County Moves Offices Into New Jail Wing
Sarasota County courthouse completes the move into a $300,000 addition with 50 prisoners transferred to new cellblocks. Sheriff Ross E. Boyer and staff occupy first floor offices as the project reshapes courts, jail space, and county offices.
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Ben Smith
Kenneth Brumbaugh
County Building Department
Brumbaugh
Sarasota County
Ross E. Boyer
Sheriff's Office
Fred Meyer
Pervise
Sheriff Boyer
Planning and Zoning Commission
Sheriff's
Minnie Mermaid Laments Litter Threat at Bay
In Sarasota Minnie Mermaid complains about being struck by bottles and litter during rainy days and urges cleaner waterways. Partly cloudy conditions expected through Thursday with scattered afternoon thundershowers and mild winds.
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Bay
Sarasota
Sarasota plans giant welcome home for circus trains
Public notices tease a July 26 school budget hearing while page 9 previews parties for Miss Florida and a West Coast dentists meeting. Sarasota beats Fort Myers 6-0 to reach Junior Legion District finals with details on pages 10–12. Betty Burker's features appear on women's pages today.
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Sarasota
Fort Myers
Marine Sergeant Faces Mother Of Death March Victim
At Parris Island a Navy court martial probes Sgt Matthew McKeon over a fatal water march that killed six men. His lawyer Col Emile Zola Berman urged witnesses from across the country to testify that such night marches were common training.
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Parris Island
S. C
INS
Navy
Matthew McKeon
Ribbon Creek
McKeon
Army
Emile Zola Berman
Berman
Sgt. McKeon
Worchester
Mass
Jim McKeon
Riviera Beach
Fla
New York Corporation
Tears and sorrow mark Marine court martial at Parris Island
Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon faces charges over the Ribbon Creek death march that killed six Marines. He met the mother of one victim, Thomas Hardeman, as his trial proceeded, while defense counsel described the incident as a tragic accident and defended McKeon as a dedicated Marine.
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Parris Island
S. C
INS
Matthew C. McKeon
Maggie Meeks
Savannah
Worcester
Mass
Thomas Hardeman
McKeon
Ribbon Creek
Emile Zola
Berman
Pacific
Marine Corps
Legislature Called For Next Week
Gov LeRoy Collins announces a special session of the Florida Legislature to address segregation and other emergencies. State Rep Henry S Bartholemew of Sarasota says he will back the governor on segregation. The House Minority Leader plans to attend and favors a Medfly control appropriation within reason.
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Tallahassee
LeRoy Collins
Florida
Collins
Henry S. Bartholomew
Sarasota
Gov
House
Florida Governor Signals Call To Legislature
The governor outlined a four point program to resist racial integration in Florida and proposed funds for the Mediterranean fruit fly eradication program. Additional appropriations were indicated to implement the recommended measures including highway safety and emergency institutional improvements.
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Secretary of State
Florida
Eden Faces Major Test in Cyprus Policy Debate
Prime Minister Eden's government confronts a parliamentary storm tomorrow over Cyprus handling. The Conservatives likely avoid defeat, but the debate could reveal public misgivings about current policies as clashes continue between British forces and Greek-speaking groups.
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London
Eden
Cyprus
Finalists Announced In Miss U S A Contests
Long Beach California hosts 16 Miss United States finalists from 16 states after 43 were cut by judges. The winner will face 29 international contestants for Miss Universe Friday night. Notable names include Morris from Iowa and Orschel of Germany in the photogenic honor.
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Long Beach
Calif.p
Miss
Long Beach Municipal Auditorium
U.S.A
Texas
Tennessee
South Carolina
Washington
Utah
Iowa
Miss Morris
Marina Orschel
Germany
Miss Orsche
Israel
Sara Tal
Miss Tal
Miss Germany
Miss Israel
Sarasota County Coaches Seek Pay Increase
Sarasota County athletic coaches ask the Board of Public Instruction to study a modest rise in supplemental pay. Superintendent Carl C. Strode notes the request may miss the 1956-57 budget but confirms a current coach supplement plan exists and the board is reviewing the proposal.
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Sarasota County
Board of Public Instruction
Carl C. Strode
Strode
State Aide Named For Shortages
In Springfield Illinois Edward A Epping top aide to ex state auditor E Hodge is charged with embezzlement after a raid on his apartment by Illinois Attorney General investigators and sheriff s deputies. Hodge resigned Monday amid the scandal involving more than a half million dollars in state funds. Authorities say Epping may have cashed improperly endorsed state warrants at the Southmoor Bank and Trust Co in Chicago.
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Springfield
Ill
E. Hodge
Illinois
George P. Coutralion
Hodge
Edward A. Epping
Latham Castle
Sheriff's
Epping
Southmoor Bank and Trust Co
Chicago
Bridge Ready For Opening
The Stickney Point Bridge will reopen for traffic tomorrow morning says John Grout, road and bridge supervisor. Workmen finish repairs, new steel decking installed since June 25, as county commissioners authorized work to reduce noise and improve vehicular safety.
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Stickney Point
John Grout
Grout
Troublesome Genie Blamed in Narcotics Case
In Cairo Ibrahim Hussein known as the hashish king was arrested for illegal possession of narcotics. He protested that a troublesome genie framed him claiming the genie had tormented him since a little misunderstanding.
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Cairo
Ins
Ibrahim Hussein
Hussein
Eisenhowers Panama Trip Becomes Sentimental Homecoming
The Eisenhowers three day Panama visit blends diplomacy with memory as Ike recalls his 1920s Panama posting where personal tragedy and new life shaped him. Mamie weathered a jungle home, aided by Gen Conner, while Ike earned leadership praise that helped launch his path to Fort Leavenworth and beyond. The trip is billed as a sentimental journey home.
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Ruth Montgomery
INS
Washington
Eisenhower
Panama
Ike
Camp Gaillard
Dwight Jr
First
Mamié
John
Mamie
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North Carolina
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Ohio
Marilyn Turner
Oregon
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Stella Wilson
Jo Dodson
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Denver
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