Small US Units Used As Live Bait In Viet Nam Tactics
US military strategists plan to lure Communist troops by deploying small American infantry units as live bait in the central highlands. Maj. Gen. John Norton says finding the enemy before he acts is crucial. A North Vietnamese battalion hit a lone US company in Ia Drang Valley, prompting heavy artillery, air strikes, and a nighttime pursuit. losses were high. The tactic relies on constant platoon movement with reinforcements by helicopter, while officers acknowledge the dangers to soldiers.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Central Highlands
John Norton
U.S. 1St Cavalry
U.S
Ia Drace
7Th Division
Viet Nam
Theenemy
Norton
Cove
Ane Tae Sarees
Ingel
Oak
One-Doctor Hospital Rumor In Twin City
Niceville Valparaiso region faces talk of hospital closure as Okaloosa Niceville-Valparaiso Hospital reduces staff by one physician. Local businessmen urge more doctors to relocate, while Fort Walton Beach physicians are blamed for spreading closing rumors. A clinic near the hospital was deterred by high property costs, and a New Orleans doctor project was halted after exam issues. Trustees work to stave off any closure or downgrade to a minimum care unit.
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Twin City
Toesday
Niceville Valparaiso
Niceville-Valparaiso
Fort Walton Beach
Valparaiso
Gainesville
Niceville-Valparaiso —_— hospital
Twin City Hospital
Whiting Field
Niceiille Valparaiso
Daily News
Choctawhatchee High School Dedication Set
Crestview reports the Choctawhatchee High School dedication is scheduled for September 3 at 7:30 p.m. with speeches and tours. Superintendent Max Bruner Jr says the building will be the showplace of Northwest Florida and a free fish fry will serve mullet to visitors. Contractors expect completion by August 30.
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Crestview
Choctawhatchee High School
Hbecin
Max Bruner, Jr
Florida
Bruner
Weather Outlook with Scattered Afternoon Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon thundershowers. High daytime likely between M4 and 8 while overnight lows range from 7 to 14. No precipitation details beyond this.
Tide Tables From Fort Walton Beach Chronicle
Tide tables list high tides on Wednesday at 5 03 am and 2 pm. Thursday shows high tides at 5 45 am and 6 44 pm. Friday notes high at 6 27 am with a low at 7 44 pm. Saturday records a 7 21 am high and 8 44 pm low. Tables provided by the Bay Store in Fort Walton Beach.
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Bay Store
Fort Walton Beach
County Sets Deadlines For Tax Protests
The Board of County Commissioners and the County tax assessor announced reassessments of real estate. Protests must be filed before certification of tax rolls to the Board at 10 a.m. next Monday August 15. Appeals after that date go to the Board of Equalization hearings to begin August 7, with filings at the County Clerks Office in Crestview.
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Tax Assessors’ Office
Board of County Commisioners
County Tax Assessor
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
County Clerks’ Office
Court Hall
Crestview
No Bond Issue Hearing Delayed to Sept in Crestview
Crestview School Board plans a hearing on the Special Tax District Bond Issue with a tentative date set for Friday September 16. Bonding attorney Fleet said the case may go to the State Supreme Court for final settlement, with circuit court timelines uncertain. The board rescinded an earlier plan to sue construction firms over alleged tile flooring discrepancies at Shalimar Elementary after Fleet said proof was needed. Architect Roy Riks was asked to review the matter.
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Crestview — School Board of Uesna i
At & Spee Eeting
Fleet
Jacksonville
State Supreme Court
Max Bruner, Jr
Pyne
Shalimar
Roy Riks
U.S. Troop Expansion Tops Reds in Vietnam
Washington reports indicate U S forces in Vietnam have grown about three times faster than Communist troops over 11 months and a further reinforcement has begun. An Army 6th Division advance element signaled the new expansion. Saigon dispatches note the Reds outpaced casualties but this is viewed as not changing long term prospects.
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America
Saigon
Florida to Crack Down on Food Firms in Statewide Suit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner announced a statewide campaign against unlawful food dealers. Complaints will be filed in circuit courts in several cities for false advertising short weighing and other malpractices. The drive aims to strengthen consumer protections following over a year of investigations.
