Youthful Victor Goes To Akron Soap Box Derby
Sarasota hosts the first official local Soap Box Derby with riders ages 11 to 15 under All-American rules. Winners advance to the national finals in Avron Ohio. sponsorship by THE NEWS and Chevrolet.
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Byrd Auto Body
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Hawthorne &J
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Rickey Sykes
46Th St
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Sydelle
Shay Motors
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Palston Ct
Pawer Park Estates
Andy Mikronis
Tulip St
C. E. Mikronis
Harold Parke
7Th Ave
Princess Martha
Mills Potter
Rawls Ave
Independent Concrete
Jack Brady
Hyde Park St
Brady Brothers Construction Co
Michael Kelly
Magnolia
First Federal Savings and Loan Assn
Jerry Harms
Nassau St
David Knox
Wood
Lyons Paint Co
John Wallace
Gillespie
Ace Fogarty
21St St
R. P. Farrell Jr
James Fraser
P. O. Box
Sears Roebuck and Co
Death of Stalin Foiled Soviet Jewish Deportation Plan
Paris source claims Stalin ordered a mass round-up and exile of Jews in Russia and satellites about a month before his 1953 death. After his passing anti Semitism waned in the Soviet bloc until 1955, then resurfaced in subtler form amid a Middle East push and Egyptian arms sales led by Khrushchev.
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Paris
Communist Party
Russia
Stalin
Middle East
Egypt
Nikita Khrushchev
Nehru’s Bonn visit seen as key to German unification
The West German government hopes Indian Prime Minister Nehru can unlock the deadlocked unification issue. He arrived in Bonn for a three day conference with Chancellor Adenauer amid reports that notes to Russia and the Western Big Three have been shelved pending his talks.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
Russia
Adenauer
Sarasota County School Board backs reappraisal push
The Board of Public Instruction adopts a resolution to cooperate with county leaders on reappraisal, aiming to keep millage as low as possible. Chairman Gustin Nelson says the move provides a clearer statement for his board while noting action may come from the County Commission today or Monday.
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Commission
Gustin M. Nelson
Nelson
Board of Public Instruction
Board of County Commissioners
Ace
George Higgens
Philip Hiss
Higgins
Hiss
Army Leaders Fight Proposed Massive Manpower Cut
Army leaders oppose a radical reduction in force urged by Adm. Radford and backed by Senate Democrats. The feud delays work on a joint strategic plan, with Gen. Taylor and Sec. Brucker leading opposition to potentially 800,000 fewer troops. The Pentagon denies a revolt but concedes planning may stretch past the election.
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Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Cypriots Reject Britain's Cyprus Negotiation Bid
In Nicosia Greek Cypriot leaders reject Britain's overture for talks and self government on the violence torn island. Archbishop Makarios remains the central figure as exiled leader. Lord Radcliffe faces protests over a new constitution effort. In London MPs debate Eden policy amid charges of late concessions.
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Themistocles Dervis
Lord Radcliffe
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Seychelles
Indian Ocean
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Eden
House of Commons
Out of Commons
Weather and politics mix in sardonic forecast
In Sarasota area notes interpret superstition and political significance as weather shifts. Partly cloudy through Saturday with scattered thundershowers, highs 86 to 93, lows 68 to 73, variable winds. Data shows 9:30 a.m. readings. barometer 30. Reading details: max temp 24 hours, min temp 24 hours 72.50, rainfall no rain, wind SE 23 mph.
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Sarasota
S.E
City Seeks Intersection Change Recommendation
City officials agree to back a recommendation for an intersection change as part of ongoing traffic planning. The notice directs readers to page 9 for details and related actions.
Weinberger kidnapping suspect gripped by fear of capture
In Westbury New York the Weinberger family spokesman says the kidnapper may be delaying the return of 9 month old Peter not by ransom but by fear of being caught. Police have moved from church stakeouts and the case remains unresolved nine days after the abduction.
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N.Y
Weinberger
David Holman
Medfly Aid Costs Rise in Florida Extermination Effort
A Florida legislative panel heard estimates of 10 to 11 million dollars to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly. State and federal officials outlined current progress and funding, with previous asks around 4.4 million likely to rise toward about five million, as Miami area detections prompted emergency spending.
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Florida Senate House Committee
State Plant Board
U. S. Agriculture Department
Florida
Annexation bill targets area northeast of Tampa
State Rep. Sam Gibbons says a T AMP A area annexation measure will be introduced in the 1957 Legislature. The bill aims to extend Tampa city limits to a specific northeastern locale, with details to be announced by lawmakers.
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Tampap
Tampa
Sam Gibbons
Boat Sinks Drowning Five On Altamaha River Trip
Five people drowned when a flat bottom boat carrying ten picnickers sank in rain swollen Altamaha River near Gray's Landing, Georgia. Three victims were teenagers. one adult swam ashore to help others. Six children were rescued after the 3 p.m. accident about 23 miles south of Lyons.
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Lyons
Altamaha
Gray's Landing
Georgia City
Weather Delays Eisenhower Nixon Talks In Gettysburg
A heavy rainstorm washed out a scheduled conference with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon in Gettysburg. Secretary of State Dulles bypassed the weather and met with Eisenhower, with an Air Force crash wagon on standby due to threatening conditions.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
John Foster Dulles
Air Force
Power Pact Draws Fire in Senate Over Dixon-Yates Contract
Democrats attack the administrations move to have courts void the Dixon Yates power pact. Senator Gore of Tennessee accuses Eisenhower of personal and official responsibility and predicts the issue will shape the upcoming campaign. Senator Hickenlooper of Iowa says it could be a fair topic if openly discussed.
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Dixon - Yates
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
Eisenhower
Dixon-Yates
Sen. Hickenlooper
Marine sergeant sorry for Ribbon Creek tragedy at Parris Island
Marine Sgt Matthew C. McKeon faces court martial over the April 8 incident that cost six recruits their lives during a night march into the Ribbon Creek swamps. He expressed sorrow for the families and defended his aim to instill discipline while denying intoxication on duty. He described his approach to training and his hopes that the case does not harm the Marine Corps.
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Parris Island, &.C
INS
Matthew C. McKeon
Parris Island Marine Base
International News Service
Marine Corps
McKeon
Billy Mitchell
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