Hijacker in Custody After Nassau Flight
A Bahamas hijack ends with James E. Bennett captured in New York after forcing an Eastern Airlines 727 to fly from Miami to Nassau and back. The 128 passengers were safe. Bennett demanded 500000 for the IRA, but the lighter had only lighter fluid and no explosives.
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New York
UPI
James E. Bennett
U.S
Bahamas
Eastern Airlines
LaGuardia
Nassau
Bennect
Miami
Bennett
Wesley
Irish Republican Army
Eastern
John O'Neil
LaGuarilla
Israelis Urge U S Arms as Egypt-Treaty Raises Tensions
Acting Israeli Prime Minister Yigal Allon in Jerusalem warned that Cairo's new treaty with Moscow could push the Egyptian army to escalate the situation, justifying Israel's plea for more U S weapons. Prime Minister Golda Meir, touring Scandinavia, echoed that the treaty’s military aid provisions would compel greater U S arms requests. Both leaders stressed that neither side seeks war.
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United Press International
Yigal Allon
Jerusalem
Cairo
Moscow
Israel
United States
Golda Meir
Scandinavia
Stockholm
U.S
Anwar Sadat
Nikolai V. Pedgorny
al Ahram
Mideast
Sadat
Cpl
Muammar al Khadafy
Egypt
Syria
Saet Salam
Allan
Meir
Middle East
William P. Rogers
Iam
Allen
Navy announces amnesty and cure program in Vietnam
Navy to launch a drug amnesty program in Vietnam allowing addicted sailors to seek treatment without penalty. Admiral Zumwalt, visiting Vietnam, set to announce the plan as part of efforts following the Army’s December program. Authorities note heroin addiction among GIs and ongoing concerns over narcotics flow.
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Vietnam
Unite States
South Vietnam
U.S
Navy
Jet 442 Hijacked to Cuba Lands at Havana Airport
Pan American World Airways Flight 442 with 65 aboard was forced to Havana after takeoff from Caracas. Captain George Ashley reported the hijack and said the crew expected to land soon as the jet reached Jose Marti Airport at 6:23 p.m. EDT.
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Miami
API
Pan American World Airways
Cuba
Caracas
Havanas
Jose Marti
Maiquetia
Havana
Netherlands Antilles
Curacao
Caribbean
George Ashley
Coral Gables
Fla
Investigation Stated Of Sirhan Evidence
Los Angeles police chief ordered a new probe into Sirhan B Sirhan evidence after attorney Barbara Blehr alleged ballistics expert Wolfer test-fired a gun different from Sirhan's on the Kenney killing night. Blehr argued two similar guns were used and questioned Wolfer's findings and the destruction of the test pistol.
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Los Angeles
Edward M. Davis
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Civil Service Commission
Wolfer
Los Angeles Police Department
Blehr
Apollo 15 Set To Photograph Moon Eclipse
Apollo 15 astronauts will photograph a total lunar eclipse on August 6 while returning toward a Pacific splashdown. Earth will pass between Sun and Moon as a TV camera on the lunar surface transmits the event to audiences worldwide.
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Washington
Pacific
Lunar
Robert Mercer
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Moon
Nixon urges cadets to uphold Army integrity at West Point
President Nixon told West Point cadets that with Vietnam War end in sight they must lead peacetime in a troubled Army. He said military strength remains a keystone of peace and urged adherence to discipline and honor despite drug abuse and insubordination. Nixon reviewed the corps with Maj. Gen. Knowlton, then flew to Washington after a Stewart Field departure.
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West Point
N.Y
UPI
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S. Military Academy
America
United States
Mixon
Corps of Cadets
William Knowlton
Fergusson Rites Scheduled Today
Funeral services for Herbert T. Fergusson aged 88 will be held at 2 pm today at McLaughlin Chapel Crestview. The Rev Lamar Spencer will officiate and burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Park Cemetery. Fergusson born in Saginaw Michigan recently moved to Crestview and died Friday in Okaloosa Memorial Hospital. He is survived by a niece Mrs W J Burrows of Crestview.
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Crestview
Herbert T. Fergusson
3Rd St
McLaughlin
Lamar Spencer
Live Oak Memorial Park
Fergusson
Saginaw
Mich
Okaloosa Memorial Hospital
W. J. Burrows
Florida Senate Faces Reapportionment Amid Map Jokes
In Tallahassee last week the Florida Senate reviewed population maps amid jokes about colored pencils and apportionment. Senator Wilbur Boyd leads the Reapportionment Committee as it pursues trimming 48 seats to 40, with final redistricting planned for 1972 and heavy political influence expected.
