19 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1963
Page
1
City officials press for urban renewal legislation to expand federal matching funds and ease approval for projects. Analysts note patchwork criteria based on area population and depressed status, with examples showing a $22 million net cost yielding a $14.8 million federal share and $7.2 million local share for a 20 block project in Los Angeles.
A veteran circus aerialist named Yetta Wallenda died after a misstep during a stunt in Omaha. The incident occurred as Rietta Grotoftents body struck a guard as the act unfolded, with witnesses noting it was not part of the routine. The Wallenda family links include Mario Wallenda, once part of the troupe, and the deceased’s connection to Karl Wallenda.
President Kennedy warned editors that a proposed budget cut of $ million would cost about a million jobs and trigger a recession by the end of fiscal 1964, risking a larger budgetary loss.
Residents and civic groups challenge Sakhetee CS plans for a land marina on Sarasota Bay arguing bayfill and acreage estimates, potential park loss, and financing impacts on city services. Mayor Herschel Haye notes about 10 acres bayfill. Objectors claim near 3 percent of bay area affected.
The Harbor Acres homeowners association with about 110 members in a bayfront area sent postcards this week to gauge views on a city project. The bayfront subdivision has a nonexempt tax value around 2.14 million dollars and a memorial fund addition of 1.35 million for the island park marina. The article notes the project outcome remains unsettled and uncertain.
In Tallahassee Up I reports Gov Bryant backs a three percent sales tax to fund a new state university and four year colleges. The measure faces action in appropriations and Senate Higher Education committees as the House delays similar bills. Estimated total cost to the state runs to 353 million dollars with 75 percent from state and 25 from counties. The Senate panel approved plans for new colleges in Jacksonville amid the tax proposal.
Kun-Wha Yoo, 23, was sentenced to life in prison for charging into a Miami Beach nightclub with a gun and killing singer Tony D Arcy last September. Yoo bowed his head and said he was sorry as the judge read the sentence.
Richard V. Wolf takes over as airport manager to push a master plan aimed at qualifying for federal matching funds. The authority authorizes a 200000 revenue bond to leverage federal support. Wolf fills the vacancy after the death of Matt Pilcher while Sarasota County Commission Chairman L. L. Parker joins the board succeeding state senator Warren Henderson.
Lieut. L D Legette says there was no violence and McQueen likely left town or to come home from work. Police speculate he may have left his car for his wife to use.
Henry J. Fiege a 78 year old retired chemical engineer of 108 Golden Gate Point died of a coronary attack while seeking train information to return to Waterbury Conn. City police reported ticket agent J A Keiper said Fiege had already purchased tickets for his companion. County Medical Examiner Dr Karl Rolls pronounced death at 9 25 a m.
Antonio de Varona, vice-president of the Cuban Refugee Revolutionary Council, moves to reunify exiles after Jose Miro Cardona resigns amid accusations that Kennedy failed to back a second invasion of Cuba. Miro, 60, retreats to Miami area as exiles debate leadership and future strategy.
Severe weather moved across the nation’s midsection with tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. The Weather Bureau warned of threats from Springfield Missouri to Fort Wayne Indiana as heavy rain fell in Michigan and a freak windstorm damaged a training plane near Green Bay Wisconsin.
Bobby the white faced ringtail monkey escaped from his cage at Tony's Fruit Stand on the South Trail. Tony Cataluca says he was repairing the cage when Bobby toppled a board and bolted. The Health Department ordered 14 days observation after a bite incident. Bobby eluded pursuit and reportedly wandered away before returning briefly and escaping again.
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