Plane crash off Florida kills three and injures teen
A private Cessna-170 crashed into the Gulf about 15 miles from Fort Myers, killing pilot Edward Dean, passenger John Lewis, and George Hunter. Laverna Hoskins, 16, survived, taken to Lee Memorial in serious condition. Deputies said the plane circled Pine Island then plunged into three feet of water offshore.
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Fort Myers
API
Gulf of Mexico
Lee County
Pine Island
Bokeelia
St. James City
Edward Joseph Dean
Hialeah
John Allen Lewis
George Hunter
Monroe Station
Fla
Laverna Hoskins
Punta Gorda
Lee Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Forum on Urban Renewal Set Tuesday
Public informational forum sponsored by the Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce will discuss urban renewal benefits to Sarasota. John A. Dale of Rochester, N.Y. will speak on both good and bad aspects and potential federal funds for a bayfront center project.
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Sarasota County
Ed Dale
Sarasota
First Research Corp. of
Miami
Bayfront Center
Dale
Kennedy Says Tax Cuts Are Being Seriously Considered
President Kennedy told reporters tax reductions are under serious consideration by the White House but will not rush the proposed tax reform bill. He noted a $1.25 billion liberalization in depreciation rules will occur next week while economy indicators are watched for possible action. He cited business health, public works, and anti recession measures as factors shaping timing.
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Washington
Kennedy
White House
Congress
Oran Battle Kills Up To Fifty In Renewed Hostilities
A four hour gun battle in Oran, Algeria, pitting Europeans against Muslims, leaves unofficial death tolls around 50 with many wounded. The violence erupts as Algeria marks independence, amid a city without centralized authority and chaos at Place Foch.
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Oran
Algeria
Foch
Parachutist Survives Fourth of July Jump in Gilroy Stadium
Bob Burns a Hobart Indiana stunt parachutist spoke of a lucky ending after a July Fourth jump at Gilroy Stadium. His main chute failed at 4,000 feet. emergency chute opened at 750 feet. He landed in a tree beside the stadium, narrowly missing the patio party below. The hostess offered a drink which Burns accepted before freeing himself from the chute.
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Gary
Ind
Bob Burns
Hobart
Burns
Gilroy Stadium
Adult Education Head Position Remains Open
Sarasota County school office announces an open coordinator post for adult education within the system. The new position, coordinated with the division of adult and vocational education, requires training and experience in adult education.
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Sarasota County
Donald R. Edwards
Osprey Elementary
Mary F. Compton
Osprey
Division of Adult and Vocational Education
New County Health Director To Be Welcomed in Sarasota
Sarasota County welcomes Dr. Richard Veldhouse, former Hillsborough assistant health officer, as health director. He replaces Dr. William Wright who left for the Florida Board of Health in Jacksonville. The welcome is at 9 30 a.m. at the County Health Center on Hawthorne Street.
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Sarasota County
Richard Veldhouse
Hillsborough County
Hawthorne Street
Veldhouse
William L. Wright
Florida Board of Health
Jacksonville
Weldhouse
First Announced Hydrogen Bomb Test at Nevada Site
LAS VEGAS AP The AEC plans the most powerful U S nuclear shot Friday at the Nevada test site 650 feet underground with a thermonuclear device AEC disclosed the device’s nuclear composition for the first time at the proving ground.
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Las Vegas
Nev
United States
Nevada Test Site
AEC
Proving Ground
Oyster Firm Seeks Bulkhead Line Change
Two Placida oyster company owners urged Charlotte County Commissioners to redraw bulkhead lines 500 feet seaward to aid the industry. Jack and Bill Van Norman of Charlotte Oyster Co. cited a Conservation Department official noting the Myakka and Peace Rivers confluence in Charlotte Harbor makes this area highly valuable for shellfish.
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Englewood
Placida
Charlotte County
Jack
Bill van Norman
Charlotte Oyster Co
State Conservation Department
Myakka
Peace
Charlotte Harbor
Dog gones Good Business At Pound
Sarasota County Animal Control Officer Bill Sullivan reports six months of 1962 activity with 120 animals impounded Jan 1 to June 30 including 103 dogs and 17 cats. He also seized one bat linked to rabies and trapped 505 raccoons.
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Sarasota County
Bill Sullivan
Sullivan
Humane Society
Divers Search For Sunken Rum Ship Off Venice
Sarasota County Civil Defense Underwater Rescue Team plans another Sunday dive to locate the 100-foot motor-sailer sunk 12 miles west of Venice during World War II. CAP Manatee unit supports with CAP Captain Ron Billib piloting a search aircraft and divers guided by Dr. Douglas E. Williamson.
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Sarasota
Douglas E. Williamson
Williamson
American Littoral Society
Department of the Interior
Florida
Boggess Charged In Killing In Bradenton
William Boggess has been charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Dr. Lamar Richards during a dispute over the sale of Boggess motel property in Bradenton Beach. An autopsy found five bullets from a .32 caliber pistol. He is held without bond as a July 12 hearing is scheduled in Manatee County courthouse.
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Bradenton
William Boggess
Manatee County
Frank Arpain
Boggess
Lamar M. Richards
Brandon
Bradenton Beach
Richards
Richard
Chuck Wood
Citrus Commission launches $6.5 million frozen juice promo
Lakeland Florida The Citrus Commission mailed contracts to orange concentrate processors statewide as the first concrete step in a $6.5 million promotional campaign to sell frozen juice. Commission Chairman Sam Banks said the project requires 95 percent backing from concentrators for effectiveness.
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Lakeland
UPI
The
Citrus Commission
Florida Citors
Commission
Sam Banks
Banks
Japan to Build Nuclear Survey Ship Kyodo Reports
The Atomic Energy Commission of Japan approves construction of a nuclear powered survey vessel named Kyodo News Service reports.
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KYO
Japan
Atomic Energy Commission
Kyodo News Service
Fierce fighting over food ends with multiple deaths near Duque de Caxias
In Duque de Caxias, 15 killed claim by Mayor Adolfo Daci, while Rio stations report seven, as infantry and tanks quell hours of clashes between police and a hungry crowd. Store guard shot. mob burned store and marched main street with weapons. Nationwide strike disrupts transport and power, worsening Brazil’s food shortage crisis.
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Duque de Caxias
Jeno Gen
Adolfo Daci
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Sao Joao de Meriti
Nova Iguacu
Nilton Cruz
Brazil
Niteroi
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