Kirk Softens Anti-Tax Line in Florida
Governor Claude Kirk signaled a softening of his no new taxes stance by endorsing a one penny gas tax for roads with a referendum and hinting at possible education funding increases if the public desires it. He urged competitive banking and challenged the Florida Education Association over requested higher appropriations.
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Gunmen Seize Brockton Brink's Truck in Cash Loot
Masked robbers seized a Brink's Inc armored truck outside a Brockton bank and fled with an estimated 430000 to 700000 dollars in cash and checks. Officials disagreed on the exact amount and noted prior armored-vehicle thefts in eastern Massachusetts since 1950.
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Truce Ends as North Viet War Resumes with Big Guns
In Saigon the Buddha birthday truce collapsed as North Vietnam renewed heavy fighting. U S forces report eight Americans killed and 25 wounded during the cease fire, with 71 truce incidents, 12 allied deaths, 60 wounded, and 51 Communists killed. A North Vietnamese assault near Saigon left six Americans and a village chief dead, plus several wounded civilians and paratroopers.
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Florida Senate Approves 227.4 Million Education Pay Raise
Florida Senate Appropriations Committee backs a 227.4 million dollar package for grades through junior college amid teacher demand for broader funding. A show of pressure by the Florida Education Association accompanies debate over 277 million in total requests and 12.7 million for buses construction and growth.
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House Okays 50 State School Guide Ruling
Washington story notes the House voting to require application of the federal desegregation guideline in all states. Barrow proposes a Navigation District to oversee a proposed East Pass channel project with trustees from the county board. The measure adds guideline language to a Johnson bill authorizing 5.5 billion dollars for poverty-area school aid.
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Hoffeld Suit Before Judge Frye Today Desegregation Debate
Dr. George R D Hoffeld sues the Okaloosa County Hospital Board seeking reinstatement and more than 50000 in damages. Hearing set for 10 a m before Circuit Judge William Frye at the Okaloosa Island Authority Building. The case stems from Hoffeld’s clinical practice, hospital access denial, and alleged violations of constitutional rights tied to desegregation guidelines and Southern opposition to broader federal guidelines.
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Val-P waters deemed safe for swimming report says
Valparaiso officials received a report from Farll M Campbell director of sanitation Okalonsa County Health, noting a pollution survey of waters around the city and its surrounding areas found the hay and bayou waters safe for swimming in Valparaiso Daily News Bureau.
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Solon Seeks Probe In Color TV Hazards
U.S. Rep. Paul Rogers asked for a investigation into possible radiation hazards in color television receivers. He spoke at a press conference and urged the Public Health Service to tighten controls on color TV manufacturers.
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City Balks At Boat Building Cost Drive
Fort Walton Beach city council delayed awarding a bid for a prefab steel building after bids started at 105000, about 20000 above expectations. The council voted to hold bids in abeyance until a conference could be held and discussed a six-subcontractor plan while pursuing urban renewal measures and a housing ordinance aligned to the Southern Standard Housing Code.
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Arry Cheatham
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Cheatham
Timmy Reedy
Kremlin Warns of Resolute Resistance to Arab Attack
Moscow warned the world against aggression toward Arab states and pledged Soviet and allied peace efforts. The Soviet government said only imperialist interests would benefit from conflict, while stressing its intent to prevent war and uphold peace in the Near East. President Johnson denounced the Israeli blockade of shipping as illegal and urged restraint through the United Nations, signaling support for the Gaza emergency force and weighing possible U.S. responses if war erupts.
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Hong Kong Strikes Hit Bus Line and Docks Threaten Utilities
Hong Kong’s Communists called strikes on the island’s bus line and docks, threatening to cut water gas and electricity to four million people. Britain rejected Communist China’s protest over Hong Kong atrocities and said it would discuss questions of mutual affairs in a reasonable manner with Peking’s charge d affaires Shen Ping.
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U S Citizens Begin Exodus From Tel Aviv
American citizens started leaving Israel with outbound flights filling up. Officials said planes to Europe and the United States were booked solid through Friday. The U S government urged nonessential travelers to depart Israel and nearby states amid the Middle East crisis. Hotel guests remained calm with about 400 Americans at the Dan Totel and 340 at the Hilton.
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UN Council to Meet on Middle East Crisis Today
The Security Council will hold an urgent 10:30 a.m. EDT session Wednesday on the Middle East crisis with U.S. backing a Canadian Danish demand. Chinese Nationalist ambassador Liu Chieh set the time after member polling as Thant discussed peace efforts with Cairo aides and UAR officials. The Assembly recessed until June 6 over South West Africa.
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Library Receives Additional Funds for County System
The Board of County Commissioners appropriated extra funds on Tuesday to sustain the county library system through the current fiscal year. Funds were transferred from Road and Bridge accounts for Mistrists Inc and Three to keep the library operating, with Chairman Leon Greene noting about $500 per month was needed. Commissioners Greene and Reinke provided the stippled funds from their districts.
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YES Program To Aid Youth Finding Summer Jobs
The Fort Walton Beach Youth Employment Service begins a summer jobs program for youths aged 16 to 21. Kiwanis backs the effort, with interviewers at Fort Walton Beach and Valparaiso offices. Steve Metz and Paul Giovanini will hire applicants, offering morning to afternoon slots Monday through Saturday. The program aims to place students returning to school in the fall, contingent on local business cooperation.
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