Jordanian Army Steps Up Fight Against Guerrillas in Amman
In Amman the Jordanian army used tanks and artillery to strike guerrilla strongholds for a second day amid escalating clashes. Yasir Arafat urged Arab leaders to intervene while King Hussein remains in a London hospital. reports say guerrillas attacked near Salt and at phosphate mines between Amman and Zarqa.
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Apollo 14 Crew Promises Safest Moon Mission Yet
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard Edgar Mitchell and Stuart Roosa spoke at a Houston news conference claiming the spacecraft will be the safest flown to the moon. They cited lessons from Apollo 13 and noted improvements in hardware and mission design ahead of a Jan 31 Cape Kennedy launch and a Feb 5 lunar landing with two moon walks.
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Israel Submits Peace Proposals to U N Mediator
Israel handed its Middle East peace proposals to U N special envoy Gunnar V Jarring at a working lunch with Prime Minister Golda Meir and Foreign Minister Abba Eban The move aims to secure borders and a treaty ending 22 years of conflict Jarring will present the proposals to the Arab side during renewed talks in New York
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Doctors Exempt From Campaign Fund Listing by AMA Arm
The American Medical Association's political arm, AMPAC, diverted about 693000 to 1970 campaigns without identifying recipients. State affiliates received funds then passed them to candidates, while AMPAC itemized only transfers to states. AMPAC says it knows beneficiary candidates via state units, but Congress has not responded to annual nameless reports.
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Revenue sharing hailed as modern Marshall Plan for cities
Michigan Governor William G. Milliken told Ripon Society members that federal revenue sharing could transform states and cities if Congress approves a $5 billion program. He warned absence of funds could create severe budgetary distress and praised President Nixon while urging GOP unity and youth outreach.
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Pryor Trial Appeal Pending Amid Venue Switch
Osbourne Wendell Pryor of Mary Esther faces a pending appeal after a venue change from Okaloosa to Suwannee County. Trial dates hinge on appellate action. Pryor, 40, is free on bond. His 1969 Crestview first degree murder trial ended in mistrial when undisclosed deposition and photos reached jurors.
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Tax Reform Urgent Before Pollution Fight in Florida
Nathaniel P. Reed supports Gov. Askew’s view that tax reform must come first to fund environmental cleanup. Reed, chair of the Florida Air & Water Pollution Control Board, says government is the largest polluter and $25 million more is needed for sewage facilities amid a $218 million budget deficit. Askew vows environment action in a four year plan as he faces budget hearings and calls for accountability for ecological damage.
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Russians Protests Escalate Against U S Citizens in Moscow
In Moscow on Saturday two cars of U S Embassy officials were damaged near the New Intourist Hotel as indignant Soviet citizens lectured Americans about anti-Soviet actions in the United States. A diplomat was confronted by men while jogging and embassy officers were accosted after a lecture. The incidents resemble prior confrontations that have been controlled by Soviet authorities while officials warn misperceptions could trigger wider incidents.
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State Statutes Announced On Mobile Home Taxation
Okaloosa County tax assessor Rhett Cadenhead announced Florida statutes affecting mobile home taxation. Owners must register affixed homes as real property using the RP plate and Form DR-402, bringing titles or applications. those filing homestead exemptions must comply and provide title. The law took effect January 1 and references chapter 70.391 of the Florida Statutes. Homestead renewal notices were mailed January 8.
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Fort Wallon Beach Council to Vote on Animal Control Amendment
Fort Wallon Beach City Council to consider an amendment giving Playground Humane Society authority to seize and quarantine rabid animals inside city limits. A crematory purchase for animal disposal and increased licensing for cats are on the agenda, with bids opened Monday afternoon.
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Manor to Address Twin Cities C of C
Brig. Gen. Le Roy Manor, former overall commander of the Son Tay rescue mission, speaks at a Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce coffee klatch hosted by Gulf Federal on Eglin’s East Gate. Twenty Eglin men who aided the mission attend as Manor prepares for a Pentagon assignment as counterinsurgency and special actions aide to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Muskie Holds Private meeting with Gahal Leaders in Tel Aviv
Sen Edmund Muskie met Saturday night with Gahal leaders in Tel Aviv including party head Menachem Begin. Israeli radio reported the private conference focused on policy outlines without releasing details.
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Editorial writers in PGDN Letters to the Editor column
Alma H. Smith of A The editor Guy Middleton and publisher Frank Haugh respond to letters to the editor in the PGDN.
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Okaloosa Digest Notices Due to Playground Daily News
Local organizations must submit their items for the Okaloosa Digest in written form to the Playground Daily News at 748 the Playground Daily News office. Representatives only may deliver notices. staff cannot accept items over the phone.
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This Week's County Menu for Okaloosa County
The menu lists weekly meals for Okaloosa County schools with options including chicken gumbo hamburgers beef stew and pizza. Each meal features sides such as celery coleslaw green beans rice and fruit and ends with dessert. Butter and milk accompany every lunch.
Crestview Women’s Club Plans Tuesday Meeting
The Womens Club of Crestview will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the club hall Mrs Velma Clary of Crestview will present a program on fine arts.
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Crestview City Council Meeting Postponed to Jan 18
Crestview city officials announce the regular council meeting, originally set for Jan 11, has been postponed to Jan 18. The session will start at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Delta Lambda Plans January Meeting
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter holds its first New Year meeting at Mrs. E R Celano home 265 Ewing Court January 12 at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend this important session.
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Southeast Asia Orientation Course at Hurlburt Field
The Air Force special Operations School at Hurlburt Field presents an orientation on Southeast Asia this Wednesday at 7 P M in Building 9186 auditorium. It mainly serves dependents and relatives of servicemen bound for Southeast Asia but all interested may attend. Includes Vietnam background. refreshments and free nursery care offered at Building 9044.
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