Three Ringling Elephants Retired To Bowling Green Park
Three Ringling Bros elephants Ginny Eva and Jewel were retired from the road and sent by truck to a Bowling Green Kentucky recreation park. The aging trio balked at the move and resisted loading with Jewel breaking towlines before finally departing for peaceful retirement after decades of touring and circus life.
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Congress ends seven month session with mutual praise
Washington AP reports a calm close to the seven month session as bitter wrangles gave way to compliments and humor. President Eisenhower sent regards to a Democratic controlled Congress seen as supportive on domestic policy and general satisfaction with the year’s work.
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Legislature Faces Long Recess Amid Reapportionment Deadlock
The Florida legislature, stalled at a deadlocked 58th day, debated a 60-day recess or immediate adjournment. Sen. Tapper proposed delaying expenses during a recess, while Rep. Tillett urged immediate adjournment. If a constitutional amendment for a senator for each county passes in 1956, reapportionment may vanish as an issue.
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84th Congress adjourns as Geneva holds China talks
The 84th Congress adjourned just after midnight with the House ending at 11 37 p m and the Senate at five minutes after, lawmakers to return January 3. In Geneva speculation grows on Red China releasing 40 American civilians and planned talks about Americans held in China. Five US airmen released by China arrive in Hong Kong soon before onward flight to the U S Bulgar ian officials say the Israeli airliner downed last week was shot down by Algerian fighters after failing to heed a land summons.
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Hersholt Re-elected President of Relief Fund
Hollywood reports Jean Hersholt was re elected president of the Motion Picture Relief Fund for the 18th consecutive year at a meeting last night.
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Jean Hersholt
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Bulgarians Admit Fault In Israeli Airliner Crash
London AP reports Communist Bulgaria admitted two of its fighter planes shot down an Israeli airliner last Wednesday. Bulagaria said it would discover and punish those responsible for the catastrophe. All 58 aboard died, including 12 Americans. the off course plane crashed north of the Bulgarian Greek border.
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Bulgaria
Talks in recess as U S and Red China discuss repatriation
U S Ambassador Johnson and Chinese Ambassador Wang Ping nan held a recess while they consulted governments. They plan to meet again tomorrow morning to discuss repatriation of 40 Americans and detained Chinese students. Both sides kept talks secret with likely referrals to higher authorities.
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11 U S airmen freed by Reds arrive later than expected
Canton train arrives without the 11 U S airmen being freed. The next Canton train due tomorrow afternoon Hong Kong time. At Kai Tak two C 141 transports await to fly them to the Philippines then to the West Coast for reunion with families.
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58 Man Riot Quelled as Prisoner Is Killed in San Antonio
In a San Antonio jail riot, ten officers fired on a prisoner to stop the outbreak, killing Rodolfo Escobedo, 27, and injuring four others. Sheriff Owen Kilday described self defense after Escobedo brandished a tray and advanced during the clash. The incident followed a similar riot at Bexar County Jail the prior week.
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Korea demands release of 20000 prisoners from Red China
South Korea's Acting Foreign Minister Cho Chung Whan urged Red China to free 20263 prisoners of war and 17504 civilians held in the country. He called for withdrawal of Chinese forces from Korea and warned that failure would show China seeks conquest, not peace.
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Dixon Clashes With Investigators Over Dixon-Yates Deal
Utilities magnate Edgar H. Dixon argued with Senate investigators over alleged efforts to hide details of the Dixon-Yates power contract. The clash occurred amid questions about disclosure and accountability regarding the arrangement.
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Sarasota Babe Ruth Team Tours Vicksburg and Natchez
Jackson Tennessee defeated Sarasota 11-1 in the Southeastern Regional. Sarasota players toured Vicksburg and Natchez with manager Bob Bourque arranging with Bill Graham and Natchez mayor Johnny McDonough. A Sarasota shortstop was shaken in a collision and treated at Jackson Hospital before release. Birmingham Alabama defeated Yazoo City 9-0 as another regional game preceded the title matchup.
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Tom Duffy
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Bright Spot Film Star Marries at Ancestral Home
Newlywed film star asks if the ceremony at a familiar ancestral home is a repeat marriage while the bridegroom confirms the location. The exchange highlights the couple's surprising sense of history and romance.
Jail Permit Hearing Pending Zoning Exception
County Attorney James L. Wood Jr applied for a building permit to erect a new jail addition to the county courthouse, but approval is blocked until the board of adjustment grants an exception to existing zoning rules. A hearing is set for Aug. 9.
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More of It Tomorrow Weather Tip From Minnie Mermaid
Sarasota area forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated afternoon or evening thundershowers. Gentle to moderate east to northeast winds. Temperatures near 87 to 93 during the day with mild lows tonight.
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