02 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1967
Page
1
The article notes a DA led JFK assassination probe and reports a first arrest in New Orleans related to the case. It mentions political fallout and ongoing investigations as officials weigh next steps.
Washington sources report the White House rejected as completely untrue a claim that Holy Cross Hospital in Austin would host the birth of President Johnson’s first grandchild. The piece notes political fallout as Powell and allies face exclusion from House proceedings amid investigations and debate over voting rights and oaths.
The John Oster Manufacturing Co plans to close its Fort Walton Beach plant on March 10 with the building empty by March 17. The move ends a short 13 month occupancy under a gentleman’s agreement, affecting over 200 employees and prompting reinterviews for reemployment with the Florida State Employment Office assisting in worker relocations.
Florida officials announce an intensified drive to license all mobile homes in Okaloosa County. Over 1100 tags sold. those failing to license face tax warrants and possible public sale of trailers. Florida residents must obtain a Florida tag unless already having a valid out of state plate or current duty base tag. Details available at the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s tag division.
Partly cloudy through Friday with highs around 62 to 68. River readings show dim at Woodratt and Mountstown noting 145.
At about 7 PM on Wednesday a motorcycle and a car collided at SR 189A and Anchors Street injuring two teenage riders. Earl Stapleton 17 and Edward Rigdon 18 were treated and released. Driver Margret Lovette 36 of Pensacola changed lanes to left turn and was charged with improper lane change.
A stranded U.S. private pilot, identified as George Grossee, was lifted from a Greenland icecap after a 48 hour rescue. Helicopters paratroopers and six aircraft aided the operation in harsh conditions. The incident occurred as authorities work through recovery and safety protocols.
White House officials refuse to confirm Luci's May baby due date. Sources say if Luci has a child it would be born in Austin, continuing the policy of no comment on the matter.
New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison announced the arrest of 54 year old former Inter national Trade Mart chief and World War II veteran Clay Shaw on charges tied to a conspiracy to murder President Kennedy. Bond set at 23000. Shaw arrived for questioning and was booked under DA authority as investigators warned of more arrests to come.
In War Zone C near Hanoi U S and Vietnamese forces clash with Viet Cong, dozens killed and wounded as Marines and infantry push Communist positions. A U S Air Force pilot is rescued after a tear gas attack as McNamara reports higher Communist casualties and increased activity. Two British youths die on a gunnery range after wandering onto the site.
State health officials travel to Fort Walton Beach to assess ongoing garbage pickup issues caused by the Gulf Breeze company owned by Senator John Broxson. Residents report weeks without service west of Hurlburt Field while health officer Jack Smith cites multiple complaints. County officials consider enabling the county to run garbage collection to curb health hazards.
Congressman Gardner and Stanley Surrey pressed for a 20 percent average increase in Social Security benefits to aid about five million elderly Americans living in poverty. They urged income tax revisions for retirees who must work to supplement retirement checks as House Ways and Means Committee hearings opened. Some members expected a rise but not as high as 20 percent, with a lengthy process ahead.
Danish poet mathematician Piet Hei outlines the scientific process of perpetual self correction in a concise Grooks entry. He states the road to wisdom is simple: err and err again, but increasingly less and less, capturing a playful view of scientific progress.
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