This article discusses former US Representative Paul G. Rogers desire to cut television ads containing the consumption of pills from TV advertisements. This is not specifically linked to prescription medications but this article demonstrates the ongoing problems with taking drugs in America during this period and links advertisements to the issue as well.
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“Anti-Pill Plan.” The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973), Apr 12, 1970. https://umw.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/anti-pill-plan/docview/147950549/se-2.