Florida Solons Split Over Reapportionment Path
In Tallahassee the 1988 Florida Legislature leaders clash over using a constitutional convention or a special session to redraw legislative districts. Governor Bryant weighs both options while many oppose a lame duck session. A convention could prompt a quick ballot decision, followed by further sessions and delegate selection.
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Mallory Horne
Tallahassee
Bryant
Miami
South Pacific Names Stir Up a Hearing on Kwajalein Land Suit
A House Interior subcommittee heard H. R. 11952 to allow Kwajalein and Dalap Island residents to sue in the Court of Claims for lands seized in World War II. The panel debated Section 2’s terms naming Alab Iron Alab Wato and Rijerbal roles, with Rep. O'Brien questioning its clarity.
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D-N.y
House
O’brien
Wayne Aspinall
D-Corp
Kein
Dalap Islands
South Pacific
Kwajalein
U.S. Court of Claims
United States
Estes Named In 29-Count Indictment
Federal grand jury in El Paso indicts Billie Sol Estes on 29 counts after adding new mail fraud and securities fraud charges and a conspiracy count. Rufus McLean of the Justice Department says Estes will be rearraigned, bond $100,000 remains, immediate arraignment planned.
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UPI
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Washington
Billie Sol Estes
Texas
Rufus McLean
Criminal Division
Estes
McLean
Smathers Seeks Aid For Tampans
Senator George Smathers urged aid under the area redevelopment act for about 1,000 Tampa cigar workers left jobless by the Cuba tobacco embargo. He proposed an amendment allowing targeted relief for areas hit by anti Communist embargo effects.
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UPI
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Tampa
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Smathers
States Tighten Fireworks Bans Across the Nation
The Associated Press reports more states outlaw fireworks with bans expanding to sale and use limit, while some exemptions remain. New laws in Georgia and Washington state tighten rules but may exclude certain displays and items such as caps and sparklers.
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Washington State
Gedrgin
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
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New Serve
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Orleans Parish
New Orleans
Methodists Set Theme For June Venice Nokomis Meeting
The Venice Nokomis Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service selects “The Missionary and the Deaconess” as the June theme for a Tuesday noon meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Frances V. Curry Circle handles devotions and program with Priscilla Circle as hostess. Members bring a sandwich. salad and beverages provided.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
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Castro Spy Runs Black Market Shop in Key West
Havana radio tells of a trusted comrade who betrayed the revolution by operating a clothing black market in Marianao. He infiltrated the defense committee to hide counterrevolutionary activity while neighbors watched for signs of treachery.
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Havana Radio
Havana
Marianao
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the Radio
Rusk Calls Berlin Wall an Affront to Human Dignity
Secretary of State Dean Rusk denounced Berlin's wall as an affront to human dignity and pledged to seek ways to open talks with the Soviet Union. He toured West Berlin with Willy Brandt, promising continued Western support and urging negotiations to resolve the city’s division.
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Jaycees Plan Picnic South of Venice
Venice and Englewood Jaycees schedule a family picnic at Warm Mineral Springs on U.S. 41 for Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Hamburgers and drinks provided, each family brings a burden. Venice Jaycees officers include Ray Van Orsdale as president with officers Edge Bodager Dr Lutherbuck and David Edge.
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U.S. 41
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Ray van Orsdale
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