Florida lawmaker rails against old constitution in 26th amendment fight
Rep. Richard Hodes D Tampa cites a retained 1885 provision in Florida's constitution that blocks ratification of the 26th Amendment unless a majority of lawmakers are elected after the submission. He aims to propose a constitutional fix to allow future ratification and notes Florida's history of slow reform on federal amendments.
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Pallahasser
Fla
Florida
Richard Hodes
Tampa
U.S
Todes
U. S
Hodes
Trodes
Hoffa Heir Solidifies Grip As Teamsters Convene
Frank E. Fitzsimmons moved to tighten control of the Teamsters presidency after succeeding James R. Hoffa at a Miami Beach convention. He dismissed opposition from a New York local leader and declared the union the greatest labor organization, as delegates gathered. Fitzsimmons claimed the support of more than 2,000 delegates.
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Miami Beach
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
New York
Fitzsimmons
Hoffa
Theodore Daley
Yonkers
N.Y
Daley
Teamsters
Tules
Vestal
Union
Federal
Lewisburg
Josephine
James P. Hoffa
Trial Lawyers Urged To Stay With Appeals
Chief Justice Burger urged that lawyers appointed to defend indigent defendants at trial continue through any appeals. He said this would cut time and costs, avoiding delays from assigning new counsel for appeals. Burger proposed federal law or judicial councils adopt the change.
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New York
Warren E. Burger
Burger
American Bar Association
Appeals Court
State
Federal Judiciary
Supreme Court
Faster felony trial plan set in Seattle courts
A 90 day experiment by King County judges and prosecutors aims to speed felony cases to trial within 41 days of arrest or force a guilty plea. Superior Court Judge David W. Soukup leads the program to cut delays in Seattle.
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King County
Superior Court
David W. Soukup
New York State
New York City
Justee Court
Aln
Mth
Speedy trial aims shape New York and Kings County plan
The piece notes nationwide and New York state trends toward faster trials with plea deals and court backlog. It cites Kings County preparing for swift schedules, outlines a proposed timetable from filing to arraignment, and mentions federal funding for a four year study on speeding trials.
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American Tsar Association
Community group notices and upcoming meetings in Ocean City area
Ocean City Wright Fire Control District Ladies Auxiliary holds installation dinner at 7 40 p m today at Perris with new officers installed immediately after. Progressive Community Improvement Organization schedules general meeting at Purest Center tonight at 7 40 with notes on a potential Florida summer excursion. Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis Club meets at noon today in Sherton Miramar Motor Inn with panel on no fault insurance and directors meeting after lunch. Square dance class registration closes tonight at Horlbarth Service Club with Molloy Wand as instructor. Board of Directors Okaloosa Island Authority to meet Thursday at 1 pm in the Authority conference room.
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Ocean City Wright Fire Control
PCIO
Improvement Oranian- Hon
Ure Prustt
Florida Acanda University
Tallahassee
FWB
Kiwanis Club
Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis Club
Sherton Miramar Motor
Joe Bowman
Te Okaloosa Island Authority
Authority Conference Room
Deputy Arrested for Obscene Calls in Escambia County
A 21-year-old Escambia County Sheriff's deputy was arrested on two counts of making obscene telephone calls. Captain W E Ambrose and Deputy Jerry Dassinger were suspended and released on $1000 bond after a complaint from a 51-year-old woman. Investigator Odie Kyans interviewed the woman and noted another call.
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Bensacola
Fla
APY
Escambia County
W. BE. Ambrose
Jerry Dassinger
Ambrose
Odie Kyans
Skyjacker and Girlfriend Face Kidnapping Charges
A U S Navy deserter Robert Lee Jackson 36 and Lydia Lucrecia Sanchez 23 face kidnapping and aircraft theft charges in a Braniff hijacking. They surrendered 43 hours and 7 650 miles after forcing a flight from Acapulco to San Antonio. The case opened in La Plata Argentina as U S authorities seek extradition. The hijacker demanded 100000 for his defense and Braniff paid to secure the release of a hostage.
