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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1968

Page

6

Smothers Brothers Replacement Proves Has Its Own Flair

New York AP reports Glen Campbell takes over the summer Smothers Brothers show offering stylish musical interludes and a quieter persona. Backed by winter regulars, with Nancy Sinatra as guest, the program targets youth and aims to satirize politics through Pat Paulsen.

New York CBS Glen Campbell Stdr Pat Paulsen Nancy Sinatra Smothers Brothers NBC Dean Martin Paulsen

Lucas to play Robert Livingston in The Common Glory

George Ramsdell Lucas Jr. of 41 Chelsea Dr. will portray Robert Livingston this summer in Paul Green's outdoor drama The Common Glory. He joins the 21st season at Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. Lucas, a William and Mary student, previously played Alfred Doolittle and Woody Mahoney and enjoys singing, piano, and classical guitar.

George Lucas Robert Livingston College of William and Mary Williamsburg Virginia George Ramsdell Lucas Jr Chelsea Dr Paul Green Lake Matoaka George R. Lucas Choctawhatchee High School The Alfred Doolittle Woody Mahoney Finians Rainbow Randy William and Mary M.I.T

Southern Swing Boosts Wallace

George C. Wallace's southern tour boosts his presidential bid amid governor support and potential ballot growth. Alabama's Albert Brewer backs Wallace with forecasts of wins in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia and likely Texas Arkansas North Carolina South Carolina Florida and Virginia. Texas's John Connally and Georgia's Carl Sanders warn major parties to fear Wallace as he edges toward ballot access in dozens of states while promising to win.

Don McKee Associated Press George C. Wallace House of Representatives Wallace Albert Brewer Alabama Brewer Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Texas Arkansas North Carolina South Carolina Florida Virginia John Connally George Wallace Carl E. Sanders South Sanders National Connally California American Independent Party

Television Knocked In Humphrey Speech

New York AP report cites Look magazine interview in which Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says television has fueled rioting and looting while urging rapid addition of manpower. He calls for police to use minimum force, rapid arrests, riot training, and better preplanning for joint state local and federal action.

New York Hubert H. Mumphrey Look Magazine Humphrey Stner Johnson Dean Rusk

Seven Million May Payroll At Eglin AFB

Air Prov ing Ground Center disbursed seven million one hundred fifty three thousand three hundred twenty seven dollars in May. Military pay reached four million three hundred sixty four thousand five hundred ninety seven dollars while civilian pay totaled one million seven hundred seventy three thousand two hundred thirty four dollars. Local procurement was six hundred seventy two thousand nine hundred sixty one dollars and traffic management stood at three hundred twenty two thousand five hundred thirty five dollars.

Eglin Afb Air Proving Ground Center Florida

Lena Horne Stars in First Dramatic Film Role Patch

HOLLYWOOD AP Lena Horne lands her first dramatic part as Richard Widmark's mistress in Universal's Patch set in a late 19th century Midwestern town. The actress, famed for singing, acknowledges past nightclub life and notes the script does not mention race.

Hollywood Lena Horne Richard Widmark Universal Miss Horne MGM St. Louis South Richard E. Lyons

Local Meteorologist Lucas Joins Caribbean Weather Research Team

Don Lucas of Fort Walton Beach, an FSU meteorology alumnus, joins 50 researchers and families on a ten week study in the Caribbean. The project aims to map heat energy transfer between sea surface and the cloud layer about 2000 feet up, using three buoys, the Discoverer ship, and the ATS-3 satellite. Lucas and wife Regina were airlifted to Barbadoes with professors, technicians, and students. he is a 1963 Choctawhatchee High School graduate and 1967 FSU meteorology BS, living in the area since 1951.

Don Lucas FSU Fort Wailin Beach Caribbean Lucas Bouys Discoverer Regina Barbadoes H. B. Lucas Osborne

Florida volunteers boost safety for Fourth of July weekend

In All Florida Magazine this week readers learn how thousands of volunteers prepare for a four day holiday to keep Florida the safest driving state in the nation. The issue also features William Dubilier in Palm Beach, a piece on an internal clock governing lives, Florida flag wartime spirit, and a Fourth of July supper for independent housewives and mothers.

