Florida race drifted by Faircloth and Collins feud looms
AP reports former Gov. Leroy Collins vowing to attack Florida Attorney General Earl Faircloth before the May 28 Democratic primary. Collins plans TV tapings and trips to population centers while criticizing Faircloth’s tactics in a statewide campaign. The roundup also notes drought rule changes, creation of a Florida Public School Board, student protests at the University of Miami, teen drug use concerns in Broward, riot equipment purchases, army reservist swearing in, and the bizarre voyage of Hugo Vihlen sailing from Africa toward Miami.
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Leroy Collins
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Earl Faircloth
Faircloth
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Collins
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Boathouse Row Sparks Valparaiso Permit Dispute
Valparaiso trustees weighed jurisdiction over a boathouse with living quarters extending into Tom's Bayou. Amos Fowler, the contractor, lives in the structure while awaiting Corps of Engineers permit. City Attorney Estergren said the panel must decide if it is an accessory building and whether it violates building codes. Fowler’s attorney urged inspection and a June vote after reporting findings.
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Valparaiso
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Emma Goggin
Tom's Bayou
Fred Estergren
Fowler
James
Moore Fowler
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Kennedy sweeps Nebraska in presidential primary
Senator Robert F Kennedy won a sweeping victory in the Nebraska presidential primary defeating Eugene McCarthy. Richard Nixon led the Republican contest with a dominant showing, shaping the race ahead of late spring contests.
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Robert F. Kennedy
D-Ny
Nebraska
Eugene J. McCarthy
Dminn
Richard M. Nixon
North Viet Namese Down C130 Amid Heavy Losses At Kham Duc
North Vietnamese forces overran a Special Forces camp near Da Nang killing or wounding many. A C130 carrying about 150 aboard was shot down, possibly the worst air disaster in history, with no confirmed survivors. U.S. and Vietnamese units fought back as mortars and machine guns pounded the camp.
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Associated Press
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Vietnam
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196Th Light Infantry Brigade
HUD Recertifies Fort Walton Beach Housing Program
The Fort Walton Beach City Council announced HUD recertification of the citys Workable Program for a second year. City Manager Winston Walker said FHA funds will focus on rehab of existing housing with 150 low rent units pursued. The Civic League is slated as sponsor for this housing type. prior program expired May 1.
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Fort Walton Beach
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FHA
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Mayor Spars With Press At Valparaiso Council Meeting
VALPARAISO The mayor John B Arnold refused to allow WFSH news director John Kondrat to tape record part of the city commission meeting. Arnold gave no comment on whether the ban was his decision or the commission’s. He has accused the press of misquoting him and of inattentiveness at meetings. The agenda included a note on licensing newspapers.
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John B. Arnold
WFSH
John Kondrat
Kondrat
Arnold
Teacher Releases Explained in Board Session
Superintendent Max Bruner Jr. released reasons for not renewing 15 county teachers contracts. Five denials lack full explanations from the superintendent’s office. Bruner says B G Shepherd of Mary Esther Elementary was not denied. board opposed both sides. Ward of Meigs Jr. High had contract renewed after initial denial. Details list Ruth Walter Baker School and others with varying qualifications or missing reasons. board session included two executive sessions.
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Bruner
B. G. Shepherd
Mary Esther
Bobby Ward
Meigs Jr
Ward
Ruth Walter
Baker School
Ronald Brown
Mary Jo Howard
William Rollen
Choctawhatchee High School
Okaloosa County Moves On Overpass and Roads Plan
County commissioners approved a public road project three miles east of Crestview to enable federal funds for a I 10 overpass over Okaloosa County access to Highway 90. The contract for I 10 from Choal River to Walton line is set to be let in June with completion by end of 1969.
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Crestview
Tom Webb
State Road Department
Choal River
Walton County Line
Eglin
Shoal River
Shalimar
Playground Hummane Society
Warren Cox
Humane Society
Cox
Internal Revenue Service
Ambulance Service of Okaloosa, Inc
Office of Economic Opportunity
Okaloosa School Board Moves to End School Choice System
The Okaloosa County School Board voted unanimously to negotiate with HEW for an end to the freedom of choice system and adopt attendance zoning. It also reappointed Bobby Ward on a continuing contract after discussions with Superintendent Max Bruner Jr. and accepted resignations including Fort Walton Elementary principal Paul Howard who backed a rival superintendent candidate.
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Bobby Ward
Alt Meigs Junior High School
Ward
Max Bruner Jr
Paul Howard
Fort Walton Elementary
Charles Syfrett
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