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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
4
A columnist condemns the Cuban fiasco as a costly failure of leadership. It alleges the United States spent tens of millions from tax dollars on a vulnerable, mismanaged operation, blaming the White House and left wing advisers, and warns of further spending and potential future crises.
The piece argues that security risks in the federal government are growing under Democratic leadership and a socialist-leaning president. It claims Communists infiltrate departments including the State Department, cites Kennedy-era shifts in FBI focus, and warns reforms are overdue as public awareness increases.
The piece venerates Ray Doyle a white collar editor who began as a district reporter in New York covering police headquarters Bellevue Hospital and the mayor's office He is praised for instinctive story sense and wide connections from Sing Sing to the cardinal His humor practical jokes and tough Irish grit defined a bygone era of newsroom life.
Victor Riesel reports on Cape Canaveral workers paying a private three percent tax levied by IBEW Local 756. Funds funnel to Daytona Beach building fund, with wages well above typical scales, and contractors deducting the amount from pay. Senators press for a no strike law to protect defense projects and space program timelines.
George Fe. Sokolski argues public officials push censorship as fear of public protest grows. He criticizes NLRB member John Fanning for preferring a press vacuum and urges journalists to reveal truths about labor disputes and government actions. He cites Cuba Teheran and Korea incidents as examples.
A humorous letter reflects on political campaign fatigue and questions if early astronauts would have reported a flat earth. The tone riffs on space exploration and public expectations with a tongue in cheek ending.
The piece argues that Kennedy era calls for action rely on taking citizens' money through higher taxes to fund federal programs. It accuses liberals of seeking subsidies and government subsidies while private enterprise fails in distressed areas. Conservatives are urged to defend practical economic and social progress.
Washington commentary argues Freedom Riders distort aims by seeking publicity through provocation. It credits Attorney General Kennedy for prudent action in Alabama and urges restraint from King and leaders to avoid fueling violence while upholding constitutional rights.
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