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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
1
A jury of 11 men and one woman in Circuit Court weighs charges of criminal assault against John B a Negro delivery man. The 37 year old white woman defendant, who has been married four times, is the alleged victim. Deliberations resume after lunch at the courthouse.
The case against Brooks, accused of assaulting a white woman, was given to jurors by Judge Lynn Gerald after a lengthy closing and two days of testimony. The jury, housed at the Sarasota Hotel, recessed for sleep after 15 hours of deliberation. Defense attorney Jerry Hussey questioned the state’s evidence and the voluntariness of an alleged confession, while Mack Smiley presented a contrasting prosecutorial case.
Florida lawmakers weigh a 67 county Senate plan that would end apportionment disputes. Senator Stratton notes a special election could be called to vote on the measure, potentially bypassing a lengthy special session and avoiding a June adjournment hurdle.
In Houston a family of four joins 200 volunteers for a civil defense drill beginning late today. John R. Christmas his wife and their two children Stanley 13 and Mary Lou 11 will stay in an underground H bomb shelter for three days as part of the exercise.
Residents of SWEA CITY in north Iowa marked a day of thanksgiving for the deliverance of double jet ace Capt. Harold Fischer Jr. from a Red Chinese prison.
MIAMI BEACH D. Lee Powell and Marcie Liberman, two former mayors, won new four year terms on the city council. Former councilman Melvin J. Richard also earned a four year term and Sam Halperin took the two year seat.
Britain moves toward a crisis weekend as 67 000 striking engineers and firemen meet for talks led by Sir Brian Robertson. The mediation team includes Sir Wilfred Neden and Jim Baty amid a TUC peace formula push, with government stance unchanged.
The United Steelworkers union pressed for roughly 25 cents an hour more than the current average at Bethlehem Steel Corp and Republic Steel Corp as McDonald led negotiations. Talks with U S Steel and other major producers continue, aiming for a total raise around 12 to 15 cents per hour in a two year contract.
Readers are urged to search the Florida Theater classified columns for their names and visit The News office at 1045 N Lime Ave to claim free tickets. The notice emphasizes daily availability and directions for redemption.
GM appears poised to present a fresh offer to the CIO United Auto Workers aimed at a settlement before a Sunday midnight strike deadline. Wildcat walkouts erupted nationwide at Ford and GM plants as workers pushed for stronger wage gains and a new contract, with Rouge in Dearborn the most intense site.
Hat maker Harry Lev testified again before a Senate subcommittee in Washington after signing a 5089.88 restitution check as a sign of good faith. He faces further questions about alleged bribes and his ties to former government worker Mrs. Mella Hart who oversaw some contracts with the armed services. Lev, aged 52, called the relations social and asked investigators not to press that point.
The Florida flag will fly in school yards statewide this fall under a bill signed yesterday by Gov. Collins.
Three parties in Bonn urge Chancellor Adenauer to visit Moscow to discuss normalization of relations with the Soviet Union. The Free Democrats and Refugees plus the Socialists call for acceptance while the Christian Democrats urge careful examination and delay.
A KC97 refueling plane from MacDill AFB developed engine trouble and crashed near Englewood while four crew parachuted to safety. One radio operator Anton F. Datel aged 21 died from injuries in MacDill Hospital. Pilot Capt Chester W. Clark survived. Rescue efforts involved local fire units Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard units from Sarasota Venice Englewood and surrounding areas.
Surgeon General Leonard Scheele said it is unlikely all 1 to 19 year olds can be vaccinated against polio this summer. He cited the 90 day vaccine manufacturing cycle and revised testing standards as delaying supply while stressing safety over speed. He noted six licensed producers will adjust procedures to meet new requirements.
President Eisenhower expressed strong confidence that West Germany’s Chancellor Adenauer will support the Western position in any talks with Soviet Russia during a news conference. Bonn notes conditional acceptance of Russia’s Moscow invitation and will consult allies first. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen seeks a 2.50 daily wage rise for its 215,000 members after a Chicago meeting. A grand jury will reconvene June 16 to investigate the May 28 slaying of three law enforcement officers at Edward Lindley’s home in Ocala. Lindleys face murder charges.
Rain covered regions from the Rockies to the Atlantic with showers in the Great Lakes and middle Mississippi Valley. Much of the Northeast was cloudy with some rain, while the Southwest endured a heat wave with temperatures reaching 110 in southern California and Arizona.
Jacksonville election sees A. Frank Reen of Gainesville chosen to lead the 15 county North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. He succeeds W. J. Leinweber of Orange Park.
An old farmer reacts to flood damage with humor remarking his pigs along with neighbors Hiram Flaherty and Larsen lost pigs washed away. He admits relief at the end, saying the situation isn’t as bad as he first thought.
The Sarasota area expects partly cloudy skies with little temperature change and moderate west winds. Florida’s north and central regions stay fair through Thursday with isolated thundershowers. the south sees scattered afternoon storms and highs near 85 to 95. East Gulf residents report gentle to moderate winds with some showers in the extreme south and otherwise fair weather.
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