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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1968

Page

2

Florida fight over new constitution and pollution policy

In Tallahassee a conservation amendment cleared the Senate 28 to 11, binding the state to combat air and water pollution and excessive noise. A bid to move the capital was defeated. Miami also reports actor Denie Darcel seeking a trial postponement to keep a Connecticut nightclub date while her attorney plans to press a separate suit against a department store.

Tallahassee Senate Verle Pope Sr. Augustine Miami Denie Darcel Miss Darcel Connecticut Robert Atkinson Veteran’s Administration Hospital Jason Berkman Miss Darcell Actor's Colony Inn Seymour

Narcotics Smuggling Car Seized After Atlantic Crossing

Police halted a narcotics delivery tied to a car shipped from Le Havre and seized in New York on April 24. The vehicle carried 112 kilograms of heroin in a dummy gas tank and body posts, with an auxiliary tank hidden for extra storage. Arthur Benvenuto, 63, of New York, was arrested April 26 at Pier 88 on the Hudson as the unloaders’ alleged contact.

Atlantic le Havre New York Arthur Benvenuto New

Forces strike targets north and west of Saigon in new raids

Two regiments with veteran troops from the Ia Drang campaign refit in Phuoc Long Province. Air Force B52s conducted 10 to 100 strikes late Tuesday into Wednesday across Binh Long, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh provinces. The aim was to disrupt enemy infiltrations from Cambodia and destroy base camps and river loading points.

Saiagon Phuoc Long Ia Drang Valley Saigong Binh Long Binh Duong Tay Ninh Cambodia

Infiltration Continued From Page 1

The report notes U S actions in Vietnam amid accusations of deceitful cease fire talk. It claims the United States intensifies attacks on North Vietnamese territory. The article cites a rise in air strikes from 2,500 in March to over 4,700 in May.

Ed States United States Democratic Republic of Vietnam U.S North Vietnamese Panhandle

Wallace Seeks State Pilots for Out-Of-State Campaign

Wallace said his campaign will cover costs for two state pilots used on some trips. The pilots, offered by Gov. Alpert Brewer, operate only when not needed for normal state duties. He plans rallies in Minneapolis on July 3 and will visit Dayton and Columbus, Ohio on July 6 and 7, describing the July 7 appearance as patriotic rather than political.

Wallace

Rockefeller Fires Blast At Demos In Connecticut Speech

New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller condemned Democrats for urban policy failures and criticized Republicans for tolerating a “special relationship” between federal and municipal governments. He spoke in Connecticut during a campaign visit, citing welfare and revenue sharing as areas needing new leadership. Nixon, the 1960 Republican nominee, was his rival for the 1968 nomination.

Baki Kurd Conn New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Connecticut Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon America

Clark urges Congress to tighten gun controls nationwide

Attorney General Ramsey Clark advocates registration and licensing of all firearms and a ban on interstate mail order sales before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee. He cites murder and crime statistics to argue gun safety, while lawmakers debate federal versus state powers and the pace of action ahead of a possible July recess.

Washington Congress Ramsey Clark Clark Senate Judiciary Committee Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Subcommittee Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Johnson Registra Emanuel Celler House Judiciary Committee William M. Calmer House Rules Committee Roman L. Hruska R-Neb United States Hruska Strom Thurmond R.S.C John V. Lindsay New York U.S. Conference of Mayors

Johnson Seeks Quick Sign On Tax Bill And Gun Plan

President Johnson said he expects to sign the Congress passed tax bill within two days to raise 10 billion dollars and cut 6 billion in spending. He also urged Congress to pass his gun registration and licensing proposal. He opened a White House news conference announcing Chief Justice Warren's retirement and nominating Abe Fortas to the Supreme Court.

Washington Johnson Congress White House Earl Warren Supreme Court Abe Fortas

Campaign highlights show Nixon Wallace McCarthy Rockefeller Humphrey

Washington AP reports on Wednesday campaign highlights. Nixon tours Lansing fund raiser denying Wallace support while Wallace vows never to withdraw and plans Minnesota and Ohio stops. McCarthy defends Paris talks with North Koreans as Vietnam peace talks continue. Rockefeller urges debate with Nixon and call for negotiated end to Vietnam with Viet Cong in settlement. Humphrey proposes a new education policy promising full education from fourth year through college based on ability to learn.

Washington Nixon Richard M. Nixon Lansing Mich George C. Wallace Wallace Alabama Minnesota Ohio McCarthy Eugene J. McCarthy New York Paris United States Rockefeller Nelson Rockefeller Humphrey Denver Colo Hubert H. Humphrey America

Reelected nephew leads French North America district

Jacques P. Vendroux, Charles de Gaulle's over seas nephew, was reelected unopposed as representative for St Pierre and Miquelon in the French National Assembly. He won 1,707 votes with 505 blank ballots reflecting voter dissatisfaction in the island group near Newfoundland.

World Briefs ST. Pierre Charles de Gaulle Jacques P. Vendroux National Assembly

Trudeau Victory Casts Unity Vote Across Canada

Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau won a solid Liberal majority, sweeping Quebec and securing 154 of 264 seats nationally. The result endorsed his One Canada policy, emphasized bilingualism, and aimed to strengthen the federal government as Canada moves toward a Just Society. The Conservatives won 71 seats, the New Democrats 23, and the Quebec Creditiste 15. Trudeau stressed national unity and plans to unveil a detailed program after Parliament convenes in September.

Toronto Pierre Elliott Trudeau One Canada Quebec Trudeau Liberals Robert Stanfield Stanfield Marcel Faribault House of Commons John Diefenbaker New Democratic Party Creditiste Party Toronto Star Ottawa Peter C. Newman Ple Faribault London Ont Free Press

Nixon Says He Does Not Need Wallace Support

Richard Nixon told reporters at La Guardia Airport he does not want the backing of George C. Wallace, saying Wallace appeals to racist elements. He said Rockefeller’s charge that he courted Wallace is false as he heads to Lansing to meet delegates and attend a fundraising dinner. Nixon added he has never had a racist in his organization after 22 years in politics.

New York Richard M. Nixon Alabama George C. Wallace Wallace Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller la Guardia Lansing Mich

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