Senate Sends Billboard Measure to Governor
The Florida Senate approved a bill to remove billboards within 660 feet of major highways amid protests over federal pressure. The measure, passed 38 to 7, moves to Gov. Reubin Askew during a 10 day special session as critics warn of loss of federal highway funds if standards are not met.
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G&f Commission
Air Force seals secrecy on satellite rocket failure
The Air Force kept details of a spy satellite rocket failure secret while NASA delays its Atlas-Centaur launch of an Intelsat 4 mission for weeks. An investigation at General Dynamics in San Diego under Air Force direction tests the Atlas first stage for a defect cited in the prior failure. Navy submarine Stonewall Jackson fires its first Poseidon missile.
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Kosygin Cuts Scandinavian Tour Short
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, ill with influenza, will cut his Norwegian visit by one day and fly to Moscow on Wednesday. If his condition holds, he will still hold two rounds of talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Trygve Bratelli on Tuesday. Doctors advised cancellations after examinations.
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FDA Warns Against Using Hexachlorophene
FDA warns doctors and labels against soaps with 3 percent hexachlorophene due to potential brain damage risk. New science questions safety and effectiveness of the ingredient used in baby baths and skin treatments.
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City Courts Abolished Bill Clears House 80 to 52
The House approved a sweeping revision of the state trial court system on Monday after defeating a measure to block municipal court abolition. The vote was 80 to 52, sending the proposal to the Senate for consideration.
Four Bodies Found in Snow Near Celo Knob Crash Site
Four bodies were recovered from a wrecked small plane on snow at Celo Knob in North Carolina, about 100 feet from a prior body found a day earlier. William Jennings, 55, of Norfolk, Virginia, was identified among the victims. other names were withheld pending next of kin notification. The plane, en route from Norfolk to Houston, disappeared on Saturday and was located after rescue teams returned to the scene.
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Faircloth Investigation Delayed to January
A Florida grand jury probe into possible election law violations by former Attorney General Marl Faircloth was recessed until January 6. The Dade County panel, which earlier indicted no one, cited jurisdiction limits while the Leon County grand jury will take up the case, with State Attorney Richard Gerstein assigned to present the matter.
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Explosion damages Salvation Army hostel in east Belfast
A bomb triggered a gas main explosion in east Belfast collapsing Salvation Army hostel prayer rooms and trapping five workers. One woman was killed, four others hospitalized. The blast followed a factory fire started by two earlier bombs. A separate cross‑border gun attack injured a British patrolman near Roslea.
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Cane pole repeal killed in Senate Ways and Means vote
The Senate Ways and Means Committee deadlocked 7-7 blocking Gov. Askew’s cane pole fishing repeal. A House calendar version would remove the license but not appropriations. G&F Commission chief Frye urged against repeal.
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No Christmas Pass Seen for Berliners
West Berlin mayor Klaus Schuetz said East Germany likely will bar West Berliners from visiting East Berlin this Christmas for the sixth year running. He blamed East Germany for rejecting terms in the long stalled agreement and violating the Big Four provisions by not treating West Berliners equally. East Germans seek visas for West Berlinites and would cap visits at 30 days yearly amid broader wall status talks.
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Chamber pushes to keep 120 member Florida House
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce directors urge local lawmakers to retain a 120 member Florida House amid proposed reapportionment reducing Northwest Florida representation by four seats. A Jan. 11 meeting with legislators is planned to discuss reapportionment and local road projects including a Chactawhatchee Bay causeway.
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Eaglin Afb
Pienn Phelps
Pompidou to fly Concorde to Azores Nixon summit
Paris sources say President Pompidou will travel to the Azores aboard a Concorde prototype for the December 13 to 14 summit with President Nixon. Elysee officials offered no details beyond the trip plan and possible invitation for Nixon to join.
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No New Leads In Prison Break At Niceville Camp
Area law enforcement deny progress in the search for Bryan Peter Walker a 37 year old inmate abducted from the state road prison camp last Thursday. Prison officials in the area review the escape circumstances and possible kidnapping while reports say six masked men took Walker from his bed and struck him with a rifle butt. Walker described as an expert safecracker is serving 10 years for breaking and entering.
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Tax plan clash as Florida considers sales levy and rebates
Senate and House factions debate tax structure with five percent top rate and different thresholds for Florida on out of state corporate income. House panel halves the sales tax rebate to merchants amid a dispute over funds for cities. Separately India and Pakistan clash continues with claims of progress and air superiority as forces push near Jessore and Feni.
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