Second Medfly Spraying in 10 Days over Sarasota County
The second fruit fly spraying in Sarasota County was completed late yesterday by two Stearman planes from Lowe's Airport. Inspectors will notify fruit stand owners of sale regulations while a joint Florida House Senate committee in Miami reviews progress and finances for continued eradication funds. Governor Collins reports progress and funds totaling 775000 state money plus federal aid sought.
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Rain Prompts Car Owners to Hope for More Weather
Local chatter notes car-wash spots busy after spray practice and residents hoping for rain to clear air. Some motorists parked under open sky and prayed for wet weather as cars gathered yesterday afternoon.
Free wash saves paint on jalopy amid scattered showers
A brief weather synopsis notes widespread showers cooling a car wash effect this morning. Sarasota area forecasts show partly cloudy skies with showers through Thursday and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Florida and East Gulf regions expect scattered thundershowers and light variable winds with similar highs and mild overnight lows. Readings at 9:30 a.m. report a temperature around 80 with no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Lords Delay Hanging Bill in UK House of Lords
The House of Lords rejected the abolition of hanging 238 to 95 delaying the measure and sending it back to the Commons. The bill could become law if approved again a year after last March 13, with Labor warning about eroding parliamentary power. Lord Goddard argued the bill would limit judges on punishments for deliberate murder.
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Soviet Deputy FM Gromyko to Address U N disarmament panel
Russia asked for a noon meeting of the United Nations disarmament commission to hear a statement by Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. The move was described as a surprise by the INS dispatch from New York.
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British Nab 200 Cypriots
British troops and police rounded up 200 Greek Cypriots in Nicosia in a swift raid on Murder Mile seeking top EOKA leaders. They searched 18 to 30 year old men and hauled about 200 to an interrogation center while sweeping Ledra Street and nearby stores and homes.
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Wanted Two Inch Rain Sparks Praire Economy Ad
Arapahoe Neb. farmer dealer Earl J. Mues posted in the Arapahoe Public Mirror asking for rain. The humorous ad, “Wanted 2 inch rain,” drew a response two nights later highlighting local drought concerns and the role of Want Ads in rural life.
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Two freighters collide in thick Atlantic fog. one sinks
In dense fog 450 miles east of Boston two freighters collided early today. The Estoril sank after taking on water. all 34 aboard were reported safe aboard the Dea Mazzella, which proceeded to Halifax under its own power. Coast Guard cutters and a flying boat assisted at the scene.
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Russians consider ban on nuclear weapons in record time
The Supreme Soviet of the USSR agreed to discuss prohibiting the use and manufacture of nuclear weapons. The two houses added the proposal to a five point agenda after brief sessions by the Council of the Union and the Council of Nationalities. Khrushchev and Mikoyan were among those absent. The Shah of Iran attended as an observer.
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President Eisenhower Ready For Re election Campaign
The Associated Press reports a heated fight between President Eisenhower and the Democratic majority in Congress as Eisenhower confirms he will run again. Democrats show little surprise and plan to challenge Republican support for the foreign aid bill amid reported irritation over congressional cuts.
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Supreme Court Rules Libel Suit Must Go Before Jury
In a 5-2 decision the Florida Supreme Court ordered the $1 million libel suit by Jacksonville pollster Joe Abram against Odham to go to a jury. The court cleared Florida Publishing Co. of libel and overturned Circuit Judge Edwin L. Jones for not allowing a jury to determine malice in Odham's remarks. Abram’s 1954 Democratic campaign poll suggested Odham was slipping in status behind acting Gov. Johns.
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Israeli Hold Air Raid Drill in Jerusalem Sector
In two zones the center of Jerusalem and Beth Hakerem residents followed the drill with traffic halted and all people ordered to seek shelter. Sirens and explosions accompanied the exercise which drew a near total public response and marked the largest civil defense drill yet in the city.
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Beth Hakerem
Russian protest over U S flight over Soviet cities
The United States remained silent on a Russian protest alleging American aircraft flew over seven Soviet cities on July 4 5 and 9. Ambassador Zarubin filed the protest with Secretary Dulles describing the flights as a gross air space violation and stating some planes lingered over two hours. Moscow credited the planes to Western Germany East Germany and Poland with two medium bombers involved.
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Khrushchev Faces Rising Pressure in Soviet Leadership
London dispatch says concerns over Nikita Khrushchev’s drinking and public drunken episodes are distressing other top Soviet leaders and fueling speculation that his tenure as Russia’s leader may be ending.
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Missing Tot Gone A Week In Westbury Case
FBI enters search for 39 day old Peter Weinberger amid kidnap probe. Nassau County Detective Pinnell leads with FBI agent Gatins coordinating. Hoax calls and a false ransom chase strain the Weinberger family as investigators pursue leads in this Westbury case.
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Peter Weinberger
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Stuyvesant Pinnell
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George Gatins
Mineola
Halleck Named Likely Nixon Ike Nomination Speaker
Rep. Charles A. Halleck of Indiana is Eisenhower’s top choice to deliver the presidential nominating speech at the Republican convention in August with strong backing in Washington. If state races shift, Sen. James H. Duff, Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin, and Gov. Christian A. Herter are considered as alternatives. Halleck is seen as a favored pick, but past moves and political shifts could alter the plan.
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