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Tallahassee
Senate
Florida
Florida Senate
Wilbur Boyd
D-Palmetta
Boyd
Hospital Admissions Report for May Across Local Hospitals
The May admissions list shows entries for Randell KE and others at Aultman and Okaloosa Memorial on May 27, May 28, May 29 plus May 2. Names include Diane Slagle Martha McBrayer Victoria Kea Ruby Davis Dale Wessell David Marinelli Robert Horn Ronald Moore Robert Letty Floyd Martin Betty Welmorts Mary Dement Carol Crawford Helen Chancellor LV Orlesby George Stein Willie Kirkland Nora Hayes A G Anderson Sr Baby Girl Davis Baby Boy Crawford Evelyn Malloy Jennifer Dietz George Bailey Barbara Warren Joseph Bargas Ronnie Mandel Karen Pelham Ada Bivens Bonnie Morgan Viola Melton Lelia Sellers Jimmy Adams Rose McLelland Henry Franklin Larry Jordan Dorothy McClod Helen Gilley Jimmy Adams Paul Mosier Ebbin McLelland Carol Smelley Jesse Brooks Milbrey Oliver Howard Horn.
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Fort Walton Beach Hospital
Randell KE
Aultman
Diane Slagle
Martha McBrayer
Victoria Kea
Ruby Davis
Dale Wessell
David Marinelli
Robert Horn
Ronald Moore
Robert Letty
Floyd Martin
Betty Welmorts
Mary Dement
Carol Crawford
Helen Chancellor
LV. Orlesby
George Stein
Willie Kirkland
Nora Hayes
A. G. Anderson, Sr
Baby Girl Davis
Baby Boy Crawford
Evelyn Malloy
Jennifer Dietz
George Bailey
Barbara Warren
Joseph Bargas
Ronnie Mandel
Karen Pelham
Ada Bivens
Bonnie Morgan
Okaloosa Memorial Hospital
Viola Melton
Lelia Sellers
Jimmy Adams
Rose McLelland
Henry Franklin
Larry Jordan
Dorothy McClod
Helen Gilley
Paul Mosier
Ebbin McLelland
Okaloosa Digest Notices Required in Writing to Office
Organizations must submit Okaloosa Digest notices in writing to the Playground Daily News office. GDN staff will not accept items by telephone. Representatives of the organizations must deliver the notices in person.
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Okaloosa Digest
Playground Daily News
GDN
Elks Club Fish Fry Supports Charity
A public fish fry at the Elks Club runs from 1 to 4 p.m. today with all you can eat for 1.25 and 75 cents for children. Proceeds go to charity. A 4 Max Factor make up demonstration will highlight the Waiting Wives meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Eglin Family Services building. Ail Hurlburt and Eglin waiting wives are invited.
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The
Elks Club
Eglin Family Services
Ail Hurlburt
Eglin Waiting Wives
Miracle Strip Saddle Club Plans Fun Day at Greenacres
The Miracle Strip Saddle Club schedules a 1 p.m. Fun Day at Dr Purvis place on Greenacres Rd featuring an inter club horse show. Admission will be free.
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Miracle Strip Saddle Club
Dr. Purvis’ Place
Greenacres Rd
Choctawatchee High School Class of 1961 Reunion Planned
No tenth year reunion. CHS Class of 1961 gathers June 26 at Holiday Inn Fort Walton Beach. Hugh Adams at 242-4671 handles reservations for dinner dancing and a guest speaker.
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Holiday Inn
Fort Walton Beach
Hugh Adams
Parliamentary Law Study Club meeting in Crestview
The Parliamentary Law Study Club of Okaloosa County will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Agriculture Center on Enzor Road Crestview. Membership is open to anyone interested in parliamentary procedure. NICEVILLE The Ruckel Junior High Outstanding Award Assembly will be held Wednesday morning in Niceville High School auditorium. Parents and friends invited. Seventh graders at 9, eighth at 10 and ninth at
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Parliamentary Law Study Club
Okatoosa County
Agriculture Center
Enzor Rd
Crestview
Niceville
Ruckel
Niceville High School
Braders
Okatoosa Island Authority Offices Closed Monday
The Okatoosa Island Authority will close for a holiday on Monday. All offices including Tax Collector Tax Assessor Clerk of Court Circuit Judge and United Fund will be closed.
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Okatoosa Island
Nude women carry lamps in temple procession
About 10,000 people gathered in Galbraga to watch 80 childless and ill women walk with lamps atop their heads along a stream to a temple in an annual ritual. The procession marks a solemn observance in this south Indian town.
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Galbraga
India
UPI
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