Senate Votes Narcotics Treaty - NY Times June 25, 1947

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The New York Times June 25, 1947
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Senate Votes Narcotic Treaty
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WASHINGTON, June 24 (AP)--- The Senate ratified today a treaty transferring narcotic drug control from the League of Nations to the United Nations. The necessary two-thirds approval came ona voice vote. Chairman Arthur H. Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan, said the treaty carried "no new obligations" for the United States except possibly a slight increase in its contribution. He said the international program against narcotics "has been amazing in its effectiveness."