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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1955

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Reapportionment Bill Unfair-Collins Sparks Debate

Newark witnesses James Faulk, 40, questioned about a false fire alarm snatched the alarm handle twice more. Battalion Fire Chief Thomas O’Boyle watched as Faulk was arrested on false alarm charges. Hobart Oklahoma honors P W A Fullingim on his 100th birthday as he eyes a 76th wedding anniversary with his wife August 10. His wife turns 96 in November. Fullingim marked the day with a stag party at his son Frank’s home.

Newark N.J James Faulk Battalion Thomas O’boyle Faulk Hobart Okla P.W Fullingim Southwest Oklahoma Frank Fullingim

Professor Berkman Cleared to Gather Heliopsis on NM Roads

Santa Fe New Mexico reports the state highway department authorized Prof. Anton H. Berkman of Texas Western College to collect heliopsis scabra from roadsides. The herb is described as a plant.

Santa FE N.M State Highway Department Anton H. Berkman Texas Western College New Mexico

Suburban Ad Prompts Large Dinner Party Stunt

A Morton Grove lumber firm president Richard Fuhr 26 staged a stunt by placing a full page ad in a suburban paper inviting 14 people to a cocktail and dinner at the Gold Coast Hotel. Fourteen called and Fuhr collected a sizable guest list and payment for a party of 22.

Fooler Jackpot Prize Climbing With Spivs Controversy

In a local puzzle contest, the word spivs caused most trouble among thousands of entries, prompting a prize increase. Next week’s top prize may reach 210, with 120 for the correct solution, plus a 50 percent subscriber bonus and 10 percent postcard entry bonus. Names of near winners in the Bay area listed.

Great Britain Badger’s George H. Nelson Gulfstream Ave Cosmo Williams P. O. Box L. C. Sivers Ellwood Ror Jr So. Osprey Gene Stockt

Transit permits denied for three turncoat Americans in Hong Kong

Hong Kong officials accused Chinese Communist authorities of attempting a political ploy by demanding transit permits for three turncoat Americans seeking to leave Red China. A government spokesman said such permits would not be issued, and the men would be admitted as undocumented aliens and handed to U.S. authorities. The move followed Peiping signals that entry might be allowed, but the formal authorization had not been given due to UK and U.S. consultations. The three men, once Korean War prisoners who switched sides, were slated to cross into British Hong Kong, a plan now unsettled as Peiping radio said their departure was postponed.

David J. Roads Hong Kong Red China U.S Peiping Red Cross Society Hong London Washington United States

Money man Ellsworth and partner linked to Las Vegas cash

Frank Ellsworth and Ray Wilson, from Tampa, were jailed on suspicion of robbery after flashing new hundred dollar bills at Las Vegas casinos. Ellsworth disappeared with about 87000 in cash but later claimed to sell magazine subscriptions. Investigators checked serials and pursued ties to a Queens bank raid. a New York prosecutor found no connection.

Las Vegas Nev Frank Ellsworth U. S. Internal Revenue Department Ellsworth Ray Wilson Wilson Chase Manhattan Bank of Queens Frank McGlynn New York Queens Tampa Fila

France approves Tunisia autonomy agreements by large vote

Paris France’s National Assembly backed internal self government for Tunisia in gradual stages by a 540 to 43 vote. Premier Edgar Faure warned that rejecting promises would erode trust in France across the Arab world and beyond. Pierre Mendes France urged approval in his first return to debate since last February.

Paris Edgar Faure France National Assembly Tunisia Faure Pierre Mendes-France

U S and Russia End Dispute Over Embass y Attaches

The United States quietly accepts Russia's right to expel three U S Army aides from Moscow and to credit replacements. The three officers Lt Col John B Vinson Capt William R Stroud and Capt Walter Mule were declared persona non grata and returned to the United States while no retaliation was planned.

