Miss Universe Contestants Name Mao Tse Tung World’s Greatest Man
Nixon Paul VI and U Thant trailed Mao Tse Tung in a Miss Universe poll where Jenny Wong of Singapore praised Mao’s leadership and world peace appeal. The vote highlighted perceptions of political power and national reach among contestants.
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T'se Tung
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Jenny Wong
Singapore
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United Nations
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United States
China
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Butler
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Arda Mzall
Tunisia
Edeltrand Neubauer
Austria
Martine de Hert
Belgium
Felicity Cilia Carbott
Malta
Mariette Francise Fay
Luxembourg
Georgina Riz
Lebanon
Sally Karamath
Trinidad- Tobago
House Demos Seek to Add To School Bill
A group of House Democrats nears a $6.8 billion package combining $1.5 billion for desegregation with $5.3 billion in general aid to elementary and secondary schools. Rep. Roman C. Pucinski says a Thursday vote will decide support amid GOP opposition.
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House
Nixon
Roman C. Pucinski
DNI
United Republican
Subcommittee
Niceville Incumbents Win In Absentee Ballot Count
In Niceville the three incumbent councilmen Bill Er. Ndge Robert G. McKinney and JC Philips were declared elected after an absentee ballot review. McKinley led group three with 294 votes and Phillips 287 in group five, while Blow and Morrill trailed. Swearing in will occur at the next council meeting on Tuesday Aug 10 at 7:30 pm.
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Calright
Niceville
Walker V. Spence
Robert Gr. McKinley
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Bill ER. Ndge
Robert G. Mckhiney
JC. Philips
Dwy
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Thesday
McKinley
Carl Phillips
J.C. Phillips
Leon Blow
Carl Palliips
J.C. Prinps
Blow
Marion Evans
Holge
Keithy Morrill
Merrell
Edge
Moerrell
Niceville City Hall
City Fathers Query TV Cable Officials
City officials pressed TV Cable owners for service policy details and the 20 percent rate increase during a Wednesday meeting at City Hall. Mayor Maurice McLaughlin and City Manager Winston Walker led questions, noting the firm has no exclusive city franchise and faces competition.
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McKaughlin
Winston Walker
Charlie Evans
Elineherk
TV Cable Dens
Nixon Entry Is Assured In Florida Primary
Florida state Republican Chairman L. Be. Thomas says Nixon will enter the March 14 Florida primary. He notes Nixon’s aides indicate a definite entry and that McCloskey’s prospects look dim. Under Florida rules any recognized candidate could appear on the ballot if Nixon formally requests it.
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Florida
Cind
Nixon
Cdf
Thomas
Gulf Power seeks rate hike as costs rise in Florida
Gulf Power proposes its first rate increase in decades amid higher capital, fuel and tax costs. President Ellis says a residential bill would rise under eight cents daily, with a 13.7 percent overall increase expected to raise $6.7 million annually to fund a half billion dollars in environmental safeguards and North Florida expansion by 1980. He argues current rates remain below the national average and aim to attract investors while ensuring reliable service.
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Florida Public Service
Robert Ff
Fs, Jr
Els
Ells
North Florida
Ellis
Florida
Elis
Apollo 15 Astronauts Clear Physical Exams Ahead of Launch
Apollo 15 crew David R. Scott James B. Irwin and Alfred M Worden passed official physicals with excellent results and will begin daily checks while awaiting a peak crowd for the moon walk festival. Local law officers plan extra presence as Florida Highway Patrol adds troopers to Brevard County for security and traffic management. Abort procedures were rehearsed to ensure safe landing in case of malfunctions before liftoff.
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Pha
Charles A. Derry
David R. Scott
James B. Trewin
Alfred M. Worden
Mion
Florida Highway Patrol
Brevard
Witnesses to Face Contempt Charges in Fort Walton Case
Two witnesses linked to Shahid of Fort Walton Beach face contempt of court charges after refusing to repeat prior testimony. Shahid, found not guilty on a related perjury matter, awaits a pretrial conference August 2 as the two witnesses recall events from the night in question.
