Congress Opens With Plea to Keep Politics Out
The 92nd Congress returns for an election year session amid an antiwar protest in the House galleries. Major votes loom on a campaign spending reform bill and a foreign aid authorization. Nixon will deliver a 30 minute State of the Union in person with a longer written version to follow. Senator Stafford is sworn in to fill a vacant seat.
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Lindsay trails in Florida presidential ballot bid says senator
State Senator Fred Karl and Miami attorney Dan Paul assume co chairmanship of Floridians for Lindsay 72 as Lindsay, trailing a field of Democratic candidates, aims for a strong Florida showing on March 14. Lindsay plans Florida stops in Tallahassee and Jacksonville later this week.
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Lawton Chiles
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Arrest clears string of crimes linked to local juvenile
A 15 year old boy was arrested Tuesday in Mary Esther ending a spree of break ins thefts and vandalism dating back to December. He wore a jacket stolen from Beltway Shopping Center saddle shop and is tied to incidents at Dodge City Brown Motors Lee Pontiac Muldoon Motors TV Elect ir on 100 and Western Auto. Cash and merchandise valued at 482 recovered. He was turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Mary Esther
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George ‘French
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Dodge City
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Public Defender Funds Withheld in Okaloosa County
The Okaloosa County Commission faced a heated session as Public Defender Ror Shelley disclosed about 15000 of state funds for Okaloosa would not be released. He blamed high expenditures and noted unequal cuts versus Escambia Walton and Santa Rosa counties. The board agreed to seek a special legislative act to create a dedicated Okaloosa public defender office.
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Gambrell Seeks Unity Amid Wallace Criticism
Senator Gambrell urged National Democratic Chairman O'Brien to stop attacking George Wallace after O'Brien accused Wallace of likely becoming a third party candidate. Gambrell released a letter defending Wallace, saying such remarks insult millions of voters and hinder party unity for 1972.
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Skylab Crews Named For 1973 Operations
The U.S. Space Agency announced nine astronauts for Skylab 1973 missions. Commanders include Pete Conrad leading a 28 day first crew with Kerwin and Weitz, Alan Bean commanding the second crew with Garriott and Lousma, and Carr leading an all rookie third crew with Gibson and Pogue for eight weeks.
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Okaloosa County Considers Handicapped Employee Rules
The Okaloosa County commissioners debated standards for handicapped employees per State Workmen's Compensation rules. Wallace Bullock said records must be filed at hiring or employees may seek full disability benefits from county funds. Chair Dee Parkton urged alignment with job types while noting a potential $500,000 lawsuit. The board also discussed office space needs for Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Services and Soil Conservation Services, with Crestview Lodge facilities used currently and federal funding cited. Joe Rhea was appointed to the Air and Water Pollution Board to replace Bud West.
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Island holder offers county tax assessment on Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island resident Larry Ford proposed to the Okaloosa County Commission a tax assessment in exchange for a deed to his property during a regular meeting. The board warned it is awaiting Escambia litigation outcomes and noted accepting such assessments would be illegal as a private matter.
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Mayor Arnold Names Valparaiso City Officials
Valparaiso mayor John B. Arnold unveiled the new city commission lineup at a Tuesday organizing meeting. George W. Mitchell was named mayor pro tem, with C. T. Braewning Jr., Heyward If Stranger, and John C. Sims selected for duties in streets education utilities sanitation and safety. Mitchell and Sims are holdovers, and other appointments include Boye Richard as city clerk and George K. Maddox as police chief.
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George K. Maddox
William S. Fowden
Jere Tolton
Edward Szwarowie
Cromet
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Heyward Hi. Strong Jr
Clark T
Tommy) Browning Jr
William S. Howden
Lly Hall
Askew Questions Real Need for New Liquor Licenses
In Tallahassee Gov Reubinskew doubts need for extra Florida liquor licenses. An aide said he may seek to indefinitely extend a moratorium due to end in September. Evidence points to ongoing debates on quotas, bids, and potential changes ahead of a legislative session.
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UPI
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Leclutler
Florida
Don Pride
Askew
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Bill seeks nationwide 11 for all emergency calls
Washington lawmaker Rep. Young Florida introduced a bill to create a single emergency number 11 for police fire or ambulance use nationwide. He argued it would be faster to dial and easier to remember than multiple numbers.
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UPLD
Bill Young
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Young
Pay Board Warned Over Rail Work Rule Revisions
Charles Luna former UTU president warns the Pay Board that proposed railroad work rule changes may be scrapped if the board interferes with the union's pending wage settlement with rail carriers. Luna's warning puts at risk changes railroads have sought for years.
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CUPEL
Charles Luna
United Transportation Union
OCW Volunteers Battle Trailer Fire in Shalimar Park
Firefighters from OCW battled a mobile home blaze in Shalimar Mobile Home Park on Fylin Parkway. The Grimsleys reported the trailer’s bottom and interior burned, with $1500 estimated damage. An extension cord near a window is suspected as the ignition source. a doghouse and dog escaped unharmed.
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