12 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
1
Mayflower II the replica of the Pilgrim vessel arrived in Provincetown harbor after a 53 day tow from Plymouth England. Skipper Alan Villiers steered the craft over more than 5000 miles using the long route to exploit winds and currents.
President Eisenhower back in good health hosts a bacon and egg breakfast for House Republicans from A to C to drum up support for his legislative program. Ohio's Clarence Brown challenged school aid, saying Ohio would be against the bill. The president planned more breakfasts with GOP members in coming weeks as he discussed cattle and social topics with guests.
The U S consulate general said Andrew Fortuna of Ionia Michigan will leave Red China Saturday. Fortuna was one of 21 U S soldiers who refused repatriation after Korean War fighting stopped in 1953. Seven of the 21 had returned. one died in Red China. The Defense Department ordered dishonorable discharges for all turncoats on January 25 1954. The Supreme Court ruled they could not be prosecuted for actions in the armed forces.
Air Force warns the Atlas ICBM, a billion dollar program, produced only a crude rocket unlikely to be usable in war. First Florida Coast launch failed and tests show the missile would miss target by up to 100 miles half the time. Defense demands aim for within 10 miles half the time. scientists remain hopeful. Jupiter IRBM already shows greater accuracy.
Inside THE NEWS the article notes Collins postpones signing a new tax bill. It mentions political reaction and potential fiscal impact as lawmakers debate provisions. The piece hints at broader state policy contention ahead of anticipated votes and amendments.
Gov Collins delays signing the 700 million spending bill as Comptroller Green says revenue will fall short by about 40 million despite tax hikes. Rep Suries says state not in financial pain and a fall session will adjust if needed. New estimates to be prepared show tax yields under projections and planned levies were set to underwrite lower spending.
The Internal Improvement Fund trustees pause action on submerged coastal land purchases amid a new law authorizing bulkhead lines and land titles with permits. Riviera Beach battles a 600 foot fill. 64 acres on Indian River in Fort Pierce sold for port use. Also notes on ICBM guidance and Jupiter test discrepancies.
The fleet of 111 ships from 17 foreign nations and the United States lay at anchor as Adm. Jerauld Wright announced a dispersal plan amid talk of possibly withdrawing the armada. He noted a buddy system pairing U S ships with guest vessels and dispersal anchorage assignments in Chesapeake Bay or at sea.
A Sarasota man takes part in an international naval review at Hampton Roads Virginia where ships from at least 18 nations display naval might. Hans R. Spilde machinists mate fireman son of Mr and Mrs
Minnie Mermaid muses about bottling sunshine for a lamp as the town teases the idea of light industry. A weather note follows with fair to partly cloudy skies, scattered showers possible, highs around 84 to 90 and gentle northeast winds.
Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, 53, died in Doctors Hospital New York from cancer after an January lung growth operation. Brother of Tommy Dorsey, he led famous bands and survived by his mother, daughter, and sister. divorced and previously a coal mine worker from Shenandoah Pennsylvania.
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