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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1961
Page
1
Police and federal agents seized a massive marijuana haul and arrested a Cuban national on narcotics charges in New York. Investigators consider possible involvement by Fidel Castro's government in the smuggling operation.
Betancourt admits bringing marijuana to New York from Mexico City hidden in a car but denies Cuban government links. About 200 pounds valued at 320000 dollars seized in Manhattan. investigation into others involved. Separately analysts monitor Soviet space attempts as radar tracks a possible missile or satellite launch near Alaska with Kennedy’s inauguration looming.
In Campbell Ohio a blaze killed Henry Palen 42 and his wife Rose 39 and their four children Michael 14 Debbie 8 Gerald 5 and Caroline Ann 2. A firefighter and a policeman were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire started near the rear second floor and was out within about an hour. The deaths occurred as residents escaped or were rescued from nearby units. The building sits near the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Gate.
In Minnesota, seven youths die when a car racing over 100 mph collides with another vehicle on Minnesota 36 near Minnesota 49. Victims include four St. Paul area youths in the speed car and three others in the second vehicle, two Canadian truck drivers report the speed.
Fidel Castro challenged John F Kennedy to restore US Cuba friendship urging action from Washington. He spoke to a crowd under 30 000 in Havana the smallest turnout since he seized power and said the invasion alert would run until Kennedy’s inauguration. Cuba warned it will claim Guantanamo by law regardless of relations.
A new Bayshore Gardens development along US 41 advertises homes priced from $10,790 to $16,590. A new shopping center is opening nearby, with drive out today or tonight for sales.
Vatican City AP reports four new cardinals will be created Monday in ceremonies called The American Consistory. Among them Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter of St. Louis from the United States and Msgr. Giuseppe Ferretto, secretary of the pontifical commission for Latin America. Latin American nominees from Venezuela and Colombia. Two beatification causes cited Catherine Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks and John Nepomucene Neumann, Philadelphia’s fourth bishop.
President elect John F Kennedy moves to a full Senate confirmation for his 10 man Cabinet. Senate Republican Leader Dirksen said only a few votes might oppose Attorney General designate Robert F Kennedy.
About 500 Florida lawmakers and guests attended the third annual legislative weekend luau at the Colony Beach Club on Longboat Key. Gov. Bryant missed the event but lawmakers, including many in leis, enjoyed kalua pig and tropical dishes as native Hawaiian performers entertained and mingled with attendees.
Two farm belt Democratic governors defeated in the November elections were named to high federal posts by President elect John F. Kennedy. George Docking of Kansas was named to the Export Import Bank board and Herschel Loveless of Iowa to the Renegotiation Board. Docking had defeated in November by John Anderson. Loveless by Norman Erbe. Kennedy also chose John 8 Gleason Jr. to head the Veterans Administration. Johnson, at Palm Beach for talks, eyed space program developments as Russia reportedly launched a space project. Docking, 56, longtime banker and public utility executive, earlier governor and Kennedy backer. Loveless, 49, former Ottumwa mayor and Iowa governor.
Ringling annex building offers a prime store or office space for rent with convenient parking at the front and rear. Located in the Ringling area, the listing highlights frontage access and parking availability.
Pinellas County authorities and a state prison inspector pressed their probe after four convicts fled Largo Prison Camp during the 6 a.m. roll call on Friday. Sheriff Don Genung ordered the investigation as police hunted the escapees.
NEW YORK stocks rose for a third straight week in the heaviest trading in over two years. Volume topped four million shares daily across five sessions as technicians noted cash abundance and strong conviction that common stocks hedge against inflation amid a clouded market.
The Saramana area stayed warm and mostly cloudy, with temperatures forecast to ease slightly below normal through Monday and Tuesday. Sunshine bursts hint that Sarasota's typical radiant weather will return, while northern regions faced a chilly indoor weekend with some Saturday showers. High Saturday reached 74 with 58 to 62 overnight, winds 10 to 20 mph shifting NW. Small craft warnings issued from Tampa Bay northward.
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