Carlton Set For Big Bid
State Sen. Doyle Carlton Jr. of Wauchula plans a formal gubernatorial bid during the Legislative Weekend. The 37-year-old rancher and businessman is noted as a rising favorite and was named most valuable senator in a recent poll. Joel Wells is named state campaign manager with local aides described as enthusiastic amateurs.
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Teachers On Spot Reich Youth Parade Shows It Wants No Part Of Nazism
West Berlin officials pledged disciplinary action against teachers who fail to present an accurate view of the Nazi era. School Superintendent Carl-Heinz Evers said the crackdown follows a 10 000 strong anti Nazism demonstration and aims to bar former Nazis from teaching jobs.
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Sarasota hosts governor candidates and state events
Florida lawmakers gathered in Sarasota for a weekend of political activity and museum openings. Gov LeRoy Collins reopened the Museum of the American Circus, and officials opened the Governor's All Florida Art Show. Interim committees met to plan for the 1961 Legislature as senators and representatives discussed state institutions and hospital needs.
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Swastikas Vandalize Temple Entrance In City
Swastikas painted on both panels of the 6th Street Temple Beth Sholom entrance drew city detectives and FBI agents after congregants opened for Sabbath services. Officials speculated on links to other city incidents, Gov. LeRoy Collins’s visit, or a juvenile prank. A larger swastika with anti Jewish slurs appeared near the doorway.
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Politicians Gather at Lido Hotel Amid Campaign Blitz
In a moonlit Sarasota scene the Lido Biltmore patio buzzed with legislators bankers and candidates as they mapped strategy. Across town Rabbi Henri Yaker reported vandalism at his temple prompting police and FBI attention and a vow of heightened security.
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First Lady Mary Call Collins Highlights Florida Art Show
The First Lady and Governor discuss the upcoming Governors All Florida Art Show in Sarasota while avoiding endorsement in the Florida governor race. Collins praises the art loans to the executive mansion and officials consider public hanging of works, with legislative action creating an advisory board. Senator Doyle Carlton Jr outlines a highway plank to improve roads without raising the gas tax as candidates voice views on spending and taxes.
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Kensington Park Two-Time Florida Builders Award Winner
Kensington Park is named a two time winner of the Florida Builders Award reflecting ongoing excellence in housing development. The honor recognizes quality construction and community impact in the region. Local officials praised the project team for consistency and design innovation.
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Silence on killers at Touhy inquest shocks Chicago crowd
Walter Miller, bodyguard for gangster Roger Touhy, testified at the inquest into Touhy's shooting that fear of the Mafia kept him from identifying the assailants. Miller, wounded, described the attack on the stairs at Touhy's sister's home and said he could not name the gunmen.
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