Kirk Opens I-10 Bridge Linking Escambia Santa Rosa Counties
Gov Claude Kirk opened the $7 million Interstate 10 Bridge across Escambia Bay linking Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. State Road Board Member James Lee led ceremonies as Mrs James Lee cut the ribbon. Kirk praised road funding changes and touted the Miracle Strip tourist potential during a Pensacola luncheon.
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Kirk
Escambia
Santa Rosa
Celine Givens
Claude Kirk
Escambia Bay
Navarre
Milton
State Road Board
James Lee
Crestview
West Florida
Destin Chamber backs four lane East Pass bridge urgency
The Destin Chamber of Commerce board passed a resolution urging immediate construction of a new four lane bridge over East Pass. Copies were sent to local chambers and groups in Okaloosa County and along the Miracle Strip for priority support, per Chamber President Benard Kelly.
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Destin Chamber
Hugh Yarber
Daily News Bureau
Destin
East Pass
Destin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chambers of Commercce
Okaloosa County
Miracle Strip
Chamber
Benard Kelly
Kelly
Horne Qualifies For Senate For Fifth District Re-election
Mallory B. Horne announces qualification for re-election to the Fifth District State Senate. He praises his representation of Bay Calhoun Gadsden Holmes Jackson Leon Okaloosa Walton and Washington Counties and thanks constituents for ongoing support.
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Bay
Calhoun
Gadsden
Holmes, Jackson, Leon
Okaloosa
Walton
Washington Counties
Mallory B. Horne
Senate
Campbell Qualifies for Reelection in District Seven
L. A. Sam Campbell announces his candidacy for state representative in District Seven. He vows to continue serving the district and says his past record is his campaign platform. District Seven includes Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties.
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L. A
Sam’ Campbell
Campbell
Holmes
Okaloosa
Santa Rosa
Walton
Washington Counties
Contractor Seeks Return Of Dragline Parts
Destin based Wilkinson and Jenkins Construction Co. appeals for the return of dragline equipment parts missing from the maintenance site near the east end of Destin Bridge. The missing items delay the Destin East Pass Channel project and may require factory orders if not recovered. The firm says no punishment is intended and asks the parts be found and marked for return.
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Destin
W. C. Jenkins
Wilkinson & Jenkins Construction Co
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Destin East Pass Channel
Destin Bridge
Jenkins
Rockefeller Won’t Seek GOP Presidential Nomination
News Digest reports Gov. Nelson Rockefeller will not pursue the Republican presidential nomination. A college editor survey shows Kennedy and McCarthy support split with strong opposition to Johnson’s reelection. In the Middle East, Israeli raids elicit Jordan’s Security Council call for an effective remedy. In Vietnam, allied forces press seven actions to seize the initiative as Johnson pledges peace with honor and Thieu moves to curb four air force commanders.
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New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Bobby Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Johnson
Middle East
Jordan
Security Council
Israel
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
Here They Come First Pompano Of The Season
The season opener pompano catches report three fish. Dudley Laguire of Owesso Michigan landed a 2 pound 10 ounce fish at Wayside Pier at 10 am Monday using a yellow dude lure. James Mills of Fort Walton Beach weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces at Crystal Beach Pier at 12 45 pm. Wally Clark of Des tin caught over 3 pounds in Frangista Beach surf with the same lure. One cabra sighted, none landed as of press time.
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Wayside
Dudley Laguire
Owesso Michigan
Crystal Beach Pier
James Mills
Fort Walton Beach
Dave Miller
Pompano
Frangista Beach
Wally Clark
Destin
Owosse
Mich
Jack
Liguire
Wayside Pier
Rockefeller Ends Campaign Leaving Nixon Unopposed
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller announced he would not seek the Republican nomination, leaving Richard Nixon to run essentially unchallenged. Rockefeller said it would be illogical to pursue support as party leaders lean toward Nixon, but he did not rule out influencing the 1968 GOP platform and hinted at potential future involvement.
