31 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1961
Page
1
Critics doubt the urgency and scope of Kennedy’s plan. He proposes to raise the minimum wage permanently, extend unemployment benefits temporarily, and increase aid to unemployed families while stimulating housing. He also backs tax incentives for sound investments and seeks broader food aid for jobless households.
Florida stays mostly fair as a high pressure system moves east from the gulf. Tallahassee dipped to 32, the lowest statewide reading, with readings elsewhere and a few showers along the east coast possible tonight. Highs expected 65 to 75, lows 45 to 55, northeasterly winds 10 to 15 mph.
Senate investigators led by Sen. Estes Kefauver plan a broad inquiry into reports that American industry has priced itself out of the world market. The probe links to concerns over trade imbalance and dwindling gold reserves.
Cape Canaveral UPI reports a baby chimpanzee prepared for a 16 minute spaceflight aboard a Redstone rocket as a precursor to a human mission. Six primates trained with a couch harness and controlled tasks. failure would trigger a mild electric punishment.
Central Congo and Katanga leaders consider a military accord proposed by Moise Tshombe to curb Lumumba loyalists. Tshombe urges joint actions against Lumumba forces in North Kasai, as Katanga and South Kasai push independence while Lumumba loyalists seize towns in Oriental and Kivu.
In Los Angeles an apparently mentally disabled youth, 17 year old Barry Raleigh, dangled an 8-year-old boy over a hotel roof edge and released him to his death Monday night. Raleigh told police he intended to scare the boy as he wriggled and cried out before letting go.
CAPE CANAVERAL CAPE CANAVERAL UPI Air Force rocket experts resume work after postponement of the maiden Minuteman intercontinental missile flight. Officials cite technical difficulties blamed largely on the Atlantic missile range rather than the 60 foot missile itself.
An investigator for Eisenhower introduced Florida Governor Bryant to officials at a refugee discussion. Bryant quipped that Calif stand for come and live in Florida, reflecting regional remarks during the Miami gathering.
Rear Adm. Allen Smith Jr. boarded the Santa Maria near Recife to urge Henrique Galvao to steer the liner into Brazilian ports and allow 600 passengers to disembark. The mission faces Brazil's switch in government and possible impounding of the vessel if it enters Brazilian waters.
Havana reports Premier Fidel Castro may decide the fate of six Americans accused of joining anti Castro forces. The revolutionary tribunal met with high military officials to consider the death penalty amid protests by the defendants and tearful wives. Prosecutor Flores urged execution of Ricardo and Rigoberto Izquierdo Aleman as traitors and spies.
Tarpon Springs man BRADENTON Louis Anthony Pfister, 49, died when his car failed to negotiate a curve on state road 62 near Duette. An unidentified motorist alerted the highway patrol at 6 am. Pfister’s car struck a narrow bridge and went into a ditch beside a canal. the vehicle was demolished.
Senator George Smathers lauded President Kennedy's state of the nation address as ushering in a new era of hemispheric understanding. He praised the clear terms and the strong partnership between the United States and Latin American republics.
Miami talks on Cuban refugee relief with Welfare Secretary Ribicoff urging federal aid beyond private efforts. Governor Bryant seeks $25 million to aid about 45 000 refugees facing shortages of jobs and food as aides coordinate with private agencies and future programs.
About 75 Cuban refugees won emergency entry to the United States on a last-chance ship docking in New York. They received indefinite parole and planned to travel to Florida to join anti-C Castro groups. Immigration officials confirmed parole after eight hours of processing as the group waited on board overnight.
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