03 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
1
The Legislature opened on Tuesday with calls for 125 million in new taxes and 125 million in borrowed funds while Sen. Clayton Mapples of Milton introduced a 5 million appropriation for converting Pensacola facilities.
Madison Wisconsin UPI reports Attorney Ronald F North notes the State Motor Vehicle Department requires motorists to inform by letter if renewal notices fail to arrive. The agency emphasizes strict procedures for handling missing notices and potential reminders.
In Florida the House Republican caucus aims to block or weaken legislation with MPs promising action to kill bad bills. Rep. Charles Holley of Pinellas is named minority leader as debates on penalties and commissions continue. State Sen. Ed H. Price of Bradenton asks for a commission study on abolishing the death penalty. The governor seeks a qualified appointee to the Sarasota County Commission vacancy.
Buenos Aires reports a government cease-fire after navy units backed retired generals’ revolt. Jet bombings around Punta Indio killed several and wounded many as fighters clashed, while Vazquez reportedly remained allied with rebels. Press from Montevideo indicated asylum requests in Uruguay.
Florida in brief notes UPI dispatches on Senator Smathers linking exile groups to aid from the United States and other nations. The brief mentions a government united under Castro opposition and Palmer First National Bank & Trust Co. as a contact point.
Defense Secretary McNamara ends the TFX fighter news probe after a Washington Evening Star report claimed the contract favored General Dynamics over Boeing. He ordered an inquiry into who leaked a memo and questioned personnel in the Air Force Navy and his own office.
The Soviet Union launched its fourth unmanned moon probe which traveled 134 215 miles in the first 24 hours of a three day flight toward the moon. Officials offered no confirmation of a planned moon landing.
New York reports that Richard Burton's wife arrived in the city amid news of a marriage strain and potential separation. The arrival signaled unfolding personal drama for the famous couple.
Explorer-17 completed a single Earth orbit approximately every 96.4 minutes while traveling at altitudes between 159 and 590 miles, reflecting its orbital path and mission profile.
Electro-Mechanical Research Inc. obtains final contract terms to provide data transmission and handling gear for McDonnell Aircraft of St. Louis for Project Gemini. EMR will supply a major portion of equipment needed to support manned moon mission efforts under a prime contract valued at 456.6 million dollars with McDonnell.
Republican Daley won a third six year term as Chicago mayor, but his victory margin dropped to about 150,000 votes from 466,672 last election. He voiced pride in the result and blamed a GOP turnout shortfall for not sealing a bigger win.
The article outlines fallout shelter needs beyond food and water. Government survival kits include medicines dressings sanitation supplies and basic medical instruments. Medication kits contain aspirin laxatives eye ear nose drops and a first aid manual.
A series item describes fiberboard drums weighing 18 or 22 pounds based on kit size. The standard kit holds 10 rolls of toilet tissue, plastic com mode seats, and other sanitary gear. It notes shelter supplies guarded against radioactivity and warns against leaving too soon.
Washington rejected Russian charges that the United States encouraged exile raids against Cuba and reaffirmed opposition to Soviet military involvement on the island. The UPI wire notes the note expresses that such actions would not indicate a shift in US policy toward Cuba.
President Kennedy planned a 4 pm news conference to outline plans for removing Soviet personnel from Cuba, including 5,000 canal combat soldiers. Secretary of State Dean Rusk indicated the issue would be a central topic during the televised briefing.
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