McGovern Plans Million Dollar Grassroots Drive
Democrats aim to raise 250 million through the McGovern Million Club funded by direct mail to rank and file voters. The effort blends newspaper and TV ads to urge small contributions, hoping for an average of 25 from one million donors while labor and big contributors may join later.
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Miami Beach
UPI
George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
U.S
MMM Club
Labor
Wallace Delegation Backs No Busing Bill in Florida
The pro Wallace faction of Florida’s Democratic delegation voted unanimously to support a petition drive to amend the state constitution to ban compulsory busing. Led by Bill France, the group also backed prayer and opposed amnesty for draft dodgers. It tabled a censure motion against Moyle and Cramer for aligning with McGovern delegates. France urged action rather than fishing as McGovern campaigns in Florida.
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Wallace
Miamy Beach
Florida
Bill France
George Wallace
Jon Moyle
Ann Cramer
California
George McGovern
France
McGovern
Ernest S. Haselden
Jacksonville
Moyle
Cramer
Ada Williams
Credentials Committee
Florida sets wake zones on Intracoastal Waterway near Okaloosa
Florida officials propose Hazardous Wake Zones on the Intracoastal Waterway between buoys C-3 and C-23 and C-35 and C-49 adjacent to Okaloosa Island. If approved markers would be in place by December 1. Residents with wake damage can call Fort Walton Beach police for assistance.
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Florida
Lewis Zangas
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Okaloosa Island
Island Authority
Fort Walton Beach
John L. LaLander
C.E. Mercer
Lee F. Tubbs
Zaner
Destin
Mark Powell
Brooks St
William O'Barren
Auto Court
Bill Harris
TV Cable Co
Peggy May
Miss FWB Pageant Plans Set For August
Chamber outlines Miss FWB pageant to crown a beauty queen who will advance to the Miss Florida contest the following summer. The board discusses underwriting a scholarship and notes the chamber’s limited cash, with plans for ongoing survey work on Highway 85 bypass and new leadership in civic development.
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Chamber
Pryor
Amber
Mems
Buchanan
Mansfer
Ates
X ‘French Brown Jr
Wayne Patton
Civic Development Comittee
Buchanana
USAF
James Roberts
Viet Troops Press Into Quang Tri City Frontline Pushes Ahead
South Vietnamese paratroopers enter the southern sector of Quang Tri as 800 government marines remain encircled by Communist forces. U.S. air and B52 missions support the drive with tolls showing 172 killed and 422 wounded among government troops and an estimated 932 Communist deaths. An adviser warns recapture of the northern provincial capital may take four to five days.
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Saigon
VPT
Quang Tri
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Hon Gai
Quang
Tri City
State Legislature Urged to Convene Special Session
Pinellas Republican lawmakers prepare letters urging a special session on capital punishment. Sen. Richard Deeb and Rep. Dennis McDonald draft the appeal, with Rep. William Gibson noting possible response. If 20 percent request, the Secretary of State must poll all 167 members. if three fifths approve, a session is set for 2–3 weeks later.
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Richard Deeb
Dennis McDonald
Deeb
William Gibson
Borlando
Richard B. Stone
Stone
Abortion Law Repeal Drive Set Saturday
Florida Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws holds petition drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Delchamps FWB Square Howard Bros. Discount Hollywood Kwik Chek and Piggly Wiggly locations. Registered voters may sign. The petition seeks to end state abortion restrictions beyond rape incest or risk to mother.
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Florida Association For the Repeal of
Delchamps
FWB Square
Howard Bros. Discount
Hollywood Kwik Chek
Piggly Wiggly
Brooks Plaza
Towncrest
Florida
Copter Landing Pad Proposal Sparks Island Park Debate
At a Wayside Lot meeting residents clash over converting Newman Bracken park into a helicopter pad. Mrs. Jordan defends the Island Authority, saying the park will remain a public, clean family space. She cites state ownership transfer as a cleanup effort amid past issues with disorderly groups.
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PGDN
Jordan
Island Authority
Sheriff's Department
Couple Arrested On B E Charges In Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa deputies report Sandra Sain and Michael Smith charged with breaking and entering U S Mobile Homes on Eglin Parkway Fort Walton Beach. Property taken was furniture mostly recovered. Deputies Donaldson and Johnston led the investigation. Bond not set at press time.
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Okaloosa
Cecil Donaldson
Joe Johnston
County approves contracts with nonvoting doctors on board
The commission negotiated a contract amid conflict of interest concerns. Attorney Jere Tolton found the contracts satisfactory and the board approved them with doctors serving as nonvoting members. Judge John Bowen supported inserting a hold harmless clause to protect the county. The Highway 98 Commission requested permission to erect scenic signs along Highway 98 from Fort Walton Beach to Perry, Florida, at no cost to the county, and approval was granted.
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Jere Tolton
Krones
John Bowen
Tolton
Harmiess
Panama City
Highway 98
Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach
Perry
Fla
Island Pier Management Reorganized On Okaloosa Island
Doris Jordan of the Island Authority announces a unified management plan for the Okaloosa Island pier complex. Henry Hodges will be the overall manager, the bait shop concession ends, and restaurant hours shift to 6 am to 10 pm.
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Okaloosa Island
Doris Jordan
Island Authority
Eagleton Chosen as McGovern Running Mate in 1972 Ticket
Senator Eagleton wins McGovern’s nod after a long campaign to align ideology and balance. He faces questions about rapid reforms, health care and tax changes while Kennedy and Gravel press for unity and broader inclusivity in the Democratic slate.
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McGovern
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Hyannisport
Mass
Lawrence F. O’brien
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Illinois
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Eagleton
Frank Mankiewicz
Doral Hotel
Mankiewicz
Missouri
Gordon Weil
Weil
William Clay
Coral Hotel
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
South Dakota
Eglin Airman Arrested On Marijuana Paraphernalia Charge
Eglin Airman Charles A Bradley 20 of the 3244th AM Squadron was arrested by Fort Walton police at 2 a m on Windham Street after officers found a large quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia in his vehicle. Bail was set at 500 dollars cash or appearance for marijuana and 500 cash or 1 000 appearance for paraphernalia.
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Charles A. Bradley
3244Th AM
Eglin Afb
Fort Walton
Phil Trish
Joe Gaubin
Windham St
Bradley
Howard Gill
Maids of Mecca hosts July supper at Shrine Club
Okaloosa residents submit notices in writing to Playground Daily News for display. Maids of Mecca invite Shriners and wives to a July 15 supper at 7:00 p.m. at Shrine Club Mary Esther cutoff. Public notices and events listed for July across local groups.
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Mecca
Shrine Club
Mary Esther
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Fatton Beach
Lan
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Okaloosa Digest
Parkway Baptist Church
Seminole
Holy Name
CCC
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Niceville
Palm Blvd
Highway 20
Valparaiso
Bayou Sailing Club
Lincoln Park
K of C
Knights of Columbus
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Carol Ave
Choctaw Beach
Rap House
Fort Walton Square
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