30 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1966
Page
1
The House approved extending the war on poverty for a year at 1.75 billion dollars, sending the measure to the Senate where a 2.5 billion version faced Friday debate. Republicans sought to overhaul Great Society programs including Job Corps and Head Start while preserving the president's budget line.
Florida Power and Light vice president Edward W. Smith was charged with homicide in the shooting death of Fort Lauderdale businessman Leone, a Se write Inc. manager. He appeared in court and was ordered held for trial.
Seven members of the Western European Union Britain and the Common Market met in Paris to review the world political scene and its impact on Europe. The opening session agenda was secret but sources said France would push a discussion on increased European cohesion in space.
A formal resolution endorsing Robert King High and other Democratic nominees is presented by the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners. From left are Dr. Andrew F. Gieson, Willam D. Landreth, Mrs. John Tatum, and Elbert Davis at the Fort Walton Beach meeting.
In Sarasota a Republican gubernatorial hopeful Claudy Kirk received a five minute standing ovation after a lunch speech on funds taxation and state needs. He emphasized roads education salaries and highway construction while challenging teachers demands and media critics of tax and spend.
The 2nd Annual Modern Living Exposition opens October 6 at the Fort Walton Beach Community Center, runs through October 9. Exhibitors from Panama City and local firms promote products from Gulf Power to World Book Encyclopedia, with R J Smur and Co producing the event.
Florida Comptroller Fred O Dickinson Jr calls on county tax assessors and lawmakers to back a 1967 tax relief package. He seeks a uniform Green Belt Law application, clarity on Fair Market value, millage rollback controls, and targeted exemptions to protect taxpayers while stabilizing the tax base.
Tide tables list high and low times for Destin and East Pass Destin Florida. Details show dates Friday through Sunday with high tides around 11:09 p.m. Friday and 12:27 p.m. Saturday, plus lows near 1:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. Read by Bay Store in Fort Walton Beach East Pass.
President Johnson appealed to 11 governors in Washington to join in trimming spending to curb inflation. Governor Romney of Michigan led the group with praise for the session while Republican John Reed of Maine urged federal guidelines and state economizing to keep the economy from overheating.
Okaloosa County faces a 3 to 1 male donor gap at the Red Cross Blood Bank. A Monday drive at First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach seeks at least 16 donors to preserve countywide blood coverage. Mrs. Nelson Munson urged women to donate, noting the bank will run 12 to 6 p.m. with hospital auxiliary volunteers assisting.
A tropical cyclone named Inez moved toward eastern Cuba and Hispaniola causing outages in Port au Prince and surrounding areas. Forecasters warned of high winds up to 140 mph, heavy rain, and danger as the storm advanced with center near the Isle of Gonave and a west-northwest track at 15 mph.
Rhett Cadenhead Okaloosa County Tax Assessor will host the 3rd annual Tax Assessors Association of Florida conference at Miramar East Motor Hotel October 25 Attendance from 67 counties with spouses expected around 300 to 350 people. The schedule includes tours visits addresses by Robert King High Attorney General Faircloth and Ralph Turlington with officer elections in the afternoon Special events for wives feature brunch a head to head show and a Palm Theatre preview over the coming days.
Satellite imagery from ESSA II on Thursday shows Hurricane Inez and Tropical Storm Judy. Inez has caused at least 31 deaths and may shift to a more northerly path today after moving west since formation, according to weather officials.
Early Thursday a motorcyclist named Earley crashed into the rear of a car at the US and Mary intersection. Earley, 3 Fast Oakhill Drive, was treated at Hurlburt Field for back injuries as another rider N. F. Pippin admitted speed too great for conditions. The car owner is Benjamin F. Arnold, 485 Argyle Court, who was stopped at a light when struck.
A reporter recalls hiring a paper boy and an attractive young woman who appeared for payment. The man claims he forgot to mention missing papers, and later sends a memo to ensure paper boys have good‑looking mothers.
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