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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1957
Page
1
Paris 1936 King Edward VIII speaks on his abdication for love to International News Service noting the decision carried a heavy burden and that his regret lies in the circumstances not the choice He says he would act the same again and praises his wife Wallis Simpson who stood by him all these years expressing enduring love and need.
U S officials said a first step disarmament pact with Russia could include limited nuclear test bans only after an adequate inspection system and end to nuclear testing. Washington signals flexibility, awaiting London talks and possible postponements as UN disarmament talks resume.
Sarasota and Manatee officials turn a cold shoulder on DeSoto Lakes as a potential junior college location. The item notes a regional education stance and references related pages for full details.
George M. Hushey, a 43 year old from York Pennsylvania, was captured near Fruitville after eluding authorities for 31 hours. Deputy Harold Wilson arrested him as he walked along a highway and he faces added charges of escape alongside a prior one year grand larceny sentence. He wore a grey jacket and cap, mud on prison pants, and had 1.08 dollars in change.
Marina Doria, 22, resumes water ski competition after medical advice and wins the opening slalom in the second annual Royal Poinciana event in Miami. She plans to compete in trick and jump events in today’s final round.
Seattle. Dave Beck says he will leave as president of the 1.5 million member Teamsters union before his term ends next December and will not seek re election. He plans to take a leave of absence if the executive board agrees on a successor. Beck faces an income tax indictment and says he has received at least 15 private industry job offers but will not take salaried work. He will receive a $50 000 pension after stepping down.
Senate rackets committee to hear charges of misused union funds by officials of the International Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union in four cities. Witnesses include James G. Cross and Anthony Conforti. probe also touches Teamsters case with Dave Beck Jr. and Joseph McEvoy subpoenaed.
In a rare admission Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek says his leadership was at fault for last week's anti American riots in Taipei that damaged the U S Embassy and injured 11 Americans. He vows Nationalist China will align with the United States against communism and that government organs will be held strictly accountable for protecting lives and property.
Harold Harris of Ewood, California, collided head on with a 200 pound bear on the outskirts of Palmdale. Harris was uninjured but his car required towing to a garage as the bear lumbered away into the desert.
Blackburn and Ferreira direct a six week city summer recreation program for ages 8 to 14, running June 15 to August 1. Registration begins tomorrow at Community House Civic Center with fees 1 inside city and 5 outside.
Minnie Mermaid notes many places chase summer vibes with the arrival of June while Sarasota enjoys the irony of June in January. The sentiment celebrates a brief season of warmth and local enthusiasm as the song title materializes into a real mood.
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