Fort Lauderdale Police Battle New Year’s Mob
Police with tear gas and riot gear clashed with about 4000 people in Fort Lauderdale early Monday in a two hour riot tied to an attempt to arrest a man for assaulting a woman. Forty are injured and 36 arrests listed as officers faced a chair strike and other blows near Los Olas Boulevard.
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Elbow Room
Sheriff's Department
John Tamburello
Miami Beach
Dade County Sheriff's Deputies
Collins Avenue
163Rd Street
Pension Law Mixup Delays State Attorney Appointment
In Gainesville the Eighth Judicial Circuit faced a New Year day reshuffle as acting state attorney served for one day before Eugene Whitworth became permanent. The confusion stemmed from a revised pension rule affecting retiring officials like Ted Duncan, who resigned New Year’s Eve to maximize his benefits.
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Gainesville
UPT
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Eugene Whitworth
Florida
Ted Duncan
Duncan
Whitworth
Robert L. Kennedy
WGGG
Rob Sharkey
Heald Sharkey
Israel Finds and Defuses Two Anti Vehicle Mines
Israeli troops patrolling the Syria frontier discovered and defused two anti vehicle mines east of Nahal Golan on the cease fire line. No casualties were reported amid ongoing cross border tensions and recent retaliatory air strikes into Syria.
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United Press International
Syria
Rantier
Israel
Nahal Golan
Guerriilla
Jerusalem Post
NCO Club Duo Sought in Theft at Korat Air Base
Police seek two suspects in Bangkok area for the theft of 28089 dollars from the U S Air Force NCO club at Korat Air Base. The club manager Sgt Maj Charles W Field reports 67000 dollars originally in the safe, with 39111 remaining.
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Bangkok
UPID
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Korat Air Base
Charles W. Field
Puang Na Bansai
Vira Pimtaru
Field
Kral Air Base
al Bangkak
Britain joins European Common Market in nine nation bloc
Britain becomes a full member after long negotiations facing domestic opposition. Heath hails historic step while Wilson warns of crippling terms as polls show split public opinion. The nine nation bloc totals 253 million people with a 693 billion dollar GDP.
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Denmark
Russia
United States
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Edward Heath
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BBC
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Harold Wilson
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Labor Party
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Australia
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Switzerland
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Parades judges include Edith Head in Rose Festival
Three professional women judged the Tournament of Roses Movie Memories floats in Pasadena California. Edith Head, Mrs. John Fehrer, and Sue Carol Ladd visited decorating sites for two days before selecting winners.
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John Fehrer
California Garden Clubs
Edith Head
Hollywood
Sue Carol Ladd
Guns Fire at Belfast Police Station Amid Northern Ireland Turmoil
A rocket hit the Springfield Road police station near Belfast injuring a typist and a sergeant while a Catholic couple near the border were found shot dead. Irish politics saw IRA leaders detained under new anti terror laws as authorities widen detentions. In Belfast, 1972 death toll rose to 467 with 323 civilians and 108 army personnel killed.
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Springfield Road
Dublin
Martin McGuinness
Londonderry
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Northern Ireland
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Army
Schools Ignore Expulsion Law For Drug Suspects In Florida
In Tallahassee the Division of Youth Services reports Florida districts largely ignore a Poole law requiring dismissal of students arrested for drug abuse. Only Marion St Johns and Pasco counties seem to act, while education leaders cite due process concerns and lack of a statewide policy.
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UPT
Division of Youth Services
Florida
Oliver J. Keller
van B. Poole
Hollywood
Marion County
Poole Law
Marion
St. Johns and
Pasco Cattlies
Floyd T. Christian
Investigators Probe Alaska Guard Use of Providers Planes
AF investigators question Alaska National Guard members about C123 Providers flights used for beer shipments and free freight to beauty shops. A guard member says flights run monthly between Anchorage and Seattle, with beer and even frozen meat moving via a multistate supply chain.
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Anchorage
Alaska
UPI
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
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OST
National Guard
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Guard
Seatte
O.supply
Autupage
Air Force
Air National Guard
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California
Montana
Fang Ancharape
William E. Ehncare
Ay Gay
William Egan
John Havetack
OSI
Havelock
Playground Daily News subscription rates and contact
A short notice lists daily and Sunday subscription prices for the Fort Walton Beach edition and regional offices. Rates include carrier, mail, and Sunday options with yearly and multi month terms. Fee details show 2.00 monthly carrier, 28.00 yearly mail, and various short-term options.
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Audit Bureau of
Community notices and class schedules in Okaloosa Digest
Okaloosa Digest lists items for the Playground Daily News including menus for Okaloosa and St Marys schools. It announces Morning Slimmastic course starting January 9 with contact at 243-3119. Also notes Apprenticeship Committee meeting January 4 at Okaloosa Walton Junior College and adult painting course starting January 16. Red Cross orientation January 10 with interviews January 5 at 203 Harbeson Ave SE. Disabled Veterans meeting set for Tuesday at 8 pm at 169 Circle Drive with contact numbers 244-5417 or 242-5239.
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St. Mary's School
Okaloosa-Walton Apprenticeship Committee
Dean Guiledge
Okaloosa Walton Junior College
Fort Walton Community Center
Circle Drive
Shawtown U.S.A
Red Cross
Okaloosa County
American National Red Cross
Harbeson Avenue
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