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Khinker Lrumuntty
Shahid
Fort Walton Reachsehen
Stind
Ross ‘Tatum
Art Walton Beach
Irma Jean Brinson
Tallithissee
Darkpage
Membar Makine
Gilbert Given 3 Years Prison
Daniel C. Gilbert, 18, of Eglin AFB, received a three year sentence from Circuit Judge Charles Wade for violation of probation. His January 1971 breaking and entering conviction led to probation and a presentence investigation.
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Daniel C. Gilbert
Eglin Afb
Charles Wade
Gilbert
Nationwide Power Grid Urged to Cut Blackouts
Washington lawmakers urged a national electricity grid to link major systems and curb pollution. Proponents say it would reduce blackouts, allow imports during peak times, and shift generation away from population centers. critics warn private utilities would face unfair competition.
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Congress
Times Square
California
New York
Cali
Hurlburt Mosquito Fighters Instruct New VEE Sprayers
At Ellington AFB Texas the 319th Special Operation Squadron trains crews of C-17s from England AFC to join spraying over the Texas Gulf Coast. Operation Combat VEE targets Ve ncazulas equine encephalopathy, with about 8 million acres sprayed in ten days and over 800 horse deaths noted in the region.
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319Th Special Operation Squadron
England
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C2 Fom Langley Afc
Texas Gulf Coast
Texas
Florida unemployment hits 4.7 percent in June
Assistant Director John Barley of the Division of Labor says Florida’s June jobless rate rose to 4.7 percent, a yearly high, with May and June summer-slowdown effects. He notes about 120 000 Floridians jobless on an average day and cites Brevard and Gold Coast counties as economic weak spots. Escambia county alone shows relief with a 3.6 percent rate.
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Brevard County
Gold Coast
Escambia
Okaloosa Digest Notices Required In Writing
Organizations must submit Okaloosa Digest notices in writing to the Playground Daily News office. PDN staff cannot accept items over the telephone.
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Okaloosa
Playground Daily News
PDN
Gas District Board to Discuss Gas Line Safety Valves
Valparaiso Okaloosa Gas District directors meet at 7 30 tonight at the central office in Valparaiso for a regular session featuring a further discussion on a proposed regulation about cut off safety valves in natural gas transmission lines. The Eglin NCO Wives Club hosts a welcome coffee at 9 am in the NCO Club ballroom with skits and refreshments for all invited wives.
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Valparaiso
Okaloosa
Gas Board
Eglin Nco Wives Club
NCO Club
NCO
Noah and the Ark musical play at Gulfarium area
College students from Birmingham present Noah and the Ark on Okaloosa Island near the Gulfarium at 8 30 p m Tuesday through Saturday. No admission charge. The Weak Enders Camping Club plans a weekend trip to Arrowhead Campground in Marianna. For details call Mrs Betty at 6511176 or Mrs Witcher at 2437390.
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Ala
Okaloosa Island
Gulfarium
Arrowhead
Marianna
Betty
Witcher
Britons Debate Common Market Entry in Commons
In London Parliament opened debate on Britain joining the Common Market with a clash between Prime Minister Edward Heath and Labour leader Harold Wilson. Heath argued a single European market would boost industry and science to US and Soviet levels, while Wilson claimed benefits were undermined by unfavorable terms and warned Britain could be strong outside the market.
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Britain
Edward Heath
Harold Wilson
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Heath
House of Commons
Wilson
Refugee unrest and labor tensions swirl in multiple regions
Plan for refugees in East Pakistan to last only until September as hopes rise for a return home amid suspected Marxist agitation. In Assam’s Cachar district officials warn of potential law and order trouble if refugees stay longer. Meanwhile United Steelworkers and steel industry talks continue in Washington as union members brace for possible strike votes. In various states CWA workers return to work after a ballot, while others continue picketing.
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Cachar
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