Ringling North plans new era for Ringling circus
John Ringling North, chairman of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey, says the circus will reopen at Madison Square Garden next April and hints at an almost mechanically controlled future. He discusses unrest among minority stockholders, the Pittsburgh shutdown, and Life Magazine’s lead feature on the story.
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Democrats Plan Delayed VP Acceptance At Chicago Convention
The Democratic Party proposes a dramatic convention move opening August 13 in Chicago. The presidential nominee will withhold acceptance until after the vice presidential selection and acceptance, with Truman delivering a pivotal speech between the two votes.
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Minnie Has Philosophy and Weather in Sarasota
Minnie Mermaid muses that the best things in life are free while Sarasota folk face weather talk and moving choices. Partly cloudy through Friday with scattered thundershowers in Sarasota and Florida's east coast, highs near 95, lows around 70s. Readings show a 29.96 barometer and no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Newsmen Describe Scene At Sea Disaster Scene Flight Report
Reporters Norton Noonan Wendlinger and pilot Goldman describe their aerial view of the Andrea Doria Stockholm collision site. The Boston American and New York Daily Mirror teams provide their account of wreckage, debris, and rescue efforts from the sea.
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Malden
Anna Becomes First Tropical Storm of Year in Gulf
The New Orleans Weather Bureau reports the disturbance named Anna has developed into the first tropical storm of the year in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico. The system centers about 100 miles from the coast as it nears tropical storm status.
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Hospital Bond Bill Sees Expected House Action
The Sarasota County Hospital Board seeks a 1.8 million dollar bond to fund Memorial Hospital expansion. The measure, filed by Representative Henry Bartholomew, advances after Senate passage and awaits House action as local officials push for the project.
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Italian Luxury Liner Andrea Doria Sinks After Collision
The Italian liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Swedish ship Stockholm off Massachusetts. About 1,700 were rescued, with reports of several injuries and five confirmed deaths. Coast Guard and ships from Ile de France and Cape Ann joined the rescue. The cause was suspected radar failure. radar data from Coast Guard HQ was released.
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Navy Doctor Says Marine Drillmaster Was Sober
Navy doctor Dr. Robert J. Atcheson testified Sgt. Matthew McKeon showed normal sobriety and was not intoxicated after a sobriety test at Parris Island. The trial relates to drinking on duty and the Ribbon Creek incident after which six recruits drowned.
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Stassen and Hall Hold Truce Conference on Nixon Drive
Harold E. Stassen met with GOP Chairman Leonard W. Hall to discuss a truce and released a new poll impacting his effort to dump Nixon. The meeting signals shifts in the party dynamics as Stassen weighs renewed strategy.
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GOP
Leonard W. Hall
Nixon
County Schools Approve $2.6 Million Budget For Next Year
The county school system adopts a 2.6 million dollar budget for the coming year. Page 11 notes a new high school athletic coach has been engaged. Page 11 also covers the Chamber dedicating a new Japanese style headquarters at the Barboree. Page 11 discusses Miss Florida candidly sharing ambitions while visiting Side Beach and confirms a Siesta Key trailer park victory to expand.
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