Wallace ends presidential bid amid health concerns
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace announces he will not run for president on the American party ticket and cannot accept a draft. He cites doctors advice after his May assassination attempt and plans to remain loyal to the Democratic party. The campaign ends with 250000 dollars debt, 50k in sight, and a scaled back operation continuing.
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Douglas delays Ellsberg trial over wiretap dispute
Justice William O Douglas ordered a 30 day delay in the Pentagon Papers trial of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo as their lawyers seek a Supreme Court ruling on a wiretap controversy. The defense argues a transcript of the wiretap may affect their case.
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Sheriff Budget Gets County OK
Crestview reports county commissioners approve Sheriff Ray Wilson's $434000 budget for the period starting Oct 1 including 17050 for his salary and 205760 for deputies. They tabled a request to fund public defender services for indigent misdemeanor defendants estimated at 6000 annually and approved use of the Agricultural Center by Hub City Radio Club for Aug 5 activities.
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Dial-a-dirty Joke Tangles Delaware Phone Line
In Wilmington, northern Delaware residents could hear a recorded dirty joke after dialing a previously disconnected number. Diamond State Telephone Co officials said the joke, about three brides and their elderly husbands, was traced to a tapped line and removed from service. The tape recorder’s location remained unfound. The joke was taken from Playboy Magazine's August issue.
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County panel denies aid for Fort Walton Beach street
Crestview officials report Fort Walton Beach must fund Linstow Drive itself as county attorney Jere Tolton says the street is not a main artery and not eligible for county aid. The board also accepts deeds in Port Dixie Shalimar and three long‑held county roads for maintenance and sets a 25 mph limit on Livingston Street.
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Millionaire Wife Is Found Safe After Ransom Kidnapping
Mrs. H C Piper Jr, 49, wife of the Piper Jaffray Hopwood board chairman, was kidnapped from an Orono estate by two men. She was found unharmed near Duluth after a $1 million ransom was paid. The FBI led a six state search across Minnesota and neighboring states.
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Spassky Fischer TV dispute over chessboard and apologies
World champion Boris Spassky refused to change the boards and the match judge would not apologize for televising the eighth game. Fischer aides said ABC issued a written apology soothing him but filming for the ninth game remained undecided.
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Great Gypsy Wedding Fizzles Out in Bonn
In Bielefeld Germany the planned great gypsy wedding collapses as Ilonka Korpatsch and Senin Kierpacz fail to secure sovereign status. A vast crowd had gathered, invitations issued, but the Nuptial crown and noble proof faltered, ending the event before the ceremony.
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Wallenda Family Faces Tragedy Amid Matinee Circus On Wire
In Wheeling West Virginia the Flying Wallendas prepared for a matinee as son in law Richard Guzman died after touching a live wire during a Friday performance. The troupe has suffered multiple fatalities since 1962 including a fatal 1963 fall. Karl Wallenda led Carla and their three children onto the wire amid renewed danger.
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Ellender Honored In Memorial Rite
The body of Sen. Allen J. Ellender is laid in state with martial honors in the Louisiana capitol rotunda as memorial services praise him as a towering figure in state and national life. President Nixon and other leaders will attend Monday services in Houma. Gov. Edwards and Sen. Long pay tribute to his long Senate career and steady integrity.
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Okaloosa Republicans Meet Monday at Fort Walton Beach
The Okaloosa Republican Club holds a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at 617 Lakeview Road Fort Walton Beach. All parties welcome, Republicans urged to attend. call 243 4594 or 242 1457 for details. Hurlburt Thrift Shop Rummage Sale Monday 9 a m to 1 p m front of Thrift Shop many items donated civilian shoppers welcome.
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Lawmakers push four year 1.6 million jellyfish research extension
In Washington D C Rep Edward A Garmatz D Md proposes a four year 1 6 million extension of federal research into stinging sea jellyfish the act now ends June 30 1973 The plan demands a 50 50 federal state matching fund The policy aims to ensure completion of multi year programs. In Georgia Superior Court Judge Edwin M Fulcher orders the State Board of Elections to supervise the August 8 primaries in Taliaferro County after challengers allege fraud and registration irregularities.
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UPI
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Augusta
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