AFL-CIO blasts inflation scare curbing growth and jobs
The AFL-CIO executive council says inflation alarmism by administration and big business has frightened the nation, stalling long term growth and job opportunities. George Meany calls inflation a problem but not the sole issue, urging focus on overall growth and wage protections.
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Afl-Cio
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Eisenhower
George Meany
AFL - Cio
America
Police Probe Mummy Slaying At Sarasota Memorial
Detective R C Mainey leads another day of inquiry into the August 7 murder of 22 year old Chandler Steffens at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. James K Chandler, Cleveland Press real estate editor and victim’s uncle, says body release to UF student’s burial may come Monday with a possible Wednesday funeral. Burial plot secured at Manasota Burial Park near wife Betty Steffens’ parents.
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James K. Chandler
Cleveland Press
University of Florida
Steffens
Manasota
Princess Margaret Turns 29 At Balmoral
Princess Margaret celebrates her 29th birthday at Balmoral Castle as Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family vacation in Scotland. The royals mark the occasion amid their Highland holiday.
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London
Margaret
Queen Elizabeth
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Needle Rips Soviet Curtain in Border Escape
A 17-year-old Hungarian crossed into Austria using a knitting needle to probe a mined border after warning friends of buried mines. He crawled through barbed wire and minefields as guards watched from towers, amid a harsh regime that reimposed mines since the 1956 revolution. Only about 10 refugees escape monthly.
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Vienna
UPI
Austria
Hungary
CIA Official Tells Move To Cuba Communists Seek World Rule
AP reports Gen. C. P. Cabell says Moscow sent Soviet officer Vadim Kotcherin to Cuba last May to guide Cuban Communists in penetrating Castro government. Soviets train Latin American Communists for dictatorial rule while Red Chinese propagate in Cuba. Primary targets: agrarian reform, unions, and army.
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U.S
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Cuba
Fidel Castro
C. P. Cabell
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American Legion
National Security Commission
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Kremlin
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Kotchergin
Kotcergin
Red Chinese
Red
Confederation of Workers of Latin American
World Federation of Trade Unions
Mexico
Venice Fire: Regulus II Missile Launch Delayed
Air Force officials at Eglin AFB halted the Regulus II missile firing from Venice Airport with only a possible firing next week hinted. Public relations would not discuss yesterday’s unsuccessful first attempt or reasons for the delay. An official news release is anticipated after a successful launch.
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Regulus II
Venice
Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Vence
Eglin
Record vote smothers Memphis Negro drive in late election
In Memphis, Mississippi River city, a record white vote overwhelmed the first all-out Negro campaign. Russell Sugarman Jr., a 30 year old Negro lawyer, finished second for public works commissioner with 35 237 votes, losing to Unity Ticket candidate William W. Farris by about 23 000. Turnout reached 129 868, far above the previous 86 370. The election also saw Negro candidates like Rev. Ben Looks and others perform strongly, but officials indicated no contest plans.
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News Wire Services
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Tenn
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South
Russell B. Sugarman Jr
Sugarman
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Ben L. Eooks
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Hooks
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Eliehue Stanback
Roy Love
Henry C. Bunton
Board of Education
Haiti Orders Seizure of Paris-educated Port au Prince Archbishop
Haiti moved to arrest Archbishop Francois Poirier after he defied a district attorney summons over his criticism of the government. The action comes amid a broader clash with the Catholic church as authorities reported clashes with a Cuban-backed rebel group on the southwest coast with varying casualty reports.
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Au Prince
Francois Poirier
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Poirier
Justice Department
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la Phalange
Duvalier
Cuba
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County Democratic Chief Calls For Hull To Quit
Leonard Burch Sarasota County Democratic Executive Committee chairman and former Sarasota County Planning Commission member urged Roy B. Hull to resign from the County Recreation Council after remarks at a meeting. He cited Hull being in hot water and resigning as planning consultant due to public sentiment. Hull apologized for saying Englewood should have been left to alligators, amid protests from Englewood officials.
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Sarasota County
Democratic Executive Committee
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Englewood
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Burch
Board of County Commissioners
Flooded Tampans Hope For Early Return Home
About 150 flood dislodged families in Tampa’s northern suburbs expect to re-enter their sodden homes as five clear days could end the flood over 28 000 acres. Water receded slowly Thursday aided by emergency wells and drainage. Red Cross official Syd Lenfesty estimates damages could exceed a million dollars. Sheriff Ed Blackburn calls a first estimate conservative.
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UPS
Syd Lenfesty
Red Cross Disaster Committee
Ed Blackburn
Fidel Charges 134 As Conspirators
Fidel Castro's government has charged 134 people with conspiring to overthrow the regime. Forty seven civilians and four former military men were taken to La Cabana fortress, joining eight seven others already held. Thousands were arrested after a counterrevolutionary plot Castro said originated in the Dominican Republic.
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la Cabana
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Dominican Republic
State Youth Meet Here For 3 Days
A three day Florida Youth Advisory Council meeting opens in Sarasota at the Lido Biltmore Club with 18 state youth leaders arriving. Gov LeRoy Collins and Mary Call Collins oversee activities while past governors Petrey and Clark advise on orientation and organization.
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Florida Youth Advisory Council
Lido Biltmore Club
Sarasota
James Dial
Rod Petrey
Bradenton
Mary Call Collins
Florida
Girls State
Collins
Girlf
Boys State
YAC
Petrey
Patricia Clark
Jacksonville
Reville Slayden
Brooksville
Mike Crews
Wauchula
Dining Room Suspected as Spa Fire Origin Punta Gorda
Experts tentative report indicates the blaze at Charlotte Harbor Spa began in the dining room. Assistant State Attorney Frank Watson cited fire investigators and noted four long distance calls to Zenia Associates head Martin Fleischman after the fire.
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Punta Gorda
Charlotte Harbor Spa
Frank Watson
State and Insurance Company
Watson
New York City
Martin Fleischman
Zenia Associates
Food Chief Cause Of Rise Cost Of Living
The July consumer price index rose to 124.9 of the 1947-49 average, up eight-tenths from July 1958, led by higher food costs and extending a record high. The rise will trigger wage boosts for about one million workers in auto, farm equipment, and aircraft industries, with most gaining a 2 cent hourly quarterly raise.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ers
Hersey C. Riley
Department
Beasley Sets House Caucus in Jacksonville for Sept 5
Tallahassee AP reports Speaker Tom Beasley called a special Florida House caucus in Jacksonville for Sept 5 to map united action behind the 44 senator 103 member reapportionment compromise to be voted Nov 3. Legislators attend Sept 4 5 for reunion by Duval County delegation and Jacksonville Chamber.
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Tom Beasley
Florida House
Jacksonville
House
Duval County
Filipino Ferry Sinks With 93 Missing off Palawan
Manila reports an inter island ferry Pilar II capsized and sank off Palawan with more than 93 aboard feared drowned. Seven rescued so far as the navy escorts relief ship Bohol to the area and warns other vessels of SOS distress near Luzon.
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Palawan Island
Philippines
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Bohol
Atono
SOS
Fengnam Benz
Luzon
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