Charlotte Harbor Spa Hotel Fire Kills Landmark Retreat
Fire destroys the Charlotte Harbor Spa Hotel in Punta Gorda with the caretaker under sheriff scrutiny. The million-dollar blaze began around 2 15 a m as flames spread through the frame and stucco building built in 1886 drawing crowds of 2000 to 3000 spectators.
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Stan Moran
Punta Gorda
Charlotte Harbor Spa
Charlotte County
H. W. Munson
Tamiami Trail
Marion Avenue
Taylor Street
Robert Barley
Charlotte Harbor Spa and Country Club Inc
Martin Fleishchman
New York
Floyd Alford Jr
Lido Biltmore
Sarasota
Barron Collier
Plant Railroad
Fort Myers
Barley
Partly Cloudy Weather Prompts Rain Outlook Note
A weather brief notes partly cloudy skies and heat with noon temperature around 87. Minnie Mermaid comments that missile launches may lead to government schedules and possible rain in the area. Full details intended for page 2.
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Minnie Mermaid
Humphrey Enters Wisconsin Democratic Primary
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota announced plans to enter the Wisconsin presidential primary on April 5 as a candidate for the Democratic nomination.
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Washington
Hubert M. Humphrey
Minnesota
Wisconsin
What restaurant has served Sara sota for 80 years
A local newspaper note asks which eatery has fed Sara Sota for eight decades, highlighting a long standing dining spot and community loyalty.
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Sarasota
Castro Claims Victory Over Dominican Invasion
The Cuban government led by Premier Fidel Castro announced the airborne invasion from the Dominican Republic was smashed in central Cuba. A Dominican C46 transport plane carrying arms was reportedly captured during the night outside Trinidad in Las Villas Province. Four people died in the clash including two counter-revolutionaries and two government forces. pilot Lt. Col. Antonio Soto and former Capt. Betancourt were among the dead.
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Havana
UPI
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Trinidad
Las Villas
Antonio Soto
Soto
Betancourt
Castro
Thrill-Killer In 3 Robberies Laments Lack Of More Bullets
Islip New York AP report on Francis H Bloeth a 27 year old ex convict who admitted killing in three Long Island robberies 400 dollars taken. He said if he had more bullets he would have shot more people. Authorities detail weapons and ballistics while noting prior psychiatric issues and a tavern robbery.
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Islip
N.Y
Francis H. Bloeth
Ebloeth
Bloeth
Suffolk County
John P. Cohalan
Long Island
Sidney R. Siben
Siben
Lake Ronkonkoma
Cohalan
Robert Walsh
Irene Currier
West Yaphank
Kensington Park unveils $350,000 recreation area
The Kensington Park project announces a $350,000 recreation area featuring an Olympic size pool nearing completion. Eleven air conditioned furnished models are on display daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to showcase the new facilities.
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Kensington Park
New Charters Granted 2 Savings and Loan Firms Open South Gate Offices
Sarasota two savings and loan associations won Federal Home Loan Bank Board charters to open branches in South Gate area. First Federal plans building at Jasmine Motel corner Jasmine Drive and South Trail. Sarasota Federal sets office at Bee Ridge Road and South Trail near Bradley Oil site.
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Sarasota
Venice
Sarasota Federal Savings & Loan Assn
Andrew Olsen
Bee Ridge Road
South Trail
Bradley Oil Co
Classified Ad for Car Cash Selling Help
A brief classified notice offers cash for selling a car with help from an Ad Writer. It provides the phone number Diaji RI 7-2101 and suggests placing an effective ad at day for assistance.
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Diaji RI
Ilfracombe Bathing Beauty Winner Declines Parade
Mrs. Ethel Vickery a 50 year old grandmother won the Ilfracombe bathing beauty contest but bowed to local opposition and stayed out of the victory parade. She kept the $28 prize money though the committee said the election was rigged by her friends and she could not be Belle of Ilfracombe.
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Ilfracomb
England
UPI
Ethel Vickery
Missile tests record camera test of Thor rocket flight
Cape Canaveral reports the Air Force fired a Thor missile with a 16 mm camera to study nose cone behavior during a 1,500 mile ascent. The data capsule would drop near Antigua Island in the West Indies for recovery by ships and planes as a wartime weapon would replace the camera gear.
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Cape Canaveral
UPS
Air Force
Antingua Island
West Indies
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