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United Press International
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
New York Hilton
Nixon
Comtention
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Deep South
Kennedy
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Nashville, Tenn
Vietnam
White House
U.S
Sen
Thruston Morton
R-Ky
Robert Ellsworth
Nixon For President Committee
Richard Nixon
Miami Beach
George Whitehurst Seeks Okaloosa Clerk Seat
Crestview mayor George Whitehurst announces candidacy for Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court. He states goals of honesty, efficiency, and better office organization, citing his background as Crestview mayor, funeral home owner, and Florida State University alumnus.
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Crestview
George Whitehurst
Whitehurst
Okaloosa County
Florida State University
Indiana College of Mortuary Science
Whitehurst Funeral Home
Circuit Court
Barrow Seeks Re-Election to Florida Senate
Senator William D. Barrow of the Third District announces his bid for re election. A Crestview native and Okaloosa County resident, Barrow grew up in the area, excelled as valedictorian, and earned a BA in law at 21. He served in the US Air Force JAG, then was Okaloosa County Attorney for three terms.
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William Dean Barrow
Bay, Leon
Okaloosa
Gadsden
Jackson
Walton
Washington
Holmes
Clahomn
Florida
Senate
George
Opal Barrow
Crestview
Barrow
Okaloosa County
University of Florida
Strategic Air Command
US Air Force
Judge Advocate’s
Bruner Jr. Seeks Second Term As Crestview Superintendent
Crestview records show Max Bruner Jr. filing for re election to a second four year term. He cites progress including five new schools the Choctawhatchee High School project and additions or planned construction at seven more facilities. He notes two new elementary schools nearing completion and contracts for two junior high additions. Bids for Niceville High additions and Crestview High School contract award are due in April.
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Max Bruner, Jr
Crestiview
Bruner
Choctawhatchee High School
Niceville High School
Crestview High School
Pruner
Mrs Garrett Qualifies For Re election In May Primary
Mrs Elsie B Garrett, 37, seeks re election as Supervisor of Elections in Okaloosa County in the May Democratic primaries. A Baker High School graduate and former civil service worker at Eglin Air Force Base, she is serving her first term. She is married to J T Garrett Jr with two children Lynn 14 and Renee 11.
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Elsie B. Garrett
Okaloosa County
Garrett
Baker High School
Civil Service
Eglin AF Base
Elsie Boyette
J. T. Garrett, Jr
Lynn
Renee
F-106 Interceptors Fly Inflight Refueling to Overseas Forward Post
United States Air Force F-106 fighters from ADC flew to Osan Korea in a historic inflight refueling mission to bolster air defense amid the North Korean crisis. The 318th Squadron from McChord AFB arrived aboard KC-135 tankers and began combat-ready alert with two external fuel tanks and high speed.
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Eglin Afe
United States Air Force
Arthur C. Agan
Aerospace Defense Command
ADC
McChord Afb
Wash
Osan AB
Korea
Falcon
With
Eglin Afb
Three Teachers Join NEA to Lecture Nationwide
Charles R. Syfrett former Ocean City Elementary principal accepts a post with the National Education Association. He will tour the United States lecturing for the NEA along with fourteen former Florida educators including Rey Thompson former Wright Elementary principal and high school teacher Robert Davis.
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Charles R. Syfrett
Ocean City
National Education Association
United States
NEA
Syfrett
Florida
Wright Elementary
Rey Thompson
Robert Davis
Etheredge Seeks Reelection To Okaloosa School Board District 2
Fort Walton Beach businessman and educator James H. Etheredge announces his candidacy for reelection to the Okaloosa County school board, District 2. He cites progress in education facilities and plans to finish the work in four years with community support.
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James H
Joe) Etheredge
Okaloosa County
Etheredge
Fort Walton Beach
Alabama
Maryville College
Maryville
Tenn
Columbia University
New York City
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