Bomb threat prompts tighter U.N. security and guards
U N security around all entrances at the United Nations headquarters after an anonymous call warned of a bomb attack at 12 30 PM. The tipster linked the threat to Cypriot nationalist demands and the Afro Asian bloc planned discussions on Cyprus and North Africa. Authorities treat it as a hoax but double guards and scrutinize passing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations, N. Y
INS
U.N
World Organization
Cyprus
Greece
U. N
Security Council
Lake Success
N. Y
Five Children to Receive Sarasota School Journalism Award
Five Sarasota County elementary school students will be awarded THE NEWS Journalism Award for outstanding school news coverage. The presentation, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, will be made by Arwood J. Ruttenber with officials Carl Strode and Jean Mathison in attendance. The 18 inch gold and ivory trophy becomes the school’s permanent possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arwood J. Ruttenber
Carl Strode
Sarasota County
Jean Mathison
Martha van Vleck
Sarasota
Fruit Fly Outbreak Triggers Englewood Spraying Plan
Two planes from Holland Aerial Dusting Service sprayed a one mile radius around the Kalumquat tree site in Braden Castle East Bradenton after fruit fly larvae were found by Edward Evans and Wayne Clark. Mosquito-like control with malathion was planned, with inspections continuing and likely delays in wider spraying. Government officials, including Ervin L. Peterson and Dr. W L Popham, met Governor Collings in Miami to map the citrus pest battle as Florida contemplates up to four million dollars in state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant Board
Bradenton
Edward Evans
Sarasota
Wayne Clark
Braden Castle
East Bradenton
Miami Laboratory
State Plant Board
Charles Bickner
Manatee County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
LeRoy Collings
Miami
Ervin L. Peterson
W.L. Popham
Florida
City acts on ouster of Negroes in Delray Beach
Delray Beach officials moved to sever the Negro quarter from the rest of the city. An emergency meeting produced a resolution to seek special legislation redefining municipal boundaries to preserve health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delray Beach
INS
Miami
GI Carrier Pigeon Goes On Rainy Rerun
A Schenectady Army carrier pigeon shirked a mission again due to rain. The bird quit on Saturday and did so the prior weekend. If found, the Army will fly it to Fort Monmouth New Jersey for a refresher course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Army
Fort Monmouth, N. J
Boycotts Spread After Ruling on Bus Segregation
The Associated Press reports Negro bus boycotts continue in Montgomery Alabama and Tallahassee Florida after a federal court panel ruled segregation on one bus line unconstitutional. A spokesman said the Montgomery action will persist until a formal court order enforces the ruling. Congressman Adam Clayton Powell announced a planned New York meeting of twelve people to discuss a nationwide passive resistance program. In Delray Beach the city commission voted to exclude the entire Negro district from the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Tallahassee
Fla
Adam Clayton Powell
DNY
New York
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Delray Beach
Miami
Lavandin Wins English Derby in Photo Finish
Lavandin a French colt owned by Pierre Wertheimer surged to victory in the 177th English Derby at Epsom Downs amid rain. Montaval, another French runner owned by R B Strassburger, finished a neck behind after a tense photo finish with 27 three year olds in the grueling 13 mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
England
Lavandin
Pierre Wertheimer
Epsom Downs
Montaval
R. B. Strassburger
Norristown
France
Eisenhower Eyes Reciprocal Soviet Visits Including Zhukov
President Eisenhower said he will invite Soviet air and defense leaders to the United States if American officials are invited to Moscow. He mentioned Marshal Zhukov and noted reciprocal invitations for Soviet leaders. Twining will attend a Moscow air show, and Khrushchev's de Stalinization speech was described as a Kremlin tactic. He spoke on foreign policy aid and domestic politics in a two week return to press briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Eisenhower
United States
Marshal Zhukov
Pentagon
Moscow
Nathan S. Twining
U. S. Air Force
Russia
Zhukov
Charles E. Wilson
Twining
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Vacationing mermaid jokes about Sarasota lifestyle
Minnie Mermaid and Cousin Suzie return from Philadelphia amid whimsy about travel and prejudice. Sarasota forecast calls for fair weather today through Thursday with highs near 86 and lows around 62. East Gulf marine winds remain gentle to moderate with scattered showers offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Sarasota
Suzie
Philadelphia
East Gulf
Harriman Leads With 82 Demo Delegates For Nomination
New York Governor Averell Harriman holds 82 delegates from the state primary with four delegates shifting to Adlai Stevenson. The Democratic State Committee meets June 19 to designate 24 at large delegates, each with half a vote, likely keeping Harriman secure for the first ballot at the August convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Averell Harriman
New York State
Adlai Stevenson
Harriman
Democratic State Committee
Herbert H Lehman
Stevenson
Agust
City to Decide on Tax Roll Reap praisal
Seniors win $19,825 in scholar ships at commencement. See page 9. Chamber of Commerce seeking improved air service. See page 9. Teacher resignations criti cized by board. See page 9. Kansas City A's beat Yankees to tighten American League race. See story page 10. Business and Professional Women's Club members enjoy a first summer social event. You'll find this and Coffee Cups high lighting the Women's Pages, 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Yankees
Welcome For Queen Welcome For Queen
Stockholm police estimate half a million Swedes will greet Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as they arrive for a three day state visit one of the most colorful shows in the Swedish capital’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Britain
Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Stevenson Dominates California Primary Against Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson surged to a decisive victory in California sweeping 62 percent of the Democratic vote and 68 convention votes. Kefauver trails with 39 percent as Stevenson builds momentum toward the Democratic nomination while Eisenhower leads Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai Stevenson
California
Goodwin Knight
Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Adlai
Pat Brown
San Francisco
Adlai E. Stevenson
Sen
Montana
South Dakota
Kefauver
Illinois
Eisenhower
Tennessee
Edmund G. Brown
James A. Finnegan
Legislature Recesses Special Session Until November 13
The Florida Senate voted 29 0 to recess the extraordinary reapportionment session until 4 p.m. Tuesday November 13. Gov Collins signaled a possible July special session to consider funds for the Mediterranean fruit fly and Florida University teaching hospital needs. The move aims to avoid further delays in the reapportionment fight as voters face a November vote on a constitutional amendment creating a senator for each of Florida's 67 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Senate
House
Woodrow Melvin
Milton
Collins
University of Florida Medical School
Gov
Atty
Richard Ervin
Vember
Collings
Doyle
Connor
Bradford County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Englewood
Holland Aerial Dusting Service
Homestead
Associated Press
Ike
Red Air Chief
Minnie Glad
Minnie Mermaid
Nation's Weather
Inside the News
Supreme Court
W. A. Shands
Gainesville
Harry E. King
Winter Haven
Polk County Senate
Shands
King
W. Turner Davis
Madison
Davis
Gov. Colling
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!