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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1976

Page

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Hearst Mother Defends Daughter In Final Trial Arguments

Patricia Hearst’s mother, Catherine Hearst, testified in her daughter’s bank robbery trial, describing Patricia as strong willed but not bitter, as defense attorney F Lee Bailey wrapped up witnesses. The judge prepared the jury for closing arguments, with verdict expected after instructions.

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Ford Carter Certified Top Florida Winners

The Florida canvassing board certified Ford and Carter as primary winners. Carter led with 8,844 votes to Wallace's 3,955. Ford had 321,982 to Reagan's 287,897 in the Republican ballot. Carter won 35 Florida delegates. Wallace 26. Jackson 20. Also noted were turnout figures and potential delegates for party leaders and officials.

Ford Carter Georgia Florida Alabama Eorge Wallace Washington U.S. Sun Sun Ward California Ronald Reagan Wallace Jackson Reagan Ann Cramer Denneville New York Askew Adin Lewis Henry Jackson Turlington Hruce Smathers Arthur Wessitt Flea McCormack Sargent Shriver Fred Harris Robert Hurd Frank Chive

Illinois Primary Damaging To Wallace Reagan Races

Illinois voters delivered decisive results in the presidential sweepstakes. Ford defeated Reagan by a wide margin in the Republican contest while Carter trounced Wallace in the Democratic primary. Shriver and Harris trailed among Democrats, with Roosevelt era delegates shaping the convention picture as party unity hung in the balance.

Illinois Wallace Reagan Hy Wouth Ford Jimmy Carter Ilinois Ronald Reagan Carter Alabama George C. Wallare Wallacy Sargent Shriver Isinois Fred Harris North Carolina Autaspain HST Catter Shriver

Tax Cuts Tied To Budget In Washington Hearings

Treasury Secretary William Simon said the administration seeks midyear tax cuts for individuals and businesses but tied to equivalent reductions in federal spending. He testified before the Senate Finance Committee, defended the House tax bill, urged no cuts to shelter provisions, and noted Social Security tax increases may still be needed to avoid a crisis. Committees plan extensive hearings before wider tax reform action, with current tax cuts set to expire July 1 and possible extensions through 1977.

Waailington Purus Treasury William Siman Sitton Senate Finance Committee House Momestie International Simon Sid Ford Simon France Ways and Means Committee

Baptism Sparks Colonial Debate In Stratford

STRATFORD Conn March 18 The Rev Jeremiah Leaming baptized an infant of Thomas Gage the expelled British general The minister denied English sympathies but townspeople were urged to form their own judgments of him The episode inflamed colonists as reports spread of Protestant ritual amid the crisis of 1776.

Stratford Conn Jeremiah Leaming Thomas Gage Falta

No Hope for MIAs CIA Tells House

The CIA told the House Select Committee there is no evidence that any American prisoners of war remain alive in Southeast Asia. Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters said hard evidence shows none, though some governments may clarify questions if given information. Walters noted vast data over a decade in attempts to determine outcomes for about ten riverine prisoners. US records still show over 80 MIA cases unresolved.

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Westclox Rejection Hurts Local Jobs Plan Townspeople React

Westclox rejected by state officials leaves Gates and the industrial committee lamenting the loss of 2000 potential jobs. They vow to push non-polluting industry and seek tax reform, while Mayor Gene Smith credits community cooperation but cites tax incentives as a decisive factor.

Gates Westclox Gene Smith Ryan

John E Creel to be honored for I 10 bridge naming

John E Creel, DeFuniak Springs businessman and civic leader, will be honored next Monday for his efforts in obtaining a highrise bridge on Interstate 10 in Welton County. The bridge spanning the Choctawhatchee River will be named the John B Creel Bridge at a 2 pm ceremony. Florida DOT officials and local officials will attend.

Emata Goggin John E. Creel DeFuniak Springs Welton County Choctawhatchee River John B. Creel Creel Walton County Citlelals Kup Jerry Melvin Fort Walton Beach Florida DOT Melvin Ita Melvin Sald Unb John Creel Walton County Chamber of Commerce

Navy base cutback plan targets Whiting and Saufley facilities

Navy plan slashes 26 000 military and civilian jobs by closing or reassigning about 70 bases including 45 naval reserve facilities. It calls eliminating air operating at Memphis Naval Air Station Corpus Christi NAS Ex and Key West NAS while preserving Saufley NAS and Whiting Field. The move aims to save 56 million dollars and end about six to twelve months of lease costs with job reassignment for affected personnel.

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Magna Carta Delegation Authorized in House Vote

Washington report details a polarized House debate over a Bicentennial Magna Carta delegation. The roll call passed 268 to 9, authorizing 23 members and staff to England on May 24 to accept a loaned original Magna Carta for a Bicentennial exhibit, reversing an earlier setback.

Tandon Congress England Carla House Alan Carl Albirt

200 Mile Limit Bill Reaches Senate Approval Soon

Negotiators reach agreement on a 200 mile fishing permit rule to take effect March 1 1977. The measure aims to protect offshore fisheries without altering the 3 mile territorial boundary. Ford plans to sign despite objections from State and Defense.

Washington Una Senate U.S Congess Ford State Department Pentagon Aelion Morton Ford Team

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