France tests secretive nuclear blasts in Pacific
Reports claim France detonated a second nuclear device last Friday and plans a third soon, with Paris and Papeete avoiding comment. The series, begun with a June 25 test over Mururoa Atoll, faces global protest and secrecy, as ships return from proving grounds signaling a possible pause.
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Paris
Journal de Tahiti
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Orage
Militant Protestants Threaten Gun Battles in Belfast
In Belfast, Ulster Defense Association leaders warned they would shoot back if British troops fired on them amid a near confrontation with 8,000 UDA militants and 1,500 troops. Hooded UDA members threatened new no go areas as Maj. Gen. Ford negotiated to defuse the standoff.
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UPI
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Ulster Defense Association
UDA
Irish Republican Army
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Springfield Road
Robert Ford
Londonderry
Friendship Day Protests Erupt in Manila Ambush
In Manila about 2000 leftist Filipino youths attacked police guarding the U.S. Embassy during demonstrations against the Philippines American Friendship Day. At least 27 injured, including seven officers, from pillbox style bombs and shrapnel. Deputy Chief Barbers urged restraint after a 15 minute talk and was hurt. Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas and shots in the air.
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API
U.S
James Barbers
Reunification talks stun diplomats across Asia and Koreas
Seoul and Pyongyang announced secret talks aimed at peaceful reunification and preventing clashes. A hotline linking Lee Hurak and Kim Young-joo was installed as both sides pledged nonaggression and continued dialogue through a North-South coordinating committee.
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Kim Young-joo
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Kim
Kim Il-sung
Park Sung-chul
Kim Youngjoo
Israelic security brace after Netanya bus station blast
Israeli border police patrolled Lod International Airport for any surprise attack by Kozo Okamoto sympathizers as Netanya bus station blast wounded a 25 year old Arab planted by a West Bank resident. Abba Eban warned direct talks with Egypt declined peace prospects though violence was easing. An anonymous IATA letter threatened reprisals against El Al and global airports.
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Jordan River
Paris
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Egypt
France-Inter
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Geneva
International Air Transport Association
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McGovern Criticized Over Third-Party Threats
Miami Beach UPI report says Jack Chestnut, Humphrey campaign manager, calls George McGovern’s threats to form a third party emotional blackmail. Rick Stearns told the Miami Herald McGovern might run independent if denied the nomination, sparking calls for Stearns’ dismissal or repudiation.
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UPI
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Hubert H.humphrey
George S. McGovern
Nixon
Chestnut
Rick Stearns
McGovern
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Miami Herald
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Humphrey
Washington
the Herald
George McGovern
Coed Awarded Damages For Unorthodox Therapy
Paula Abraham, a 22 year old former San Jose State University student, won 170000 in a civil suit against psychologist Robert W. Zaslow over a 13 hour session labeled rage reduction therapy. The tape revealed torture like tickling and choking causing injuries while several doctors testified the method exceeded standard medical practice. Zaslow operates a Los Gatos clinic and plans to appeal.
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UPI
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Zaslow
Zastow
Connally in India to rally Americans in New Delhi
UPI reports John B. Connally, Nixon's special envoy, gave a Fourth of July speech to Americans in New Delhi amid cooled U.S. Indian ties. He arrived after a summit with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in Simla and planned to meet Indira Gandhi in Simla, with possible word on restoring aid.
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UPI
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Nixon
U.S
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Will Sonfer
Connally
Simla
Himalayan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Texas
Hayes enters Commissioner District 1 race in Okaloosa
Hayes announces candidacy for County Commissioner District 1 in Okaloosa County ahead of the Democratic primary on September 12, 1972. A long resident of the Fort Walton Beach and Crestview area, he spent 17 years as a sales manager for local auto dealerships and has recent experience in public relations.
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Commisoner
Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach
Crestview
Hayes for Mid-South Engineering runs for county post
Hayward T. Hayes announces candidacy for a county office, arguing better management is needed in Okaloosa County government, calling it a major local business. He cites rapid growth and the need for planning both present and future.
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Mid-South Engineering Company
Hayes
Okaloosa County
Spassky Walks Out Demanding Fischer Punishment
Russian champion Boris Spassky storms out of a Reykjavik meeting amid insults from challenger Bobby Fischer and demands punishment before their $250000 world title match. The postponement extends as Spassky and Fischer aides discuss via statements from Spassky and the Soviet chess federation. a resumption is hoped for tomorrow with Friday or later play possible.
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Iceland
UPI
Boris Spassky
Soviet Union
Bobby Fischer
Spassky
Soviet Chess Federation
Marshall
Lombardi
Fischer
Chess Federation of the
Ussr
International Chess Federation
FIDE
Fischer Spassky
Yippies Pledge Peace At DNC Campsite Demand
The Yippies vow peaceful protests at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. If no campsite is granted, they warn they will take one, while the city considers Flamingo Park or a golf course near the convention hall.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Flamingo Park
Stew Albert
Conventions Coordinating Committee
Truman Tours Hospital and Eats Holiday Meal
Former President Harry S. Truman remains in Research Hospital with a gastrointestinal ailment but is reported in satisfactory condition after a brief Independence Day hospital tour and roast beef meal. Doctors say his discharge date is not yet known as Mrs. Truman stays nearby.
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UPI
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Truman
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Independence
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Triman
Okaloosa Digest Notice Submissions Policy
Okaloosa Digest notices must be submitted in writing to the Playground Daily News office by the organizations wishing to publish. Staff cannot accept items by telephone and require representation to deliver notices in person.
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Community events and meetings across Choctawhatchee District
The Order of the Arrow will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Camp Robbins. Miracle Assembly 71 and Rainbow for Girls meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Masonic Hall with Rainbow, Eastern Star and Masons invited. Miracle Strip Council board organizes Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Coronado Motel. Fort Walton Beach hosts an open house July 10 from 5 to 11 p.m. with Bandstand USA and a community dance theme. Interested bands or groups may contact the USO or Dave Winters at 244-5216 or 242-2986.
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