Nixon accepts Watergate blame and vows no whitewash
President Nixon, in a 27 minute radio TV speech, took responsibility for the Watergate bugging and warned against overzealous punishment. He announced resignations of Attorney General Kleindienst and aides Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean and said Elliot Richardson would lead the continuing investigation. He spoke from Camp David and returned to the White House as part of the crisis.
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Washington
UPS
White House
Nixon
Democratic Party
Richard G. Kleindienst
Elliot L. Richardson
Presidential Camp David
Maryland Mountains
Kleindienst
H. 8. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
Gordon Strachan
Haldeman
United States Information Agency
South Florida lawmakers challenge Askew highway funding plan
Three Broward County representatives urged opposition to Gov. Askew's 120 million general revenue request for interstate construction. They accused Transportation Secretary Revell of misrepresenting priorities, argued I-95 should be completed before I-10, and questioned contractor issues delaying I-16 linked work near Tallahassee.
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Tallahassee
Broward County
South Florida
Reubin Askew
Florida Panhandle
van Poole
Jon C. Thomas
Arthur Rude
Askew
Transportation
Walter L. Revell
Rude
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Revell
Nixon
Alabama
Gulf Breeze
Thomas
Monticello
Department of Transportation
Nixon Faces Nation Through Tense TV Address
President Nixon, visibly tense, appealed for faith in himself and in government during a live Oval Office broadcast. He promised justice for those who spied on opponents and sabotaged the effort to end his presidency, urged prayers, and expressed emotion as he concluded with God bless America.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
America
Oval
White House
Weather outlook with showers and warm temps
Partly cloudy weather continues through Wednesday with a slight risk of evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s, with high tide at 9 34 a.m. and low tide at 9 51 p.m. Sun up 6 03, sunset 7 24.
How's That Again Campaign Finance Shadowed by Subpoena
Councilman Claude asserts his campaign finances are hidden but warns that a subpoenas could reveal details. The remark frames transparency concerns and political scrutiny in a local governance context.
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Claude
Okaloosa Firm Wins Judgement
Crestview jury awards MR&R Trucking Company $7,425 against Harrison Auto Parts Inc. of Dothan in a spring term civil suit over an April 11, 1972 tractor loss. The firm had admitted $9,036.75 damages for tractor loss and use while replacement was arranged. Judge Erwin Fleet presided.
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Crestview
Mondaly
Dothan
Ala
Mr&r. Trucking Company
Harrison Auto Parts Inc
Mb&r
Ferrin Campbell
Erwin Fleet
Gary B. Lane
Spring Term Opens as Okaloosa Law Week Begins
Law Week in Okaloosa County opened with the spring term of circuit court in session. About 150 students observed proceedings, toured the courthouse, and met with Okaloosa Walton Bar Association members. Judge Gill noted heavy county caseloads and jury trials slated for June in Ocean City, while Judge Fleet hailed simplification of the system and bringing the court closer to residents.
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Paul Kidder
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa
Charles A. Wade
Gillis E. Powell
Erwin Fleet
United States
Florida
Florida Bar Association
Okaloosa- Walton Bar Association
Thomas T. Remington
Remington
Jack Courtney
Courtney
Howard Gill
Gill
Ocean City
Fleet
Merit Scholarships Awarded to Area Youths
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced 950 winners of four year college sponsored Merit Scholarships. George S. LaRoche of Fort Walton Beach and Darrell R. Lamm of Gulf Breeze received stipends up to 1500 dollars annually. LaRoche will attend the University of the South Sewanee Tennessee. Lamm plans to major in physics at Rice University and is a Pensacola Junior College Foundation Scholar.
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Georges. LaRoche
Revere Ave
Fort Walton Beach
Darrell R. Lamm
Yesteroaks Circle
Gulf Breeze
LaRoche
University of the South At
Sewannee, Tenn
Choctawhatchee High School
Okaloosa-Walton Junior College
Lamm
Rice University
Pensacola
Hit and Run Suspect Sought After Panhandle Incident
Police continue daylong search in the Panhandle for a hit and run suspect driving a late model Volkswagen. The suspect is believed injured. Panama Beach City Officer Lee Sullivan was hospitalized with severe bruises, a dislocated knee, and rib injuries.
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Panhandle
Panama Beach City
Lee Sullivan
Okaloosa County Receives $52,788 for Radio System
Okaloosa County Sheriff receives $52,788 from the Governors Council on Criminal Justice to fund a telecom munications system completing the district UHF network. Chairman Bob Echols says the grant will help Sheriff Wilson update and connect the county sheriff’s department to the countywide system.
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Bob Echols
Okaloosa County
Echols
Wilson
Touchstone Sues Foes In Fort Walton Beach Election Battle
William R. Touchstone sues three Fort Walton Beach City Council candidates for failing to file required campaign finance reports. Circuit court denied a motion to dismiss. case remains active with possible disqualification or misdemeanor findings for violators.
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Charles A. Wade
William R
Bill) Touchstone
Fort Walton Beach
Group 1
Touchstone
W. Ray Touchstone
George A. Palmer
Anita E. Norviel
Gaston Walls
Eglin Chosen For POWs Visit In Orientation Tour
Returned prisoners of war will visit Eglin Air Force Base as part of a program to update them on postcapture developments. The first 50 POWs started at Maxwell AFB Alabama with Air War College instruction covering weapons and social changes.
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Eglin Afb
Air Force
Maxwell Afb
Ala
Air War College
Women’s Liberation Movement
City Council Plans Use Of Federal Revenue Funds In Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach city leaders rebudgeted 1972 73 funds to include three received federal revenue sharing checks totaling 376 000 and tentatively budgeted 543 000 more for the next two and a half years bringing total to 910 000. Allocations include 135 000 for a fire substation and training tower 50 000 for land to expand a sewerage plant 76 000 for two garbage trucks and 300 000 for a recreation complex near Jet Drive. Remaining funds may be used next year. revenue sharing cannot pay operating expenses. Unknown if Congress will extend the program.
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Fort Walton Beach
Jet Drive
Parks and Recreation Department
Congress
Crestview Chamber Backs Off Shore Drilling Stance
Crestview Greater Chamber of Commerce voiced support for offshore drilling in Florida at a Monday meeting. President Girard L. Clemons urged action with letters to the Department of Defense and Interior, while Howard Thompson pressed for the stance amid fuel-shortage concerns. two members opposed. The group also planned to request an extra millage sign on I 10 between Crestview and DeFuniak Springs.
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Crestview
Greater Crestview
Girard L. Clemons
Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Department of Defense
Secretary of the Interior
Bay County Chamber
Clemons
Rugene Slasly
DOT
Bill Lee
DeFuniak Springs
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Circuit Court
Ehrlichman
Dean
Sheriff's Department
Florida Supreme Court
James C. Adkins
Kiwanis Club
Fort Walton Beach Holiday Inn
Adkins
Supreme Court of Florida
Eglin
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Ee Teas
Abby Kee
Bruce Fugene Heifner
Rossville
Heiner
R.L. Hendricks
Federal Prison Camp
Howard Thompson
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