23 May 1977
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
1
Brussels reports an early morning fire at a seven story hotel near the North station killed several Britons and injured many tourists, with only five bodies recovered as rescue work continued and fear of collapse lingered. Police described a large death toll with more remains in the rubble.
Tallahassee Florida lawmakers push to block Gov. Askew’s early session for 1978 revision. Senate leaders favor timing to let the Constitutional Revision Commission report before voters. Williams proposes requiring legislative review before a November 1978 ballot.
Defense Secretary Harold Brown said Maj. Gen. Dohin Singtauh can still serve a useful military role after being dismissed as chief of staff in South Korea following a personal meeting with President Carter. Brown defended Carter's decision to reassign the general amid the reshuffle.
A slow moving storm produced heavy thunderstorms in south central Kansas with large hail near Wichita. across numerous states the system triggered thunderstorms and record heat while tornadoes struck five midwestern states Saturday with no major injuries reported.
Washington delegates and observers from 25 handicapping conditions gather for a five day White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals. President Carter will open the event and urge action to improve rights and opportunities for about 35 million disabled Americans.
UPI reports Florida coastal waterspouts feature two concentric funnels rotating at different speeds. Researchers used laser radar from a small plane to measure wind velocities, confirming a two-cylinder rotation rather than a single dense water wall.
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