25 Aug 1968
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1968
Page
1
Leaders and weights for the Destin rodeo Grand Prize Division are listed with entrants from Indianapolis Cincinnati FWE and Wilton Alabama. Notable catches include King Mackerel 7.02 pounds and Red Snapper 32 pounds 0 ounces with multiple handlers named. See Rowho Page 2.
President Johnson said there is no breakthrough yet in the Vietnam peace effort but noted secret negotiations are progressing. He declined to reveal details of US North Vietnamese exchanges, urging public diplomacy limits. He praised the March 11 decision and cited a May Paris talks start amid a lull in fighting and lower casualty figures.
Dr. A B Galloway, newly named State Board of Health member, urged swift action on Colony Estates water and sewer problems. Gov Claude Kirk announced the appointment, which Galloway called good news for Northwest Florida and a sign of regional influence at the state level.
Senator Edward M Kennedy urged New Bedford readers to repudiate George C Wallace and his third party, arguing Wallace's bid harms the nation's health and future. Kennedy warned supporters of his late brothers John F Kennedy and Robert Kennedy to reject the third party movement.
Okaloosa County would receive increased gasoline tax funds for road construction if Florida voters ratify the proposed new state constitution. The change would boost Okaloosa’s 5th and 6th cent distributions from about $682,880 to an estimated $716,265 in the next fiscal year, reflecting a rural to urban redistribution debate.
Florida coverage highlights Ed Gurney accusing undisclosed deals in Southeast Asia amid a tense Senate race. Governor Kirk demands statewide auto inspections and orders reports on dredging. Trial of Jack Murphy for two secretary killings postponed to Feb 10 as mental fitness is ruled.
George C. Wallace and running mate Curtis LeMay spoke to a full Madison Square Garden crowd in New York City. Police arrested about a dozen protesters inside the arena. many demonstrators clashed outside amid heavy security and tossed objects toward officers.
The U S Command reported last week 100 American soldiers killed, the lowest in 14 months, as battlefield activity waned for over three weeks. Seven U S aircraft were shot down in two days, causing five American deaths and injuries.
Crestview board of adjustments rules a house trailer in districts zoned R-1A is a violation and urges citywide amendments. They propose price or building specs and designate a specific area for mobile homes. The board will forward the plan to the city council.
Alben Truitt, grandson of former Vice President Alben Barkley, hijacked a plant to Communist Cuba after a string of bad checks and threats over money for his family. He was described as despondent over feeding his wife Allison and three children living in tents on Stock Island. Oliveros, a Key West pilot, flew back with an explosive device on Truitt’s neck and warned of a possible killing if cooperation failed. US authorities charged Truitt with piracy and set bond at 100000 dollars while his family remained in seclusion.
The report notes the Kennedy wedding has shifted social circles with the bride to be identified as Tiny Tim and the groom as the globally famed bachelor.
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