Deaf Mute Fisherman Defies Odds In Florida Gulf Waters
Edwin G. Benedict a Pittsfield former roofer now operates the Miss Whirl in Cortez Florida. Deaf and mute he communicates by sign and writing with partner capt. Paul Dean and Ruby Dean. The crew sails without radio relying on barometer flares and a banner CALL THE COAST GUARD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Cortez
Fla
Edwin G. Benedict
Lee Butcher
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Butcher
Benedict
Paul Dean
Ruby
Silent Fishermen Rescued After Silent Collision at Sea
The Paul A. was struck and sank when its bow split after a foggy collision leaving crew to pump water and wait 26 hours for aid. The ship Miss Whirl later failed under power after a shaft and rudder broke, yet a German freighter aided before Coast Guard rescue. Nearby fishing, hunting, and local club notes fill this report with names, places, and events.
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Paul A
Benedict
Miss Whirl
Dean
Bell Fish Co
Coast Guard
Mirage Deal Hazardous Game in Middle East Policy
Paris pursues arms exports to Libya as part of a Mediterranean policy, betting Moscow will shield Arabs from destroying Israel. The plan links Mirages to Libya and Egypt, raises fears of broader Arab anger, and risks drawing Soviet influence deeper into the region while complicating U S and European cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Libya
France
Pompidou
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
Idris
Israel
Moscow
Russia
Debre
Marcel Dassault
Egypt
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Syria
Cherbourg
Bengazi
Soviet
Europe
Southeast Asia
Nigeria
Middle East
America
Britain
West Europe
Petrolem
Mediterranean
New York Times News Service
German Court Plans Anastasia Ruling
In Karlsruhe the West German Supreme Court set February 17 for a ruling on an appeal by a 69 year old woman to be recognized as Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Nicholas II. The woman, once Anna Anderson and now married to John E. Manaham, has sought royal recognition for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Germany
Supreme Court
Anastasia
Nicholas II
Russia
Anna Anderson
John E. Manaham
University of Virginia
Senate would curb crime by repealing Bill of Rights
Washington editorial argues the Senate would weaken constitutional protections in the war on crime. It notes a drug bill victory restricting no knock raids requires judge certification, deeming the no knock distinction absurd given uncertainty over evidence destruction. It mocks judges like Hoffman and Carswell on this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Julius Hoffman
G. Harrold Carswell
Exclusion scars youth and crime bill dangers debated
A NYT service summary notes leaders warn exclusion scars youth and critique a crime bill. It argues the measure threatens Fourth Amendment rights, allows broad grand jury powers, creates dangerous offenders, and risks extending surveillance and coercive testimony in federal cases.
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Berkshires
Tampa
L. Hobard
Bob” Merritt
Maplewood Ave
Sarasota
Marcel E. Peltier
The
Eagle
Ed Benedict
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Merritt
Lou Costi
Ange Ballardini
Gulf
Lee Sportsmen’s Club
Goose Pond
Lakewood Sportsmen's Club
Hoosac Lake
Larry Sherlaw
Park View Terrace
Tee
Cnota Lake
Edmund Bertelli
Aberdeen Road
Sherlaw
Gene Moran
Fire Department
Dominic DelSignor
Churchill Road
Onota
Hubbard Ave
Mirage
Schumann
J. F. Kahl Co
North Street
American Gent Society Quality
Kustomine
East Street
By Tom Wicker
ESZE
Harlem
Adelphh Holmes
National Urban League
Jesus
God the Father
Dito Barsviti
Vatican
L'Osservatore Romano
Lee Metcalf
Montana
Sen. Hruska
House
Stereo Sound
Summer St. Pittsfield
Rosenfeld
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