American Party Sues Over Ballot Qualification in Florida
Federal Judge Middlebrooks suggests a three judge panel to rule on whether the American Party of Florida can place its presidential candidate on the state ballot. The suit argues 28 000 petition signatures are discriminatory and cites past election results and time-shortened conventions.
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Tallahassee
API
David L. Middlebrooks
American Party of
Florida
John Schmitz
California
Middlebrooks
U.S. Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
John R. Brown
American Party
George Wallace
Porter Attacks Viet Cong as Hanoi's South Branch
In Paris UPI reports peace negotiator William J. Porter deridingly called the Viet Cong the southern branch of Hanoi's war machine. He dismissed their provisional government as a cover for longer roots in communist power, while Viet Cong leader Madame Nguyen Thi Binh accused Porter of false allegations. North and South Vietnamese delegations sent substitutes, skipping a news conference.
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Porter
Viet Cong
Hanoi
Paris
UPI
U.S
William J. Porter
South Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Binh
Communist Party
Binh
Henry A. Kissinger
Moscow
South
North Vietnam
Dawn Winds Rising Near Hurricane Strength In Atlantic
Tropical storm Dawn intensified to near hurricane winds of 70 mph mid Atlantic between the U S and Bermuda. NHC expects Dawn to become a hurricane later today with possible slight growth as it moves northeast about 20 to 25 mph. Dawn centered near 33.3 N 70.5 W about 345 miles west of Bermuda. forecasters say it poses no land threat for now.
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Miami
UPI
Atlantic
U.S
Bermuda
National Hurricane Center
Arnold Sugg
FBI Chief Sees Crime Rate Slowing with Hope for Decline
Acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray stated that the first quarter 1972 saw a 1 per cent rise, the smallest in 11 years, signaling a possible absolute decline in crime soon. He spoke to the Rotary Club of Butte after addressing the Washington State Bar Association in Spokane.
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Butte
Mont
UPI
FBI
L. Patrick Gray IE
Gray
Rotary Club of
Spokane
Wash
Washington State Bar Association
Atong
U.S
Richard G. Kleindienst
False bombing raids by US Air Force 200 personnel claim
Air Force sergeant Lonnie D. Franks says about 200 officers and enlisted men at Udorn Air Base in Thailand falsified reports that North Vietnamese planes fired on US recon aircraft. He asserts the scheme began last November and involved multiple squadrons, contradicting prior statements that only Lt. Gen. Lavelle was implicated.
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Orlando
UPI
North Vietnam
Air Force
John D. Lavelle
Seventh Air Force
Lonnie D. Franks
Udorn Air Base
Thailand
U.S
Franks
Johnston presses review of Gulf Power rate hike
State Senate candidate James A. Johnston urges a federal probe into Gulf Power's 3.7 million rate increase. He cites a federal law banning wage and price rises, calls for action by the president and Price Commission, and seeks refunds for overcharges. He notes Gulf Power profits exceed the national average and highlights prior late payment penalties.
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James A. Johnston
State Senate
United States
The
Price Commission
Washington D.C
Gulf Power Company
Congress of the
Commission
U.S
Federal Power Commission
Washington
America
Gulf Power
Communists Overrun Viet Post in Key SaigonQang Dong Area
Communist troops seized a military headquarters in Tien Phuoc District and faced heavy house to house fighting at night after 2,000 South Vietnamese troops were deployed and U S B52 bombers hit the area. Civilians trapped total about 12,000 as forces seek a west east infiltration route to the coast.
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Saigon
UPI
Tien Phuoc
South Vietnam
da Nang
U.S
Vietnam
Tien River
Que Son
Dth
Cat Be
Quang Tri
British Troops Raid Militant Protestants in Belfast Violence
British soldiers clashed with rioters on Shankill Road Belfast firing six shots and killing one gunman. Earlier, troops raided a militant Protestant training camp at Monkstown arresting 16 men and seizing weapons. Two more gunshot deaths were reported as violence surged in three years of sectarian conflict.
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Belfast
UPI
Shankill Road
Royal Victoria Hospital
Northern Ireland
Ulster Defense Association
UDA
Monkstown
UWF Students to Intern in Juvenile Delinquency Program
University of West Florida president Harold Crosby and Health and Rehabilitative Services secretary Emmett S. Roberts announce a cooperative plan to place about 100 UWF students annually as interns at the State School for Delinquent Boys in Marianna. The pact funds 1.044 million dollars through August 31, 1074. Students must pursue careers as teachers in high crime or ghetto areas, mental health professionals, or school and juvenile services counselors.
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Tallahassee
UPI
University of West Florida
Harold Crosby
Health and Rehabilitative Services
Emmett S. Roberts
UWF
Marianna
Division of Youth Services
Demo Voter Registration Head Quits
Washington Rep. Frank Thompson Jr. resigned as chairman of the Democrats national voter registration drive. aides cited a funding dispute with George S. McGovern's campaign. Thompson said he stepped down to focus on congressional duties and re election in November after McGovern chose him to lead a 50 member staff.
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Washington
UPI
Frank Thompson Jr
D-N.d
Thompson
George S. McGovern
McGovern
John F. Kennedy
Okaloosa Digest Community Notices Pack Week
Okaloosa Digest items request mailed submissions to Playground Daily News for publication. The page lists events including Choctaw Beach fish fry funds, Legion game night, Playground Boys Club season, Project Assist tutoring, Knights and Holy Name game nights, Veterans benefits clinic, Retired Officers bowling, League of Women Voters panel, Seminole Senior Citizens meeting, Bayou Sailing Club awards, Toastmasters district event, Choctaw Booster Queen meeting, Northwest Florida Motor Sports Club slalom, Destin Little League meetings, and more community listings with times and locations.
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Okaloosa Digest
Playground Daily News
PGDN
Okaloosa County
Choctaw Beach
American Legion
Destin
Playground Area
Chris Crum
Janet Langford
Shalimar Methodist Church
Knights of Columbus
Kofc
Carol Ave
Holy Name
CCC
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Niceville
Chapel No. 3
Eglin Afb
Northwest
Florida
Reired Officers’ Association
Retired Officers Wives Club
Hurlburt
Joyce Licht
League of Women Voters
TV Channel 6
Fort Walton Beach
Henton Elmore
Robert McMillan
Ralph Neuman
Jere Tolton
Parkway Baptist Church
Playground Toastmaster Club
Bayou Basin
George E. Deliduka
Choctawhatchee
Campbell
Vann
Northwest Florida Motor Sports Club
Fort Walton Square
Steve Olson
Destin Little League
Destin School
Maddox Supporters Raise Funds For 1974 Governor Bid
About 300 supporters gathered to back Lester Maddox's 1974 gubernatorial campaign. Jimmy Nesmith said pledge cards were distributed and checks were to be mailed to Maddox at a Atlanta box number. Maddox acknowledged media blackout and said his predictions have been proven and more are coming.
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Atlanta
UPI
Lester Maddox
Meriwether
Jimmy Nesmith
Glyers
Maddox
P.O
Nesmith
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Peg Penry
Guam
Johnston
Gulf
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Mekong Delta
Nguyen van Thieu
Falls Road
Woodstock
Playgro Daily News
Your Freedom
Tha
Playground DA
Dire of Monde i Pede Minciad
Eglin
Watton
Hlarda
Ender
Ocd
United Prey
Wantmads
Eae
Itkyea
Jahan Beoch
Jonal
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Bayou Sailing Club
Valparaiso
Fort Walton Yacht Club
Jack McAlister
Commodore
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