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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1971

Page

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Court actions test Pentagon Vietnam study publication

The Boston Globe, Times, and Post face injunctions as courts weigh censorship on the secret Pemagon study. Laird orders rapid declassification review and officials pledge a federal review within about 45 days. Judges in New York and Washington extend bans pending rulings on national security claims.

W Press Boston Globe New York Times Washington Post U.S Vietnam Defense Melvin R. Laird New York 2Nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals The Times U.S. Alty Whitney North Seymour Washington U.S. Court of Appeals Post Envin N. Griswold U.S. Solicitor General Pentagon Boston U.S. District Court Anthony Jullan Globe Jullan Julian National Defense the Post Appeals Court Adv John N. Mitchell United States Laird

Nixon Attacks Kennedy Health Insurance Plan

President Nixon attacked Senator Edward Kennedy's health care plan as costly and harmful in Atlantic City New Jersey citing health reform concerns. He also urged the medical profession to join in a broad campaign against the drug menace and drug abuse.

Nixon Kennedy Atlantic City Sen Edward M. Kennedy Sion Tor AMA Washington

County Officials Reject Underwriting of Island Pier Loan

Crestview Florida county commissioners declined to underwrite a 300000 loan for the Okaloosa Island Authority to fund a proposed pier. The bank would only loan if the county guarantees the debt. officials proposed a feasibility study to estimate pier revenue and discussed financing via potential island taxes. The board also planned bid specs for water and sewer connections and sought private bids.

Crestview First National Bank of Fort Walton Beach Okaloosa Island Dan Merrill Commission

School Board Lowers Meigs Renovation Bids

The school board cut $80 000 from Meigs Junior High renovation bids and awarded Sanders Construction Co a 224 813 contract after bids exceeded expectations King and Listner offered 232 000 for base bid Sanders total 304 813. The project includes ceilings ventilation roofing gym work plumbing and restrooms with a second phase due for early fall completion.

Meigs Junior High Sanders Construction Co Sanders King Listner Sander Meigs J.C. Gardner Gardner

Destin Youth Faces Loitering Charge In City Court

A 19 year old Destin resident William Dean Robnell 39 B Sibert in Destin is set for city court today on a loitering charge. Police say he was arrested on US Highway 98 last Thursday after being detained by an officer who reportedly drew a gun during the incident. The youth’s spokesman claims he was roughed up while awaiting a companion with paint for a project.

William Dean Robnell Sibert Destin

Crestview Bureau Urges Main Office to Rebuild Circulation

The Crestview bureau reports a push from the main office to restore and expand circulation at the Valp-Niceville market, urging renewed focus on delivery routes and reader access.

Unite Crestview Niceville

Drainage problems plague Fort Walton low rent project

Fort Walton Beach housing authority near completion faces drainage disputes as residents report flooded yards since construction began. Council asks contractor to address drainage before acceptance and fixes a bayou pipe surface issue caused by silt. benches controversy and over budget advertising further strain funds. A storage lane request for Burger King traffic remains unresolved and a Choctawhatchee HS alumni plaque is approved for Memorial Stadium.

Fort Walton Beach Willam R. Henley Ranger Street Ranger William H. Sconters Henley Mooney Road Don's Bayou Carl Bunge Winston Walker Counci Harold Crowson Crowson Chamber of Commerce Joe Guidry Eglin Parkway Burger King Drive-In State Department of Transportation DOT

House Tailors Taxes To Taste of Senators

In Tallahassee the Florida House crafted an 89.7 million dollar tax package aimed at Senate approval to balance the budget. Senate leaders expressed confidence, with the legislature set to adjourn after 60 days of regular and 19 days of special sessions.

House Tallahassee Fla. AP Senate House Appropriations Marshall Harris D-Miami Senate Ways and Means Louis de la Parte, Oiampa

Okaloosa Groups Must Submit Notices in Writing

Community groups must deliver notices to the Playground Daily News office in written form for publication. Staff cannot accept notices by telephone and representatives of the organizations should bring items in person.

Okaloosa Digest Playground Daily News PGDN

Silver Sands School Summer Recreation Program Registration

Registration for the Silver Sands School Summer Recreation Program runs 9 a.m. to 1 20 p.m. Thursday at the school. Individual registration is 86 to $10 per family with school contact if the fee is a problem. The program starts Friday. Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club meets at the Sheraton Miramar today at noon inviting visiting Rotarians to attend.

Silver Sands Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club Sheraton Miramar

Northgate Developers Compromise Row at Crestview

Crestview Fort Walton Beach Northgate developers and county commission reached a compromise on the Northgate division plan. The agreement includes a $6 per customer sewer treatment payment to the county and drops a proposed county purchase of Northgate's internal sewer system. Commissioner Dee Parkton dissented 4-1 saying the deal is not in taxpayers' best interests.

Crestview Northgate Fort Walton Beach County Commission Northgate Corporation Dee Parkton Roger Clary Parkton

Eglin Yacht Club Opens Clubhouse With Friday Events

The Eglin Yacht Club will open its clubhouse at 4 30 p m on Friday with an Aloha party to follow at 7 30 p m featuring free punch and hors d oeuvres.

Eglin Yacht Cub

NCO Wives Welcome Coffee at Eglin Beach Club

The Eglin NCO Wives Club hosts a welcome coffee at the beach club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. A covered dish luncheon is planned. Members may bring children and a free nursery will be provided.

Eglin Nco Wives Club

Destin Basketball Challenge at Destin Church Court

The Destin Basketballers invite any team to an evening game on the court behind Destin Church. Individuals without a team may join for a scrimmage. Contact 837-6738 to arrange a game.

Destin

Trading Post at USO Seeks Swaps and Sales

The USO invites items for a swap and sale at the Trading Post on July 3 and July 4. Space is limited to small items. sellers must stay in the club while their item is listed. Event runs 6 to 10 p.m. on July 3 and 1 to 6 p.m. on July 4 at 161 Miracle Strip Parkway. Call for space assignment.

USO Miracle Strip Parkway

Draft extension battle stalls two year extension vote

On Page One the withdrawal amendment was offered to stall a two year extension of the draft. Cranston and Grave warned they will prevent the draft law from being renewed at midnight June 30. They said senators could each speak one more tour, with more than 100 amendments ready for consideration and 20 minutes per roll call. The draft would not automatically cease if the law expires.

Cranston and Grave Senate

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