Hurlburt Field Celebrates 25 Years as Separate Air Force
Florida and the United States Air Force mark a silver anniversary highlighting long standing ties with the local community. The speech recalls origins from the Army Air Corps days and Doolittle Raiders through Air Commandos and Special Operations. It thanks civilian neighbors for support and looks to a strong future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Force
Air Force
Pioneer Air Force
Hurlburt
Amy Air Corps
Fort Walton
Doolittle Raiders
Air Commandos
Tactical Air Command
Hurlburt Field
Apollo 17 a night launch may be seen over wide area
The Apollo 17 launch on December 6 could be visible to viewers up to 500 miles away if skies are clear. Astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt will lift off at 9 53 p m EST from Cape Kennedy aboard the Saturn V on a 13 day moon mission the last in the Apollo program.
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Cape Kennedy
UPI
Pensacola
Havana
Cuba
Charlotte
N.C
Space Agency
Eugene A. Crenan
Ronald E. Evans
Harrison H
Lester T. Keene
Kennedy Space Center
Data Systems
Protection agreement in offing
The Insurance Services Offices rates are lowest in the city but highest in neighboring areas. If Fort Walton Beach adds high rise fire equipment and manpower, premiums in nearby communities could drop, possibly to the city’s low rate. A 30 day follow up was set at City Hall.
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Insurance Services
Aanta
National Fire Prevention Association
Watiot
Fort Walton Beach
Gibson
Jordan
Invasion rumors panicked Kampala as troops beat back force
Panic spread in Kampala amid rumors of a new invasion. A Ugandan military spokesman urged calm and warned that rumor mongers would be arrested. Reported fighting near the Tanzania border involved about 1000 invaders repulsed by defenders.
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Kampala
Uganda
UPI
Idi Amin
Milton Obote
Radio Uganda
Ford recalls 915000 cars and trucks nationwide
Ford Motor Co recalls 915000 vehicles built since March 1 for a power steering valve defect caused by a missing torsion lock pin. The recall covers 770000 Torinos Montegos Fords Mercurys Thunderbirds Lincolns Continentals and Mark IVs and affects early 1973 models and 1972 stock.
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Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
Ford
GM Plans To Import Platinum And Palladium For Emission Control
GM announced a multi million dollar plan to secure platinum and palladium catalysts for 1975 emission control devices. The company will source metals from South Africa through a development contract with Impala Ltd of Johannesburg, potentially buying up to 300000 troy ounces of platinum and 120000 troy ounces of palladium annually.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors Corp
Ford Motor Co
South Africa
Chrysler Corp
Soviet Union
Impala Ltd
Johannesburg
Navy Lab Expansion Rejected
The House Appropriations Committee reported a plan to expand the Coastal Systems Laboratory at Panama City Florida too late for the 1973 military construction bill. It recommended using 500000 from prior savings from a dockside crane cancellation to fund the added facilities.
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Naval Laboratory
Panama City
U.S
McGovern defense panel attacks Nixon on defense spending
A 92 member panel led by Paul Warnke accuses Nixon of stoking fear of communism to justify vast military spending. They urge a $30 billion three year cut while preserving national strength, and challenge specifics on Europe troop levels and carrier retirements.
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Washington
UPI
George
McGovern
Nixon
U.S
United States
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
America
Laird
Paul C. Warnke
Europe
Warnke
Clifford L. Alexander Dt
Irish gunmen raid Lisnaskea in bid for weapons
Gunmen raided two Lisnaskea homes near the border in County Fermanagh, killing a part time UDR soldier and his wife, then planted a bomb after fleeing to the Republic. Whitelaw announced end of internment without trial as UK seeks peace talks with SDLP.
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Belfast
UPI
Lisnaskea
Ulster Defense Regiment
UDR
London
Northern Ireland
Army
County
Fermanagh
Irish Republic
William Whitelaw
Thieu Says South Vietnam Holds Central Coast Situation
President Nguyen Van Thieu tours battlefronts in Quang Tri and Quang Ngai as three major Communist assaults strike towns along Highway 1. He tells UPI the government has the situation in hand and the flexibility to respond while frontline troops recapture key positions.
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Saigon
UPS
Nguyen van Thieu
Tu Nghia
Hanoi
Quang Ngai
Thieu
UPI
Edward Bassett
Quang Tri City
Quang Tri
Local Youth Injured In Eglin Parkway Collision
Randy Koran 15 of Fort Walton Beach was crossing South Eglin Parkway when struck by Mrs. Margaret Maulshager of Fort Walton Beach as she slowed for a traffic light. He was treated at Eglin Hospital for minor cuts and bruises and released. No charges were filed, according to FHP Sergeant R C Pittman.
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Eglin Parkway
Randy Koran
Fort Walton Beach
Eglin Hospital
Koran
South Eglin Parkway
Margaret Maulshager
Fort Wallon Beach
R.C. Pittman
Florida Highway Patrol
Okaloosa Digest Community Notices Roundup
Local groups post events from fundraisers and game nights to sailing races and dances. Highlights include a Bayou Sailing Club race on Boggy Bayou, Royal Arch Masons initiation in Crestview, and a teen dance at the FWB Community Center with band Nothing.
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Okaloosa Digest
Playground Daily News
PGDN
Okaloosa County
Hull
Beal Street
Knights of Columbus
Kofc
Carol Ave
FWB Community Center
FWB Police and Recreation Depts
Holy Name
CCD
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Niceville
Bayou
Valparaiso
Bayou Sailing Club
Lincoln Park
Royal Arch Masons
Crestview
Royal Arch
Royal Arch Park
Interstate 10
Grady M. Holmes
P.O
American Legion
Destin American Legion
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Florida
Reubin O'D. Askew
State of
AIR Force Silve
Tallahasse
Orek
Michael C. Horgan
USAF
Milburt
4S Commak Dem
WeheondCuts
Montgomery
Ala
Raleigh
Columbia
Charleston
D.C
Atlanta
Savannah
Panhandle
Kiwanuka
High Court
Sudan
Ford Motors
Navy Lab
Amanas Co
National Security Council
Herbert F. York
Pentagon Research and
En. MS
Pineering
Forme
Clark Ciushford
Charles L. Schultze
CIA
Herbert Scoville Jr
James” M. Gavin
Edward Heath
Social Democratic and Labor Party
SDLP
Whitelaw
Ulster
Reds
Meigs Point
Jere Tolton
Dee Parkton
Sheriff's Department
John Seay
Longwood
Ray Wilson
George J. Valardi
Wilson
Victor Cheney
Cheney
Public Safety
Dick Kolanowski
Robert M. Porter
Porter
Bayview Subdivision
County Water and Sewer Department
Your Freedom
Woltan Beak
Tre Ional
Choctaw Beach
Choctaw Beach Methodist Church
Portland Community Center
Highway 20
Freeport
Jaycee Auxiliary
Eglin Pkwy
Hollywood Blvd
VFW
VFW Post
V.F.W
Miracle Strip Saddle Club
Timber Lake
Eglin Afb
Beale Street
Pinchot Road
Miracle Strip
James Terry
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