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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1968

Page

2

U S Bars European Doctors Scientists Immigration Changes Seen

The United States will end its policy of admitting immigrant doctors and scientists from Britain and other Western European countries. The move follows the Immigration Act of 1964, shifting visa quotas and delaying applicants from heavily backlogged nations while expanding entry for others.

Lynn Heinzerling United States Sevi Britain Bruin Unitestates Com.og Egies Kanizht U.S Apalon Imeult Faraff Manus Jef Greece India Philppines Spain France Netherlands Sweden West Germany Germany Briain Poland Italy Ireland Cral Portugal China Ppises

Hodges defends commercial fishermen over king mackerel season

Florida state official Sen Randolph Hodges head of the Board of Conservation told Destin’s Charterboat Captains Association that the slow king mackerel season is due to cold waters and late spring not illegal nets. He noted strict netting regulations few licensed operators and a small 399000 pounds caught, while predicting possible future return of fish despite pollution dredging and noisy boats affecting conditions.

Randolph Hodges Florida Board of Conservation Hodges Charterboat Captains Association Cape Romano Cape Roffello Fort Myers Miami Gulf Coast St. Petersburg

Air Force and Marines clash over Vietnam support shift

Report outlines a North Vietnam pressure surge in the northern provinces prompting Army involvement after a year. Air Force bases in the far north have conducted strikes into Laos and Vietnam for over three years, with Marines handling requests until Momyer's decision redirected air support, amid a Washington dispute among top generals.

North Vietnam Laos South Vietnam Momyer Marine Air Wing Air Force Washington Joint Chiefs Earle G. Wheeler John P McConnell Mornyer-Westmoreland

Mrs. Qualls Buried in Svea

Alice Faye Qualls 67 of Laurel Hill died at home on Wednesday. Born in Dorcas she was a housewife and church member. Funeral at 4 p.m. in Svea First Assembly of God with Rev. Hatcher. Interment Svea Cemetery. Survivors include husband Dozier Qualls Sr four sons four daughters three brothers two sisters fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Active pallbearers listed.

Alice Faye Qualls Rt. 2 Laurel Hill Dorcas First Assembly of God Church Svea Rev Sr. Hatcher McLaughlin Funeral Homes Dozier Qualls, Sr Dozier, Jr Carlos Jacksonville Roses Pensacola Hughie Laure Hill Ivanora Merchent Vera Demas Immocle Vera Garmo Cecil Kelly Baker Kermit Kelly Crestview James Kelly Florida Eva Wellbryant Fiorala Gertrude Maron Bud Riley Charles Riley Frank Reeves Roy Reeves Ellis Strickland Ray Strickland

Property Tax Mills Explain City Revenue System

Taxpayers across Fort Walton Beach learn how city revenue is estimated from property taxes assessed via county figures. A mill equals one tenth of a cent, with exemptions available for homestead, seniors over 65, and disabled veterans, though annual applications are required.

Fort Walton Beach Evans

Witnesses situate King shooting near South Main St rooming house

The text reports a receipt for 41.05 and identifies Stevens as a key government witness. It notes on King's death day he lived with his common law wife in apartment 6B at 42214 South Main St Memphis, facing the motel where King was shot.

Stevens King South Main St Memphis

Humphrey Won't Rule Out McCarthy as Running Mate

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey declines to rule out Eugene J. McCarthy as a possible running mate. He says discussion is premature until the Democratic nomination is decided in Chicago in two months. Aides indicate no barrier from same state though McCarthy hails from Minnesota.

McCarthy Humphrey Cbs-Tv Walter Cronkite Johnson Viet

W G Childs Dies Following Crash

W G Childs of Crestview died Wednesday night in a Pensacola hospital from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Whitehurst Aultman Funeral Home of Crestview.

W. G. Child Crestview Pensacola Whitehurst Aultman Funeral Home

Senate Gun Bill Is Postponed

Washington AP The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed action on stricter gun control bills by a 7-5 vote delaying any decision until July 9. Sponsor Tydings said the move is a defeat that weakens prospects for passage this session, as opponents gain time to filibuster or stall. Dodd and other sponsors disputed that delay ends chances, with several key lawmakers absent from the session. The action reflects a contested push involving multiple Democrats and Republicans across sensitive gun policy.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Joseph D. Tydings Dmd Thomas J. Dodd Dconn Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass George A. Smathers D-Fla Hugh Scott R-Pa John L. McClellan D-Ark Dodd Quentin Burdick D-N.c Sam J. Ervin Jr North Carolina Edward V. Long Missouri James O. Eastland Mississippi Strom Thurmond South Carolina Pirram L. Fong Hawaii Roman L. Hruska Nebraska

Allies Reassess Posture Near Khe Sanh Amid North Vietnam Threat

Allies plan to continue mobile posture to meet rising enemy strength in the northern sector of the 1st Corps region. Analysts say eight enemy divisions could mount multiple large attacks, keeping pressure along the northern frontier while threatening Saigon.

Khe Sanh 1St Corps North Vietnam Laos Saigon

Niceville Fire Drill Tonight At Volunteer Station

Niceville Fire Department schedules a 7 pm drill at the building. Fire Chief Tony Henderson also announces new members H. D. Holland Jr. Donald E. Gamble and Robert Whitfield joining the unit.

Niceville Tony Henderson H. D. Holland Jr Donald E. Gamble Robert Whitfield

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