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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

2

Zoning Talks Move Forward in Niceville Okaloosa Venture

Officials in Niceville and Okaloosa County pursue joint comprehensive zoning around the Okaloosa Walton Junior College campus. White Sands Homeowners petition seeks broader study and inclusion of adjacent properties, citing legal need for a comprehensive plan rather than a narrow scope.

Bruhl William Powell John ‘Bullock Rudolph Simpler James E. Stone Stone Planning Commission Board Okaloosa-Walton Junior College White Sands Homeowners Association Playground Daily News Board of County Commissioners White Sands Okaloosa- Walton Junior College John Harris Joint Planning Commission Harris William D. Landreth Board of Commissioners Niceville- Okaloosa County Okaloosa Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners Niceville Florida City of

Niceville Regional Planning Commission Formed

Okaloosa County and Niceville City Council join to create a seven member commission within a five mile radius of Niceville City Hall. Three members will be chosen by the County, three by the City, and one by mutual agreement. Appointments by March 26 establish staggered terms under the act.

Niceville Okaloosa County Florida Niceville City Board of County Commissioners Niceville- Okaloosa County

Fort Walton Beach Hospital capital outlay eyed

The County Hospital Board of Trustees discusses a $745,000 capital outlay to expand the Fort Walton Beach system. Funds would cover indigent care, X-ray equipment, pathology lab remodeling, a maintenance building, and a second elevator. Rumors say private interests may buy Fort Walton Beach Hospital, potentially turning others into charity facilities.

Crestview Kinsaul Fort Walton Beach Niceville-Valparaiso Okaloosa Memorial Methodist Church A. B. Russell County Hospital Board of Trustees Ladies’ Auxiliary Fort Walton Beach Hospital Maxwell Carroll Okoloosa Mermorial Hospital

Stampede at River Plate Boca Juniors Match Kills 71

In Buenos Aires 71 people die and 130 are injured after a stadium exit stampede at El Estadio Monumental following a 0-0 River Plate versus Boca Juniors game. Gate 12 was open but turnstiles remained, causing panic as 90,000 fans left. Authorities and officials visited hospitals and the disaster site.

Buenos Aires Argentina el Estadio Monumental River Plate Boca Juniors Guillermo Borda Juan Carlos Ongania Antonio Cardinal Caggiano

Frenchmen Rally Behind De Gaulle in First Round

Paris broadcast the first-round results showing Gaullists and allies poised for a solid majority in the 487-seat National Assembly. Unofficial figures from about 30 percent of voters gave the Union for Defense of the Republic and allied independents 44.39 percent, with runoff slated next Sunday. The Communists faced a dip as Paris results awaited.

Paris France Charles de Gaulle Gaullist Union For Defense of the Republic Republicans de Gaulle

Bowling Sponser Illness Forces Evacuation and Move

A bowling sponsor and two employees were admitted to hospital after heat from a failed air conditioning unit at Lucky Strike Lanes. Ambulances from the county and city, plus Eglin crash unit, transported the ill to hospital. The event moved to Playground Bowling Center. all 13 patients were later released.

Lucky Strike Lanes Ed Kersten City Fire Department Eglin Lucky Strike Laies Playground

Poor People's Campaign Camp Faces Expiration and Tense Standoff

Washington AP The federal permit for Resurrection City near the Lincoln Memorial expired at 4 pm ending May 10 issued to SCLC and renewed June 14 Protesters vow to stay and confront authorities as Hosea Williams predicts mass arrests and a possible police clash amid tear gas incidents and rising disorder at the camp downtown.

Washington Resurrection City Lincoln Memorial Interior Department Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Department of the Interior Bonus Hosea Williams

Gun Toll Hits 176 Killed By Guns In United States

An Associated Press survey counts 176 gun deaths since last Sunday in the United States. The tally includes 100 homicides, 62 self inflicted or crisis cases, and 14 gun accidents. Chicago reported four homicides in one night, and a security guard was shot with his own pistol. A Lafayette boy died from a head wound after a target pistol accident. FBI records show about 6,500 gun slayings in 1966, averaging 125 homicides per week.

United States Associated Press Chicago Louisiana Frederick J. Nehrbrass HI Lafayette FBI

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