Floods Ravage Southland Across Five States
United Press International reports as much as 16 inches of rain in eight hours triggered rivers to surge past banks in Virginia to Alabama. At least two dead and 56 displaced, with roads washed out and more rain expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Virginia
Alabama
Helen
North George Mountains
Chattahearhee
Greenville
South Saluda
South Carolina
East Mecklenburg
N.C
Army Corps of Engineers
Dahlonega
Mtowah
Canton
Senate Confirms Hoopes as Undersecretary of the Air Force
The Senate confirmed Townsend Hoopes as undersecretary of the Air Force despite Sen. Harry F Byrd Jr. opposing civilian views on the Vietnam War. Byrd cited disagreement with Hoopes and other civilians, delaying action previously. Hoopes, a key adviser to Defense Secretary McNamara, argued Russia feared an expanded war could trigger direct US confrontation. Byrd restated criticism before the vote but did not vote against, and no opposing voice was heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Townsend Hoopes
Air Force
Harry F Byrd Jr
Byrd
Hoopes
Secretary of Defense
Robert MacNamara
Sen
Senate Armed Services Committee
Wee Byrd
Russia
United States
Sock and Shorts Hazards Warned by Safety Council
The National Safety Council warns that cottonless socks can cause shocks and nylon, silk, and Dacron shorts may generate static electricity. Workers in explosive atmospheres should avoid shocking shorts, and talc powder may create friction iron that could ignite an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Hot Days Drive Higher Electric Bills Across Gulf Coast
Gulf Power officials explain July and August heat pushed electricity use up as air conditioning ran longer. The company notes rates are among the lowest in the state, about 10 percent below the national average, but billing cycles can create spikes when meters are read during peak heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katil Bogan
John Oerting
Gulf Power Company
Oerting
Gilchrist
OWIC Opens Fall With Record Faculty Numbers
OWIC will begin Fall semester with a record four full time faculty and about five part time instructors for adult and evening programs. Six Ph.D. holders are listed among faculty and staff including President Dr J. McCracken and Dean Dr Merrill Symonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okaloosa-Waiton
Emma Goggin Daily
Valpagasso
Okarora- Walton Junior College
OWIC
Owics
Ji. McCracken
Merrill Symonds
Fanus-Fern Davis
Bryan Lindsay
Cahherine Sorensen
McCracken
Symonds
Es Lucille Anderson
Control Stickler In Nuclear Treaty
United States and Soviet Union submitted a draft treaty in Geneva to curb nuclear weapons spread but left out enforcement provisions. William C. Foster and Alexei A. Rostchin presented identical texts for further talks ahead of the U.N. General Assembly, with President Johnson urging a fair and effective agreement for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Usf
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Wiliam C. Foster
Foster
Alexei A Roshchin
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Johnson
Solons Poll Public on Constitution Revision
Senators Askew Barrow Broxson Horne and Barrow seek district input on constitutional revision during meetings. Citizens are asked to complete a questionnaire directed to Senator Barrow with questions on lieutenant governor succession elective cabinet tax options and funding proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Askew
Barrow
Broxson
Horne
William Dean Barrow
Senate
New Wing
Capitol Building
Tallahassee
Florida
Diana statue feud over Diana the Venus statue
Felix Cuervo, president of the Native New Yorkers Historical Association, traveled to Philadelphia seeking the 13 foot statue of Diana the Huntress. He argues the statue should be returned to New York where Diana once resided while Philadelphia officials defend maintaining the statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Cuervo compares the dispute to reclaiming public symbols and presses for reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Tate
John V. Lindsay
New York
Cuervo
Diana
Manhattan
Bogus Blues Backfires on Bold Burglar
New York socialite former actress and singer Miss Hampton nearly lost jewels when a would be burglar in a Park Avenue townhouse posed as a policeman and brandished a gun. The butler, realizing the uniform was fake, pressed an alarm. The intruder attacked the butler and fled. three men were later indicted for the theft of jewels valued at about 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cosmos launches 17th satellite as space research continues