Florida Daily News William Dubilier Palm Beach

Soul Brothers win 1968 AF Talent Contest at Lockbourne

The Soul Brothers instrumental combo from Eglin AFSB finished first in the 1968 Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest at Lockbourne Air Force Base Ohio. Airman First Class Clifford Curtis from Eglin also finished second in the male vocalist class. The group will be featured on the Tops in Blue television program scheduled by the Armed Forces Radio-Television Service for future viewing.

Soul Brothers Eglin Afsb Air Force Worldwide Lockbourne Air Force Base Ohio Armed Forces Radio-Television Service Clifford Curtis Eglin

Poitier Stars In To Sir With Love at Palm Theatre

Sidney Poitier stars in James Clavell's To Sir With Love based on E R Braithwaite novel. Judy Geeson Christian Roberts Suzy Kendall and the Mindbenders join the cast. Lulu is introduced. John R Sloan serves as executive producer for the Columbia Pictures release opening Wednesday at the Palm Theatre in Technicolor. Four hit tunes are heard in the film.

Sidney Poitier James Clavell Columbia Pictures Palm Theatre Technicolor E. R. Braithwaite Judy Geeson Christian Roberts Suzy Kendall Mindbenders Lulu John R. Sloan

New York Doctor Coined Podiatry Term in 1917

The term podiatry was coined by M. J. Lewt of New York in 1917, marking a formal label for the medical care of the feet and its practitioners. The claim attributes the coinage to Lewt, establishing a milestone in medical terminology.

Lennie Hayton Ralph Harris M. J. Lewt New York

Community Events Listings Tuesday Evening Schedule

Readable community notices list events at Wright Public Library and FWB Library with Kiwanis Parkway Quinn Acres Restaurant and Hudson Marina Alpha Lodge Masonic Temple Kiwanis FWB Miramar City Council City Hall Miracle Strip Toastmistrees Club with assigned times across the day. Locations include Miramar and Parkways with multiple organizational meetings and public discussions.

Horseman on horseback leads to gas stop during trip

Madisonville Kentucky AP reports truck driver Tom Jackson halted by a man on a horse asking directions to a nearby gas station. The rider explained he had a load of horses and rode to refuel after his truck ran dry, ending without injury or further incident.

Madisonville Tom Jackson Jackson

Etheredge Earns President's Cup at Samford University

Fort Walton Beach man James Gaultney Etheredge receives Samford University's President's Cup for outstanding contributions as a student. He starred on the varsity track team, led in scoring, joined intercollegiate debate for four years with top debater awards, acted in dramatic productions including The Bald Soprano.

James Gaultney Etheridge James ‘Joe’ Etheridge Fort Walton Beach Samford University Samford Leslie S. Wright James Gaultney Etheredge James Joe’ Etheredge University Leslie 3. Wright

Oldest Greek Fraternities by Founding Years

The Kappa Alpha Society founded in 1825 is the oldest social fraternity in continuous existence. Alpha Delta Pi, established in 1851, is the oldest sorority.

Kappa Alpha Society Alpha Delta Pi

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Tommy Smothers Richard Wilson Wilson Ihp Rive Miss Hortie Local Meterologst Danny Dick Gene Sax Eglin Group Poitier Kiwanis Parkway Quinn Acres Hudson Marina Alpha Lodge Masonic Temple Miramar City Council City Hall Miracle Strip Toastmistrees Club Ammuntion Bows and Arrows Ranch OF the Pines F.W.B Seme Pte Sara Beace Jerry Gershwin Elliott Kastner Sandy Dennis Anthony Newley Theodore Bikel Etheredge Claude Jenkins Devils Brigade Uo Lwouer William Holden Cliff Robertson Vince Edwards SREE Br Delage Eglin Parkway James Garner Eva Marie Saint Yvesmont Toshiro Mifune Brian Bedford Jessiga Antonio Sabato Frangoise Hardy JOE & Eddie’s Eglin Pkwy I BY Speedy Larry Grants Skillet Brooks Plaza Pwepappey Hrrhin
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