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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
1
Paris reports say Charles de Gaulle may seek indirect approval from the FLN for a provisional Algerian regime and recognition as a political party. Observers note a face-saving path to end the Algerian war while reorganizing administration and advancing self-rule.
U S forces deny aggressive intent behind maneuvers started Monday along Havana to Vieques Island naval activity near Guantanamo Bay. Cuban press condemns drills as provocation while U S officials say ships and aircraft are for planned training. The Franklin D Roosevelt carrier, in port briefly, heads to 10 days of night operations training.
Atlanta AP report says the University of Georgia remains segregated as two federal court admitted students Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes fail to appear. Gov. Vandiver warns he will close the campus and seek repeal of a funds-cutting law, while state officials scramble to resolve the crisis.
Senate leaders sought the first test vote in a week long battle over a bipartisan plan to curb filibusters. Opponents expect to defeat the proposal requiring only a majority to end debate, while a three fifths rule would be up for debate. Southerners argued against changing the long used filibuster tactic as Herter briefed House Foreign Affairs on Cuba and Laos. Teamsters probes loom with Hoffa to testify. Rayburn and Smith remain deadlocked over control of legislation, risking a purge bid against the rules panel. Wheat price support faces crisis if no new plan emerges from Congress and Kennedy administration.
Florida marks the 100th anniversary of secession with the January 11 1861 signing of the secession ordinance by the Florida Constitutional Convention on the Capitol east portico. Governor Madison S Perry had called the convention under a November law, the ordinance adopted 62 7.
The Florida secession ordinance, signed by Secretary F. L. Villepiqne and bound with a blue ribbon, proclaimed a separate nation under the United States of America. The parchment notes a 1860 population of 140,424 with 17,747 whites and 19,605 white male militants. In 1868 a constitutional convention repealed the ordinance and Florida rejoined the United States.
The question looms whether Fidel Castro will press for control by force amid mounting tensions. Officials warn of potential risk to stability while opposition voices fear an escalation.
A 14 acre park homes project opens its swim and country club for residents. The notice mentions Sarasota area housing values and a contact phone RI 7-301 for more information.
The Army Quartermaster Corps reports a new 12 ounce survival kit with four food bars that can be flavored with bacon cheese fudge fruitcake or wheat cereal. Powdered instant beverages will also be included.
Istevan Steve Ersek 27 pleads guilty to murdering his former employer Mrs. Ethel Brunk 79 in Miami. Circuit Judge William Meadows sentences Ersek to life imprisonment for the killing, which followed Ersek having been hired previously to mow Brunk’s lawn.
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Ferry tug boat crews in New York went on strike today, halting commuter service for 30,000 persons and stopping barge deliveries of fuel and food. The action disrupted UPS routes and impacted essential supplies across the region.
Florida shrimp packers ask Congress to aid the industry as the Tariff Commission gathers testimony. Key West’s William R. Neblett and Fernandina Beach’s D Sloan Peterson testified that foreign imports cut 20 cents a pound from the domestic shrimp price in 1956 and that living standards of American fishermen are at risk from uncontrolled frozen shrimp imports.
Laotian army commander Maj. Gen. Poun Cout Sanihan charged that two battalions of Viet Minh troops crossed from North Vietnam last week to help Communist Laotian forces capture Nam Boc. He said Pathet Lao troops seized the town with heavy artillery and mortar fire.
Tokyo reports lingering danger from World War II magnetic mines still drifting near Japanese waters. The Maritime Self-Defense Agency estimates about 1000 U S made magnetic mines remain afloat and a three year mine sweeping operation is planned to clear them.
Forecasters report clear and cold conditions in north and central Florida with readings near freezing in Tallahassee and Pensacola while south Florida stays warm around the 60s due to southerly winds. A cold front through the Bahamas brings rain to its path and cooler air moves into the northern state. The forecast calls for mainly fair weather with occasional cloudiness along the lower east coast through Wednesday. Northeasterly winds 12 to 20 mph, small craft advisories off Tarpon Springs and Daytona Beach.
St Petersburg AP reports Itsy the toy poodle was stolen from the Callenders at a vacation spot. The thief broke a window to take the dog and demanded $500 at a beach rendezvous for return. Police have no arrest yet as of recovery.
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