08 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
1
The Democratic National Committee convened to confirm Sargent Shriver as George McGovern’s running mate with little opposition. A 303 member panel arrived for a compact convention, and aides said there would likely be no other candidate. The session proceeded with a calm, unanimous nomination amid minimal credential disputes.
The Justice Department filed civil suits charging Los Angeles with discrimination in fireman hiring and Montgomery, Alabama with public job bias. The actions invoke the 1972 Equal Employment Opportunity Act and seek injunctions, test remedies, increased minority hiring, back pay, and negotiations prior to suit.
State Department reports that North Vietnamese troops mass murdered South Vietnamese civilian refugees during Hanoi spring offensive. Eyewitnesses describe ambushes on refugees along Route 1 from Quan Tri, with hundreds killed and fields littered with bodies.
Robert McKiernan of the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association attacks the Knapp Commission report saying its corruption charges rely on unreliable testimony from pimps and prostitutes. He urges Gov. Rockefeller to appoint a courageous special prosecutor while noting corruption beyond the police exists in DA offices and courts.
John Emmett Orndorff, 21, was given three concurrent three year terms for breaking and entering the Fort Walton Vending Co office the Okaloosa County Gas District office and Dr. Charles Glenn’s Valparaiso practice. Sentences run at Raiford State Prison. In a separate case, Mark Earl Lawson pled guilty to heroin possession and received a pre sentence investigation.
The 450 page report to Congress estimates a decade cost of 287.1 billion dollars, about 100 dollars per person, to curb pollution. It notes air quality improving while water pollution remains problematic, with some impact on small businesses. President Nixon comments on progress and slow shifts in laws and values.
A City recommendation calls for a public hearing on upcoming actions saying residents have a right to know what is happening in their city. The council unanimously approved waiving expenses for the Hospital Auxiliary to use the community center for Follies rehearsals. An invoice from Radcliff Materials for clam shell supplies was approved, and a variance allowing a business sign within a 25 foot setback was passed. Art Schweitzer was named to liaise with Downtown Merchants Association on building motifs.
Washington 14 senators with White House support introduced a five year arms control interim treaty proposal. The language seeks to protect US survivability of nuclear forces if a broader deal is not reached and cites pressure on the Soviets to negotiate a permanent treaty. White House officials say the revised wording preserves the accord’s meaning.
Arthur Bremer began psychiatric testing at the Maryland Penitentiary to determine placement for his 62 year sentence for the Wallace shooting and bystanders in Laurel Maryland. Federal prosecutors weigh whether to pursue federal civil rights and assault charges, with U S Attorney Beall and aides to decide next steps.
Secretary of State Richard Stone said the anti-busing measure failed to reach the required 175,000 signatures for the November ballot with only 104,000 by the 5 p.m. deadline. When unverified totals are added, about 130,561 signatures remain, and the drive fell short of signatures from at least six of twelve districts. Officials cited miscounted and ineligible names as factors while supporters blamed constitutional misinterpretations.
Local rules require organizations to deliver notices in writing to the Playground Daily News office. Phone submissions are not accepted and representatives must present the lem s in person to have them published.
Beginning adult night bridge class offered at Ferry Park Recreation Center on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 30 to 9 30 p m for 3 weeks. Call 243 9811 for couples and singles. Also decoupage class starts Monday August 14 at 9 30 to 11 30 a m for beginners and others. Call 243 9811 for details. Miracle Strip Toastmistress Club meets August 8 at 7 p m at Mrs G C Peterson Sunset Blvd. Fort Walton Beach Hospital Auxiliary Follies plans 16th annual event checks payable to Ft. Walton Beach Auxiliary Follies.
Local sheriff officers and U S customs agents seized 1 380 pounds of marijuana valued over 250 000 dollars and arrested 10 people in separate South Florida drug busts. In Miami 380 pounds were seized near the Dol Island seaport after transfers from a ship. Big Sur fire crews contained a 4 300 acre brush fire after 15 miles of perimeter were mopped up. A TU144 supersonic airliner achieved 1 550 mph on its maiden flight in Moscow. In Philadelphia a mathematician conducted a study by placing a 10 000 offer for pregnancy services to gauge willingness to pay.
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