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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
4
A columnist urges readers to contact their congressmen during heated gun control debates. He argues for enforcing existing laws over new measures, criticizes government and media influence, and warns that emotional controversy could erode constitutional rights like gun ownership. He calls for immediate letters or telegrams to senators and representatives.
A satirical note questions why millions are spent to win a job that pays a small salary, highlighting the humor and spectacle of American political campaigns. It contrasts vast expenditures with the modest official pay and the public perception of the process.
The Playgroun Daily News lists publishers editors and advertising staff for the Florida beach area edition. Subscription rates are shown including yearly and monthly options. The page notes postal and mailing details with a contact address in Fort Walton Beach and New York representation.
The column argues gun regulation is needed and accuses Sen. Dodd of suppressing reports on TV violence that allegedly spurred juvenile delinquency. It claims President Johnson should appoint a public-minded FCC commissioner to curb networks profits over public responsibility.
The piece weighs Edward Kennedy as a possible running mate for Humphrey, noting his 35 years, Senate experience, and quieter path than his brothers. It questions readiness and timing, while acknowledging Kennedy political momentum and the pace of succession within the family dynasty.
A humorous AP column collects wry observations on trust fatness leadership and social quirks. It riffs on politics manners and age with punchlines about coffee talk at cocktail parties teens chewing gum and old ladies in rose gardens.
On June 13 various historical notes include 1956 Britain turning the Suez Canal over to Egypt. 1502 Columbus discovers Martinique. 1865 birth of Irish writer William Yours. 1917 Pershing arrives in Paris. 1927 Lindbergh honored in NYC. 1940 Paris declared an open city. 1944 Germanys V weapon targets England. 1954 Geneva talks begin on nuclear detection. 1964 Kennedy civil rights push rally. 1966 Marshall first Black on Supreme Court.
Testimony from about thirty five witnesses before Senator Ervin's subcommittee accuses the National Labor Relations Board of ignoring congressional intent and acting as a policy making body favoring unions. Notables include former NLRB officials and lawmakers urging reforms or abolition and replacement by a U S Labor Court.
NEW YORK In the week of chaos Randolph Churchill died. The son of Winston Churchill sought to prove himself through wars and journalism, earning fame as a reporter in Korea and a wide range of bylines. His bravura and vanity marked a turbulent career.
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