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Argentina
U.S. Navy
Braniff International
United States
Braniff
Algeria
Robert Lee Jackson
Maryville
Tenn
Lydia Lucrecia Sanchez
Mexico
Jackson
Miss Sanchez
Acapulco
San Antonio
Fox
Luis Guerrello
la Plata
U.S
FBI
Excira
Joe Alvarez
Alvarez
Malaria Vaccine Seen as Possible Breakthrough
Researchers at the University of Illinois report progress in malaria vaccine development. They achieved successful vaccinations in mice and monkeys using antigens from infected mosquitoes and expect human trials within five years.
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Southeast Asia
Paul H. Silverman
Silverman
Linois
Kinsey Youth Improves After Fatal Mississippi Crash
Gary Kinsey 14 of Valparaiso, injured in a two car crash that killed his parents near Pascagoula Mississippi, is reported in fair condition at Singing River Hospital. Funeral services for Mr and Mrs Henry C Kinsey Jr will be held at 1 pm from McLaughlin Mortuary with burial at Sunset Cemetery.
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Valparaiso
Mississippi Hospital
Henry C. Kinsey Jr
McLaughlin Mortuary
Fred Steelman
Sunset Cemetery
Kinseys
Kinsey
U.S. Highway 98
Pascagoula
Mississippi
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Singing River
Young Kinsey
Henry C. Kinsey
Anderson, S. C
Calhoun
Three Die in Walton County Road Collision
Florida Highway Patrol reports three Alabama youths died early Monday in a head on crash on State Road 20 near Bruce Walton County. Victims were Larry James Holley 18 and passengers Philip D Pennington 17 and Collins 17 Vernon. Truck driver William Dukes 60 Dothan Ala had minor injuries.
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Alabama
Bruce
Walton County
Florida Highway Patrol
Larry James Holley
Sullrgent
Philp D. Pennington
Vernon
Collins
Willam Joseph Dukes
Dothan
Ala
FAP
Holley
SR 20
Tape Deck Stolen From Car At Harrelson Arms
Fort Walton Beach police report a tape player stolen from a car parked at Harrelson Arms apartments on Monday morning. The vehicle belonged to Carla Brome, 21, of Rome Georgia, and the incident was witnessed by Ronald Sherman of Harrelson Arms.
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Harrelson Arms Apartments
Fort Walton Beach
Y. A.m
Carla Brome
Rome
Ronald Sherman
Harrelson Arms
Juveniles to Face Adult Courts in Traffic Offenses
Judge John Bowen orders all juvenile traffic offenders tried as adults effective August 1. He says giving 16 year olds full driving privileges requires shared responsibilities and penalties, aiming to improve driving habits and deter future violations while freeing Juvenile Court for more serious cases.
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John Bowen
Bowen
Florida
DeFuniak Springs Man Beaten in Fort Walton Beach
Harold Campbell, 44, was beaten by two unknown assailants in Fort Walton Beach early Monday. He was taken to Fort Walton Beach Hospital with lacerations and swelling around the eyes and face, according to a police report.
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DeFuniak
Commission explores light agenda at county meeting
Fort Walton Beach hosts a county commission session with a light 10 am agenda at the Civic Center. Chairman Dan Merrill notes authority to consider any matter, progress report on the Eglin air terminal due, and a Destin Chamber luncheon invitation. Meeting may end by noon with a planned Crestview budget work session.
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Fort Walton Beach Civic Center
Dan Merrill
Eglin Air Force Base
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Merrill
Crestview
School Board Schedules Hearing for Pascoe Over Nonrenewal
Okaloosa County School Board holds a public hearing at 8 30 a m today on Junior high teacher David Pascoe not being rehired for 1971 72. The session may extend beyond one day with potential testimony from other teachers and parents. A letter from a parent was read and Pascoe is a Destin area Boy Scout leader.
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Okaloosa County
David Pascoe
Pascoe
Destin
Boy Scout
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