Draft Extension Bill Faces Veto E
Senate Republicans warn Nixon would veto the draft extension if Mansfield amends it to cut U.S. forces in Europe. Mathias and others oppose the Mansfield plan, arguing it risks European security and economic stability. A Mathias substitute aims to keep 300,000 troops and seek Council with Congress.
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Wasiington
Senate
Hugh Scott
Nixon
Congress
U.S
Charles MMcC. Mathias Jr
Andrew J. Goodpaster
NATO
Robert Ellsworth
Europe
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Mathias
United States
Japan
Scott
Mansfield
Mathias and Sons
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Jackson
Cooper
NATO Alliance
Cooner
United
Desegregation Funds Hamstrung by House Senate Rift
Washington AP Nixon's 1.5 billion desegregation aid faces House Senate deadlock. Senate version far broader than administration proposal and House leaders reject it saying it restructures the entire education system. Secretary Richardson reports House unlikely to accept Senate bill amid bipartisan talks.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Congress
Elliot Richardson
The
Heart Education and Welfare
House
Richardson
Roman C. Pucinski
D-Hl
House Education Subcommittee
Capitol Hill
Britain Predicts EEC Entry By 1973 After Breakthrough
British chief negotiator Geoffrey Rippon said a major breakthrough on three key issues paves the way for Britain to join the European Economic Community by January 1, 1973. European officials caution that talks remain difficult despite optimism after the Brussels session.
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Brussels
UPI
Britain
European Economic Community
Ixclusive Economic Club
Geoffrey Rippon
Reykjavik
Iceland
European Free Trade Association
EFTA
London
Maurice Schumann
Rippon
Reykjavic
Hospital Admissions Update May 13 and 43
Okaloosa Memorial Hospital reports admissions on May 13 including Maggie Tyner Betty Jackson Minnie Cook Jenifer Everidge Agnes Barrow and others. Niceville Valparaiso Hospital lists May 13 admissions Minnie Sweeney Mary Ella Marshall. May 43 figures include Brenda Mary Somar Betty Brown Edna Simms Rezella Carson and more, alongside May 13 lists.
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Brenda Mary Somar
Betty Brown
Edna Simms
Rezella Carson
Brenda Standland
Joanne Jones
Charlotte Kilpatrick
Shirley Your
Andre Roy
Amy Jones
Beverly Robson
Rhonda Bennett
Julius Miller
Renee Redman
Maggie Tyner
Betty Jackson
Minnie Cook
Lizzie McCallum
Jenifer Everidge
Agnes Barrow
Minnie Sweeney
Mary Ella Marshall
Tallahassee Caucus Nominates Horne Senate President for 1973-74
Sen Mallory Horne, Tallahassee attorney and businessman, named unanimously as 1973-74 Senate president making him the first to head both houses since 1861. Welborn Daniel elected as 1973-74 president pro tempore as party lines and election results shape the majority.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Senate Democrats
Mallory Horne
Horne
Senate
Welborn Daniel
D-Clermont
Jerry Thomas
Sen
Dclermont
Daniel
Trim
House of Representatives
Killearn Properties Inc
Killearn
Resident threatens dam to curb flood on Beal Street
Floydv Bullock claims drainage from the four-laned Beal Street and Mary Esther Cutoff worsens flooding on his four acres near the bayou. He says the DOT and possibly the city diverted natural drainage, and he plans to protest at a Fort Walton Beach City Council meeting while considering legal action.
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Bullack
Beal Street
Mary Esther Cutoff
State Department of Transportation
Beal
Bullock
Mary Esther
West Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach
Department of Transportation
Regent Calls Dormitories Taxpayers’ Whorehouses
Regent Elizabeth Kovachevich defends the term scarlet dormitory comment amid protests from education officials. She stood by her accusation Thursday as leaders demand an apology from Board of Regents Chairman Kibler and Education Commissioner Christian.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Elizabeth Kovachevich
Board of Regents
D. Burke Kibler
Floyd Christian
Island Utility Rate Hike Tabled on Okaloosa Island
Oak laosa Island Authority meeting sees the rate hike proposal for utilities tabled amid leaseholder opposition. The plan would fund a fishing pier and convention center with bonds backed by utility taxes. Attorney and board members clash over legality and wording, while garbage fees and a deputy sheriff addition are also discussed.
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Oakloosa Island
John Dyer
Hollingsworth
Art Bogan
Authority
Okaloosa Island
Action Authority
FWBC of C Opposes Resort Tax in Tallahassee Talks
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce directors voiced opposition to proposed state resort tax bills and a corporations tax. They debated ambiguous revenue returns and noted Daytona Beach lobbying for a convention center. The board prepared to send delegates to Tallahassee and awarded a Junior Achievement trophy at a banquet. Joe Guidry reported the Billy Bowleg Tournament raised 3760 in prizes.
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Greater
Fort Wallon Beach
French Brown
Nity Affairs Committee
J.y. Pardue Jr
Tallahassee
Miracle Strip Parkway
Joe Guidman
Delicias Bakery
Joe Guidry
Billy Bowleg
Okaloosa Digest Notice Submission Rules
Community groups must deliver written notices to the Playground Daily News office for publication. PGDN staff will not accept items by telephone. representatives of organizations must present items in person to have notices printed.
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Playground Daily News
PGDN
Community events and notices across Okaloosa County tonight
A postal mix of local gatherings ranges from Knights of Columbus game night at 8 in Caro Ave to a CB Radio Club dinner at 5 with chicken and dumplings. Fort Walton Beach hosts a Zig Zags rock show and Niceville schools present a spring concert, rummage sale, and Choctaw Band lunch with Disney prizes.
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Knights of Columbus
Citzen
Radio Clu
C.B
Crestview
Fort Walton Beach
Niceville
Roy Maynard
Ladies Altar Society of the Holy of Jesus Parish
Choctawhatchee
Disney World
Hurlburt
Destin Legion
Destin American Legion Post 296
Okaloosa Woman's Bowling Association
Hurlburt Service Club
Florida bumper law and tax millage vote dominate action
The Florida Legislature debated a half sized rear bumper standard and a constitutional amendment to restore the 10 mill local property tax ceiling for schools. Senate votes 38 to 8. a Miami judge struck down the millage cap, homeowners eligible to vote in millage elections.
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Florida
Barron
Senate
U. S
Joseph Faton
Miami
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