Fishermen Oppose Net Ban In Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin fishermen and local business groups oppose GFPA plans to restrict commercial fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay. Capt Dewey Buck Destin and Capt H F Chubby Destin are highlighted as prominent local figures arguing the waters belong to all and nets do not devastate fish stocks. They warn restrictions threaten bait supply, tourism, and livelihoods, stressing fishermen face pollution and other hazards rather than netting.
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Destin
Game Fish Protective Association
GFPA
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Destin Charter Boat Association
Fort Walton Beach
Hoetownwhatchee Bay
Dewey B
Buck
Gulfarium
United States
Fell
Bay
Gulf
Florida
Greece Plans Papandreou Trial and Deportation
Greece's military government announced that anti monarchist leader Andreas Papandreou will be tried and then deported to the United States. Papandreou, 47, son of former Premier George Papandreou, served in the U.S. Navy and became a U.S. citizen after World War I and taught economics at UC Berkeley before returning to Greece to enter politics.
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Athens
Greece
Andreas Papandreou
United States
Papandreou
George Papandreou
U.S. Navy
U.S
University of California At Berkeley
Haiphong Bombed as U S Jets Hit Key Depots Near Harbor
U S warplanes dodged flak and SAMs to strike two petroleum depots near Haiphong within four miles of the city center. The raids, approved by President, followed North Vietnamese strikes around the DMZ and added to the tally of U S aircraft lost in North Vietnam.
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Saigon
U.S
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Washington
Hanoi
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
U.S. Hancock
Cong My
Lai Dong
John Pilots Lider
Cons
Midcity
Hancock
Gulf of Tonkin
Fanoi
Viccon
Gio Tinh
Con Thien
Solons Roast VofA Leader Daly Over Interview
Washington AP Charles Daly fresh in as head of the Voice of America faces House criticism after an interview in which he said the agency would report fully and fairly the divisions in the country on Vietnam policy Rep Johnson argues the VOA should promote US policy and if the policy is wrong should be changed at home not broadcast opposing views
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Washington
Charles Daly
Voice of America
House
Daly
Vietnam
Charles
Jonlson
DNJ
Jootson
Japanese Fishing Boat Kanruro Maru Feared Lost
A 47 ton Japanese fishing boat Kanruro Maru sent an SOS from waters about 600 miles east of Ilakkaide. The vessel carried a crew of fishermen and was reported missing after the distress signal Wednesday.
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Tokyo
Eglin Team Supervises Air Force Academy Air Show
Five members of the U S Air Force Aerial Review Control Team depart Eglin for Colorado Springs to supervise the aerial review at the Air Force Academy graduation on June 6 1967. The team led by Col Edward H Risher will manage demonstrations from major commands and assist with cadet displays. Afterward they proceed to West Point to control the United States Military Academy cadet show.
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Eglin Team
Air Force
Eglin Afb
United States Air Force Aerial Review
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Air Proving Ground Center
United States Air Force Academy
Edward H. Risher
Air Force Association
Stewart Afb
United States Military Academy
West Point
Eglin to Host Two 4 Week AFROTC Encampments
Eglin Air Force Base will run two four week AFROTC Field Training Encampments this summer with 200 cadets per session from about 40 detachments. Col. David L. Henderson will again serve as field-training commander and Col. Robert L. Chason named Commandant of Cadets with a staff from multiple universities. Sessions run June 18 to July 15 and July 30 to August 5.
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Eglin
Eglin Afb
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
Afrotc
David L. Henderson
Air Force Commission
Air Force
Air Force Rotc
United States Air Force
Robert L. Chason
PAS
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Chason
Summer Non-Credit Courses Open at Ada Study Center
Non credit courses run June 5 through August 2 at Okaloosa Walton Junior College Ada site. Fee is 82 plus lab fees if any. Registration at the Adult Study Center on the first class day. Contact Iowa Registrar's Office at 178-411T ext 8 for brochure and details.
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Valparaiso
Sammer
Okatoosa-Walton Junior College
Ada
Okaloosa
Walton Counties
Iowac
Mrs Griffin Improves After Car Crash Near Cinco Bayou
Mrs Jean O Griffin 59 was injured when a car she rode in went out of control near Cinco Bayou Bridge on May 21. She is listed in good condition at Eglin AFB hospital after transfer from Fort Walton Beach Hospital. her husband Darrel Griffin Sr. was fatally injured.
