northern-African nation's economy.  Morocco presented 71 feasible projects
that would help strengthen the country's economy at the inaugural meeting.
European leaders are hopeful that they can replace Morocco's lucrative
marijuana trade by stimulating the country's tourism and agricultural
industries.
          Federal drug experts estimate that Morocco cultivates 150,000
acres of marijuana annually, the bulk of which is exported to Europe.
          For more information, please call Allen St. Pierre of The NORML
Foundation @ (202) 483-8751.
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  MORE THAN 10 MILLION MARIJUANA ARRESTS SINCE 1965 . . . ANOTHER EVERY 54
                                  SECONDS!
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