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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1973
Page
2
A commentary promotes personal discipline and freedom as gifts from God, aligning with moral guides and core national ideals. It emphasizes self control, responsibility, and avoidance of tyranny, advocating consistency with religious and historical documents.
A 1973 analysis argues Iraq leads Soviet strategy by supplying oil to COMECON, with Bulgaria as a trusted conduit. Libyan and North African deliveries rise briefly amid regional upheavals, while Syria gains status and Libya Algeria Egypt are downgraded. Moscow seeks Germany oil ties and broader Western influence.
The Daily News Opinion questions a 2 percent cap on raises for elected county officials approved by the legislature. Citing United Press International, the piece mocks the rationale of boosting integrity, notes current salaries in Okaloosa County, and accuses lawmakers of burdening taxpayers amid a $3.9 billion state budget. It criticizes several local reps for supporting the measure and favors reducing taxpayer burden.
The piece quotes Milton Friedman predicting a free market in gold, noting existing London and Paris gold markets. It argues gold ownership reduces political power over value, cites growing legal and illegal gold traffic, and claims Prohibition showed laws fail to stop demand.
Tax Foundation Inc. says the IRS begins a 14 percent excise tax on bows and arrows from Jan 1 1974. taxable items include bows with at least a 40 pound draw and arrows 18 inches or longer, with Indian reservations exempt. The piece blames Congress for providing the tax latitude.
A collection of letters from Fort Walton Beach readers discusses surfing rights at the pier, calls for shared coastal access with fishermen, and suggests a pen friend exchange with a Korean high school. Also included are a plea for girls softball in Fort Walton Beach and a nostalgic note about swings from a porch.
William V Buckley Jr argues the Senate, not courts, leads Watergate scrutiny. He cites Senator Ervin pushing for hearings, critiques Watkins v US limits, and urges clarity on congressional power, impeachment routes, and the proper committee for potential charges against the President.
Don Garley reports Jay Monroe, Tensor Corp president, challenges the maximize profits mindset. He warns MBA style thinking stifles innovation and argues success means ongoing ability to innovate, not simply higher earnings. He says obligations to stockholders are limited to SEC rules and that investors can sell if unsatisfied.
Viewers react to Senate Watergate hearings with protests over preemption of soaps and afternoon programs. Stations nationwide report many complain while others question why praise for a public service is scarce amid viewer fatigue with Watergate.
Meramec Caverns and Onondaga Cave in Stanton and Leasburg, Missouri, invite journalists to courtesy memberships in an underground press club. The gimmick ties public relations to a lighter escape from Watergate era turmoil.
Pay on time remains rare among credit card savers according to Barbs by Phil Pastoret. The column notes that diligent payment helps build credit and avoid fees, urging readers to adopt punctual payment habits.
A playful remark compares repairing a lawn mower to bribery, clarifying intent and tone. The speaker jokes that diligent maintenance is not akin to improper influence, using a name to personify the mower in a lighthearted exchange.
Readable OCR lists U S Senators Lawton M Chiles Hollingsworth and Edward Garhey Pass, U S Representative Bon Sikes, plus others and their offices in Washington D C and Florida places Lakeland Crestview Pensacola Fort Walton Beach. Includes room numbers and phone numbers for office contacts.
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