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Jean O. Griffin
Cinco Bayou Bridge
USAF
Eglin Afb
Fort Walton Beach
Eglin
Eglin Pkwy
Ise
Darrel 0. Griffin Sr
First Girl Born in FWB Celebrates 90th Birthday
Fort Walton Beach native Mrs. W. C. Pryor marks her 90th birthday and 63 years of marriage. For decades she helped pioneer the community and now leads the Frances Pryor Camelia Society in beautification projects citywide with support from residents, grandchildren, and state agencies.
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Fort Walton Beach
W.C. Pryor
Mrs. Pryor
Frances Pryor
Camelia Society
Daily News
Sand in My Shoes and the Playground Legacy
Charles Sweetland reflects on the Playground community life sharing names like Eloise Hedrick and Mrs. Pryor celebrating a 90th birthday. He notes Santa Rosa dunes sand and golf course maintenance by Telfair Ghioto and John Moorland. He recalls oyster beds, Choctawhatchee Bay, and local fishing spots as sources of “sand in my shoes.”
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Eloise Hedrick
W. C. Pryor
Santa Rosa Dunes
John
Telfair Ghioto
Jerry Armstrong
Choctawhatchee Bay
Jerry
United States
Wayside Park
Gulf
Middle West
New York
Finger Lakes
Docie Bass
John Moorland
John Mooreland
U S and Soviet Clash Over Mideast at UN Council
At the United Nations, Arthur Goldberg and Soviet Ambassador Nikolai Fedorenko exchanged sharp remarks during a debate on Middle East crisis resolutions. The U A R backed by India proposed restoring an armistice pledge and a UNTSO presence at El Auja, while Israel denounced the 1956 events. A U N panel adjourned without action, unclear if the U S or U A R measures will gain nine votes when the council reconvenes Friday.
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United Nations
UPI
Goldberg
Middle East
United States
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Arthur Jty
Israel
Thant
United Arab Republic
India
Egypt
U.N. Truce Supervision Organization
Cuntso
el Auja
Nitsana
Li Nation
Fedorenko
U.A R
U.S
Cuba
Vietnam
Arthur Goldberg
Visitor's Body found In Surf
The body of Grady C. Robinson 56 of Lecompte Louisiana was recovered from the Gulf of Mexico near the Riviera Motel Wednesday evening shortly after 7 pm An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death Deputy Sheriffs Howard Williams and James Ward first arrived on the scene and rushed him to Fort Walton Beach Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival An immediate investigation was started with Sheriff Ray Wilson and Chief Investigator Driscoll Oglesby in charge assisted by Deputies Ward and Rhynn
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Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Riviera
Grady C. Robinson
Lecompte
Gulf
Howard Wailliams
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach Hospital
Ray Wilson
Driscoll Oglesby
Gordon Rhynn
Road bond proposal breaks Kirk campaign pledge
Gov. Claude Kirk’s Highway Planning Committee recommended a 374 million road bond issue to finance the five year plan. The move, announced with Kirk’s knowledge, challenges the governor’s pledge to avoid bonds and prompts lawmakers to weigh constitutional changes and funding options.
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Kirk
Miami
Claude Kirk
Harry Hood Bassett
State Road Board
Guv Haydon Burns
Jewis
Ralph Turlington
Florida
Wilbur Boyd
Palinetto
Haydon Burns
Senate
Dempsey Barron
Panama City
Burns
John Fisher
Jackson- Alle
Island Park to Host County Kids for Holiday Ride Tickets
The Okaloosa Island Park partners with the Okaloosa County School system and St Marys to sponsor a school holiday. St Marys students receive two free rides Friday noon to 3 pm. other students get two free rides the week starting June 3. A total of 44 000 free tickets will be distributed to 22 000 children with a new bumper car ride costing the same $25 000.
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Okaloosa Island Park
Okaloosed
St. Minny’s School
Aoehikiren
St. Marys
Okaloosa
County School System Walk
Island
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University of Mill, Florida
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University of Puerto Rico
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University of South Carolina
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