Two U S Navy jets shot down near China over Vietnam war
Report says two American jets were downed when straying into Chinese air space amid raids on Hanoi. China claims the pilot was captured and that eight more American planes were destroyed in the daylong exchanges. Pentagon notes no confirmed crew losses. News from Hanoi cites strikes on hospital and cathedral causing casualties.
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City Council Seeks Museum Support for Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach officials urged the County Commissioners to fund a new Indian Mound Museum on Main Street. Council members argued a replacement is needed and that southern Okaloosa County should receive funding from county projects. Mayor pro tem Guidry and Rigdon named to present before the board with Red Scorners joining meeting two weeks from today.
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Okatonsa County
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Tugdon
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Two Charged With Motorcycle Theft In Crestview
Police charge a juvenile and James Lacey Shaw 18 of Oakland Trailer Park with grand larceny after a motorcycle theft Saturday night. The juvenile is in Crestview juvenile detention. Shaw is held in Crestview jail. Police say Shaw led the motor theft. In Graz Austria bomb disposal crews cleared a 1,000 pound World War II bomb found Monday.
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Crestview
James Lacey Shaw
Oakland Trailer Park
Shaw
Paul Wagner
Kidd St
Graz
Austria
UPL
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Johnson signs space budget with committee cuts
President Johnson commended the House Appropriations Committee for trimming NASA’s 1968 budget. He signed the $4.96 billion authorization, a $234 million cut from the January request, and noted the need to make hard choices amid rising costs and a potential $29 million deficit. Johnson stressed the space program remains sound.
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Suppression charge in Middle East war discussed by blocs
United Press International reports the Soviet led bloc accuses the United States Israel and Western powers of a general offensive to suppress Africa and Asia. In Jerusalem Israeli police show force amid calls for shop strikes opposing annexation of part of the old city. Arab ministers split on how hard to punish Israel. Jordan's King Hussein travels to Tunis then possibly Cairo as Yemen talks loom.
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Board Sets Policy On Teacher Sanctions In Okaloosa
Okaloosa County Board of Education opens with a focus on teacher sanctions and a proposed budget boost. The agenda includes policies for actions following National Education Association sanctions on Florida and, if needed, a 10 to 15 percent local budget increase with county commission and school board joint study.
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Clisis
Okalonsa County
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Cold Cash Stolen From Den Freezer at Eglin Tavern
Over $100 in cash removed from a Den Tavern deep freezer on Eglin Parkway between Sunday and Monday morning. Investigating authorities, including Chief Deputy Don Sinipon, are seeking information about the theft.
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Don Sinipon
Area Lions Meet Sunday In FWB
Northwest Florida Lions gathered in Fort Walton Beach to map goals for the new fiscal year. District Governor Eugene Broxson of Fort Walton Beach led more than 106 Lions from Pensacola to Madison, urging a year of active Lionism and service.
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Fort Walton Beach
Eugene Broxson
Pensacola
Madison
Broxson
Spence Nominated As Chamber Head
Five members were nominated by the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce nominating committee to serve a two year term on the Board of Directors. Nominees include Niceville Mayor Walker V Spence Niceville Councilman C B Johnson Rachel B Buchanan and Maj (ret) George W Mitchell representing Valparaiso John Oerting was nominated for Director at Large Ballots were mailed to local Chamber members with votes due by Friday September 7.
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Daily News
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Valparaiso
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Niceville
Walker V. Spere
C. B
Chuck’ Johorson
Rachel B. Buchanan
George W. Mitchell
John Oerting
Iocal Co
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Friay
Five Mill Limit For School Funds Passed By Senate
The Senate approved a plan shifting education financing largely to the state level establishing a five mill limit for school support. Senator Verne Pope said the state would assume costs up to five mills, while county boards could still levy up to ten mills with consent. The measure, part of a broader constitutional rewrite, passed 79 to 0 in the Senate amid debate on tax reform and related amendments. The House also approved a separate amendment increasing homestead exemption from 5,000 to 10,000 for homeowners over 65.
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Florida
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T-St. Augustine
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C W. Young
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Loan Cost Increase On New Building
Fort Walton Beach City Council considers raising financing costs for a new Humane Society building. City Clerk Charles Evans says Pensacola firm Russell Scott Investment Co has only verbal agreements and local banks may need to provide financing if the plan changes. Interest rates reportedly rise to 3 34 percent, prompting Evans to seek lower rates from nearby banks.
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Fort Walton Beach
Charles Evans
Pensacola
Russell Scott Investment Co
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Council
Davis Seeks Waiver on FW B Garbage Fee
Davis requests a waiver of a $5 monthly garbage service fee from Fort Walton Beach by letter to discontinue pickup at Atlas Concrete Co. He states no service was received in 12 months as the business used the facility for storage. Council committee denied the request citing ongoing city costs and possible brush. The decision goes to City Council tonight.
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Fort Walton Beach
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Bruner Blames Kirk For No Kindergartens In Okaloosa
School Superintendent Max Bruner says no kindergartens will be provided in Okaloosa County public schools while Governor Claude Kirk is in office. Plans to add kindergartens at elementary schools failed after state funds were blocked in June. Bruner notes private kindergartens help some families but are not financially accessible to all students.
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Max Bruner
Okaloosa County
Claude Kirk
Florida
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Coffee For Twin Cities Teachers Welcome Event
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce hosts an Aug 28 coffee for teachers from Niceville Elementary Valparaiso and elementary schools Ruckel Junior High and Niceville Senior High, plus Okaloosa Walton Junior College. The event at 8 20 a m in the Niceville High cafetorium features Chamber leaders and local officials. A Fort Walton Beach jetty project discussed. city council tonight considers a 2800 personnel and salary study for city wide guidelines, job classifications and pay scales.
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Commission Meets Firemen Tonight
Valparaiso city officials will meet with Volunteer Fire Department personnel at City Hall at 7 30 pm to consider requests for new firefighting equipment and other items.
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Valparaiso
City Hall
Bruner Says Schools Will Remain Open
Superintendent Max Bruner said in a Monday interview that schools will stay open even if teachers walk out. He warned staffing would be tough if many teachers stay away, but buses will run and schools will operate with available personnel and any degree holders.
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Red China Ultimatum Ignored In Hong Kong
British officials rejected a Red Chinese ultimatum that expired midnight and hunted for bomb-planting terrorists. Red China demanded restoration of a pro Communist newspaper and release of 53 staff, while five executives faced sedition charges before any paper could resume. London warned Shen Ping amid tensions and rioting.
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Donald Hopson
Peking
Red China
London
Shen Ping
Correturn
Big County Tax Grab Battle Traced in State Talks
A tense debate in Talula AASS AP report notes officials led by Middlemas Williams faced threats to kill the proposed state constitution as they wrestled with distributing race track funds. Amendments sought to force equal disbursement to 67 counties, while opponents warned against shifting control. Rep Pettigrew resisted redistribution despite local popularity, and the draft moves toward flexible sharing rather than mandatory equal shares.
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Ralph Tyre
D-Lake City
Richard Pettigrew
Diami
James Becks-Palatka
Thompson Fair After Surgery
Dave Thompson, 33 Harbeson Dr Fort Welton Beach, is in fair condition after a Sunday hit and run. He underwent surgery Monday at Escambia General Hospital for injuries from the crash as Fort Walton Beach Police pursue several leads to find the vehicle and driver.
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Escambia General Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Break In Reported At Pure Station
Crestview police report a break in at the Pune Oil Station at US 90 and State 85 over the weekend. Deputy Sheriff Don Simpson says about seven dollars in cash was taken and the sale window door was pried open.
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