29 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
President Thieu signed a law granting near unlimited powers for six months after a pro government Senate meeting held past curfew. Senate Speaker Huyen denounced the 28-0 vote as illegal and valueless amid claims of a rump session and procedural loopholes.
Local notices urge written submissions to Playground Daily News. Retired Officers Luau set at Hurlburt Officers Club 6 30 p.m. Saturday with reservations, Red Cross seeks emergency needs after June tornado, Rotary Club installs leaders with Sen Barrow speaker, baton classes offered, refrigeration society meets at Fort Walton Beach, unemployment law changes effective July 1, FWBF band practice, AHOY meeting rescheduled, NAACP mass meeting at Gregg Chapel AME church.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley urged gun manufacturers and dealers to fund funeral costs for handgun victims and backed registering rifles and shotguns while testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on a bill to bar private citizens from acquiring handguns yet not confiscate those already owned. A Tallahassee vote rejected incorporating Woodville as a city by 101 to 257. In Jacksonville, racial disturbances contributed to over $1 million in state funding losses for Duval County's 1971-72 school year, with 104487 students enrolled in grades 1-12.
In Belfast the Ulster Defense Association demands removal of Catholic no go areas in Londonderry and threatens permanent counter barriers around Protestant communities. Provisionals of the IRA announce a North peace plan and cease-fire details as violence eases. one gunshot was reported in Lisburn after midnight.
UPI reports U.S. arms negotiator Gerard Smith refused Senate requests for a point by point accounting of SALT progress arguing disclosure could jeopardize future talks. Senator Jackson and allies pressed for data on missile limits while Smith defended 1972 agreements as more comprehensive. ABM treaty backing emerged from a separate committee hearing where Edward Teller endorsed the accords.
Washington supporters fear the new Democratic charter weakens policy making authority and may let a small faction dominate. The Credentials Committee split 72 to 59 to replace two Georgia delegates with black members and add 13 at large delegates as McGovern allies gain leverage in the challenge. Daley vows to fight the challenge to Supreme Court if needed.
Senate Armed Services Committee opened a full inquiry into the Lavelle bombing strikes in Vietnam and the stalled Army Chief of Staff nomination for Gen. Creighton W. Abrams. Chairman John C. Stennis noted broader questions of command and civilian control beyond Lavelle's retirement list, with Lavelle admitting about 20 unauthorized strikes between November and March. Hearings were planned after Congress reconvenes in July.
Gen. Frederick Weyand was named to succeed Gen. Creighton Abrams as chief of all U.S. forces in Vietnam. Gen. John W. Vogt Jr. becomes Weyand's deputy while remaining commander of the 7th Air Force. Abrams is promoted to Army Chief of Staff as 7th Air Force operations consolidate with MACV.
Beirut reports say Palestinian guerrilla forces agreed to temporarily suspend raids and militia activity after heavy Israeli attacks on Lebanon last week. The move followed talks between Prime Minister Saeb Salam and guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat, aiming to ease the regional crisis.
California Secretary of Statesaid supporters collected 336,187 valid signatures to place a ballot measure on the November ballot to abolish criminal penalties for private marijuana use. Backers say it would allow home growing while selling remains potentially illegal. Currently judges may classify first offense possession as a felony or misdemeanor with prison terms up to 10 years or fines and jail time.
Mike McKool set a world filibuster record by speaking for 42 hours 33 minutes in the Texas Senate to push for an extra 17 million dollars for mental health programs. After ending the speech at 7:43 a.m., the chamber quickly voted down his proposal, though he predicted potential funds in the Conference Committee.
In Tallahassee two motel managers and a Madison County Chamber official oppose Southeastern Telephone Co. rate hikes of 5 million, citing poor service and late commissions. They warn residents in Madison County, a poverty area, would face higher home phone rates and limited services like push-button or direct distance dialing. A public hearing is set for Friday at the Fort Walton Reach Civic Auditorium.
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