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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

7

Underclassmen Elected To NFL and Junior Class Posts

Judie Laurent and Mike Long, Sarasota High underclassmen, were elected to upcoming NFL and junior class presidencies. Laurent, active in NFL for two years, has engaged in Thespians, Sailor Circus, Latin and French clubs, and student government. Long, after leading as vice president, will head the junior class, participate in student council, and plan prom funding while pursuing college studies in business administration. Both are Sarasota natives.

Judie Laurent Mike Long Judie National Forensic League Richard Kahlenberg Mike Miss Laurent Sarasota Miami Thespian Society Sailor Circus Connecticut NFL Lansing Mich Don Laurent Michael St Patricia Manor Florida University Billy Dozier Mathis Builders C. B. Long McClellan Parkway

Stevenson Wins Florida Democratic Victory in 13 736 Vote Margin

Florida returns show Adlai Stevenson defeating Estes Kefauver by 13 736 votes. Secretary of State tallies give Stevenson 230 285 to Kefauver 216 549 and 22 delegates to the Democratic National Convention while Kefauver earns six.

Tallahassee Adlai Stevenson Florida Estes Kefauver Secretary of State Stevenson Kefauver

Russian Poet Beresov Targeted by Soviet Coercion Campaign

The article discusses a Soviet-led plan to coerce Iron Curtain refugees in the United States, focusing on Rodion Beresov a Russian poet who hid his identity to escape tyranny. It details the threat of blackmail deportation and the impact on naturalized Americans amid coercive tactics and immigration law.

Russia Communist 3Eresov America Radio Liberation New York Beresov Rodion Akulshin U.S Soviet Union Los Angeles Hollywood

Sarasota youths graduate from Admiral Farragut Academy

Two Sarasota students, Otis Hayward Johnson Jr and Lloyd Andrew Zum Felde, were among the 1966 graduates of Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg. Johnson earned multiple ribands for academics and leadership, led in sports, and will study at Lehigh University. Zum Felde, senior drill team standout and class leader, receives a plaque and plans to pursue Rutgers University.

Admiral Farragut Academy St. Petersburg Otis Hayward Johnson Jr Otis Johnson N. Washington Dr Lloyd Andrew Zum Felde Andrew B. Zum Felde Sarasota Beach Colony Siesta Key Acad Emy. Johnson Academy Farragut Rotary Club Babe Ruth Zum Felde Reserve Officers Assn United States Cottilion Club Buccaneer

87 Year Old Marble Champ Still Boasts

Huntington West Virginia report notes G H Ogden age 87 from Ashland Kentucky visiting a miles marble tournament to recall his 75 year era. He claims he could still beat modern players and asserts there was a time when he could have given them a battle.

Huntington W.va G. H. Ogden Ahsland

One Way Route Causes Confusion on Cambridge Street

Chaos on White Street as Cambridge designates a one way direction toward Somerville without informing Somerville officials. Drivers from Somerville encounter wrong way travel, creating traffic jams and warnings from Cambridge police since yesterday.

Cambridge Mass White Street Somerville

Two Pets, Really, Better Than One

In Newport Kentucky nine year old Andy Bailey chose to keep both dogs Wimpy and Laddie after Wimpy returned from a long absence. Parents Ralph and the boy decided to try their best to keep both dogs rather than evict one.

Newport Andy Bailey Wimpy Laddie Andy Ralph Bailey

Bus Driver Sues for 25000 Over Beard Firing

Gerald F. Barnes a former Atlanta transit operator filed a civil rights suit seeking 25000 against the Atlanta transit system and Amalgamated Street Car Local Union No 732 claiming his discharge on April 23 violated his right to have and enjoy chin whiskers. The transit firm cited conduct disturbing to discipline as the reason for the discharge and direct disobedience of a direct order.

Atlanta Transit System Amalgamated Street Car Local Union No Gerald F. Barnes Barnes

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