Allies Seek Truce Talks With Reds Over Formosa Crisis
British and American officials plan to invite Communist China to a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss a cease fire in the Formosa Strait. New Zealand joins in backing the move as Britain and the United States seek restraint from Beijing amid rising tensions.
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SRB Orders Bridge Toll Resurvey
The State Road Board ordered a new traffic and earnings survey for the proposed 7,000,000 toll bridge and bayfront drive project in Tallahassee. The study will determine feasibility of an annual 25 dollar rate for regular bridge users replacing the Ringling Causeway, with costs estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 dollars. Local officials demand an annual resident rate and a maximum 15 cent toll for occasional use, opposing the project as presented.
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Big Blaze In Zero Cold Philadelphia Fire
A major Philadelphia fire raced through a building amid zero cold conditions. Fire crews labored to control the blaze as residents evacuated and no fatalities were immediately reported. Investigators began checking for the cause.
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Associated Press
Six Day Sara De Sota Pageant Promises Big Sarasota Fiesta
The Sarasota Junior Chamber of Commerce unveils a six day Sara de Sota Pageant led by Glenn Rose with a Spanish flavor fiesta to attract tourists and residents. Events run Feb 28 to Mar 5 featuring a street carnival, street dance, Diaper Derby, Coronation Ball and grand parade. The Municipal Auditorium hosts the Coronation Ball on Mar 4.
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Sarasota
Glenn Rose
Jaycees
1955 Pageant Schedule Feb 28 through Mar 5
The program lists events for the 1955 pageant from Monday February 28 to Saturday March 5. It includes community singing and band concerts at the auditorium, a diaper derby, parade of students, EMI drill team, mentalist Dr Polgar, beauty and fashion show, Indian dance, water show at Lido Pool, JayBee Coronation Ball, a merchants’ all day event, Orange Crate Derby, fireworks, and the grand parade at Thing Field with several chairmen and hosts named.
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EMI
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Ham Jones
Texas
Kenmar Names Executive List for THE NEWS
During THE NEWS formation R. Duke Richardson served as general manager but has resigned as of January 15. The article notes his previous role and announces the management changes within THE NEWS.
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Pike Turnpike Bonds OKed by Florida Court
Circuit Court Judge W. May Walker approved an amended petition for a Florida bobtail turnpike and set hearings for February 3. The filing reduces the Turnpike Authority’s requested total by 15 million dollars from the amount originally sought under former acting Gov. Johns.
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Tallahassee
W. May Walker
Turnpike Authority
Gov. Johns
Cottage rental listing for Mrs. C. G. Dunn
A line ad notes Mrs. C. G. Dunn has rented a cottage. The small rental notice appears in the NEWS classifieds section, indicating a completed transaction and the tenant’s name.
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C. G. Dunn
NEWS
Combat-Hardened Air Force Units Move to Formosa
Combat ready United States Air Force 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, moving from the Philippines and Okinawa to Formosa, stands prepared for potential clashes. Lt Gen Roger Ramey calls the unit Korean-era capable and ready to handle any mission, as heavy transports bring equipment and fighters in a long planned mobility exercise.
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Bright Spot Reflects on a Drunk Observer at Revolving Door
A drunk spectator watched a man enter a revolving door and remarked on the rapid change of clothes as the door spun. The brief vignette captures a moment of confusion and humor in a public setting.
Navy ready for Formosa but not major war
Washington reports the Navy is prepared for any fighting in the Formosan Straits but not for large scale hostilities. The Senate debate and House formosa resolution raise fear of war with China without allies.
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Thomas
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Sub Zero Cold Wave Grips Eastern Nation Widespread Snow
A late January cold wave covers the eastern half of the country with sub zero temperatures and strong winds foreseen. The Midwest bears the coldest weather of the season while parts of the South drift near freezing toward the Gulf of Mexico.
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Gulf of Mexico
New York State
Crash Kills Local Girl In New Mexico Collision
The death of Barbara Dell Moss in an automobile crash on a New Mexico highway is reported to Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Moss of 4529 Old Bradenton Rd. Edna Pauline Moss is seriously injured and hospitalized near Carrizozo. police early today filed the report.
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Sarasota
Coldest Winter Weather Hits Eastern South and Midwest
The coldest stretch of winter sweeps the East and South and grips the Midwest. Temperatures fall sharply with reports of unofficial readings as low as 38 below zero at Saranac Lake New York as relief remains distant.
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Saranac Lake
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Winter Cold Grips Northeast and South Across Regions
The cold snap pushed temperatures well below zero from northern Minnesota to New York and New Jersey. Watertown New York registered 20 below, Massena 15 below, and Newark 14 for the year’s low, while Washington hit 12 degrees. Southern cities also saw frigid air with 25 at Atlanta and single digits at Mobile. Snow faded in the Midwest as the cold expanded from Texas to the Atlantic.
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Evacuation Plan for Tachens Moves Forward
A U.S. source said Washington favors evacuting the Tachens and possibly Quemoy and Matsu if conflict looms. The Tachens lie 200 miles north of Formosa, near Yikiangshan, with Matsu and Quemoy offshore. Final decision depends on Congress approving Eisenhower's Formosa stance as U.S. Seventh Fleet remains on alert.
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Weather and forecast snippets with scattered frost regions
A miniature weather note mixes a humorous dollar quip with a regional forecast. It reports fair, colder conditions tonight with frost possible in the north and central areas, lows 24 to 40 in various zones, and a Saturday of continued cold and fair skies. Marine winds shift northwest to north through Saturday.
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