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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

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Pershing Missile Demonstrates Long Range Hit From Cape

The Army Pershing missile fired from Cape Canaveral reached its target 175 miles offshore in the Atlantic. It completed its 14th success in 17 tests, with high cameras confirming accuracy as Brig. Gen. Richard M. Hurst noted the range stayed within requirements.

Cape Canaveral Ups Atlantic Ocean Europe Cape Richard M. Hurst Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Ex-Defense Boss Held In Trujillo's Slaying

In Ciudad Trujillo the Dominican Republics former defense secretary Maj Gen Jose Rene Roman 60 was detained for questioning amid a probe into Dictator Rafael Trujillos assassination. Retired Gen Juan Thomas Diaz mastermind reportedly sought to contact Roman before agents shot him dead.

Trujillo Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Rafael L.trujillo Jose Rene Roman Juan Thomas Diaz Roman

Hargis Book Serial Draws Favorable Comment

Billy James Hargis' book Communist America Must It Be appears in serial form in The News. Chapter 6 is printed today on page 30 and prompts positive reader reaction in the area.

Billy James Hargis

Missing C133 jet transport with eight airmen over Pacific

A giant C133 jetprop with eight American crew aboard is missing east of Tokyo after takeoff from Tachikawa. Nineteen search planes and nine ships scour the stormy Pacific as hopes fade for a crash or emergency landing along the route. The Air Force identified six of the crew including Maj. Lawrence Coretti and Capt. Ray Willman among others.

Tokyo UPI Pacific Ocean Here U.S. Air Force Tachikawa Midway Island Air Force Lawrence J. Coretti Wiukee Iowa Ray L. Willman Burbank Calif Donald E. Holmes Crystal Lake Ill Nathan L. Patterson Elfrica Arr Howard J. Otero Billy R. Edwards Ceres

Mrs Rebecca Dean Wins Divorce After Cruelty Claims

In a London divorce court Rebecca Dean testified her husband Maurice Dean hid her mink coat and hurled buttered asparagus at her along with other assaults while ransacking the home. Maurice countered cruelty claims, but the judge granted Rebecca a divorce on Friday.

London Rebecca Dean Maurice Dean

State's Schools Need More Money

Daytona Beach AP reports Florida's public education chief warns of serious trouble for the school system within six months due to funding gaps. Superintendent Thomas D. Bailey cites shortages for building, educational television, and other essential programs, noting Gov. Bryant pledged tax restraint but funds are insufficient for expansion.

Daytona Beach State Superintendent of Public Instruction Florida Thomas D. Bailey Farris Bryant

Three men sought for questioning in Jacksonville double murder

Two Georgia women were found strangled near Jacksonville after visiting the Orange Park Kennel Club to place a dream bet on a dog race. One woman had at least one $100 wager. fourteen tickets on the winning No. 1 No. 2 combo were sold. Police seek three men for questioning, including a heavyset hitchhiker seen downtown.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Georgia Orange Park Kennel Club Althea Ottavio Valdosta

Shooting Ends Peace Talks

MIAMI AP three people were seriously wounded in a shooting during alleged marriage reconciliation efforts. James A. Burke 38 of Columbia S C a truck driver suffered head wounds. Barbara A. Burke 24 was shot in the head and chest. Policeman Thomas R. Conroy Jr. 24 was wounded in the chest. Hialeah Police Chief H A Warner said Burke went to his mother in law Mrs Robert L. Marshall’s home to reconcile with his wife.

Miami James A. Burke Columbia 8. C Barbara A. Burke Thomas R. Conroy Jr Hialeah H. A. Warner Burke Robert L. Marshall

Pneumonia Claims El Morocco Owner

New York social scene mourns John Perona owner of El Morocco who died Friday night from double pneumonia. As proprietor he shaped New York cafe society and wielded influence among stars and press agents.

New York UPI John Perona el Morocco Perona

Tornado kills girl and injures 75 in Ravenna Kentucky

A deadly tornado struck Ravenna Kentucky killing 9 year old Betsy Bush visiting from Newport and injuring about 75 people including many children. The First Ravenna Christian Church collapsed trapping youths as rescuers pulled survivors from rubble. The storm damaged the Louisville and Nashville roundhouse and sent victims to Irvine and other area hospitals.

Ravenna Ravenna Christian Kentucky Betsy Bush Betsy Floyd Bush Bush Estill County Irvine Bellpoint Valerie Hope Collins Columbia Wide Creek Here Weather Bureaue Collins Newport Brad Collins Daniel Collins Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Reds Toss Barbs At Touring Adlai

Montevideo Uruguay AP Adlai Stevenson faced protests during his Latin American tour as university speakers denounced him as an envoy of Wall Street. The Uruguayan government opposed any action against Castro, including armed intervention. Stevenson met Uruguay’s ruling council and urged new defenses against Communist subversion while urging non intervention. Uruguay’s council president Haedo resisted dropping its non intervention tradition, warning armed intervention would threaten the country.

Montevideo Uruguay Adlai Stevenson Brazil Fidel Castro U.S United Nations Wall Street Uru Quadros Latin America Stevenson Sao Paulo Americas Hemisphere Cuba Council Eduardo Victor Haedo

Jail as Looming Backdrop for Sarasota Girl's Plight

A 14 year old Sarasota girl confined in a county jail for a month speaks of preferring a juvenile detention home. She cites instability from multiple moves and foster care, expressing doubt about religion while seeking genuine roots and care. Juvenile Judge Graham seeks funds for a detention facility, urging humane treatment to aid rehabilitation.

A. J. Ruttenber I.Q Ocala Sarasota John Graham

Five Die in Florida Two-Car Crash Near Crystal River

Five killed eight injured in a two car collision north of Crystal River Florida. Sheriff’s office in Inverness reported four died at the scene and another died later at a hospital. Georgia cars involved and some patients in very serious condition. Crystal River lies about 50 miles north of Tampa.

Crystal River Inverness Highway Patrol Ocala Georgia Josephine Porter Porter Funeral Home Tampa

Gulf Gate 1961 Pageant of Homes Offer

Eight furnished home models on display starting at 12 995 with FHA financing from 395 down and 77 dollars per month. Location listed as U S 41 at Stickney Pt Rd. Adv. featuring real estate showcase and housing options.

Gulf Gate U.S Stickney Pt. Rd

Weekend forecast hints at showers across Florida

The Associated Press reports a rough weekend for outdoor plans with intermittent showers statewide and brisk winds. Partly cloudy conditions persist through Sunday with scattered afternoon and evening showers. high near 85 to 90, low around 70, variable winds 5 to 15 mph. Bayshore Gardens homes priced from 10790 to 16590, open nine to dark, on new US 4 between Sarasota and Bradenton.

Associated Press Florida Bayshore Gardens Sarasota Bradenton Albany Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Rapid City Richmond St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington

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