Guerrilla Leader Blinded by Booby Trapped Parcel
Palestinian guerrilla leader Bassam Abou Sharif was blinded in part by a booby trapped parcel in Beirut. Cairo papers reported Israeli airspace violations test Egypt’s defenses, while Egyptian state outlets framed the US as an enemy and called for an Arab campaign against American interests. The PFLP claimed responsibility for past attacks and threats of revolutionary violence.
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Israel
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
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Tel Aviv
U.S
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Terrorists Kill Uruguay Army Officer
Montevideo Uruguays army says Colonel Artigas Av varez age 49, brother of the armed forces chief Gen Gregorio Alvarez, was shot dead in front of his home. He had driven a short distance when two or three gunmen opened fire from behind a hedge. He died after arrival at a military hospital.
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Uruguay
UPH
Artigas Avvarez
Antiguerrilla
Alvarez
Gen
Gregorio Alvarez
30 Candidates Qualify For Okaloosa Primary
CRESTVIEW A rush of last minute filings brings 30 candidates to the September 12 primary across county offices. Democrats field 27 contenders with 3 Republicans joining the slate. incumbents are listed among the candidates.
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Okaloosa
Crestview
GOP candidates seek election in Okaloosa County race
The profile outlines party figures Cheney and Vickery, their civic ties, military service, and local involvement in Fort Walton Beach. Cheney, a 21 year veteran and former electronics engineer, highlights environmental advocacy and community leadership. Vickery’s military career spans World War II to Korea with decades in local Republican politics and civic groups.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fort Walton Beach
Lion’s Club
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Northwest Florida
Retired Officers Club
Ember
American Plon Rogers Stinson
Knights of Columbus Council
Retired Officers Association
Washington, D.C
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Vietnam
Military Assistance Command
South Viets Claim Victory At Quang Tri Citadel
South Vietnamese forces breached the Quang Tri Citadel ending Communist control of the city after an 86 day occupation. Heavy U S air strikes and artillery followed as reports conflicted on actual control amid continued night fighting and casualties.
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Exemption Expands Pay Controls Easing for Millions
The Cost of Living Council raised the wage-exemption to 2.75 dollars an hour after a federal court order. About 10 million more private non farm workers become exempt, boosting total exempt private non farm workers to nearly 33 million. Government and farm workers under 2.75 remain eligible for exemptions. some may qualify under small-employer rules. Judge Jones had ruled the old 1.90 rate too low but did not set a new figure.
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UPI
Cost of Living Council
Council
Donald Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld
William B. Jones
Hank Williams Widow Arrested in DeFuniak
Audrey Williams widow of Hank Williams was arrested in DeFuniak Springs on drunken driving charges and resisting arrest. Walton County Constable Eugene Hilton said she refused to exit her car and damaged about a dozen jail windows while awaiting a bondsman. Bond set at 750 dollars and she was released to return to Nashville.
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UPI
Hank Williams
Walton County
Eugene Hilton
Hilton
Audrey Williams
Williams
Nashville
British Invasion Tensions Rise in Northern Ireland Clash
British troops intensified a new tough policy in Londonderry and Belfast as they cleared the Provisional IRA strongholds and searched for weapons. An outbreak of violence continued with a Protestant man found shot in West Belfast, raising the toll to 473 in three years. Armored support and bulldozers were reportedly sent amid possible full-scale action. Sixteen detainees were taken for questioning.
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Roden Street
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Northern Ireland
Go” Creggan
Bogside
Britain
Creggan
Turf Lodge
Snake's Problem Diagnosed
MIAMI UPI reports customs agents questioned a fat boa constrictor found on a Miami International Airport cargo flight from South America. Suspecting drug smuggling, inspectors asked Pan American World Airways to X-ray the snake. The X-ray showed a normal snake weight, leading the technician to label it a weight problem.
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UPI
Miami International
South America
Panamerican World Airways
Primary races shape Okaloosa County elections
After qualifying closes for the September 12 primary, candidates emerge for judicial and legislative posts. In the First Congressional District Rep. Bob Sikes faces Amos Brannon and Harvie Belser. no Republican candidate for the seat. Judicial posts appear on a nonpartisan ballot with several contested and unopposed races across state and local courts.
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Joe) Etheredge
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Buck) Stokes
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Laverne Dendove
Arian R. Dalton
Victor T. Cheney
Rex IF. Neville
Lax
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Tallahassee
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Dcrestview
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Pensacola
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Bonifay
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Clyde Wells
William Rowley
George
Revenue Sharing Endorsed by Mayors in Bipartisan Show of Support
Sixteen local leaders from Democratic and Republican camps backed federal revenue sharing as vital to avert fiscal crises in cities. Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell said Nixon endorsed the program as nonpartisan during a White House meeting and Senate Finance testimony. Houston Mayor Louie Welch praised the administration for advancing the bill toward passage before Labor Day.
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Louie Welch
Houston
Tex
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Massell
Nixon
OW/JC Art Festival Opens on Thursday
The OW/JC Arts Festival begins Thursday featuring children’s theatre by the Commedia Players and the FSU Pied Piper Players, plus arts exhibits, a headliner Mercedes McCambridge, portraits by Emil Holzhaver and W.W. Bowen, Avery Mountain Cloggers, Rosie O’Grady Band, blues singer Bette Sherman, Beers and Boyer, and a grand finale with the OWJC Music Department performing Silk Stockings in the new auditorium.
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Pensacola Little Theater
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Pied Piper Players
Mercedes McCambridge
Emil Holzhaver
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Community notices for Okaloosa area published in digest
Local groups urge written requests to Playground Daily News for notices. Senior Citizen Center offers daily hours and activities on Hollywood Blvd. Knights of Columbus hosts a Wednesday social at 7 p.m. Ferry Park runs a 4–12 year old summer program with skill instruction, games, and crafts. Decoupage class starts Aug 14 at 9:30 a.m. Details via 243-8911 and Sandy Sisson 244-1511.
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PGIHN
Senior Citizen Center
Hollywood Blvd
Sandy Sisson
Knights of Columbus
Kof C
Carel Ave
Ferry Park Recreation Center
Ferry Road
Protester bound over for assault at Democratic convention
Miami 28 year old Curtis Bryant faced criminal court after a police officer said Bryant grabbed him by both shoulders and attempted a kiss on the nose. The incident tied to the national Democratic convention prompted the charges of assault and battery.
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UPI
Curtis Bryant
Neal R. Nydam
Bryant
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