05 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1955
Page
1
Peiping radio reported U.N. rival actions featuring Lai and Vice Foreign Minister Han fu in Tokyo with little detail. The event referenced the Republic of China and included Tung chien director of International Relations and Wang Cho ju, chief of protocol, among attendees.
The report notes McCarthy hopes to act within a few days to block a Senate committee move. He has stated plans to act against a Senate abn subgroup and has served for two years, poised to become top ranking in his party.
Governor LeRoy Collins begins a two year Florida administration after inaugurating with gala events. He promptly reinstates 17 McCarty appointees who had been suspended by Acting Gov Johns and replaces them with his own selections. He convenes a legislature due in April to push his program.
Roy Collins writes to Sarasota State Rep Henry Bartholomew thanking the GOP for cooperation. He congratulates Bartholomew on being chosen House minority leader and notes a caucus pledge to cooperate with new administrations. He expresses confidence in joint work for a better Florida and sends warm regards.
Area waters off the gulf area stop blasting according to state salt water conservation agent A F McFadyen. News notes the permit question for Gulf Oil Co is at least partly cleared.
The Foreign Operations Administration announced Wolf Ladejinsky will take a land reform post in Vietnam after being fired as agricultural attaché in Tokyo for alleged security risk. Harold Stassen said Ladejinsky is eligible for certification for security and loyalty, easing a dispute between the Agricultural Department and State Department.
The weather map shows thunderstorms in Oklahoma and Kansas with snow in Northeastern Colorado and Southeastern Wyoming. Rain and snow showers affect Washington, Oregon, and coast regions to San Francisco, while the Central Mississippi and Ohio Valleys see widespread fog. Northern Illinois reports near zero visibility and freezing temperatures stretch from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and into the Rockies, with Montana hardest hit at 10 to 20 degrees below zero.
Arthur M. Concello former Ringling general manager buys controlling interest in the Clyde Beatty Circus. He leads a group that also purchased Monarch Circus Equipment Co. and owns the circus Show.
Sarasota County voters keep control by naming Albert D. Corson chairman and Edwin F. McCann vice chairman over the United Republican splinter bid to install Jacob F. Baumgartner as chair. Leach eyed a harmony move but the 3 to 2 split occurred with Corson garnering unanimity. The board also moved to retain staff, appoint Wood as airport authority liaison, and set a special meeting to review reforms and bids for county trucks.
The dialogue centers on a playful exchange between Clarice and Henry about affection and a car reference. Henry quips that he merely added the clutch, while Clarice notes the limits of her consent, hinting at light, flirtatious humor.
An Atlanta incident ends in tragedy as 13 year old David McBrayer dies after his car crashes into a granite wall during a 90 mph race with a police car. Harold S. H. of Dalton is critically injured.
Sanford police in central Florida seek two robbers who stole $3000 from a local repair shop. Authorities believe the pair may be linked to a wider string of robberies in central Florida totaling near $10,000.
Former President Herbert Hoover urges a two year extension of President Eisenhower's authority to merge abolish and reorganize federal agencies. His Commission on Government Reorganization will begin filing reports and recommendations soon to cut costs and improve efficiency in the executive branch.
The 84th Congress opened at noon with Democrats asserting control in both houses. President Eisenhower’s State of the Union address tomorrow is expected to favor reciprocity trade, lower tariffs as needed, a military manpower program, extended taxes, Asia aid, health insurance, and a major highway program. Republicans seek stronger liberal representation on key committees while balancing policy groups for 1956 re elections.
Weather notes humorously warn of foggy mornings while tides and almanac details appear in the fishing column. Florida forecast calls for mostly sunny spell with early morning fog over several sections and mild temperatures.
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