Miners Survive West Virginia Mine Flood in Rescue Miracle
Six trapped coal miners reach surface in a flooded West Virginia mine after ten days underground. Rescuers locate eight more bodies as relatives await updates. one survivor credits luck and air pockets. Recovery efforts continue as families praise the escape and recount the danger faced.
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Holger Jensen
Associated Press
Hominy Falls
W.va
West Virginia
Richwood Hospital
H.E. Sundstrom
Harriman Sees Guarded Optimism on Peace Talks
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports in Paris that U S negotiators cling to hope for a Vietnam peace breakthrough. Harriman cites signals of potential understanding with a wary North Vietnam while negotiations pause. Possible de escalation and a demilitarized zone feature in U S aims, with Hanoi denying substantive progress and warning against ceasefire drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Ryan
Paris
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
North Vietnam
Harriman
Johnson
Hanoi
Jaycees Name New Leaders in Valparaiso Niceville
Amos Fowler of Valparaiso has been elected President for 1968 69 with Wayne Jones as vice president and Philip Edenhield as secretary treasurer. Directors include Gerry Reynolds Jr of Valparaiso and Jimmy Horne with Earl Elliott of Niceville. The Jaycees meet at Okaloosa National Bank in Niceville and plan a local membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Amos Fowler
Elks Aid Victims Of Pensacola Fire Fund Drive Set
Two men burned in a Sunday house fire receive Elks Club assistance. Carl Myer Sr., 44, is in Sacred Hearts Hospital with extensive grafts and plastic surgery costing up to 50,000 dollars. His son Carl Myer Jr. has been taken to Shriners Hospital in Texas. Contributions may be sent to Bill Rogers or the Elks Lodge, payable to the Carl Myer Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Walton Beach
Myer
Bill Rogers
Beal Parkway
Elks Lodge
Carl Myer
Tornado Toll Rises Across Nine States
The onslaught left 70 dead and over a thousand injured across a nine state area late Wednesday into Thursday. Charles City and Jonesboro suffered large death tolls with hundreds injured, while towns in Arkansas, Iowa and Illinois faced extensive destruction and hundreds more displaced.
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Associated Press
Wapella
Illinois
Charles City
Iowa
Ark
Manila
University
Jonesboro
Arkansas State University
Arkansas
Ilinois
Missour
Indiana
State
Gulf
Bowlegs Promises Fun Filled Week
Bowlegs committees announces four days of events for Billy Bowlegs Week with a full schedule. Activities begin Saturday June 8 at 4 p.m. with the Bowlegs Krewe landing at Spindrift Restaurant and a city capture, followed by races, ski shows, a beauty pageant, and a flag ceremony at Indian Temple Mound.
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Bowlegs Committee
Indian Temple Mound
Billy Bowlers
Civitan Club
Wayside Park
DeMolya
Memorial Stadium
Main Street
Brooks Plaza
Okaloosa Island Park
Bowlegs
Municipal Golf Course
Sarah
John Brooks
John
Ad Sells Wrong Bike After Buyer Responds
A Mary Esther resident placed an ad to sell her older bicycle but sold the nearly new banana bike with training wheels instead. While she was out running errands, her daughter answered the ad and completed the sale for six dollars. She vows to require triplicate purchaser details next time.
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Mary~Esther
Armed Forces Day Schedule for May 18
Saturday May 18 events begin at 9 a.m. with gates opening. Re tours of climatic laboratory and state displays at 9:30 and 11 a.m. then Sentry Dog demonstrations at 11 and 12:15 with model aircraft shows at 11:15 and 12:15. An air show is slated for 1:30 p.m. and the open house ends at 3:00 p.m.
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Armed Forces
New Code Passed On Old Buildings In Niceville
Niceville council urged denial of requests to move salvaged government buildings into the city for residential use. The planning board cited federal condemnation and aesthetic concerns and urged revocation of any permits with refunds. Four applicants had sought purchase. two permits were issued. City Manager authorized $2,000 for brick veneering.
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Niceville
Brooks Taylor
James E. Stone
Membe
City Planing Board
Plow Heights
Eglin
Stone
City of
William Broome, Jr
Niceville council actions and ordinances approved
The Niceville city council approved settlement of a claim with A. B. Meadow Contracting for 7000 dollars to be paid in two installments. They agreed to underwrite half the light bill for Niceville Valparaiso Girls Softball during 1968. Ordinances 218 and 219 were adopted and first read respectively closing part of Dogwood Avenue and annexing Niceville Christian Church property. Payments on bank notes totaling 500 dollars each plus interest were approved. A letter from Tokyo Raiders Reunion Inc. praised city hospitality.
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Niceville
New City
A. B. Meadow Contracting Company
Brooks Taylor
Niceville-Valparaiso
Dogwood Avenue
First Reading
Niceville Christian Church
Plew
First National Bank of
Crestview
Okaloosa Nationa Bank
Valparaiso State Bank
Jack L. Jenkins
Tokyo Raiders Reunion Inc
Island Authority Building Surveyed
County commissioners inspected the Okaloosa Island Authority building as part of a survey to gauge if it can serve as a county courthouse annex. A grand jury earlier in the year found offices too small and noted fire hazards and hindered efficiency. officials agreed only to install an outward–opening safety door near the tax collector’s office to reduce fire risk.
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Okaloosa Island Authority
Grand Jury
Tax Collectors
Florida State University crisis ends with board backing president
Militant Florida State students agree to a week long moratorium after the State Board of Regents rejects President John Champion's resignation. The board vows to back the administration, directs investigation, and supports potential personnel actions. Local observers express concern over the FSU episode.
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Tallahassee
Florida State University
State Board of Regents
FSU
John Champion
Florida
Berkeley
Columbia
Regents
Chester Ferguson
Tampa
Jacksonville
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New Castle
Del
Providence, R. L
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Elks Aid Victims
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Mississippi
Fort
Emma Goggin
Daily News Bareen
Amics Ki Obituar Sports
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Miami
Tey
David Weaver
Collins
McCrary Sa
Tae” Na An
Ocala
Ben Daniel Jr
University of Miami
Henry King Stanford
Harold Long
United Black Students
Miami Area
Stanford
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Longview
Tex
Buddy Brunson
Destin
Walt Murphy
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