Strauss slams Nixon security blanket on Watergate anniversary
Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss accused President Nixon of wrapping himself in a national security blanket to hide Watergate scandal on the first anniversary of the headquarters break in. He warned of possible Republican manipulation of elections and urged Congress to act if evidence shows Nixon involvement.
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Florida budget conferees elect chair and organize subcommittees
Senate Ways and Means chairman Sen Robert Saunders of Gainesville was named chair of the 16 member joint committee to resolve differences in Florida's 2.2 billion+ fiscal 1973 74 budget. Saunders assigned five subcommittees and scheduled another meeting for 8 a.m. Monday with House counterpart Marshall Harris of Miami, noting they would be excused from routine work to push budget deals this week.
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Bowlegs Festival Delayed as Window Contest Plans Unfold
The notice outlines confusion over the Billy Bowlegs Festial schedule with the Downtown Window Contest starting today and the festival activity slated to begin next Sunday and run to Friday. It also notes three subcommittees examining Senate and House budgets to propose compromise.
Third British minister named in call girl scandal
London officials report Home Secretary Carr and Attorney General Rawlinson briefed Prime Minister Heath on new allegations linking a third minister to the sex scandal that has already led to resignations. Heath postpones plans, will discuss Security Commission inquiry after returning from Germany. police pursue the case as Norma Levy claims another minister was a client.
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Greek Captain Seeks Asylum After Velos Defection
Greek navy captain Nicholas Pappas and 30 crew members asked for political asylum in Italy after sailing the Velos destroyer from NATO maneuvers to the Italian coast near Rome. Pappas cited a six year Greek dictatorship and pledged loyalty to the oath Greece once held.
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Soviet Pilot Crashes Jet in West Germany
A Soviet air force SU7 jet fighter crashed on a West German training field in Braunschweig after straying from East German airspace. The pilot bailed out and was handed to West German authorities after medical checks. a second crash was reported nearby the day before.
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Arkansas City Tornado Destroys Homes Kills and Injures Dozens
A Sunday tornado cut a ten mile path through Arkansas City's Orwell area and south side, killing four and injuring over 226 with about 3 500 homes damaged or destroyed. Gov. Dale Bumpers sought federal disaster aid as officials described near $40 million in damage.
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Catholic Group Calls For Total Amnesty Across Draft Law
The Roman Catholic Conference of Major Superiors of Men urged universal and unconditional amnesty for all violators of military conscription laws. It proposed releasing prisoners in exile or underground without penalties or public record of offenses to heal national division.
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Playground Daily News Classified Snippet
Community notice with contact numbers for Want Ads and circulation services in Crestview WALP Niceville and surrounding area. no events or individuals specified.
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Laurel Tornado Strikes Killing One, Injuring Dozens
A Mississippi tornado ripped through Laurel and surrounding areas injuring at least 30 people and killing Mrs. George Barnes. The Cardis Rankin family of five survived after their car overturned, with two in critical condition. Civil Defense Director Carl Carlos described widespread damage to homes in the Dixie Hills and nearby communities.
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Community notices from Okaloosa Digest summarized
Notices from Okaloosa Digest include American Legion Post 296 board meeting at 7 p m Monday West Florida Stamp Club meets Monday 2 30 p m at Good Shepherd Lutheran Shalimar with mini auction Civitan flag committee to assemble memorial day flags Monday at 7 a m Viking Band Parents reschedule to Thursday May 31 at 7 30 bandroom Mental Health Association boards meet 7 30 p m at Fort Walton Beach Hospital last before summer Playground Area Boys Club hours 10 a m 8 p m daily with summer schedule for June 4 invitees ages 8 to 18 encouraged to visit
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Icelandic premier calls gunboat attack a normal police action
Iceland premier Olafur Johannesson described Saturday's gunboat attack on the British trawler Everton as a normal police action and warned of more moves if British ships remain inside Iceland's 50 mile fishing limit. British Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home condemned the remark as shameful. The Everton, with 18 men, nearly sank after Aegir fired at its bow off Iceland.
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Night nude relays end with police chase in San Carlos
In San Carlos California during Memorial Day weekend hundreds of male high school students took part in annual night nude relays. Police chased some runners as an adult and three juveniles were taken into custody then released to parents. Sheriff deputies and city police monitored the event to prevent property damage. The winner could not be determined after a melee involving 50 to 100 cars and a case of beer.
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Ocean Cleanup Treaty Signed in California
United States and Russia signed a preliminary ocean pollution pact in California during a weekend meeting. The accord aims to guide joint research on oil toxins plastics and dumping impacts and will go to Russia for approval next fall. It follows a Moscow accord between Nixon and Podgorny.
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