Washington United States Russia Soviet Union State Department Moscow

St Armands Group Neutral on Bridge Plan

Five of nine directors of the St Armands Key Association reaffirmed that key residents should get more concessions on any bridge plan with the mainland. They approved a resolution to inform Al Rogero and local commissions that they partially approve the project but require enhanced consideration for residents. The Sarasota Merchants Assn. is polling members by post card with results due at the City Commission meeting Monday.

The St. Armands Key Assn the Keys Frederic W. Dennis al Rogero State Road Board Big Pass Col. Dennis Gerald Ludwig Phillip F. Pearson Nathan.r. Smith Chester H. Hartnagle St. Armands Key Association County Commission City Commission Rogero Sarasota Bayfront Drive St. Armands-Lido Beach Sarasota Merchants Assn

Texas Congressman Bell Indicted in Veterans Land Conspiracy

Rep. John J. Bell of Texas denies guilt after an indictment charging him with conspiring to steal 154810 dollars from the state veterans land program. Also charged are T. J. McLarty of Denver and J. T. Wofford of Cuero, with McLarty previously indicted in May on related deals.

Seguin Tex John J. Bell D-Tex Texas Veterans Land Program T. J. McLarty Denver, Colo Cuero, Tex Bell J. T. Wofford Cuero McLarty

Editor Missing Prompts Police Probe in Chicago

Police investigate the disappearance of Howard Rushmore 43 editor of Confidential a bimonthly national magazine missing since early Thursday in Chicago. The report notes Rushmore's role and the scope of the investigation by local authorities.

Chicago Police Today Howard Rushmore Confidential

Collins Johns Feud Erupts on Senate Floor in Reapportionment Row

A political feud between Sen. Johns of Starke and Gov. Collins flared on the Senate floor after Johns motioned to investigate reports that Collins appointees tried to bribe senators to back his reapportionment. Sen. Pope accused Johns of bitterness while Collins said Johns is reliving the campaign defeat.

Tallahasseep Sen. Johns Starke Collins Senate Johns Sen. Pope St. Augustine

Hoax Distress Signal Triggers $50,000 Coast Guard Search

Two youths aged 21 and 17 face third degree burglary charges after admitting they sent a phony SOS from a St Joseph radio shack to imitate a sinking fishing boat Blue Star. The Coast Guard spent 30 hours and $50,000 searching 4000 square miles near Barnegat before concluding no disaster occurred.

Woodmere N.Y Blue Star Coast Guard Atlantic Nassau County Thomas Maldona Taft Rockaway St. Joseph George Teen Oceanside Federal Communications Commission Commission Barnegat N.J Rine

Arch Ward Dies At 58

Arch Ward longtime Chicago Tribune sports editor died in his sleep at home on Lake Shore Drive. He promoted Golden Gloves boxing, Silver Skates, and the annual All-Star game. He conceived the NL vs AL All-Star baseball concept. He resided with his wife Helen and son Thomas, a United States Steel employee.

Ward Lake Shore Drive Helen Thomas United States Steel Corp

Measure Goes To Senate

Gov Collins voices strong opposition to the House reapportionment plan granting a senator to Bay and Monroe counties. He vows a veto if the Senate does not amend it. House passage was 39 to 37, with Senate action postponed until after the weekend.

Tallahassee Collins House Bay Monroe Senate Manatee Sarasota Bay- Monroe

Minnie’s Entry Sought at Sarasota Art Show

Minnie and Colors Both Camp Day are featured in a Sarasota Art Association summer show. A watercolor piece is entered, reflecting a quixotic moment as the artist contemplates nature and imagination.

Minnie Sarasota Art Association

Sarasota Weather Summary and Tides Note

Partly cloudy today through tomorrow with scattered afternoon thundershowers and southeast winds. Readings at 9:30 a.m. show temperature 88, barometer 30.02, high of 89, low of 73, rainfall none, wind from the east at 46 mph. Discussed in Herb Stolander's column in the Sports Section.

Tion Sarasota Herb Stolander Tides and Almanac Nation’s Weather

Bright Spot Eggs Too Small Today

A grocer notes eggs are smaller than usual this morning. He explains the farmer had to hurry to town and removed them from the nest prematurely.

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