Sarasota braces for first Soap Box Derby
Sarasota gears up for its inaugural Soap Box Derby on July 14 along U S Highway 301 between 3rd and 9th Streets. A color movie showing All American Derby action screens tomorrow at 8 p m at Sarasota Junior High School to recruit entrants ages 11 to 15. entry forms and rule books are available at Altman Chevrolet and City Pier Jaycees office. Sponsoring groups include the Jaycees The News and Chevrolet.
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Mom
Akron
U. S. Highway 301
Altman Chevrolet Co
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City Pier
Jaycees
the News
Chevrolet
Inside U S fruit fly experts shun Sarasota area
A brief items page notes Sarasota area fruit fly experts shun the region while polls show broad support for Sailor Circus and rate hikes for local telephone subscribers. No komis accident injuries are reported as authorities prepare actions. A wedding feature appears in Women’s Pages. Pirates lead the National League with continued play featured on page 10.
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Sarasota Area
Lake Wales mother to undergo sanity test in killings
A Lake Wales mother Lorene Calbeck who killed her three children and attempted suicide May 24 will be given a sanity examination. She is recovering from two self inflicted bullet wounds and officers say she has not provided a coherent account of the events.
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Lake Wales
Lorene Calbeck
Fruitville School Wins The NEWS Journalism Award
Fruitville School received THE NEWS Journalism Award the first of its kind, given to the school page reporters Marilyn Watkins Patricia Botton Sandra Measel Rena Zeigler and Georgeanne Hemlinger at a surprise 9 30 a m assembly. Principal Andrew Gerry and editor Arwood Ruttenber presided as Mrs Martha Van Vleck presented the 18 inch gold and ivory trophy. The five girls in grades five and six contributed under Ruth Foreman with top marks for material, copy quality and timely delivery to THE NEWS offices.
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Georgeanne Hemlinger
Rena Zeigler
Sandra Measel
Marilyn Watkins
Patricia Bolton
Arwood J. Ruttenber
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Martha van Vleck
Carl Strode
Ruttenber
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Lee J. Watkins
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Lem Tesemiar
Sandra
Cecil Measel Jr
Rena
Harry Pennington
Georgeanne
Vaughn Hemlinger
Tuttle Avenue
Gerry
French Drive Cleans Rebel Nests in Algeria Basque Operation
French 7th Division and 27th Alpine Division swept a mountainous sector of Grand Kabylie north central Algeria. They reported good early results and aim to match Iron Gates as about 6,000 troops closed on rebels, knocked down 100 roadblocks, and took near 200 prisoners.
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Algiers
Tito Downplays McCarthy Move Amid Yugoslavia US Ties
President Tito told reporters in the Kremlin that U.S.-Yugoslavia relations would remain friendly despite Sen. McCarthy's Senate resolution to cut aid over his Moscow visit. He said Yugoslavia seeks cooperation with all countries and defended its independent policy while Khrushchev and Bulganin attended the gala.
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Russia Fails to Oust Nationalists in U N Council Vote
The United Nations Trusteeship Council rejected Russia s bid to oust Nationalist China and seat Peiping. India and Burma joined in objecting to Formosa representation while the chairman ruled a majority accepted the Nationalists as proper Chinese spokesmen at the world body.
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Be careful not to slip on precarious mountain climb
A guide warns a climber to grip the rope firmly on a dangerous ascent. He cautions that a fall would be risky, but promises a spectacular view if the climber looks to the far right.
Truman Host Is Adenauer
Truman and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer met in Bonn for a half hour during Truman's one day visit. They said world peace is possible with patience and effort and discussed many subjects. Truman called the conference pleasant and emphasized hopeful progress toward peace.
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Harry S. Truman
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
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Truman
White House
Korea Truce Team Ousted
The United Nations Command announced plans to move the neutral truce inspection teams out of Korea after deadlock over a compromise proposal from the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. Maj. Gen Robert G. Gard led the decision following accusations that Czech and Polish members aided North Korean concealment of troop and aircraft buildups.
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South Korea
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Robert G. Gard
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Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Negro preacher hails Montgomery bus ruling in Tallahassee
A Tallahassee preacher, leader of the local boycott of city buses, hails the Montgomery decision as a long step toward victory in the civil rights struggle, praising the federal court ruling that segregation on Montgomery buses violates the Constitution.
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Montgomery
U.S
Texan Kidnaps State Trooper in Lone Wolf Manhunt
A gunman declared he would not be taken alive and abducted a Texas deputy sheriff. Law enforcement from Texas and Louisiana units are pursuing him through woods near Deridder Louisiana as authorities coordinate the manhunt across state lines.
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Beaumont
Louisiana
State Senate Recess Vote Sparks Reapportionment Debate
The Florida Senate approved a long recess until November 13 while the House hesitated, seeking Supreme Court guidance on governor calls for a special session. Gov Collins plans a July session to address state issues, but reapportionment only begins in the current session.
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Gem thieves snatch $211000 in Greenwich Village holdup
Three costumed gunmen abduct two gem firm workers on a New York street, binding them with tape and stealing two briefcases containing cut and uncut diamonds valued at 211000. The victims Schmitt and Epsky freed themselves as police were alerted by the superinten dent.
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Greenwich Village
Albert C. Schmitt
Eugene Epsky
Subway
Schmitt
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You Just Can't Win Doll Or No Doll
A French girl riding rear on a boyfriend's motorcycle had her dress caught in the wheel. She jumped off and ran to a police station where officers lent her clothes but fined her for riding side saddle on a motorcycle.
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Calais
France
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Stevenson Dominates California Primary In Democratic Race
Adlai Stevenson defeated Sen. Estes Kefauver in California with 1,041,303 votes to 626,030 as the last major primary of the year. Stevenson planned to rest at his Illinois home while Kefauver vowed to carry on the fight with a sunlit campaign in convention states amid growing doubt about his nomination chances.
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Atlai Ahead In Delegates
Washington reports Adlai Stevenson leads in delegate votes with 266 while Estes Kefauver has 166 and others trail. With 1 108 pledged votes needed for the nomination, Stevenson would still be short even if remaining delegates swing to him. Ten states and three territories, plus New York at large, have yet to name delegates totaling 252 votes.
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Estes Kefauver
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Missouri
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Harriman
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Cypriot Official Shot Dead in Limassol Killings
Greek Cypriot government official Andreas Serghiou was shot dead as he entered the commissioner's office in Limassol. Police clamped a curfew on the town and searched for the gunman.
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Esad
Cyprus
Andreas Serghiou
Offiia
Limassol
Always Fair Weather and Fair Skies Over Sarasota
In Sarasota the forecast is fair today with high near 89 and clear skies tonight. Central Florida shows partly cloudy conditions with scattered afternoon showers possible and highs around mid 80s to low 90s across north and south portions. East Gulf winds will be gentle to moderate from the north and northeast through Friday with a sea breeze along the coast in the afternoons.
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East Gulf
Grace Kelly Lands In Monaco After Mediterranean Cruise
Prince Rainier of Monaco and his bride Grace Kelly return from a seven week honeymoon aboard the royal yacht Deo Juvante. They step ashore in Monaco signaling the end of their Mediterranean cruise.
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Grace Kelly
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