City Commission Electees Face Knotty Problems in Sarasota Vote
In Sarasota a nonpartisan citywide election on Tuesday will determine control of the five member city commission. Two ticket groups, Independent Taxpayers Assn. candidates Hoersting Turner Dennis, face Citizens League contenders Ferrell Conrad Burquest, with three seats up for three year and two year terms. Voters may choose any three of the six candidates as the ballot groups pair candidates by group.
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Shaw play previews tour heads to Sarasota stage
Tyrone Power Faye Emerson and Arthur Treacher lead a pre Broadway tour of George Bernard Shaw Back to Methuselah arriving in Sarasota January 7 for two performances under Sertoma Club sponsorship. Valerie Bettis Arnold Moss and Roger Boxill also star with Margaret Webster directing in a Moss condensed version aimed at opening Broadway March 17.
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Rain Record Broken in Memphis Rainstorm
A long day of rain washed out an 80 year old record as Memphis records its total rainfall for the year at 73.50 inches, surpassing the 1877 record. The rain date was marked by the 8:45 p.m. tally surpassing the former mark.
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Lest We Forget Arizona Memorial Plans Progress
Sixteen years after the Pearl Harbor attack 1102 sailors died on the USS Arizona and plans to memorialize the ship by enclosing it in concrete and steel at its sunken berth are underway. The piece notes the broader wartime losses and promises page nine details on the Japanese missteps.
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Min Suggests Bowed Head in Prayer for Saturn Satellite
Sarasota forecast notes partly cloudy skies through Sunday with warmer conditions and highs near 76. The item quotes Minnie Mermaid urging prayers for government officials and dentists as plans for an earth satellite launch are mentioned, with winds from the south to southwest and no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Second Vanguard Moon Try Planned for January
Navy officials intend another Vanguard satellite launch in January after yesterday's failed 72 foot three stage flight. Experts study debris to solve the lack of thrust issue as the International Geophysical Year program proceeds with ten satellites. President Eisenhower and defense leaders remain confident the next test will succeed.
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Our Town Notice Attacks Teamsters Drives and Strike Fear
The piece warns against joining the Teamsters in a regional membership drive and claims the union is discredited and corrupt. It portrays a looming clash with AFL-CIO factions, cites figures like Dave Beck and Hoffa, and urges both workers and employers to get smart as a strike is anticipated.
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McElroy Sees Ike Attending Paris NATO Parley
London reports Defense Secretary McElroy said odds are strong Ike will attend the Paris NATO summit on Dec 16 after concerns over the Vanguard satellite failure. He noted final medical clearance is needed and discussed plans for continued U.S. missile and satellite efforts.
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Venice Theater Damage Suspect Juvenile Held
A 14 year old Venice boy was detained in county jail by order of Judge Russell Thomas for damage to speakers at the Laurel Drive-In Theater. He is one of several juveniles involved. He will be held until 5 p m tomorrow. Two others received two days in jail earlier and a third posted bond. Bond may be forfeited if any trouble occurs.
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Schoolboy Admits Stabbing Death
New York police say a 16 year old delivery boy confessed to killing eight year old Diana Pennella in the Bronx. He allegedly stabbed her 23 times with a hunting knife after she answered her apartment door. He reportedly said I just saw red.
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