Kennedy Shakeup May Redraw U S Military Leadership
President Kennedy moves to overhaul military leadership signaling possible shifts in force size and the balance between conventional and nuclear arms. Gen Maxwell Taylor as Joint Chiefs chairman and Gen Lauris Norstad’s retirement mark major changes with Lemnitzer slated to take Europe commands.
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UPT
Kennedy
Maxwell D. Taylor
Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Navy
Air Force
Paris
Lauris Noreted
Europe
NATO
Norstad
Lyman L. Lemnitser
Joint Chiefs
U. S
Beach dispute over 5000 feet of Manasota Key shoreline
In Charlotte County a fight over 5 000 feet of beachfront at Stump Pass pits private owner against Florida state. The Governor's Committee for Recreation Development led by William R Kidd studies possible acquisitions including Stump Pass beach. Part ownership is split between a development company and a private individual as county officials express willingness to cooperate with the state on land acquisition.
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Charlotte County
State of
Florida
Manasota Key
Stump Pass
William R. Kidd
Englewood
Fort Myers
Cost Hurdles for Tampa Miami Toll Road Feared
The Florida State Turnpike Authority said high right of way costs between Bradenton and Venice and limited traffic make the 60 mile Tampa to Venice corridor unfeasible. Chairman John M. Hemmer noted possible alignments were studied but a $19 million bond would be needed for construction and right of way. Another study examined a route from Bradenton toward Punta Gorda.
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Bradenton
Venice
Florida State Turnpike Authority
Authority
John M. Hemmer
Punta Gorda
Jail Rule Is Upheld In Juvenile Detention Case
Circuit Court Judge Robert Hensley ruled the Sarasota County juvenile court may detain a juvenile in county jail pending a hearing. This marks the first local challenge to the detention authority in juvenile matters. The decision followed a writ of habeas corpus filed after arguments.
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Sarasota County
Robert Hensley
Weekend Edition Promises Color Comics and Wide Coverage
The Sarasota Weekend Edition touts eight page colored comic section and Showtime as a new supplement. It highlights new feature pages in the regular section and contributions from Dr. Crane and Dr. Brady.
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Sarasota News
America
Showtime
Dr. Crane
Dr. Brady
Red Cross Awards Lifesaving Certificates in Venice
Ten individuals received Red Cross senior and junior lifesaving certificates in Venice. Carolyn Fox Macdean Poynter Ward Melody Wendt led by director Miss Loita Johnson and instructor Robert Mallett. Lessons began June 18 with two hour sessions three times weekly under Mrs Ross Durant supervision. Durant to attend Red Cross Aquatic School in Brevard North Carolina for 10 days starting August 24.
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Venich
Carolyn Fox
Macdean Poynter Ward
Melody Wendt
Venice
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Durant
Red Cross
Red Cross Aquatic School
Camp Caroline
Brevard
N.C
Venice Opposes Intracoastal Canal Route Plan
Venice residents voiced firm opposition to the C-1 alternate intracoastal route at a Friday night public hearing. City officials including Mayor Smyth Brohard and Council members heard from Kirkwood Tischler and local dignitaries as crowds pressed for city action and voter input on the canal proposal.
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Venice
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Bill
Tischler
Storms Sweep M' East Toll From Twisters Reported
A string of tornadoes hit Michigan and Florida with eyewitness accounts of a car lifted over 80 feet into a tree near Britton Michigan killing a mother Patricia Reed 34 a son Francis 10 and a niece. Another child survived injured as others were found near wreckage while a trailer and house were damaged. A separate tornado damaged six houses and utility lines at Fort Pierce Florida.
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Patricia Reed
Francis
Radio Signal Delays U S Venus Lab Launch at Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL CAPE Canaveral U S officials postpone the Mariner 1 space lab launch to Venus by about two hours after an errant radio signal in the Atlas Agena booster. Scientists call the issue minor and expect quick clearance as the two hour window for launch passes.
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Cape Canaveral
UPS
United States
Venus
Water Project Assured Venice Council To OK Plant Loan
City officials indicate Friday that a 566000 loan for water plant expansion and distribution extension will be accepted at Tuesday's meeting. The council will likely authorize Russell and Axon of Daytona Beach to finalize plans and specifications for the project. The firm prepared the feasibility study and preliminary designs. City and water board officials expect a 30 percent rate increase to repay the loan.
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Vpnice
Russell and Axon Engineering Firm
Daytona Beach
Russell
Axon
City and Water Board
Vets Picnic At Springs Draws Local Legion Members
VENICE The Veterans of World War I and its auxiliary held their second annual picnic at Warm Mineral Springs. Delegates at the brief business meeting included William A. Frampton and Mrs Frampton H B Mims and Mrs Mims. Reports on the state convention and the July 15 board meeting were heard before an afternoon of mineral spring bathing.
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Venice
Hollywood
Board of Administration
Fort Pierce
William A. Frampton
Frampton
H. B. Mims
Reporter Charged With Trespassing In Patterson Farm Visit
A Montgomery newspaper reporter and an aide to the attorney general faced trespassing charges over an alleged visit to Governor Patterson’s farm. Warrants were sworn Friday before Probate Judge Adams, the 1059th speaker of the House appointed by Patterson.
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UPI
Montgomery
John Patterson
Adams
Patterson
Heat Dips To Cool 82
The high of 82 Friday was the coolest day this month as heat trends persist. Clouds briefly cooled the air but a hot humid pattern returns this weekend with little wind and continuing high temperatures over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Gulf of Mexico
Talks On Agreement Are Stalled
Washington UPI reports possible steps to avert a strike that could halt U S missile and aircraft programs. William Simkin warned unions may strike Monday threatening work at Cape Canaveral Vandenberg AFB and other missile sites. Eight thousand metal workers strike at General Dynamics Convair Groton Connecticut halting nuclear submarines.
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North American Aviation
Lockheed
General Dynamics Convair
Ryan
Washington
Bilectric Boat
General Dynamics Corp
Groton
Conn
Eastern Air Lines signs up striking engineers to resume flights
Eastern Air Lines aims to sign enough Flight Engineers International Association members by Tuesday to restart operations. A company spokesman could not confirm how many engineers have agreed to return and accept training to qualify as pilots and flight engineers after union talks collapsed.
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UPI
Eastern Air Lines
Flight Engineers International Association
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