The Soviet Union successfully launched the 17th Cosmos satellite Thursday. Official news agency T reported the spacecraft's science equipment was functioning normally and continuing space research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
North Viet Nam jets downed as air war intensifies over Laos border
Reports from Saigon say North Vietnamese claims of downing a U S Phantom while radio Hanoi cites a new tally of 15 planes shot by four days of raids. American losses mount with 12 planes and 18 crew dead on Monday and Wednesday as U S pilots press a heavy campaign against North Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
IUPD
Long
Son
China
Hanoi
North
U.S
Clayton Pratt
St Loui
Pratt
North Vietnam
Radio
Two Eglin Civilians Promoted To GS 15
Eglin AFB civilians Marshall J. Brown and Harald G. Wise promoted to GS 15. Brown, Deputy Director of Range Development Laboratory, began in 1949 and held key posts at Eglin from 1950 to 1962, earning multiple technical reports and awards. Wise, Electronic Instrumentation Chief and Assistant Chief, joined in 1953 and helped develop TE-102, with 1963 Florida State University degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lglin Afb
Eglin Civil Service
Marshall J. Brown
Harald G. Wise
GS 15
Brown
Engineering Research Corporation
Maryland
Eglin
Jth Ce
Wall Street Journal
APGC
Sloan
Wise
Comatafl Worth
Fglin
Air Force Armament Cen
Ter
Directorate of
Florida State University
Eglin Afb
Five Scholarships Awarded by Okaloosa Home Builders
Five winners were announced by the Okaloosa Home Builders Association. Recipients include Gar Weber Fort Walton Beach. James David White Fort Walton Beach. J. Clomer Clark Niceville. Vial Fontenot Valparaiso. Al Tatum Valparaiso. Awards range from 300 to 1,015 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gilmore
Okaloosa Home Builders Association
Rupert Miller
Fred Estergren
Home Builder's Scholarship Foundation
Gar Weber
Holmes Eblvd
Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Walton Junior College
James David White
University of Florida
Clomer_ Clark
Niceville
Florida State University
Vial Fontenot
Davenport
Valparaiso
Louisiana Polytest Institute
al Tatum
Box
Oka- Joosa Walton Junior College
More Builders Association
Tome Builders Scholarship Association
Klame. Builder's Association
Fallen Power Pole Interrupts Service
A brief power failure on Okaloosa Island was caused by a fallen Gulf Power pole that had been set nearby. Crews digging to repair an underground telephone line interrupted service, and officials could not immediately say when repairs would be finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wallon Beach
Okaloosa Island
Gulf Power Company
Missing Man Sought in Fort Walton Beach Case
Police seek Frederick Bamba a 19 year old Airman First Class last seen at Jones Beach Long Island New York on July wearing a brown checked sweat shirt pants and slippers He is 5 8 with brown hair and eyes. He was home on leave and told officials he planned to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fort Walton Beach
Frederick Bamba
Jones Beach
Long Island
Bamba
Furst
Avas
Insparsuls
Thunderbirds Demonstration At Eglin AFB
The Thunderbirds will stage a public demonstration at 10 a.m. today on the Eglin AFB runway. The display invites general spectators and highlights the mythic Thunderbird as a symbol of good triumphing over darkness. The article also explains Thunderbird legends among Native American nations and their association with weather and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eglin Afb
Traveler Checks Theft Linked To Cosa Nostra Arrests
Twenty five people were charged in a Kennedy Airport theft involving 5407 000 in American Express traveler checks. The indictment links the scheme to the Cosa Nostra and names Vincent Potenza among those charged. Stolen checks have surfaced in major cities and abroad with limited recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosa Nostra
New York
Kennedy
American Express
Vincent
Jimmy Potenza
Caagiand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southland
Chattahoochee
North Georgia
Georgia
Nacoochee
Helen 15
Berts
Lewis C. Heckroth
Clarence (Duke) Wilson
Joanny R. Heath
Mammuth Walter
Brary
Jack Bartel
Siuow
Louise Campbell
James A. Din
Xices
ILD
Elmore
Levis Griner
Bob Law
Coordina
Linian iMacKensie
Laura Ray
Af Library
James Rhoad
W.S. Roberts
Finang
Leutenant
Tate
Philadelphia
Taie
Saint-Gaudens
Diana de Jones
Gardiner
Ethel Six Geary
Ethel Merman
Colorado Rockies
N. Viet Reer
N.Y
Franks
Ady
Robert M. Vereenthau
Capra Rica
Tianis
Lwell
Mersenthan
Cosa Novena
Jaseph Calumho Rhs
Yate
Thomas
Potenca
Fesca
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!