CAB Grants Emergency Flights to Ease Holiday Travel Crisis
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved emergency authority for Pan American World Airways Braniff International and two charter airlines to operate routes normally served by United and National Airlines, both grounded by strikes. Pan Am began flying San Francisco to New York and Seattle with this authority lasting at least until Tuesday, while United carries about 130,000 passengers daily during the holidays.
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Condominium Tax Cut Granted for Shoreline Towers
Destin residents win a $3 million reduction in Shoreline Towers assessments after a three hour session. Okalosa Property Appraiser G. David Miller plans to appeal to state officials in Tallahassee. Hutchinson urged basing taxes on actual construction costs rather than market value.
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U S Walkout as UNESCO Debate Over Zionism Controversy Escalates
The United States led a 12 nation walkout from a UNESCO meeting in Paris protesting an amendment linking Zionism with racism. Israel and other allies joined the boycott while the resolution passed 36 to 22, drawing sharp rebukes from Abba Eban and Western delegation heads.
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Lewis Promotes Girlfriend's Dad to Division Director
Allan as Florida comptroller Gerald Lewis promoted his girlfriend's stepfather to director of the Division of Accounting and Auditing from James Picalato, doubling his salary while demoting Carl Barber Jr. Barber becomes assistant director. Picalato earns about 24 000 annually. Barber remains at 23 000. Lewis cites qualification and aims to speed voucher processing and master record keeping.
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Deputy Jo Hunter Promoted as Investigator in Okmulgee County
Sheriff Ray Wilson announced Jo Hunter, longtime south county dispatcher and bonded criminal process deputy since 1947, is moved to street duty as investigator. She joins the Sheriff's Task Force to handle rape cases and juvenile matters, while Bunler remains head of south office dispatch and paperwork. Hunter’s exempt status avoids new Police Standards Board training. remaining staff note her teaching impact.
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Okintoosa
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Long
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Sheriff's Department
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Wilson
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South
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Police Standards Board
John McDowell
Depuly
House Upholds Tax Cut Veto
Washington (UPI) The House failed to override President Ford's veto of a tax cut bill prompting Democrats to abandon further compromise. A looming $4 to $6 weekly tax increase looms as 1975 cuts expire January 1, with Senate and House leaders planning a brief pro forma session through holidays.
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Former Education Commissioner Floyd Christian Freed
Christian Floyd Christian, former state education chief, is to be released today from Eglin Federal Prison. A spokesman for the minimum security camp said he has given no information on his future plans.
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Askew Backs Wallace Despite 1972 McGovern Vote
Florida Governor Reubin Askew said he would support George Wallace if Wallace becomes the Democratic nominee. He renewed his pledge to stay neutral in Florida's primary and said he would remove his name from the ballot if asked. He noted he is too busy with economic issues to get involved in presidential politics.
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Fort Walton Beach Hospital Faces Leadership Shakeup
Fort Walton Beach Hospital administrator Joan Salmons resigns after seven months amid ongoing county hospital turmoil. Commissioners promote Angus Douglas to interim administrator as former comptroller Bill Vogel also exits. Hospital staff report reduced hours and questions linger over political influence on operations.
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Mark Nichols
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Woman Found Dead In Shalimar Trailer Sparks Investigation
The body of 21 year old Mary Esther resident Donita Whisenbant was found early Thursday in a Shalimar Mobile Home Park trailer. Authorities say death appears non suspect and toxins may have caused the fatality.
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