History of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Saga
This Sarasota piece traces the Ringling brothers rise from Baraboo to a world spanning circus empire. It covers mergers with Barnum & Bailey and Forepaugh Sells, Florida investments, legal fights, tax battles, and John Ringling’s death shaping the company’s twilight. The narrative closes noting a new era as the big top dies amid uncertainty.
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Metropolitan Reinstates Opera Season for 1936-57
The Metropolitan Opera will present a 1936-57 season after a labor dispute caused a temporary cancellation. A mediator’s spokesman said the season is reinstated and that star singers’ availability was a key factor in confirming plans for the return.
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Ice Cream With Kick Lands Louie in Pokey
Detective James A. Dolan arrested Louis Cohen after purchasing gin from a pushcar vendor at Reyburn Plaza across from the Hall. Cohen, 35, was charged with illegal sale and possession of liquor. Also noted: Japan and the Philippines ratified reparations, ending the wartime state between them.
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Miss Universe contestants depart after 1957 pageant week
At Le Cayette Hotel the final day ended 10 days of glamour as 72 Miss Universe contestants checked out. Carol Morris heads to Universal International Studio for a movie contract while others fly home or plan future careers. The group reflects on events, with Alto atmosphere easing as organizers note the tense but typical post-pageant reactions.
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Hungarian General Stripped of Red Card
In Budapest Hungary the new leaders stripped Lt Gen Mihaly Farkas aged 52 a former war minister of Communist Party membership deprived him of all official duties and recommended stripping his military rank.
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Japanese Filipino Diplomacy Restored
Tokyo and the Philippines restored full diplomatic ties today, the first since World War II. The move ends decades of strain, signaling a new era of cooperation between the two nations across political and economic fronts.
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