Change Of Command Ceremony Set at Eglin AFB
A Change Of Command ceremony will occur in Hangar 103 at Eglin Air Force Base on Aug 1. Major General Andrew J Kinney will take command of the Air Proving Ground Center from Colonel Carey L O Bryan Jr who has held the post since Maj General James F E Roberts departed July 2. A brunch for officials and media will follow the ceremony, with a review by Kinney of the Honor Guard and three formations.
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Kinney to take command at Air Proving Ground Center
Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Kinney assumes command of the Air Proving Ground Center on Monday. He brings nearly three years as a senior Air Force staff officer in administration plans and research and development and has served at USAF Headquarters since 1962. His prior roles include chief officer at SHAPE Europe and commander of Chanute Technical Training Center.
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Hospitals Report All's Well in Okaloosa System
Hospital managers led by Dick Edmondson say Medicare changes have caused no disruption. Patient load remains light across facilities while end of month figures will reveal how many are Medicare eligible. The Fort Walton Beach hospital executive board also met this week.
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Tide Tables and River Readings From Fort Walton Beach
Tide tables for Friday through Sunday show highs and lows with times and a Bay Store courtesy note from Fort Walton Beach. River readings list values for Woodruff and Blountstown with low figures noted.
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Col Peck Named Base Commander
Col Peck named base commander at FGLIN AFB Felin will assume duties Monday August 1.
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Colonel Peck Rejoins Family as New Base Commander
Colonel Peck returns to the area reporting as base commander at an unnamed installation after prior USAF roles at Eglin and Wethersfield England. He notes Eglin’s size and tenant units shape his command duties and recalls service with TAWC at Saigon and at Bergstrom AFB. He began flying cadet training in 1941 at Barksdale.
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U-2 Plane Missing After Panama Flight
The U-2 reconnaissance plane, guided by its automatic pilot, vanished after a routine mission for SAC between Panama and the Peru Chile border. Authorities withheld the pilot’s name pending relatives' notification and cited possible oxygen deprivation as a cause.
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Senate Labor Committee Votes To Send Airline Dispute To Johnson
The Senate Labor Committee voted 11 to 5 to place the airline strike in President Johnson's hands for 180 days with authority to order striking machinists back to work while new mediation begins. The move followed a six hour closed session and rejection of the administration’s appeal to delay strike legislation for one last bargaining push.
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Main Street Work Ahead Of Schedule Report
Construction on the south side of the utility corridor remains ahead of schedule despite delays from weather. Local crews continue progress, with officials optimistic about timely completion and continued restoration efforts for Main Street.
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Frenchman Finishes 100 Mile Death Valley Hike
French explorer Jean Pierre Marquant completed a 100 mile circuit through Death Valley California. He trudged the final six miles to Stovepipe Wells amid heat and fatigue before being transported to Death Valley headquarters at Furnace Creek. He said he was happy it was over.
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Gas District Eyeing Loop Line Easement and Budget Update
Talbot said no hitch to obtain Serit of cay Suse lother utilities using same easements. He hopes to know something definite within a week. Revenue from the system lagged budget, but June slightly exceeded its quota. Board reassured that member cities would receive their budgeted share of Gas District profits.
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Mobile Man Charged With 2700 Forge Case
Fort Walton Beach investigators arrested Gethane Wilson after an inquiry into forged payments at several local stores on Beal Street including Jitney Jungle State Package Store Rite Way Market and Pak Food Store. Authorities linked the case to the State Attorney's office and ongoing probe.
Still Ruler Of Indonesia Still Leader Is Figurehead Under Army Drive
In Jakarta President Sukarno shouted I am the president and premier yet the army-backed move installed a 21 member cabinet. Lt Gen Suharto was elevated to power as military leaders maintained control while Sukarno spoke, powerless to act.
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Bayou Annexation Question For Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach city council discussed annexation limits at a meeting. Attorney Walter Smith said opinions from the attorney general suggest a city cannot annex across a large body of water like Cinco Bayou. The council questioned how Garniers Beach was annexed, noting existing legislation on annexation.
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Perhaps I May Not Be In The Office Today
Wayne B Bell notes he may be out due to last night’s supper disagreeing with him. Reactions circulate as staff misinterpret the dish called Oklahoola gophers with humorous confusion. If unavailable in the morning, readers will know the reason.
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