U.S. and Russia Agree On Space Bomb Controls
President Johnson announced a lasting U S Russian pact banning bombs from outer space and guaranteeing free access to celestial bodies. He said the treaty would be presented to the General Assembly early next week with broad U N support and anticipated ratification by the United States. Johnson also said the Pope’s extended Viet Nam truce proposal would be sympathetically considered as the U S vows to be among the first to ratify the pact.
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Austin, Tex
UPD
Johnson
U.S
Viet Nam
Moon
United States
Russia
U.N. Outer Space Committee
General Assembly
White House
Paul VI
Arthur Goldberg
United Nations
Senate
George Christian
Pope Paul
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Charles L. Schultze
Suit Filed Against Comptroller On Charter For New State Bank
A Florida district court suit by First National Bank of Fort Walton Beach challenges the chartering of a new state bank. The bank, led by Joe Etheredge and associates, seeks hearings and notices on the application, alleging the approval was arbitrary and denied protests by existing banks. The case names Comptroller Fred Q. Dickinson Jr and the FDIC, with Pensacola division attorneys.
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New State Bank
First National Bank of
Fort Walton
Dickinson
Compty Oiler
Ecules Seiten
First People’s Bank
Comyence
FDIC
Sears
North Eglin
Pew Bank
Joe Etheredge
Ore E. Lee
Erickson
Paul Roberts
Netney Davis
Wiltar Powell
First National Bank
Douglas M. Andrews
DeFuniak Springs
Ernest C. Wimberly
Fort Walton Beach
Northern District of Florida
Pensacola
1000 Chickens Loose After Truck Crash In Florida
A tractor trailer carrying about 7 percent loss or more of 1,000 chickens overturned on SR 83 near Dekyniak Springs. Driver Manuelo Payno Mello, 29, was hospitalized for observation after the vehicle struck an oak. The cargo and truck suffered about 515,000 in damage as the flock scattered along the road.
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SR 83
Dekyniak Springs
Thousa
Koerber
Ponteyy Plant, Inc
Alabama
Manuelo Payno Mello
Pippin
Florida Highway Patrol
Meri
Defuniak Springs
Contro
Weekend Weather Stays Warm Then Cool With Scattered Showers
Weekend forecast shows scattered showers and a turn to cooler temperatures by Saturday. Highs range from the mid 60s to mid 70s with variable tides in East Pass and evening tides at Fort Walton Beach area. Tide data provided by The Bay Store Fort Walton Beach. River readings noted for Jim Woodruff and Blountstown.
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East Pass
Bay Store
Fort Walton
Valparaiso Begins Filing For City Commission Seats
Valparaiso voters head to a January municipal election to fill two City Commission posts. Candidates may file qualification papers starting Monday December 12 through December 31 at City Hall with City Clerk Dayt Richardson. Commissioners Browning and Mitchell’s terms end January 17 1967.
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Daily News Bureau
Valparaiso
City Commission
Clark T. Browning
George W. Mitchell
John B. Arnold
Dayt Richardson
Gunmen Rob Georgia Bank in Madison Heist
Two masked robbers fired two blank shots to frighten employees and customers as they stole 17 554 dollars from the Bank of Madison. FBI highway patrol and local authorities issued an alert for a late model car used by the bandits and searched nearby Oconee and Walton counties.
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Madison, Ga
UPI
Bank of Madison
FBI
Highway Patrol
Oconee
Walton
Coin Clubber Charges Slander In Court Case
In Fort Walton Beach Circuit Court Judge Charles A Wade heard Hilton versus Hughes first in a pending slander suit. Hilton accuses Mr and Mrs Hughes of remarks at a Sonic Boom Coin Club meeting on Oct 1 1965 that harmed her morals and finances. The trial proceeds with witnesses and potential early next session.
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Charles A. Wade
Fort Walton Beach
Hilton
Wade
Harry O
Billie) Hilton
Blenheim Rd
Shalimar
George Hughes
Alabama Ave
Hughes
Ophelia
Seminole
The
Elks Club
Ed Brown
Ophelia Hughes
Educators Urged to Meet Industrial South Demands
Dr. Felix Robb, former George Peabody College for Teachers leader, spoke at a West Florida Curriculum Council meeting stressing self evaluation for accreditation. He warned the South must raise per capita income and productivity, push technology, and redefine education to prepare students for a changing future. He outlined steps: build a school system, transfer dreams into action, implement ideas, and evaluate results.
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Felix Robbleft
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
West Florida Curiculum Council
Addie Lewis
Peggy Lee Bagge
South
Miramar East
Felix Robb
George Pea College For Teachers
Birmingham ‘Southern
Harvard University
West Florida
Uta Reese
Biliet
Robb
U.S
I¢ J
Pensacola
New Orleans
Denver
Army Contract Granted to Ordnance Research Inc
Ordnance Research Inc chartered last June receives a 36500 US Army contract from Picatinny Arsenal New Jersey for incendiary R and D loading and evaluation at the Air Proving Ground Center Eglin for a visual flare that aids tactical illumination. The firm at 684 Eglin Parkway plans a chemical lab in the Fort Walton Beach City Industrial Park costing about 25000 to 30000.
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Ordnance Research, Inc
Picatinny Arsenal
N.J
Air Proving Ground Center
Eglin
Eglin Parkway
Fwb City
Island Amusement Park Report Due In January
The Okaloosa Island Authority Board held a brief December meeting approving a complete amusement park financial report for January. Lease applications for Lots 359 and 364 Block 6 for duplexes were approved. a neon sign at the island gateway near Brooks Bridge was to be refined while keeping the arrow. A plan to close Wahoo Drive portions to expand waterfront leases was endorsed. Christmas bonuses totaling 135 were approved for Authority employees. The office will close the Saturday before and Monday after Christmas, and Monday for New Year’s. Mrs. Malcolm Morrison, widow of a former board member, delivered homemade fudge for the gathering.
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Okaloosa
Autheri
Samme
Oansore
Wahoo Drive
Adng Waterfront
Malcolm Morrison
No New Tax Hike Dominates Florida Tax Debate
In Tallahassee Florida lawmakers hear calls from Senate President Verle about reforming property tax values and ensuring uniformity and equity. Claude pricy outlines concerns over local government burdens and the need for a fair system.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Ugeg
Florida
Staehrogs
Claude Pricy
Senate
Verle
Carey
Tornadoes Struck the Middle West Causing Damage and Injuries
Severe twisters swept the northern Plains and surged southward damaging flatlands from Montana to the Great Plains. Homes were destroyed and several people were injured as power lines and buildings were toppled by the storms.
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Prontana
Road Review Board Member Says Road Names Remain
Wayne B. Bell, board member, commented on road reviews, stating the road name will stay as listed. He emphasized community heritage and the need to preserve existing identifiers despite planned changes.
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Roads
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Ray Anton
Destin
Coleman Kelly
Daily News
Anton
Outer Space
Pope
Educators’ Meeting
Roy Meadar
Escambja
Jim Woodruff
Blounistown
Georgia Bank
Coin Clubber
Nancy Kenaston
Agricul
Army
Island Amusement Park
Bem
Tnt
Cate
Kirk Firm
Middle West
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