Senate Reapportionment Plan Gains Support in Florida
A 40 senator reapportionment plan in the Florida Senate appears to secure enough backing to pass. The proposal reshapes districts across the state, moving veteran Sens Pope and Daniel into opposing seats and adjusting county allocations, with floor action possible Wednesday.
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Tallailassee
UPS
Verle Pope
St. Augustine
Welborn Daniel
Clermont
Florida
Senate
Escambia
Santa Rosa
Okaloosa
FDA Reveals Filth Limits Allowed in Food Supply
The FDA disclosed for the first time since 1910 its permissible levels of natural defects in foods, listing 79 items from chocolate to tomato soup. The agency says these limits pose no health hazard, though critics argue they should be lower.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Virgil O. Wodicka
FDA Bureau of Fonds
United States
James S. Turner
Ralph Nader
Nixon Workers Deny Wallace Crossover
United Press International reports Nixon supporters deny slowing activity in the Wisconsin primary to push Republican crossover votes to George C. Wallace. Francis L. Dale says reduced campaigning reflects no opposition and a sure win as Wisconsin allows cross party ballots.
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United Press International
Nixon
Wisconsin
Alabama
George C.wallace
Francis L. Dale
Washington
GOP
Wallace
Sister Slain as Younger Sister Hospitalized in Georgia
In Martinez Georgia a 16 year old girl Trudy Ann Embry was found dead with a rope around her neck in nearby woods. Her younger sister Debbie Jean Embry 6 was hospitalized in Florida with injuries after returning home and officers hope she can provide a lead. The sisters were the children of retired Army man John C Embry and his wife and a search had followed their disappearance Sunday.
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Ed Tankersley
Columbia County
R¢ Tankers
Ott Teau
Godars
John C. Embry
Debbie Jean
Political jackassery charges mark ITT inquiry clash
Senate GOP Leader Hugh Scott denounces what he calls political jackassery by Democrats in the ITT investigation linking Attorney General nominee Richard Kleindienst. Senator Mansfield urges continued hearings as the Judiciary Committee resumes amid White House talks with Nixon.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Hugh Scott
ITT
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Mike Mansfield
Richard G. Kleindienst
Senate Judiciary Committee
White House
Nixon
Scott
Kleindienst
O'Brien
Larry O'Brien
Four Horsemen
Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
Jack Anderson
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
San Diego
Scot
Roman L. Hruska
R-Neb
Congress
Tunney
Extended Session Forecast For Legislature Budget Redistricting
Senate President Jerry Thomas indicated a one week extension of the Tallahassee legislature is likely to finish the general appropriations bill and possibly redistricting. He noted the extension would cover redistricting and appropriations only, requiring a three fifths vote in each house.
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Lee
Pal Beach
Hendry
Martin
St. Lucie
Indian River
Dade County
Monroe
Duval
Orange
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Flagler
Volusia
St. Johns
Lake
Sumter
Sarasota
Charlotte
Cliff Reuter
Vera Beach
Reuter
Barron
House Apportionment Committee
Leon-Gadsden
George Firestone
Dmiami
Gadsden County
Gadsden
Franklin
Wakulla
East Liberty
South Jefferson
West Taylor
Calhoun
Gulf
Northwest Liberty
Bay Counties
Thomas
Meany attacks Price Commission at congressional hearing
AFL CIO President George Meany charged the Price Commission with helping business over consumers and warned of a potential housewives revolt that could affect Nixon’s election. He cited widespread price increases and tossed out 44 pages of supermarket price comparisons to show profits outpacing wages. Gallander countered, urging firm rules and fewer discretionary exemptions.
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Washington
UPI
Aflcio
George Meany
Price Commission
Nixon
W. P. Gallander
National Association of Manufacturers
Meany
George In
C. Jackson Grayson Jr
Gallander
Grayson Commission
Havenots
Davis Trial Delayed as Jail Break Rescued Hostages
In San Jose, three inmates at Santa Clara County Jail attempted a breakout near the Angela Davis trial site. Sheriff deputies killed one kidnapper, freed two hostages, and captured the others including Norman Lucas and Ted Guerrero. Jacob Zitzer alias Chuck Williamson was killed during the incident.
