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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1976

Page

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Wallace Warned of Danger Of Losing Matching Funds

Washington (UPI) George Wallace faces loss of federal subsidy after failing to publish a contributor list for over four months. The FEC voted to warn candidates money could be cut in two weeks if reports are not filed, as Wallace’s campaign shows substantial debt and ongoing federal funds.

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Singleton New Elections Chief in Florida Shuffle

In Tallahassee, Secretary of State Arure Smathers named Rep. Mary Singleton of Jacksonville as Florida State Elections Director. She will earn 21,500 dollars and start Monday, becoming one of the state’s highest paid Black officials amid a looming end to her House term on November 1.

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Angola set mercenaries trial date in televised case

In Luanda Angola officials said 33 foreign mercenaries including two Americans Daniel Gearhart 34 of Kensington Md and Gary Acker of Sacramento Calif face death penalty. The group allied with FNLA against MPLA in the civil war and will be tried next week in a televised revolutionary popular tribunal at Miranda auditorium with 12 foreigners charged as a unit.

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Quebec Salutes King's Birthday With Cannonade

Dateline 1776 reports Quebec salutes for King George's birthday with cannon fire from British naval vessels in the river and a gala hall in the evening. Maj. Gen. Riesdasel commands a Hanover corps including his men, Brunswithl pranodiars, a British battalion, 150 Canadians and 300 medians.

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Burglars Strike Four Times in Okaloosa County

Thieves hit four locations in Okaloosa County on Thursday and one more late Wednesday, stealing over $2,000 in various items. Mary Mitchell reported $80 in draperies a washing machine and a lamp missing from a rental trailer. Dan Carrier’s trailer lost over $1,000 in stereo gear cameras and a TV. A Sears bicycle and a Briggs and Stratton go cart were taken from Gulf Terrace Condominiums. An outboard motor valued at $600 disappeared from a rear trailer on W Mooney Road.

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Syrian Forces Halt Push Toward Sidon Amid Lebanon Clash

Syrian armored columns halted their advance toward Sidon and Beir a while facing militiamen in Lebanon. Leftists and Christians clash on a mountain front killing about 60 with hundreds wounded as Lebanese air force planes flown by Lebanese officers were mistaken for Syrian jets. A round table peace conference was proposed by President elect Elias Sarkis with right and left leaders meeting separately.

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Magna Carta and Spanish artifacts on display in D.C.

In Washington, an original Magna Carta dated 1215 and a Spanish Columbus collection go on view in a Capitol Rotunda exhibit. British and Spanish representatives unveil the loans amid remarks on shared traditions of law and governance, with displays including a high wrought iron pulpit from Saint George’s church of Paros.

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Martha Mitchell Funeral in Pine Bluff with Family Oath

Martha Mitchell was buried Thursday in Pine Bluff beside her mother after services at the First Presbyterian Church. Her estranged husband John N. Mitchell and their 18-year-old daughter Marty attended, with Marty at the graveside as floral displays honored a southern belle known as Nixon aide and Watergate figure.

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Restrictions Bill Passed Heads Toward Ford Veto

Washington sources report House-Senate conferees agreed on an 8.3 billion military construction bill with base closure restrictions, prompting Pentagon objections and a expected veto recommendation from President Ford. The measure would fund about 100 construction projects in the United States and abroad.

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Financial Disclosure Reform Bill Wins House Senate Compromise

Tallahassee Florida UPI report shows a conference panel approved a revised financial disclosure bill for public officials after debates over revealing income. Key lawmakers Tony McPherson and Herb Morgan signaled support. Senate favored net income but concerns over definition led to compromise disclosing gross income and debts. The measure aims to reveal conflicts between public duty and private interests and is to be presented in the final session day.

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Island lawmakers push repeal amid tax relief battle

Influential lobbyists from Jacksonville Tampa and Miami push to repeal a law that would end tax exemptions for airports rental car firms and other public serving businesses. HB 1759 faces Senate delay and no action as four backup bills to aid Navarriy and Pensacola Beach leaseholders linger without floor action.

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Okaloosa Demos Plan HQ at Island Meeting

Democratic organizers finalize headquarters plans at Okaloosa Island building to run through the November election. Bonnie Askew Buchinan leads arrangements as a trailer facility on Eglin Parkway is prepared. The meeting united Miracle Strip Democratic Woman's Club, Okaloosa Executive Committee and Gulf Coast Democratic Club with Wayne Ansley and Randy Stokes presiding.

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Carter Gains Ohio Endorsement Amid Primary Clash

Jimmy Carter and Mort S. Udall traded shots in Ohio as Carter secured the endorsement of John Gilligan, while Brown pressed a debate idea as a test of Carter’s candor. Ford rebuked Reagan’s Rhodesia remarks, with Reagan defending his stance and the party behind the scenes.

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Pot Penalty and Sunset Law Bills Split Between Houses

Florida lawmakers clashed over reducing marijuana possession penalties and a sunset provision for state agencies. The House rejected Senate amendments on marijuana penalties and a sunset bill, while other measures progressed, including a 55 mph speed limit, a student Regents appointee plan, a Housing Finance Agency bill, and abortion restrictions in late pregnancy.

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