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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
1
A race riot fundraising debate and several revenue measures advance in the legislature. Bills include a $5 increase in passenger car license tags and a 2 percent rise on auto sales. The alcoholic beverage package hikes beer, wine, and whiskey taxes to raise about 24 million over the biennium.
President Kennedy announced plans to confer in Great Britain on June 29 30 with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan aboard the Kitty Hawk. He urged sea power as security after naval exercises with the First Fleet off California and outlined political dates including a Los Angeles dinner and a morning meeting with mayors and delegates in the California metropolis.
Peter Green of England is reported as ending his stationed assignment in Germany. The note records personnel movements and international posting details from the period.
A brief weather notice reports strong winds across Michigan and the East with gusts up to 3 mph, indicating unusually hot conditions for the region.
London UPI report notes the Labor party pressing the government to clarify security concerns amid ongoing Profumo disclosures. The piece highlights political maneuvering and questions about national security implications in the crisis.
A white man was shot dead and a news photographer wounded during a racial riot at a Lexington street intersection. State troopers aided as about 2,000 whites clashed with roughly 50 Negroes near the white and Negro sections. One man identified as William Tate, armed with shotguns, was held for questioning as blocks of demonstrators were dispersed.
In Tallahassee UPI reports the judge faces impeachment with a Senate review pending. If the Senate acts within three days, records proceed. otherwise they return to Pasco.
Local brief notes that Sarasota Sophie performs new acts at Circus Hall amid mixed reception. Witnesses describe energetic routines and a quirky air attracting crowds despite some skepticism from longtime attendees.
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