Askew plans push to elect legislators aligned with programs
Tallahassee Florida August 29 1972 Gov Reubin Askew will focus campaign efforts on electing state legislators who support his programs and goals press secretary Don Pride said Pride noted the legislature elected this year will largely shape the governor's term Pride turned down a job offer with the Sargent Shriver presidential campaign to stay focused Pride indicated McGovern may campaign in Florida but Askew would boost legislative candidates and possibly some sympathetic Republicans Pride cited a staff survey showing cross party support for Askew in the legislature
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Talcum Powder Suspected Killer In France Infant Deaths
Police searched shops nationwide for Bebe talcum powder after 21 babies died in northeast France. District officials said infants went into comas after mothers used the powder containing hexachlorophene.
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UPI
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France
Charleville Mezieres
Stans Queried On Bugs In Nixon Campaign Financing
Democrats questioned Maurice H. Stans, Nixon fund-raiser and re election chairman, about bugging of the Republican national headquarters last June and the destruction of all records tied to a 350000 campaign fund. The GAO call labeled the fund and related actions as apparent and possible violations of disclosure laws.
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Nixon Campaign Organization
Justice Department
Kore an Red Cross to Meet North in Pyongyang
A 34 member South Korean Red Cross delegation left Seoul for Panmunjom and on to Pyongyang for the first full scale official talks with North Korea since the Korean War. The group travels with 20 reporters and plans to discuss reuniting families separated since World War II.
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UPI
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Pyongyang
Demilitarized Zone
Panmunjom
Dust Storm Triggers Deadly Highway Pileup Near Bakersfield
A dust storm swept two major U.S. routes, I-5 and U.S. 99, creating a half mile long wreckage site with 80 smashed vehicles. Seven people were killed and nearly 100 injured as rescues pulled survivors from the chaos.
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UPI
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California
John Ryan
Allles
Angela Davis
Reds
Draft's End Slated For 1973 by Nixon
President Nixon announced the draft will end in July with a volunteer armed forces and no extension of the current law beyond June 30. Defense Secretary Laird cited a Pentagon study supporting a 2.3 million active duty plus 1 million reservists all volunteer force. Laird noted enlistment incentives for reserves and doctors and that the Selective Service Act remains in place for emergencies.
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UPI
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Laird
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Apollo 17 Rolls to Launch Pad at Cape Kennedy
Apollo 17 journeys from the Saturn assembly building to the launch pad at Cape Kennedy as astronauts Cernan Evans and Schmitt prepare for a December moon mission. A nighttime liftoff is planned for December 6 with Evans in orbit and a Pacific splashdown slated for December 19.
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Prince William of Gloucester Dies in Air Race Crash
Prince William of Gloucester, Queen Elizabeth's cousin and ninth in line to the throne, died in a fiery plane crash near Wolverhampton during the Goodyear Air Race. The Piper Cherokee struck a tree, rolled into a ditch, and both occupants were trapped. Buckingham Palace announced mourning and cancellation of travel plans to the Munich Olympics.
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Galloway resigns as license examiner in Florida
Drew Galloway, who examined thousands for state drivers licenses in northwest Florida, has resigned from the highway patrol division. His resignation, accepted by C. W. Keith, was effective August 25. He cites wanting to devote full time to his wife Anne's campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Egyptian Deputy Premier Marzban to Visit Washington in September
State sources report Egypt’s deputy premier and Economics Minister Mohammed Abdullah Marzaban will travel to Washington next month for IMF and World Bank talks. He will also meet American financial officials to deepen economic ties, marking the highest Egyptian visit in months.
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Willy Brandt
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Beirut
Brandt
al Gomhouriya
Israel
Marzaban
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
AFL CIO Stays Neutral in Presidential Race
AFL CIO Executive Council announced at its summer meeting in Chicago that it will remain neutral and not endorse George McGovern. George Meany defended the stance against McGovern's Vietnam dovishness and his labor record while revising prior criticisms of President Nixon.
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Okaloosa digest Tuesday lunch and local events notes
Menu lists chicken salad lettuce leaf potato chips celery tomato cantaloupe and roll for Okaloosa County Schools Tuesday. Booster Club hosts August 29 open house 6 to 7 pm at Meigs Jr High to meet coaches and view facilities followed by general meeting at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Local candidate panel 6:30 pm on Channel TV with moderators from Okaloosa League of Women Voters featuring District 5 commissioner candidates Jack Nichols Leo Tisa Olen Williams and supervisor of elections candidates Elsie Garrett Bobby Harvell plus Superintendent Anne Galloway. Kiwanis noon meeting at Holiday Inn Okaloosa Island with Prof Allen Cowart and visiting Kiwanians invited. Cub Scout Pack 543 open house 7:30 pm at Kenwood Elementary for new Cubs ages 8 9 10 with parent registration. Gulf Area Garden Club tea at 231 Yacht Club Drive NE Wednesday 3 5 pm inviting members and friends to join. Fort Walton Beach Senior Citizens Game Night every Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 3 pm at Hollywood Blvd building with cards games and snacks. call 244 1511 for information.
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Leo Tisa
Olen Williams
Elsie Garrett
Bobby Harvell
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University of West Florida
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Betty the neutercane becomes second hurricane of Atlantic season
Hurricane Betty, upgraded from neutercane, travels east-northeast about 350 miles northwest of the Azores with near 100 mph winds. No land threat is foreseen and the NHC plans no daily bulletin. Betty follows Agnes as the season's first named storm with historic flood ties.
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