Wheat Sale Scandal Denied by Authority
Washington APT officials acknowledged exporters were told in advance of a policy change with Russia but denied details to allow windfall profits. Charles W. Pence testified to a House subcommittee that he informed six large exporters and others, while Brunthaver joined him. Democrats allege tips boosted subsidies and profits amid the Russian grain deal.
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Washington
APT
Agriculture Department
U.S
Russia
Charles W. Pence
Pence
House Agriculture
Carroll G. Brunthaver
George S. McGovern
Nixon
Earl L. Bulz
Activist Banzhaf seeks special prosecutor in DNC bugging case
John Banzhaf, George Washington University law professor and anti smoking activist, filed a 28 page federal court application for an impartial special prosecutor to probe the Democratic National Committee bugging matter. He criticizes both parties and the Justice Dept for conflicts of interest. O'Brien and McGovern support a special prosecutor.
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Banz Haf
Hawk
Sutter County
Kennedy Pushes Hearings on alleged North Vietnam bombing
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy accuses the administration of a cover-up over U S military practices in Southeast Asia and says he plans public hearings with Defense and State representatives on alleged bombing of North Vietnam dikes and civilian targets. He cites unheeded letters requesting aerial photos and the Ramsey Clark report.
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Washington
API
Edward M. Kennedy
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
Massachusetts
Democrat
Senate
Subcommittee On
Kennedy
Administration
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Departments of Defense and
State
Laird
U.S
IRA Declares War Against Belfast Hospital
The Provisional IRA says it will begin hostilities at midnight against Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital after warning to halt British Army use of the site. A three day conference in Blackwell, England aims to chart Northern Ireland's political future amid ongoing sectarian conflict.
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Belfast
UPI
Illegal
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Royal Victoria Hospital
Press Association
Blackwell
England
Northern Ireland
Imperial Hotel
Londonderry
John van Beck
Europa Lodge
Nor
Thern
Ireland
Britain
William Whitelaw
London
Bologna or Baloney Demos Use Lunch Meat in Attack
McGovern supporters used a roll of bologna and other lunch items on the Senate floor to ridicule Nixon wage price controls. Proxmire cited 40, 63, and 30 percent price increases for bologna, franks, and peaches, while Republican leaders mocked the display. McGovern campaigned in West Virginia as Mrs. Nixon launched a six day tour for Nixon. In Logan, West Virginia, McGovern told about 1,000 people Nixon had broken more promises than any president.
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United Press International
George S. McGovern
Senate
William Proxmire
Dwis
Nixon
Proxmire
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Baloney
Hugh Scott
McGovern
Scott
West Virginia
Chicago
White House
Legally Insane Killer Seeks Parole From Death
In Tallahassee Bernard R Baker a legally insane killer on death row asks the State Supreme Court to order re sentencing to life so he can become eligible for parole from the state mental hospital. Judge D C Smith will act only after Gov Askew lifts the insanity commitment order.
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Tallahassee
UPD
State Supreme Court
Bernard R. Baker
High Court
Circuit
D. C. Smith
Vero Beach
Baker
Reubin Askew
Tobias Simon
Miami
Simon
Supreme Court
Smith
Judge Warns Defense Attorney Over Jury Questioning in Mass Murder Trial
In Fairfield California defense attorney Richard Hawk faced a two day jail term and a $200 fine after persistent questioning of jurors about a Frito Bandito ad. Judge Richard E Pallon summoned Hawk to chambers and warned of contempt. The trial concerns the Yuba River mass slayings of 25 itinerant farm laborers.
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Fairfield
Calif
UPI
Richard Hawk
Juan ¥. Corona
Richard E. Pallon
Hawk
Marvaline Crist
Vacaville
Patton
Chambers
Air Force
Yuba
Destinite Returns Home To Discover Vandalism
Joseph Simmons Jr. of Holiday Isle returned home on Saturday September 16 after a 16 day absence to discover about 480 dollars in damage from a break in. Police report items stolen include liquor worth 100 dollars a sword valued at 50 dollars and fishing tackle worth 100 dollars. Meat spoilage estimated at 360 dollars followed a refrigerator left open as intruders vandalized cabinet doors and broke windows.
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Joseph Simmons Jr
Holiday Isle
George French
Okaloosa
Simmon
Debt ceiling debate worries lawmakers over possible cuts
Washington officials rejected the idea that a fixed debt ceiling would give the President power to trim Social Security or other legally specified payments. Budget Director Caspar Weinberger said such concerns are academic as lawmakers pressed for a $15 billion rise to lift the $450 billion debt limit, while partners warned against a meat cleaver approach to outlays.
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Washington
Phil M. Landrum
D-Ga
W.aberger
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Russian Fish Slated For Hyacinth Diet In Florida Lakes
The Department of Natural Resources plans a three year study releasing 1,500 Russian White Amur Carp into five secret Florida lakes to test weed control. The carp, up to 100 pounds, can eat twice their weight daily and were shipped from Arkansas to four counties in January.
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Orlando
UPS
Florida
Orange County
Department of Natural Resources
Alva Burkhalter
Department
Arkansas
Amur
Soviet Union
Red China
Burkhalter
Pasco
Alachua
Sugannee
Madison
Department of Natural
Sikes Receives Blue Key Honor From Georgians
At Athens Georgia the University of Georgia Blue Key chapter to honor Florida Congressman Robert L F Sikes for outstanding service and citizenship will present the award at a banquet on October 8. Sikes a Blue Key member and UGA graduate is a Democrat.
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Athens, Ga
UPI
University of Georgia
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
Florida
Robert L. F. Sikes
Sikes
Blue Key
Eastland Urges Unified Command to Win Drug War
Sen. James Eastland warns the nation could lose its war on narcotics and calls for a unified federal command to direct drug control. He notes efforts are currently split among four agencies including BNDD Customs Justice and State with major reforms needed.
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Washington
UPL
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Senate
Internal Security
Eastland
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Customs Bureau
Justice Department
Subcommittee
Local Club Notices and Community Events Digest
Okaloosa Digest items include county lunch menu for Tuesday with Beef-a-roni and desserts, Valparaiso Extension Homemakers meeting at 9 30 a m, Republican Breakfast of Champions at Old Heidelberg Inn with reservations, PCIO meeting at Chester Pruitt center, Bargain Box relocation in Niceville, United Fund board meeting at Eglin golf course club house, OWJC freshmen senator elections and related activities, Kiwanis Club address by Judge Woodrow Melvin, Lewis Band Parents meeting, Pryor Booster Club first meeting and football film, camping club monthly gathering details, and reminders of upcoming events with contact numbers.
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Okaloosa County
Valp Extension Homemakers Club
Valparaiso
Okaloosa
Republican Club
Old Heidelberg Inn
Continental Club
PCIO
Progressive Community Improvement Organization
Chester Pruitt Community Center
United Fund Board
Eglin
Niceville
Andy Erickson
OWJC
Cap Sass
Student Government Association of
FW Kiwanis Club
Woodrow Melvin
Milton
Kiwanis Club
Holiday Inn
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Corona
Playground Daily News
Your Freedom
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Neadom
Walton
Gotana
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Bundy
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Drug War Command Essential
Okaloosa Digest
PGDN
Bargain Box
First United Methodist Church of
Partin Dr
Church Fellowship Hall
Lewis
Lewis Junior High
Pryor Wooster Club
Pryor Booster Club
Hob
Phyllis Malis
Spencer Dr
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