Florida governor signs bills aiding teachers and industry
Gov Claude Kirk signed laws to boost retired teacher benefits and allow surviving spouses to receive monthly benefits, while permitting teachers the choice of retirement plans. He also enacted an industrial revenue bond measure aimed at modernizing Florida financing to attract industry and boost the state’s competitive position. Regarded as a step in reform, the reorganization bill also drew attention as it shifts power toward the governor’s office.
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Senate
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Department of Commerce
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Florda
Florida
Security Tight in Rocky Incident and Protests
Reported security tightens surround Rocky amid protests linked to a planned demonstration in Piriguas. The scene centers on student leaders and authorities as a possible clash is anticipated, with regional leaders and the national capital observing developments.
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Nixon Aims to Beat Viet Nam Withdrawal Timetable
President Nixon, at his first news conference in months, promised to try to beat Clifford’s timetable for pulling out 25 000 troops by the end of August while stressing the need to control Soviet missiles and maintain military pressure. He indicated readiness to adjust plans as new information on Soviet weapons emerged.
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South Vietnam
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White House
Bitter board fight over Okaloosa Memorial care control
In a heated session the Okaloosa Memorial dispute erupted over control of the hospital. The board and new director Dr D Amore contested administration roles as members pressed for interim leadership and salary terms. A premeditated move aimed to place trustees in control of operations and bypass the director.
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Hanoi threats push for new Saigon regime before talks
Le Duc Tho of North Vietnam said no peace is possible while Thieu's Saigon government remains, demanding a completely new regime or reform. He urged U S removal of Thieu and linked progress to a peace cabinet, as talks yielded little beyond propaganda.
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Associated Press
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Communist command launches largest summer assault in Tay Ninh
A major operation by the Communist forces targets Tay Ninh and surrounding satellite villages in a six part attack. A 300 man enemy breakthrough is reported as fighting rages in village streets, with civilians fleeing and near encirclement around the city by allied and Thai forces.
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Associated Press
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Saigon
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Tas Ninh
Cambodia
Tai Noh
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Tye
Pittsburgh sniper ends 75 minute downtown spree
A young man on a bridge in downtown Pittsburgh fired a pistol in bursts for about 75 minutes, keeping police and hundreds of bystanders in cover. He later shot himself in the head as officers closed in. He was identified as Robert Michnik, a vocational school student.
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Alhghens River
End of Florida Road Board Marks Tight Budget Handover
The Florida State Road Board dissolved after 54 years with a 1969 70 budget of 609 million, routing 125 million to Interstate work and promising urban primary road projects. Chairman Baird and others weighed the transition to the new Department of Transportation under Governor Claude Kirk, with speculation over leadership and future roles.
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Neil
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General Tire
Long hair prize list grows at Playground campaign
In a quirky community contest at Island Park, multiple businesses offer prizes for boys with long hair who cut or alter it. A pre photo incentive from the Playground Daily News drew only one participant, a preschooler, who left upset. The event now targets older boys and features prizes from haircuts to dinners, gift certificates, and dance tickets, with rules about age and hair length.
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Helen's Lounge
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Dell Weaser of Diamonds
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