27 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1962
Page
1
Five Sarasota County chambers ask the county commission to raise their publicity budgets from 40 000 to 75 000 to lift tourist income from 50 million to 60 million. They project a 10 million rise with funds for coast-to-coast TV shows media ads and special events.
New York officials report deformities in at least three babies born to women who used thalidomide overseas during pregnancy. FDA says no U S cases yet, but NYC health officials warn cases may involve drugs obtained abroad. The drug had limited US exposure and was later withdrawn amid widespread concern over birth defects.
The Sarasota County School Board accepted final plans by architect Ralph A. Erickson Siesta Key for a new admin building near the Shade Avenue transportation site. Estimated cost 39000 dollars fits the county budget and bids will be sought. move planned after January 1 with current offices in the county courthouse west wing.
Modifications start on the X-15 at Edwards Air Force Base as scientists prepare for a two year program of stellar photography and improved guidance for Earth orbiting vehicles. The No. 1 X-15 was brought back to the hangar after Neil Armstrong piloted a dramatic reentry rehearsal flight last Thursday.
Sarasota readers flood the News office with COINWORD entries as the first $50 cash contest draws near. Readers are urged to mail or drop entries at The Sarasota News before Monday midnight, with odds and rules highlighted.
Sarasota County school board approves a 7 816 544 dollar budget with tax relief for 1962 68 but a heavy reliance on reserves. The plan lowers the tax rate to 13 72 per thousand non exempt property and notes per pupil cost below the national average by 57. Protests accuse deficit financing as officials defend fixed millage.
Preliminary hearing for Jerry Schechtman president of Jay Morton & Co. charged with embezzlement and running a bucket shop is set for Monday evening in Justice of the Peace Court. Schechtman, 33, is free on $30 000 bonds. The firm faces multiple investigations by NASD SEC and the Florida Securities Commission over alleged regulatory violations and payment practices.
County commissioner Warren advocates adding 20000 to the Sarasota County budget for chamber of commerce publicity, arguing tourism dollars support local economy and conventions. The five chambers seek 35000 more, bringing the total to 75000, while others urge restraint and study. A public hearing on the 1962 63 budget is set for Monday with commissioners to decide before then.
The Plaza Restaurant marks 32 years serving Sarasota with continued local dining presence. Community patrons celebrate steady service, featuring familiar menu items and longtime staff.
Sarasota County legislators Rep Ralph Erickson and Rep G M Nelson plan a reapportionment scheme to place Senate seats by geography and the lower house by population. The plan to be unveiled at a legislative caucus in the county court grounds. The caucus also reviewed 16 proposed 1963 session items including lot clearing law water control act fire districts planning act boat tax and waste regulation measures.
Russia buys large advertisements in U S newspapers to print Khrushchev’s July 10 speech ahead of the World Peace Congress. Officials say the move aims to justify new atmospheric tests and counter McNamara’s speeches. Newspapers San Francisco News Call Bulletin New York Herald Tribune Kansas City Star published the two page ad in mid July. The Washington Post tied a Pravda Izvestia reciprocity offer to Kennedy UN speech printing.
In Algiers Ahmed Ben Bella supporters push to enter the capital as GPRA leaders urge resistance. Ben Bella could extend influence across Algeria within 48 hours while Kabyle Berber factions mobilize. France plans to regroup 650,000 Europeans and mass deployments to defend them if fighting erupts.
Mrs. Sherri Finkbine, mother of four and TV personality, seeks a declaratory judgment to permit an abortion after taking thalidomide during early pregnancy. State and county attorneys to answer. Arizona law bans abortion except to save the mother’s life. she fears the baby would be deformed and life would be a "living death."
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