County Fairgrounds Open for Annual Fair Start Monday
The county fairgrounds are slicked up for the opening of the annual Fair next Monday, with pages 9 detailing schedules and attractions. Schools offer training to supply skilled labor for new light industries, per page 9. Emmet Addy becomes chairman of Memorial Hospital board, succeeding Benton W. Powell, per page 9. North Trail widening may require land condemnation, page 9. Crime-ridden New York waterfront tale explored in author feature on page 9. Reregistration program making slow progress on page 9. Panhellenic visits Ringling Mansion in women’s pages, pages 5 and 6.
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Fruitville Road
Tuttle Avenue
Emmet Addy
Benton W. Powell
Memorial Hospital Board
Two Senators Clash Over Eisenhower Second Term
Washington reports two Republican senators sharply disputed a statement by Rep. Cole RN Y that it is not in the country’s best interest for President Eisenhower to seek a second term. The exchange centers on the political implications of a potential re election amid national debates.
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Washington
Rep
Cole
Eisenhower
Virginians Back Governor Segregation Scores Victory
Governor Stanley lands a strong electorial endorsement for his segregation school plan after voters approve a constitutional convention call. Results show 299 735 for and 143 098 against with about 450 000 voting amid sleet and snow. The move seeds a broader anti integration program from the Gray commission.
Reds Seek Arab Ties at U N Over Israel Damages
United Nations New York and Moscow clash over a Soviet backed resolution seeking damages from Israel for the Dec 19 Galilee raid. Russia pushes for action against Israel while Syria asks for expulsion and penalties as Western powers prepare a different measure.
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United Nations
N.Y
Russia
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Syria
Galilee
Tampa spur links to Sarasota via 301 and 41
Political Editor reports Turnpike Authority approved a Tampa spur creating two direct routes to Sarasota: via U.S. 301 and via the Sunshine Skyway and U.S. 41. The plan includes a Wildwood Leesburg spur to Tampa and a Hillsborough line connection to U.S. 301 east of Temple Terrace.
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Tampa
Sarasota
Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg
U. S. 19
Turnpike Authority
Sunshine Skyway
al. Rogero
Clearwater
State Road Board
U.S. 301
Florida
Wildwood
Leesburg
Temple Terrace
Tampa Bay
U.S. 19
34Th St. N
Rogero Sai
Palmetto
Bradenton
Britain rushes aid to Cyprus amid Middle East tensions
Britain announces additional troops to Cyprus as a precaution to protect British subjects in the Middle East. The force includes airborne units and will be flown to Cyprus, with the number of men not disclosed. Field Marshal Sir John Harding heads British forces in the region.
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London
Britain
Mediterranean
Cyprus
Middle East
Sir John Harding
Jordan
Midwest GOP discontent with Eisenhower farm program
President Eisenhower faces mixed reactions as Midwest Republicans fault parts of the farm plan while Democrats claim the coalition retains political leverage. The soil bank concept wins praise across parties for cutting surpluses, but some Republicans doubt its potential to lift farm prices before the November election.
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Washington P
Eisenhower
Soil Bank
Sen
Humphrey
Minnesota
Senate
Agriculture Committee
House
President Takes On Full Load
President Eisenhower resumes a heavy White House schedule after Key West recovery. He plans meetings with Republican congressional leaders to set strategy for the new session and reviews the economic report and a school construction aid message for January. He worked a short day in Washington, following 12 days of rest, with a 2 hour 20 minute lunch and rest period advised by doctors.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Congress
Key West
Escaped murderer at large from Parchman prison
Mississippi authorities reported Nick Montes, once among the ten most wanted criminals, escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Superintendent Marvin Wiggins said the two escapees are dangerous and urged caution as rescuers battled heavy snow to reach marooned villagers along England’s east coast.
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Parchman, Miss
Nick Montes
Mississippi
Marvin Wiggins
London
Tampa Turnpike North Link Opens by 1958 60 Spur Planned
The Florida Turnpike Authority approved an inland 279 mile northern link and a Tampa spur for the toll road. The 279 mile section connecting near Fort Pierce is estimated at 185 million dollars. Immediate Tampa spur construction cannot be justified at this time.
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Tampa
State Turnpike
Florida Turnpike Authority
Fort Pierce
Long Cold Spell Keeps Florida Weather Pressed
Frost and freezing continue across peninsular Florida with only the West Coast and the Pahokee area near Lake Okeechobee escaping. Scattered heavy frosts stretch through the Everglades, Broward County schools close, and officials warn the chill will persist with no relief in sight.
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Associated Press
Florida
Peninsular Florida
West Coast
Pahokee
Lake Okeechobee
Everglades
Broward County
Strike stalemate blamed on price dispute at Westinghouse
Pittsburgh union leader James B. Carey blamed a price dispute for the stalemate in the Westinghouse Electric strike. In a prepared speech to mayors of 17 cities with Westinghouse plants, Carey named Westinghouse president Gwilym A. Price as the focal point of the impasse.
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Westinghouse
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
SBA Terms Switch Biggest Break In History For Small Business
Defense Department plans a hush hush order allowing small businesses to bid on secret national defense projects. The move, signed by Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson, aims to broaden mobilization and will apply to all contracting officers nationwide. Wendell Barnes of the SBA calls it the biggest break for small entrepreneurs, as the program also launches a five year loan plan of up to fifteen thousand dollars with banks underwriting 25 percent.
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Washington
INS
Defense Department
Defense
Charles E Wilson
General Motors
Army
Navy
Air Force
Eisenhower
Wendell Barnes
SBA
America
Ventory
Uncle Sam
Barnes
Election Year Weather Forecast Warns of Cold Winds
Florida and Sarasota reports forecast continued cold through Wednesday with highs 52 to 58 and lows near freezing. Frost expected in farm areas, small craft warnings on the coast, winds from the northwest.
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Minnis Mermaid
Ihe
Sarasota
Florida
Tampa
Miami
Keys
Circus Act Learner Faces Lion Mouth Challenge
A performer recalls being hired to place his head in a lion's mouth as a key act. He contrasts fear with the spectacle, noting the lion's role is a big part of the act and the cruelty is part of the show.
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Circus
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