Price Board Angled. Price Commission Sets Coal Increase
The Price Commission approved a pattern-setting coal price rise aimed at absorbing the Pay Board's 5.5 percent miners' wage hike, while noting no consultation with the board. Congress debated extending wage price controls beyond April 30, 1972, with division over back pay for raises and a 5.5 percent federal boost. Old Ben Coal, a Standard Oil subsidiary, led coal firms seeking higher prices to cover the wage increase.
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Flower delivery robber leaves rose for victim in raid
A man posing as a flower deliverer robbed Western Union on Tuesday night, forcing Marsha Kazienk to the floor and stealing about $2,000 from an open safe. A single rose and a note were found in the box as he fled.
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Florida House Battles Over Utility Tax Repeal Debate
Democrats who voted to send the bill to committee then for reconsideration include Ted Alavarez Henton Elmore John Forbes Terrel Sessums Jack Shreve and Robert Woodward. The move aims to shift the tax burden onto the wealthy while governors seek political advantage as senators weigh the July 1 repeal and a potential $1.50 monthly saving for households.
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Nixon Urges Youths To Be Heard in U S
President Nixon addressed about 3,000 youths at the National 4 H Congress in Chicago urging that the era of youths being unseen is over. He noted rising discontent with radicalism and urged working within the system while praising 4 H award winners including Willie Johnson of Chicago for citizenship.
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Askew Laments Lobbies In Florida and Nation
Gov. Reubin Askew said a new coalition of the people seeks responsive government over influence peddlers and lobbyists. He criticized lobbyists in Tallahassee during a tax reform drive including a five percent corporate profits tax and noted heavy lobbying in the legislature.
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House backs compromise foreign aid bill
UPI reports House conferees proposed a 2.9 billion dollar foreign aid compromise as talks with the Senate reach a third day with a week left before appropriations expire. Fulbright notes Morgan group seeks higher economic aid, while keeping military aid near 1.5 billion and dropping 485 million for Israel. Senate Mansfield deadline for Indochina withdrawal remains a major snag.
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Police Seek Daughter Of Slain Hairdresser
Bradford County authorities search for Valerie Turner, 16, daughter of hairdresser Mrs. Bobbie Turner, amid a murder investigation after two women were found shot and stripped at a beauty shop. Police fear the girl witnessed the killings and may be endangered.
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FWB Couple Charged With Neglect of Animals
Fort Walton Beach residents Annie H. Paul and Louise McKuhen faced warrants for confinement of animals without food amid the starvation death of a two year old horse and near starvation of a Shetland pony. The two were released on $500 bonds and must plead before Judge Bowen on December 17.
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Norman Spain
John Bowen
Viking Band Art Sale Funds Trip To Gainesville
The Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band presents 250 oil and watercolor paintings for public sale Friday to Sunday through Famous French Gallery Pensacola. Prices start at 7.50 with layaway and major cards accepted. Proceeds support band participation in the state contest in Gainesville and U.S. Regional Concert in Georgia. Display times vary across First City Bank lobby Fort Walton Square mall and Fort Walton Beach area venues.
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IRA Rejects Christmas Truce Pact
In Belfast and Londonderry, bombs exploded on both city sides within minutes of each other after the IRA rejected a Christmas truce proposal. A British Army spokesman said four bombs damaged commercial buildings near the Bogside, injuring three civilians, while elsewhere gunmen wounded a British soldier near Coal Island in Tyrone.
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Red Mars Probe To Seek Microbes
Soviet scientists say Mars probes will scoop soil into a growth chamber to test for life activities of Martians. Mars 2 has orbited Mars and ejected a lander capsule. Mars 3 is en route. Officials did not disclose landing details or mission aims beyond lab methods.
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