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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

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New York Law Nabs Sarasota Jail Fugitive

Edward A. Regin, a former Sarasota appliance storeman and close associate of escapees, was captured in Lakewood New York while wanted on charges of smuggling a gun into the county jail to aid a May jailbreak. Extradition proceedings proceed as Regin resists waiver.

New York Sarasota Edward A. Regin Sarasota Television Lakewood N.Y Ross Boyer Chautauqua County Olean

Kennedy and Macmillan Seek Peace in Laos Crisis Deepens

President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan pressed for a peaceful Laos solution and agreed urgent action to counter Communist guerilla violence in South Viet Nam. U.S. aid to South Viet Nam was stepped up in response to Ngo Dinh Diem’s appeal as the leaders planned a joint statement.

Washington UPI Kennedy Harold Macmillan Laos South Viet Nam United States Ngo Dinh Diem Macmillan Ottawa Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Intangible Tax Battle Shapes Up in Florida House

Rep. Ralph A. Erickson and Rep. J. J. Griffin push to move repeal from appropriations to taxation and finance. The pair’s intangibles tax repeal bills seek a cut back to pre-1957 levels with 44 House sponsors, nearing a majority. Governor signals opposition in opening address, foreshadowing a floor fight.

Sarasota County Ralph A. Erickson J. J. Griffin Osceola County Erickson

Chilly Florida Outlook with Rain From Front Ahead

The Associated Press reports colder air moving into Florida with temperatures near freezing in northern counties tonight. A southeastward cold front brings rain to the state, Pensacola and Tallahassee recording about an inch and a half. Showers may linger in parts. west Panhandle ended rain by daylight. Five day forecast shows readings below normal, warming start Sunday, little precipitation expected. Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes and 14 acre recreation center open for tourism with prices from 11950 and 375 down.

Associated Press Florida Tallahassee Pensacola Panhandle Peninsular Florida Kensington Park

Bill Proposes Airport Authority Revamp

A five page bill would remake the Saraso ta Manatee Airport Authority with nine members four from each county and one elected at large. The plan prompts criticism as possible loss of operating tools and questions about who was consulted.

Sarasota-Manatee Manatee Robert Knowles Airport Prep Irving Bradenton Airport College Hall Knowles Sarasota Sarasota Memorial Hospital

McCanns Wife Says He Won't Live in Philippines

Mrs Flora McCann told reporters at Clark Field Philippines that her husband Robert is expected to die within months. She said he has cancer throughout his body and spoke after arriving from Hong Kong with him, noting his 10 years in Communist China.

Clark Afb Philippines Upi Flora McCann Robert California Hong Kong China

Kennedy hires French chef Verdon for White House

President Kennedy retains Rene Verdon, a French culinary genius, on a temporary spring assignment to help with foreign visitor rushes. Friends say the appointment may become permanent, following prior negotiations and training at Lacarvelle and the Carlyle Hotel in New York.

Washington UPI Kennedy Pamela Turnure Rene Verdon Kennedys White House London Verdon Carlyle New York Lacara

Top Issues Fill Slate In Capital

Sarasota County lawmakers face a key decision on proposed pay raises for county commissioners as the 1961 session winds down. The measure, pushed by the Venice Taxpayers League, faces opposition over timing in a strained economy. Rep. Ralph Erickson notes Sarasota has 28 repeater bills ready for introduction after advertising rules are met.

Sarasota County Venice Taxpayers League Sarasota Ralph Erickson

Health Capsules—A new daily medical fact feature

The News will launch Health Capsules by Dr Michael A Petti a Cleveland physician. Each issue presents one medical fact in a quick readable form with a humorous cartoon to aid memory. Dr Petti aims to correct misinformation and educate the public on established facts and new discoveries.

Michael A. Petii M.D Mak Michael A. Petti Cleveland Ohio Dr. Petti Petti Western Reserve University Western Reserve University Dental School University Hospitals Benjamin Rose Hospital Crile Veterans Hospital American Medical Association Ohio State Medical Association Cleveland Academy of Medicine

Dirksen Cautious About Laos Coalition

Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen warned against a Laos coalition government despite assurances from Prime Minister Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Home. He pressed the question at a lunch with leaders and noted that the neutralist plan hinges on personalities and may risk a Communist takeover.

Washington UPI Senate Everett M. Dirksen Laos Harold Macmillan Macmillan GOP Dirksen Lord Home House

Red Captain of Sub Tender Seeks Asylum in Sweden

The captain of a 200 ton Soviet submarine tender sailed into Swedish waters and asked for political asylum. Nine crew members remained aboard. the skipper went ashore. Swedish officials gave no immediate confirmation of asylum or identity, and reports of a pursuing submarine could not be confirmed.

Maj G. Westerlund Supreme Command

Wild scramble for power in Congo federation talks

Western diplomats report a probable scramble among Congolese leaders as they discuss dividing the Congo into multiple states. Most top politicians, favoring Western alignment, push for a federation or confederation of states.

Congo Leopoldville the Congo UPI

Grenade injures U.S. official in Saigon

A hand grenade wrapped in a towel exploded in a house injuring William C. Nahomas, 47, of Fort Myers, an ICA official in Saigon. He was flown to Clark Air Base for treatment. the wound is described as not serious. The attack occurred two days before South Vietnam votes on a president.

Saigon Viet Nam Upt William C. Nahomas Fort Myers Clark Philippines Nohomas U.S. International Cooperation Administration South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem

Castro Foes Bomb Havana Street in Latest Terror Attack

Foes of Fidel Castro explode heavy bomb on a downtown Havana street corner showering glass but injuring no one. Police report another wave of nightly terror bombings in recent months as authorities announce the arrest of Felix T Cordero Licea on map possession linked to military camp supplies. President Corticos urges media to prepare the public for shortages from the U S economic blockade.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Diet Felix T. Cordero Licea Managua Osvaldo Corticos U. S

Cops Prepare as Bradenton Reports Klansmen Parade

Law officers say they will stop any Klan street walk if parade permits are lacking. The Klansmen, mostly out of town, may march on Bradenton sidewalks to protest lunch counters serving Negroes.

Bradenton Ku Klux Klan

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