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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

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Royal Laotian government offers transport aid to ICC in Laos

An American spokesman said Prince Boun Oum's royal Laotian government proposed substantial transport equipment for the International Control Commission. The move signaled potential East West compromise and could allow the ICC to begin operations across Laos as the 14-nation conference resumes and negotiations on a neutrality statute proceed.

Geneva API International Control Commission Laos ICC Prince Boun Oum

Grissom Flight Delayed By Caribbean Cloud Bank

The United States second man in space was rescheduled to 8 a.m. Wednesday EST after high clouds paused the countdown. Air Force Capt. Virgil I. Grissom, 35, accepted the postponement calmly as experts cited an easterly Caribbean wave and a developing high pressure system for the delay.

Cape Canaveral Fila United States Air Force Virgil I. Grissom Caribbean Alee Ee O Space Administration Virgil Grissom UPI

Gangs Roam Chicago Area Injuring Whites and Sparking Police

In Chicago on the Southwest Side 20 white youths were injured by roaming gangs and 71 Negroes were arrested in 10 days. A coroner's jury linked a 17 year old Harrison High pupil shooting to the outbreaks while police with 150 officers maintain a task force near Harrison High School. At Biloxi Walter A Bailey supreme vice president of the

Associated Press Chicago Harrison High School Charles Glass Biloxi Miss Walter A. Bailey

Western Allies Rebuff Khrushchev on Berlin Free City Plan

The White House released a stern note rejecting Khrushchev’s demand to make West Berlin a demilitarized free city and join with East Germany in a separate peace. The U S Britain and France warned Moscow that unilateral moves would bring grave danger and upheaval while reaffirming support for free access and self determination in Germany.

White House Khrushchev West Berlin United States Russia East Germany J. S Kremlin Great Britain France Moscow Berlin Soviet Union Germany

Cape to Get 2nd Saturn Complex at Cape Canaveral

Army engineers aim to award a contract in late August or early September for a second Saturn facility at Cape Canaveral costing more than 10 million dollars. Col J V Sollohub said bids will be opened August 29 for the NASA project, distinct from the earlier 11 million dollar Saturn complex completed in June.

Jacksonville Army Engineers Cape Canaveral J. V. Sollohub National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Five Trapped After Sewers Collapse Killing Four Homes

In West Philadelphia a sewer cave inspo caused four houses to collapse Monday night with at least five people trapped. Rescue crews search for three more buried. two rescued include a 62 year old woman and a 6 year old girl. Nearby gas and power shut off. about 100 homes evacuated. Red Cross cared for over 500 people at two schools.

Philadelphia UPS Jesse Robinson Wayne Daniels The Red Cross

Eastern wave brings thunderstorm risk for Sarasota

An easterly wave moving west increases clouds and storms in Sarasota. Weatherman Hollis Bacon notes a low pressure form that could become circular, signaling squalls and high winds if it intensifies. Expect showers to persist about 12 hours with a 90 to 92 high and a 72 low on Wednesday. winds mainly east to southeast at 5 to 15 mph.

Sarasota Hollis Bacon Bacon Florida Keys

Oklahoma Man Claims He Caused 296 Deaths

William Estes Benson, 41, told reporters he caused a 1937 explosion at a London Texas school that killed 296 people. Authorities recall the disaster, with some confirming details while others doubt his claims.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City UPI William Estes Benson Texas Troy Duran Ben

Quarantine Still Hangs In Dominica

Washington AP report on the Dominican Republic where an OAS delegation urges wait and see approach after a nine day visit and a month of talks in Washington. The panel says it is premature to judge if the country has embraced a democratic path after 31 years of dictatorship. The recommendation focuses on monitoring the government’s progress.

Washington Dominican Republic Organization of American States Rafael L. Trujillo OAS

Rickover Urges Abolition Of Air Force

Vice Adm. Hyman G. Rickover proposes Congress abolish the Air Force and split its duties between the Navy and the Army. He argues the plan could lower defense costs and simplify decisions on tax spending by civilians.

Washington UPT Hyman G. Rickover Congress Air Force Rickover Navy Army

Piase Restaurant Marks 33 Years Serving Sarasota

A Sarasota eatery reaches a 33 year milestone with longstanding service to locals. The piece highlights the restaurant's history, community ties, and continued operation in the city.

Piase Sarasota

Rescue Efforts Dim as Cavern Search Continues for Two Students

In Orleans Indiana bad air cold and hours pass hinder rescue of two Indiana University graduates Tom Arnold Peru Indiana and Ralph Moreland Knox Indiana both 25 missing since Sunday after flood waters stalled access in a southern Indiana cavern. Nineteen rescuers worked in one hour shifts through the night and air bubbles were still seen near the debris jammed cave entrance.

Orleans Ind Indiana Indiana University Tom Arnold Peru Ralph Moreland Knox

GMC Seeks Parley With Auto Workers

DETROIT AP General Motors Corp says it wants to review today the progress our employees have made over the past 13 years under the wage formula pioneered by GM and the UAW. This marks the first response to a long list of proposals from the UAW since wage talks began June 28. The UAW Monday presented its main demands to Ford Motor Co and bargaining was recessed until Thursday to let GM analyze them. Malcolm L. Denise, Ford's vice [unclear], described the proposals as potentially the most costly ever submitted to the company.

Detroit General Motors Corp United Auto Workers UAW Se Ee Ford Motor Co Malcolm L. Denise Ford Vice

Highlights of Notes on Berlin Tensions

United States voices grave concern over Soviet claims and warns the crisis could threaten peace and security for millions. It calls for peaceful settlement and stresses that peace and freedom require action, not just words. Britain’s government rejects emphatically.

United States Berlin Soviet Union

Humphrey urges propaganda drive against Soviet positions

Senator Hubert Humphrey urged President Kennedy to launch a coordinated propaganda offensive to undermine Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and at the United Nations. He pressed for free elections in communist states and a stronger NATO information effort, while opposing a three way UN administration and calling for increased airborne alert and Polaris submarine deployments.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Kennedy Berlin Europe United Nations Humphrey Senate White House Khrushchev Strategic Air

Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes Opens for Inspection

Kensington Park hosts the 1961 Cavalcade of Homes with the Secre recreation center open from morning until dusk. Prices start at 11 050 dollars with 375 dollars down.

Kensington Park S¢Ecre Recreation Center

Soviet and East German Ring Berlin With 67500 Troops

Bonn sources report Soviet and East German forces have deployed about 67,500 troops and over 1,200 tanks in a belt 30 miles from Berlin. The ring includes armored units and threatens the city, reinforcing Cold War tensions.

Bonn Germany Berlin

Bayshore Gardens Ad Promises All-Day Open Drainage Drive

Real estate ad urges moving to Bayshore Gardens with claims of reliable storm drainage and sewer access along U.S. 41. The pitch highlights continuous access from morning until night and invites readers to visit.

Bayshore Gardens U.S

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