large those who win were Therapeutic Healing Center, Somoma Coma, and Master Yoda. Listed here are additional those who win. Throughout the award ceremony a sincere tribute was proven explaining Jack Herer and the tremendous effect on marijuana culture. Dennis Peron also spoke Return soon for further coverage from the 2012 Cannabis Cup.