13 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1957
Page
1
President Eisenhower is expected to submit a balanced peacetime budget of about 72 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year, with revenues near 73 billion and a plan to use a surplus to reduce the national debt. If approved, this would mark a third consecutive year in the black, the first since 1928-30.
A theater incident ends when a patron stands and shouts at a panic wave, prompting staff to explain the disruption. Ad libs inserted by theater personnel calm the crowd and restore order as the hero’s voice rings out.
Tass in Moscow denounces the Eisenhower Doctrine as US domination, predicting dangerous consequences and possible military intervention in the Middle East. It accuses Washington of courting Arab interference, oil interests, and actions against UN principles, warning of warlike tones in Ike's agenda.
A new Arctic outbreak moves into the North Central states driving bitter cold and light snow toward Lake Michigan and New York while northern Minnesota and North Dakota see sub zero readings. Temperatures vary from near 60 in Texas to just above freezing in New England as the Northwest remains dry and the West sees coastal rain.
Senator Hubert Humphrey urged Attorney General Brownell to investigate recent gasoline and crude oil price increases. He accused the petroleum industry of irresponsible action triggered by the closing of the Suez Canal.
Washington informed sources say Yugoslavia renewed its request for U S military equipment including about 480 F 86 Sabrejet fighters. President Eisenhower halted arms shipments to Marshal Tito's country last October under Cold War restrictions set during a conference with Deputy Secretary of State Robert D Murphy this week.
Yemen asks the United States to halt British aggression in a crisis that drew in talks at the State Department. A Soviet delegation may visit Yemen as Britain reports increased hostile actions and denies major border operations while noting continued dissident activity.
In Budapest Premier Janos Kadar moves to curb unrest as Russian armored units display force. Eight tanks and six armored cars were parked near the post office on Csepel Island amid clashes that left at least two workers dead and five wounded. Csepel workers defy and radios report shops idle.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in secret testimony that the Soviet Union could seize the Middle East without rapid U.S. economic aid. He warned that without help, Middle East governments could disintegrate and Egypt and Syria may already lean toward Moscow.
Tallahassee resumes transit with seats assigned by drivers to curb violence after an 11 day shutdown. Gov. Collins orders service restoration to test goodwill between races and prevent further clashes.
A church figure Minnie urges participation to brighten days as Florida forecasts show partly cloudy skies and mild temps. Central and southern areas face fog, with highs from 65 to 80 across the state and a bite of cooler air moving in tonight and tomorrow.
The Navy announced a new intermediate range ballistic missile named Polaris to be built with Lockheed at Van Nuys California and hinted at withdrawing from the Jupiter project. The Jupiter aims for about 1500 nautical miles with a 100 foot length, raising submarine storage challenges.
General Vinson reports the Army found copies of a document leaked to unauthorized persons. He notes concern over security and the spread of information.
London reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan plans to present a cabinet lineup amid Labor Party attacks and calls for a general election. Dismissals of Selwyn Lloyd and Antony Head are discussed as foreign secretary and defense minister roles. The Laborites accuse the government of pressuring the Queen, while Conservatives deny alarm, framing the issue as a political tactic.
Full page of pictures on the Great Barbette and his new aerial ballet. Mention of Elvis Presley cage remark and a Ford stock note. References to a $4 400 000 school bond election and a Sarasota water and sewer extension study. Page numbers cited.
A Saturday sale of polio peanuts drew bids totaling 1255 dollars. The event featured various peanut lots and attracted local buyers and collectors. Proceeds supported community health efforts amid ongoing polio vaccination campaigns.
Senator Russell of Georgia warned civil rights legislation will face firm Southern opposition if it reaches the Senate floor while supporters, led by Humphrey and other Democrats, predict a good chance of passage this session. An unnamed influential Democrat also suggested a fairly early victory for the bills.
Vice President Nixon stated he had looked into a security threat after Ambassador Zarubin listened impassively. He spoke to the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs asserting thorough review of the situation.
A circuit court jury found Dallas E. Withers guilty of first degree murder in the sex slayings of two young boys in Panama City. He was sentenced to death in the electric chair with no mercy recommendation, and 15 days granted for a formal motion.
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