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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

2

Eight More Freedom Riders Headed To Jackson

Eight more Freedom Riders travel from Nashville to Jackson to test segregated travel facilities, bringing the total past 100. The NAACP filed a petition for a three judge federal court to protect riders from arrest and police interference, signaling a direct legal push alongside CORE actions in the Deep South.

Jackson, Miss Nashville Tenn Jackson U.S. Dist Sidney Mize Biloxi NAACP Parchman Hinds County Constance Baker Motley Marshall R. Jess Brown Jackson Vicksburg Mize Elbert P. Tuttle Sth U.S New Orleans

Missing NSA clerk Covington sought by police

Washington AP Police and Maryland state police search for William Hyter Covington 28 a National Security Agency code clerk on sick leave. He was last heard from after telephoning he was sick and his wife alerted security. Covington lived in Laurel Maryland and had been seen in Charleston West Virginia and Arlington Virginia.

Washington National Security Agency FBI William Hyter Covington Maryland NSA Defense Department Covington Ft. Meade Security Agency Covingtons Laurel USA Charleston W. Va Arlington Moscow Soviet Union United States Bernon F. Mitchell William H. Martin

Funeral notices for Peterson Jordan Hansen Bonney

Multiple obituary notices from Sarasota area papers memorialize Olivay Annette Peterson of Ridgefield and Sarasota, Hedwig Jordan of Sarasota, Signe Hansen of Anna Maria Island, and Obie Leigh Bonney of Vadurel. Details cover death dates, ages, homes, burial or graveside services, funeral homes Hawkins and Rawles, and survivors. The notices note former New York City origin, Germany, Norway roots, and local church associations.

Olivay Annette Peterson Palm Ave Robarts Capel Links Ave Paul Reeves Church of the Redeemer Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn N. Y Fuiday New York City Ridgefield Con Sarasota Hedwig (Heddy) Jordan Arlington St Germany Lamont Jordan Detroit Crocker Bee Ridge Road Liberty Avenue LeRoy Trexler St. Paul's Lutheran Church Hawkins Signe Hansen Bradenton Bay Boulevard Anna Maria Island Norway Partridge H. Hansen Olaf J. Hansen Costa Mesa Calif Anker Helvorsen Hansen Grif Island Chapel Richard K. Wiggins Roser Memorial Common Church Obie Bonney Venice Obie Leigh Bonney Vadurel Sarmstta Memorial Park Benjamin Ththill Orlando Bonney Waurel Venice Memorial Hospital Bonnett Metal Works South Hill Cristadelphian Ecclesia of Laurel Rawles Funeral Home

Grass Ivy Battle In Daly City Spills To Court

In Daly City Westlake residents clash over lawn rules with Jack Klein planting ivy against the grass covenant. The Westlake Subdivisions Improvement Association seeks an injunction in Superior Court after Klein refuses to remove the ivy citing harassment and property value concerns. Judge Branson ordered further points and authorities.

Daly City Calif Jack Klein Improvement Association Westlake San Francisco Klein Toledo Ohio Hahn Sarah Pittsburgh Westlake Subdivisions Improvement Association Kleins

Sarasota Youth Wins Medical Scholarship

Sarasota resident Buford Gibson Jr is named as one of ten state medical scholars by the state board of health. Recipients across Florida include Thomas J. Calhoun of Jacksonville George D. Finlay Jr of Blountstown Miss Berry Jo Johnson of Dade City Webb B Olliphant Jr of Jacksonville James C Phillips of Miami Thomas J Philpot of Branford Joseph T Rabban Jr of Coral Gables David O Westmark of Pensacola and George N Wiggins of Gainesville.

Jacksonville State Board of Health Thomas J. Calhoun George D. Finlay Jr Blountstown Buford Gibson Jr Sarasota Berry Jo Johnson Dade City Webb B. Olliphant Jr James C. Phillips Miami Thomas J. Philpot Branford Joseph T. Rabban Jr Coral Gables David O. Westmark Pensacola George N. Wiggins Gainesville

Four Brothers Orphaned After Parents Slain on Route 66

Seligman Arizona report details four Welch children Jimmy 12 Billy 9 Tommy 8 and Johnny 5 left orphaned after intruder shot their parents J B Welch and Utha Marie Welch as they traveled in a 1959 car. The youths waited for relatives while Dan Cramer of Riverside California and a companion stopped to help. Deputies say the parents were likely killed with a .22. The children planned a California visit to their Tulare grandmother. Sheriff noted similar killings along U S 66 in three years but cautioned against linking cases.

Mommy J. B. Welch Utha Marie Spencer, Okla Welch Oklahoma City Johnny Tulare James Cramer U. S. 66

Russians Beat Drums For Increased Tourist Trade

Washington AP report describes a Soviet delegation led by Sergei Nikitin promoting tourism to the United States. They tout cheap travel options to Samarkand Kiev and Sochi with visas, stressing people-to-people value while noting visa delays for Russians and faster Soviet visas for Americans. Ukraine official V M Bugaenko praises Kiev’s attractions.

Raymond J. Crowley Washington Chamber of Commerce Soviet Russia Sergei S. Nikitin Intourist Samarkand Golden Gate East Kiev Moscow Sochi Black Sea FF Nikitin Bugaenko Ukraine

Child Killed, By Tornado

An Army reserve unit was ordered to help with cleanup and prevent looting. Estill County Judge W. M. No land said damage would total at least $1 million not including railroad yards. The Red Cross counted 35 to 88 homeless families. Col. James W. Stocker of the Kentucky National Guard said soldiers helped repair homes and search debris for other potential victims.

Estill W. M. Noland Red Cross James W. Stocker Kentucky National Guard

Florida's entry wins in swimsuit division

Marcia Desarro of Florida won the swimsuit competition as preliminaries unfold in the Miss Sun Fun USA contest in Myrtle Beach. She advances toward finals scheduled Saturday night.

Florida Myrtle Beach 8.C Marcia Desarro Miss Desarro

Army Pushes for 50,000 More Men in Active Duty

The United States Army urged Congress to raise the active force to 925,000, with a plan to build ready reserves totaling 760,000 by 1964. The program entails two reserve divisions ready for overseas movement, extended training, and a major equipment buy program, at an estimated annual cost over 209 million dollars.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Army National Guard Army

Summer Adult Classes Open Tuesday in Sarasota Venice

Adult education announces eight week summer term courses in Sarasota and Venice. Registration for Sarasota Vocational School on Tuesday June 13 from 9 am to noon or 7 to 9 pm. Venice High School registration Monday June 12 from 9 am to noon. Fees are $1 and books and supplies are extra.

Sarasota Venice Sarasota Vocational School Washington Blvd Paul Rydzinski Bishop Basic Method Ernestine Huddleston Jean Loi Gwendolyn Button Margaret West Albert Sanchez Carol Copp

Peel Seeks State to Cover Appeal Costs in Murder Case

In Fort Pierce, Joseph A. Peel Jr. faces a June 23 decision on whether the state will pay for his appeal of a murder accessory conviction in the Chil lingworth case. Judge Wallace Sample told Peel insolvency ruling would come in about two weeks as Peel argued he is broke. Peel declined to answer questions about payments from a West Palm Beach gambling operation, invoking the Fifth Amendment.

Peel Phil O’connell

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