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Tallahassee
UPI
Florida Agriculture Commission
Doyle Conner
Conner
Tear Gas Used on 600 Demonstrators in Grenada
In Grenada Mississippi police fired tear gas at about 600 racial demonstrators Monday as MLK aides reported no rocks were thrown and no arrests or serious injuries occurred. Williams pledged not to lead a march on Tuesday.
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Grenada
Miss
Mississippi
Williams
School Board Debates High School Site Purchase
Crestview County School Board rescinded a July 2 vote to buy 4 acres for a new high school site amid a 2 to 1 split with only three members present. The land at Powell Fetate was valued at 1100 per acre, though owner Gillie Powell insists on the asking price, while tax assessments reflect Green Belt reductions.
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Crestview
Tues
Jack Foster
Powell Fetate
Gillie Powell
Powell
Community Chest Sets 1967 Goal at $108,968
Okaloosa County Community Chest directors at Eglin AFB set a 1967 campaign goal of 108,968, the highest ever, reflecting increased agency budgets. Several agencies gain boosts while others face reductions. remaining agencies receive varied allotments as planning continues with area chairmen and a campaign schedule to be announced.
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Community Chest
Okaloosa County
Hurlburt
YMCA
Boy Scouts
Valparaiso Family Services
Eglin Air Force Aid
Lounsberry
the Chest
Disturbing Power Bills Found By Crestview School Board
Crestview reports reveal a $166 monthly Gulf Power bill paid for Richbourn Stadium despite lights being off for months. Board member Jack Foster exposed June and July charges for Northwood Junior High and questioned why October costs were higher despite no activities.
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Daily News
Crestview
Gulf Power Company
Richbourn Stadium
Jack Foster
Okaloosa County
Foster
Northwood Junior High
Man Arrest Warrant Issued in Fort Walton Beach Case
Crestview court issued a bench warrant for defendant Jethro White after he failed to appear for trial. White faces grand larceny over the break in at Gator Distribution Co in Fort Walton Beach on March 2. The jury was recessed and postponed until Friday as other trials were continued.
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Crestview
Jethro White
White
Gator Distribution Company
Fort Walton Beach
Romney denounces black power as capital riots unfold
Gov. George Romney in Lansing denounces black power advocates and warns of state action against bands of youths behind two nights of violence. He appeals to all citizens to end the disturbances and restore order in the capital.
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Lansing
Mich
UPI
George Romney
Romney
North Viet Nam Offensive Stalled By Artillery
News from Saigon reports Communist troops fled under a pre dawn counter attack by American forces in Operation Paul Revere I along the coastal area north of Saigon. U S spokesmen say 80 enemy were killed. Maj James Kaster, a leading pilot, was shot down. Five Air Force Thunderchiefs were lost in a three day period.
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Saigon
Ameriiint
Paul Revere
U.S
South Viet Nam
James Kaster
Viet Nam
Air Force
Fis
Council Divides Sharply Over Greenskeeper Salary
The Fort Walton Beach City Council split on Johnny Moreland’s pay as greenskeeper for the Municipal Golf Course. With a one vote margin, Moreland was approved at 8400 salary plus 800 car allowance, making him the third highest paid city employee after less than two months in the job.
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Fort Walton Beach
Johnny Moreland
Moreland
Golf
Jimmy Ready
Charles Rigdon
William Sconiers
Cliff Long
Joe Guiry
H. H. Carnathan
Sterlyn Killingsworth
New Orleans
Atlanta
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Piet Mei
Drang Valley
Martin Luther King
Daily News Barend
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Gillis
O'Barr
By Nancy Renaston
Crestview Family Services
Red Cross
USD
Eglin Youth Activities
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Mental Health Association
United Cerebral Palsy
Children’s Home Society
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Okaloosa
Cheat Board
Chest Board
Crestview Family Serv
Ices
Girl Scouts and Okaloosa
Jerry L. Lounsberry
Pglin
North Viet Nam
Council
Greenskeeper
Bill
Winston Walker
Walker
Charles Evans
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