Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Southeast Regions
A massive snow storm moved from the Midwest toward the Ohio River Valley and southeast, piling up record snow in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Five people died, and a cold wave followed driving temperatures below zero in several states. School closures spread in Kansas and Missouri as roads remained largely open.
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Rules for Miss Sarasota pageant outline strict entry terms
The Sarasota Junior Chamber of Commerce sets official Miss America Pageant rules for the Miss Sarasota Contest on March 13 at Municipal Auditorium. Entrants must be Sarasota County residents, single, 18 to 28, a high school graduate, with a three minute talent, and agree to judge discretion and finality. consent to no outside endorsements or contract signings if chosen. contact Ray Evans or Mary Lou Madigan for details.
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Sarasota
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Package Blast Maims Divorcee in Eckert Colorado
Mildred Tandy a 46 year old store owner and divorcee in Eckert suffered the loss of both hands and burns to her face chest and arms when a postal package exploded as she opened it in a narrow aisle behind a counter. The blast blackened the ceiling but did little structural damage. Tandy had moved to the community with her 9 year old son a few weeks earlier.
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Pentagon blocks Marine colonel article on service history
Defense and Marine Corps refuse to release Col. Robert D. Heinl Jr. article for Proceedings magazine, citing implications of a conspiracy to end the Marine Corps. The decision surfaces before a Senate inquiry into muzzling of officers, with Heinl serving as naval mission chief in Haiti.
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Robber Surrenders After Impending Chicago Crackdown
Joseph Cecchini aged 22 walked into a Chicago police station and surrendered a .45 pistol after reading about a crackdown on crime. He admitted to a dozen robberies and said he surrendered before getting caught.
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UPI
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Hospitals Executives Parley Here in Sarasota
Sarasota modern Memorial Hospital hosts the central Florida hospital administrator's council of the Florida Hospital Association. Dr. Millard White, Sarasota pathologist, speaks on Current Concepts and the Future of Laboratory Diagnosis after lunch. Don Laurent will lead a hospital tour joined by Sherwood Smith, Jack Monahan, and Harry Hechstadt.
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Don Laurent
Sherwood Smith
Lakeland
Jack Monahan
Miami
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St. Petersburg
Dope Bust in Brooklyn Seizes 3.5 Million in Heroin
Police led by 50 officers raid a three story tenement and seize 3.5 million dollars worth of heroin hidden in a basement room. The operation also yielded weapons and arrests including two Frenchmen and Pasquale Fuca, linked to the smuggling ring with Montreal as a base.
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Lee's Birthday And Arbor Day Flag Display Citywide
Sarasota decorates Main Street with United States flags to honor Robert E. Lee's birthday under a city commission resolution. Florida joins 11 other Southern states in observing Lee's birthday with flag display. Arbor Day falls on the third Friday in January as a day for flag flying.
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Why Risk A Human Life In Space Adventures
AP dispatch discusses the argument over human spaceflight versus unmanned missions. It notes public questions about spending on John Glenn's orbital mission and whether instruments alone could suffice, while space experts argue human adaptability and intangible benefits justify crewed exploration.
Glenn Sees Flight As Ideology Role
Arlington Virginia AP Marine Lt Col John H Glenn Jr the first US man in space orbit views the flight as part of the ideological struggle of the world His pastor Rev Frank A Erwin spoke of Glenn as a hero reachable by youth and active in church life The orbital flight is slated for next week NASA's Seamans notes human judgment complements instruments Kennedy urged a moon landing this decade outlining science prestige and security goals
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Frost Confounds Versemakers At Poetry Society Dinner
Robert Frost 87 stumped an international group of poets at the 52nd annual Poetry Society of America meeting in New York. He identified three poems by memory from Davies Patmore and Browning, then read his own verse as prizes totaling nearly 5000 dollars were awarded to thirteen poets. Notable guests Omar About Riche and Itsik Manager read works in Arabic and Yiddish, with translations shown. Roethke received the Shelley award of 1280 dollars.
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Robert Frost
Frost
Poetry Society of America
Sir John Davies
Coventry Patmore
Robert Browning
England
Omar About Riche
United States
Itsik Manager
Variety Abounds In Sunshine Magazine
Sunshine Magazine issue showcases decoy collecting turning into bird making by Mari Cooney, a feature on Casey Key resident. It also highlights The Withers Four Decades of Togetherness about Sarasota couple Mr. and Mrs. Loris Withers, plus ear facts that debunk myths. Brazil Nut recipes on pages 12 and 13 and a Civil War series installment Stanton Shakes Up The War Department.
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Sarasota
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Stanton
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Headstrong woman accepts husband’s bail from jail
MILWAUKEE AP Marcella Hegeman mother of eight children left the Milwaukee County Jail after 3 hours 20 minutes not paying a 10 dollar fine for inattentive driving. Her husband Arthur arrived with the bail and she was released at 2 10 p m. She had planned to serve 10 days in a cell but chose to leave once the fine was paid.
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Marcella Hegeman
Milwaukee County
Women Key to Success
New York AP report highlights handling of women in business. Kelly Girl Service urges respectful management of secretaries and cautions that noise and disruption reduce output. Examples include pencil consumption and chatter affecting efficiency, with tips for quieter offices.
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New York
Tilly
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The Plaza Restaurant Serving Sarasota 32 Years
The Plaza Restaurant marks 32 years serving Sarasota with longtime patronage and community ties. Local staff recall changing tastes, steady crowds, and continued service at the bayfront location.
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Trujillo's Nephew Survives Suicide Attempt in Coral Gables
Gen. Jose Garcia Trujillo, nephew of the Dominican dictator, shot himself at a friend’s home in Coral Gables. Surgeons say he may survive. no note was found. Police note he took the pistol from Luis Rafael Trujillo’s home, a sister’s son, motive unclear.
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Jose Garcia Trujillo
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