02 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1956
Page
1
In Budapest Soviet garrison calls for reinforcements as handwritten leaflets urge armed resistance. From a hotel window a witness saw 23 Russian tanks crossing a bridge into the city center amid reports of potential fighting near Pecs involving 3000 Hungarian students and workers.
A royal decree issued in Baghdad suspended Iraq Parliament for a month amid martial law declarations. The move followed the monarch Faisal Is speech asserting Arab unity and a planned defense pact with Jordan, halting political activity during a tense regional crackdown.
Betty Vance contributes exclusive layouts on page 13 and a history of the club on page 14. The issue highlights local commentary by A Everett Austin and Roger Adams on public roles and industrial finance. Also notes two more deaths in a youth fatality and regional plans for an agricultural center modeled after Manatee County.
A humor about pockets in feminine apparel appears amid weather notes. The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s across regions, light winds, and no rainfall.
Stuart Lancaster announced a special Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey board meeting for December 10 to address minority interests questioning North, past, present, and future operations. Lancaster is linked to the Ringling family and confirms his mother Hester Ringling Sanford and Irene Ringling Boiser have prepared formal representation for the family stake.
United Nations report says Israel has withdrawn another brigade from Egypt and will pull back all forces 31 miles from the Suez Canal by tomorrow morning. Israel cooperates with Maj. Gen. Burns on unit locations in the area between the canal and Israel's western position. Eban notes the third brigade removal involved infantry and British technicians to clear the Suez sea link of sunken ships after the new year.
Six year old Kathy Ann LaVoie died en route to a hospital after a southbound car, driven by her mother Hendry LaVoie, struck the Myakka River Bridge. The crash marked a second fatal accident in 24 hours in the area with another three deaths and nine injuries on a curve north of the bridge Friday night. Trooper H J Earp said the mother reached for the child and saw the bridge rail too late. The child suffered multiple fractures and a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs LaVoie was injured but survived.
Soviet troops reportedly entered Bulgaria from Russia and landed at Varna to head off a possible revolt after World War II. The forces were said to have begun withdrawing after suppression attempts.
A frigid weekend grips Florida with lower east coast temperatures likely lower than midweek. Officials note damage in the Everglades winter area and a closed Farmers Market auction in Plant City while strawberry sales continue. Snow flurries reach the Great Lakes. frost expected as far south as Florida amid arctic storm concerns.
John Reddy informed Lancaster’s mother a special board meeting would be called on December 10, with undecided venue—New York or Sarasota. Lancaster hired Albany lawyer Judge Jacob Herzog to represent him and his mother. directors include John Ringling North and Frederick Buhl. North holds 51 percent. Edith Ringling estate 49 percent. dispute centers on future indoor shows and management changes.
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