Loyalty Oath Demands Wallace Backers Pledge to Support Nominee
Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien challenged Governor George Wallace to swear loyalty to the party by supporting the 1972 Democratic nominee. The AFL-CIO widened its split with Nixon, opposing his reelection while still backing the Democratic ticket.
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Washington
UPI
Lawrence F. O'Brien
George C. Wallace
Alabama
UPD
Nixon
Afl-Cho
Labor Federation
Aflcio
Afl-Cio
Richard Nixon
Alexander E. Barkan
Federation
George Wallace
O'Brien
Wallace
Judge Probes Jurors in Berrigan Trial Prospects
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a federal judge questioned 46 prospective jurors for bias in the Philip Berrigan antiwar trial. Questions touched on religion and views of priests and nuns in the peace movement, plus whether Berrigan’s prior conviction affects guilt. Several jurors reported wartime losses among relatives. 55 were excused for prejudice and three for hardship.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Philip Berrigan
Vietnam
Palace Revolt Ends in Massacre at Sharjah Palace
In Sharjah Bahrain Associated Press reports that Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and nine relatives were killed when rebels seized the Blue and White Palace. Loyal troops stormed the palace to rescue them, after a brief gun battle. Sultan, ousted six years ago, had been living in Cairo and returned recently before surrender.
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Bahrain
UPI
Khalid bin Mohammed al Qasimi
Persian Gulf
Sharjah
Saqir bin Sultan
Qasimi
Sultan
Cairo
Arrest of 3 Juveniles Clears Series of Thefts
Three teens from Walton Beach were arrested Tuesday, ending six break ins. Deputy George French led the inquiry that covered Ocean City Curb Market, Meigs Junior High and Parvor Junior High, Wright Barm Shop, Wright Elementary and a private residence theft rack up pennies, bottles and watches. The youths were sent to juvenile authorities for court hearings with Deputy Cecil Donaldson assisting.
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Art Walton Beach
George French
Ocean City Curb Market
Meigs Junior High School
Wright Barmshop
Parvor
Wright Elementary
Cecil Donaldson
Muskie Leads Iowas Caucuses As McGovern Seen Weaker
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie led Iowa precinct caucus results with about 35 percent of delegates counted, McGovern at 22.6 percent, and uncommitted delegates around 35 percent. Gov. Milton J. Shapp endorsed Muskie as party leaders tally the first step to the Democratic National Convention.
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United Press International
Edmund S. Muskie
Iowa
George S. McGovern
Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Muskie
McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Harold I. Hughes
Kirby Jones
Harold Hughes
Florida Board seeks year extension on liquor quota moratorium
Florida Gov. Askew's Board of Business Regulations unanimously votes to extend the moratorium on issuing 410 new quota licenses until September 1973. The plan also caps ownership at 25 licenses per person or 25 percent per county and allows relocation of existing licenses within a county. The board did not decide on grandfathering current holders.
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Tallahassee
UPI
Florida
Reubin Askew
Board of Business Regulations
Richard Pallett
Miami
Merc Buree at the Audi 49f Cirtulavien
Fragmentary OCR notes list telephone numbers 678 2149 and 243 6232 with names Merc and Buree and reference to Audi and Cirtulavien in unclear context. The readable items suggest a possible listing or contact entry without a clear event or outcome.
Nixon offers public peace plan to end Indochina war
President Nixon publicly renews a peace plan to end the Indochina war. He proposes a six month withdrawal of U S and allied forces after a signed agreement in exchange for a cease fire and prisoner releases. The plan also calls for political self determination in South Vietnam and a free presidential election.
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Nixon
United States
U.S
Indochina
Thieu
South Vietnam
Laos
Florida Legislature to weigh major overhauls in education conservation PSC
The 1972 Florida session may propose sweeping changes to education, conservation, and the Public Service Commission. Proposals include a 12 to 15 member governor appointed education board, consolidating conservation agencies, and creating a state consumer advocate for utility rate disputes. Bills to abolish the Board of Regents have gained momentum after earlier Senate action.
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Tallahassee
UPC
Education, Conservation
Public Services Commission
Commissioner of Education
State Board of Education
Board of Regents
Air and Water Pollution Control Department
Department of Natural Resources, Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
Internal Improvement Trustees
Forestry Division
Commission
PSC
Heeam Regis
Attorne
Florida
Shevin
Reubin Askew
Agriculture
Doyle Conner
Conner
Department
Forestry
Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
Internal Improvement ‘Trustees State State Land Management
Pollution Control Department
Car and Water
Natural Resources Department
Shikeborn
Senate
Jerry Thomas
D-Jupiter
Thomas Bil
Hauge
Askew
ODEY
Opt A
Ome
Ada Cree
Deanet
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Niceville
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Jimmie Reynold Money
George Ellis
Charles Wade
Money
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Pensacola
Cheryl Gay Harris
Crestview
Santa Rosa County
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Woodrow Melvin
Ray Wilson
Donald Simpson
Bunny Middleton
Dan Merrill
Leon Buck" Greene
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Pallot
Jack Holloway
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Playground Daily News
Your Freedom
the Playground Daily News
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