14 May 1972
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1972
Page
1
South Vietnamese units aided by American advisers helicopters and air and naval support launched a counter attack near the demilitarized zone. The move involved ground forces and air power in a sustained engagement with opposing forces along the DMZ area.
Okinawa reverts to Japan at midnight Sunday after 27 years of U.S. administration. Vice President Agnew to represent the United States at Tokyo ceremonies for Okinawa and 72 Ryukyu islands. Labor leader turned governor-elect expresses mixed feelings amid yen devaluation impacts.
A seven story Osaka department store Fire trapped scores in a top floor cabaret. Police report at least 23 killed with some leaping 65 feet to the street. About 70 were in Playtown cabaret when the blaze began on the third floor after closing. Maj. Gen. Haig attended the conference.
A Greyhound double decker collided with a tractor trailer on a wet dawn east of Knoxville killing 14 and injuring many, with five children aboard. The bus bound for New York from Knoxville left behind schedule at 3:40 a.m. EDT.
A fragmented ad listing daily and Sunday newspaper prices and mail subscription options. Includes rates for single copies, six months, yearly terms, and contact numbers for the publication.
More than 100 people attended the North Florida Press Club gathering at the NCO Beach Club on Friday night. U S Air Force Thunderbird Lt Col Tom Swain led the team with Capt Bill Gregory and others while local officials and guests praised club hospitality and the venue move due to weather. A separate Chile quake report noted a six on the Mercalli scale near Quilcota and San Felipe, with shaking felt in Santiago and no serious damage or injuries.
Vice President Agnew met Emperor Hirohito and Prime Minister Sato in Tokyo as Japanese leaders voiced general agreement with Nixon's Vietnam war material blockade. Security is tight for Okinawa reversion ceremonies amid protests and the U.S. troop presence.
Okaloosa County high school bands delivered the best showing yet at the North State concert and stage band contest in Gainesville on the University of Florida campus. Crestview Fort Walton Beach and Choctawhatchee all earned superior ratings in concert band with Niceville at excellent. Choctawhatchee Crestview and Escambia High School all earned superior in stage band. judges included Long Powell Welch and McKeown.
Local rules require organizations to submit Okaloosa Digest items in written form to the Playground Daily News office. Staff will not accept notices via telephone.
Choctawhatchee High School art department head C. A. Jackson and students present a diverse media exhibit Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Okaloosa Island. Public invited.
A private funded statewide campaign aims to win voter approval in November for two referenda on up to 200 million for environmentally endangered lands and 40 million for outdoor recreation. Governor Askew will campaign starting in September.
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