28 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
President Eisenhower says he will decide Harold E Talbott's future as Air Force secretary without Senate advice. The dramatic statement implies the White House will act unilaterally to determine Talbott's tenure amid ongoing personnel speculation.
Four women report being bitten by squirrels in West Haven while Talbott testifies on his outside business ties. The Senate Investigations subcommittee wraps hearings with Talbott signaling a soon departure from Paul B. Mulligan and Co. The President says no fraud alleged and will decide after reviewing the full record.
In Mexico City authorities report a campaign against reckless cycling confiscating up to 300 bicycles daily. In Temple Texas Justice of the Peace A E Warren issued a self imposed fine of 11.50 dollars yesterday for driving on the wrong side of the highway.
In California a RA barber group considers increasing prices from $1.25 to $1.50 for crazy haircuts to deter unwanted styles. Styles affected include ducktails flat tops boogies Davy Crockets Cherokees and Mohawks.
Sharon Shell, who will be 13 tomorrow, invites friends to a birthday snowball fight. The family stores snow from last February in the freezer for play and celebration.
A gunman and a woman in blue shorts and a black halter robbed the Sheridan Hosiery Shop in Chicago, taking 491 dollars during the heat wave. Police pursue clues as city endures extreme temperatures.
Sarasota’s Bargain Circus kicks off its two day sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. The Sarasota Retail Merchants Assn leads a coordinated effort to boost summer trade with bonafide values. President Gordon Adams says the outlook is very good with about 80 percent merchant participation and merchants going all out to attract shoppers from across the state.
President Eisenhower voiced keen disappointment over the House rejection of a multibillion dollar nationwide highway plan and urged reconsideration before adjournment. Lawmakers killed both the bond-financed program and a pay-as-you-go substitute raising gas taxes.
In Tallahassee the 1955 Legislature marks 113 days in session with no reapportionment deal. Senators favor Bay and Monroe seats with one South Florida gain. lawmakers resist broader changes. Compromise committees from both sides seek common ground as the stalemate continues with slim majorities.
A giant wave swept 45 junior high girls testing swimming ability off the Sea of Ise near Tsu Japan. Thirty-six died, nine revived after delayed artificial respiration. Rescue fast but delayed.
Mac Harmon, chairman of the Sarasota Retail Merchants Association committee, announced the two day Bargain Circus event hours. Stores will be open Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sarasota merchants pledge an all-out citywide sale with clean value merchandise and no old stock. Reductions in taxi fares and free downtown parking for the event aid shoppers from St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Punta Gorda, Arcadia and Tampa. Merchants instruct employees to avoid curb parking to keep the downtown area accessible for customers.
Refreshing winds from Canada offered relief to northern regions as heat and humidity persisted in other sun baked areas. The cooler air relaxed crews and residents though forecasters warned hot conditions would continue in many zones.
Our Town notes the Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing on the 1955 56 budget. The News urges increasing the $8 000 tourism ad appropriation to $18 000 to boost tax income from tourist dependent businesses, backing the Chamber of Commerce.
The Sarasota Chamber reports 336 of 385 responding members favor an $18,000 county advertising fund, with 49 opposed. Ted Swalm says the group will ask the County Commission at tomorrow's budget hearing to grant the fund for advertising and promotion. The C of C seeks $18,500 from the city, up $3,500, while the county may provide $8,000 next year after a $7,000 grant last year.
The Sarasota Nationals defeated Tallahassee 7 3 at Gerry Field Ocala to win the Florida State Babe Ruth League title. The game resumed from a 2 2 tie after rain delayed play. Sarasota advances to the regional tournament in Jackson Mississippi next month.
Bulgaria says its anti aircraft guns shot down the El Al Constellation after the liner strayed 100 miles into Bulgarian air space from London. Fifty eight people died including 12 Americans. The plane reportedly veered toward Sofia before being shot near Petrich.
Sarasota area forewarns party of humidity and thundershowers through tomorrow while Florida sees clear to partly cloudy skies with scattered storms. Highs reach 90s, lows around 70s, Keys warmer. East Gulf marine winds remain gentle to moderate with brief showers expected.
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