Show TO BE NEW NEV CHIEF JUSTICE F y i. 3 4 c J 1 k 1 4 S 4 45 5 4 Daniel panic N. N Tobacco Ordinance May Be Broadened To Include Girls Minor Law Which Refers Only to His Possession May MayBe Be Changed to Read Her Also Is it more harmful for boys to possess or use tobacco than it is for girls to possess or use toba tobacco o Is there any reason why boys should hould be singled out in laws attempting attempt attempt- ing ng to regulate the possession and use of tobacco The city commission will likely decide de- de ride cide this social problem in the near future when revision of cit city ordinances ordinances nances Is completed and passed upon finally by the board The matter comes to their attention due lue to the fact that pioneer lawmakers lawmakers law lawmakers makers makers' lacked the foresight which would bring them to 1932 and the day when possession and use of at tobacco tobacco to- to bacco acco by girls is regarded at least in in some circles as a social evil For the past decade there has exIsted exsted ex- ex Isted sted in full force and md effect a city ordinance which makes it a misdemeanor mis misS demeanor for a minor to have in his possession n any any- cigar elgar or tobacco in any form Infractions of that ordinance are punishable b by a fine line of six months in jail or both or any part of either cither Just why the author of this ordinance ordinance ordinance nance ignored the possibility of girls ever ver becoming addicted to the use of o tobacco is a mystery to city officials However the ordinance is to be Broadened in its scope and include her among the minors sought to toe be e regulated by ordinance covering possession and use of tobacco |