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San Jose
Calif
UPI
Santa Clara County
Angela Davis
Davis
Miss Davis
Jacob Zitzer
Chuck Williamson
San Quentin
Norman Lucas
Ted Guerrero
Vacaville
Two Arrested On Prostitution Law Violations
Sheriff Ray Wilson said two people were charged under Florida prostitution laws after an investigation by his department and the State Beverage Department. Edward Lynn Rysendorph, 20, of Bayshore Drive Niceville, faced counts of offering and transporting for prostitution with bond set at 1500 dollars. Effie Wooley Wessells, 38, of Mary Esther, was charged with offering to commit or engage in prostitution with bond set at 750 dollars.
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Ray Wilson
State Beverage Department
Florida
Edward Lynn Rysendorph
Bayshore Dr
Niceville
Effie Wooley Wessells
Mary Esther
Rysendorph
Mr. Wessells
State Senate Chief Named In Suit Against Constitution
A federal suit filed in Tampa targets Article 10 Section One of Florida's constitution challenging legislative action on U S constitutional amendments. Plaintiffs include seven House Democrats led by Speaker Richard A Pelligrew with support from the Florida Thebatian Association. They seek speedy relief before the Legislature adjourns Friday and opponent Senate President Jerry Thomas is named along with the state.
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State
Senate
Tampa
Jerry Thomas
Jupiter
State House of Representatives
Florida Thebcatian Association
Richard A. Pelligrew
Miami
Edward d. Tambetta
Fort Lauderdale
Gerald A. Lewis
Minami
Richard S. Hodes
Guy Spicola
Gwen S. Cherry
Minttini
Don Tucker
Tallahassee
United States
Sampa
Richard Frank
Frank
Governor Askew remains neutral on national convention bid
An aide said Gov. Reubin Askew will not seek a Democratic national convention delegation as he discussed strategy with Lawrence O'Brien. O'Brien urged neutrality until after Askew's Miami Beach keynote address.
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Tallahassee
API
Reubin Askew
Lawrence O'Brien
O'Brien
Miami Beach
Askew
George Wallace
Florida
Hin Ninht
Lanwn Andawnii
Navy Chaplain Denies Affair Amid Court Martial
Navy Chaplain Andrew F. Jensen testified in his own defense in Jacksonville denying intimate relations with one of two Navy wives accusing him. He conceded visiting motels but said pressures of work drove him, not affairs, and described a crowded chapel office scene during the alleged encounter.
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Jacksonville
Fla
UPI
Andrew F. Jensen
Mary Curran
Jensen
Curran
Okaloosa Digest Submissions Required for Notices
Notices must be brought in ten form to the Playground Daily News office by representatives of organizations. PGDN staff cannot accept items by phone. Also listed are today’s school lunch menus for Okaloosa County and St Mary’s School, along with upcoming club meetings at Ferry Park Recreation Center and Holiday Inn on Okaloosa Island.
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Okaloosa Digest
Playground Daily News
PGDN
Okaloosa County
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic
Fort Walton Beach
Ferry Park Recreation Center
Lib Walker
Mel Kessler
FWB
Rotary
Rotary Club
Ngon
Holiday Inn
Okaloosa Island
Maj
George Deliduka
Playground ‘Toastmasters Club
Rotarains
Rezoning Question Draws Big Crowd
Council debate over rezoning drew a large turnout as residents pressed for policy change. Mayor Melanjphlin set April 11 at the city auditorium for the next hearing, while Bull Rigdon alone voted against the measure. Citizens pledged legal recourse and questioned council accountability amid a tense session.
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C.J. Rigdon
Bull Rigdon
Melanjphlin
Hong
Connett
Vba Buskirk
Pennan
Chiat Gey
Port Walton Beach
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