25 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
1
A state legislative committee charged federal marshals with torturing prisoners during the 1963 riot at the University of Mississippi. The report cites use of force by marshals as part of the Meredith confrontation.
Unclear text references renewed leftist clashes in Laos potentially widening a neighboring dispute. The fragment mentions Vfaich bevcotere Mas as a possible factor or party, but lacks concrete details or dates.
News staff writer Joan Cullers reports that across the nation and in Sara sota County vocational courses are seen as a key deterrent to drop outs. The piece emphasizes practical training as a path to employment and study in multiple fields.
The article argues that broadening undergraduate curricula and earlier college entry can help Florida’s West Coast workers earn livings. Educators cite expanded practical vocational training as essential, with trends toward updating schools to meet tomorrow’s skill demands and revive dropouts.
Sarasota Sophie reports on Miami’s adoption of Spanish street signs and bilingual billboards for Cuban residents. The column mentions Oregon renaming a city feature to Lisa and references a humorous hot dog name Tube Steak. The piece hints at a continued story on page 3.
Tallahassee debate opens on a $1.125 billion general spending bill with Sen. L K Edwards warning the legislature must raise $289 million in new revenue to finance it and avoid tax hikes. Governor hints at veto if spending grows too high.
An editor backed by the Stratford Courant and the new American Society of Newspaper Editors president argues managed news has no true merit in the U S and abroad. He cites government censorship during crises and condemns rationalizations that erode military security and press freedom.
Tallahassee debate ends with 7 to 3 vote in Temperance panel on a bill barring beer and wine sales in grocery stores and service stations.
Fragmentary text shows a Senate ruling declaring a proposed reduction by Sen. Scott Kelly to 950 million dollars out of order. Gov. Farris Bryant and Pope Lakeland figures appear in a dispute over the bill and political maneuvering.
Florida brief reports the death of a longtime newspaperman aged 57 at his home after illness. The item notes his connections to Florida and Dr. Tampa, and mentions appointment to the Ringling Art Museum board of trustees. Senate report follows with Sen Ed Price Jr of Bradenton.
Eighteen white pickets were arrested outside the Alabama Capitol as they protested U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's visit with segregationist Governor George C. Wallace. Police and highway patrol surrounded the statehouse, while a Senate filibuster continued without notice from visiting protesters.
A UPI report says fifty one homemakers tested two new hairstyles each, leaving judges puzzled by the varied looks and styling choices in Miami Beach. The playful exercise highlighted trends and divergent preferences among participants.
The March index climbed to 106.2 percent of the 1957-50 base, meaning $10.62 buys the same goods that cost $10 in the base period. The food index reached 104.6, while a $10 basket in 1957-59 would cost more in March, softening some of the inflation sting.
Pinellas County state representative David Anderson died from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Perry five days earlier. The Gainesville report notes he died early today and had been hospitalized since the crash.
Bangkok says the projected dispatch of about 3,000 U.S. combat forces next month will serve as a timely show of force following rising tension with Communist threats in Laos. Geneva brief notes Western gates to the 17 nation disarmament talks.
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