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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

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Offer Rejected By Steelworkers

The United Steelworkers of America called the wage and contract proposal from U. S. Steel Bethlehem and Republic “entirely inadequate.” The union said the industry offer is too little too late and too long as talks continue in New York. David J. (line ends)

David McDonald New York INS United Steelworkers of America Today U. S. Steel Bethlehem and Republic David J McDonald Wage Poliy Committee

Argentina Frees Seven Fugitives From Haitian Embassy

Argentina's provisional government returned rebel Gen Raul Tanco and six others to the Haitian embassy four hours after they were abducted and handed to the army. President Aramburu said Tanco is guilty only of political crimes and thus eligible for asylum. The fugitives were driven to a Buenos Aires base and handed to the military, amid tension with Haiti over the diplomatic incident.

Buenos Aires P Argentina Raul Tanco Pedro Aramburu Jean Brierre Tanco Aramburu Brierre Uruguay Juan D. Peron Peron Buenos Aires Foreign Ministry

Services Merger Opposed by Secretary Wilson

Secretary of Defense Wilson said a merged Army Navy and Air Force would not end interservice differences. He warned such unification would merely push disagreements into new forms and could not remove the root causes. He cited calls for complete unification and noted ongoing bickering between Army and Air Force staffs in Washington.

Maxwell Air Force Base Ala Wilson Army Navy Air Force Air War College Washington

Italy Rejects Red Proposal

Italy's cabinet rejected the Soviet Bulganin disarmament plan after a letter to Premier Antonio Segni. A spokesman said Rome will press within the United Nations for a general agreement and international control of armaments. The proposal urged unilateral disarmament outside the UN, without international oversight.

Rome Italy Soviet Union Antonio Segni Nikolai Bulganin United Nations Organization Bulganin Britain United States France U.N

Bus Line To Quit Tallahassee Over Boycott Pressure

The Cities Transit Co. says it plans to exit Tallahassee on July 1 if a solution is not found to protests by Black riders. The firm cites ongoing boycott caused financial strain and service disruptions.

Tallahassee The Cities Transit Co

Truman Officials Seek New Trial Date In Tax Conspiracy Case

Attorneys for Matthew J. Connelly and T. Lamar Caudle, high Truman administration officials convicted of conspiring to aid a tax dodger, file for a new trial to be heard and set sentencing for July 19.

ST. Louis Matthew J. Connelly T. Lamar Caudle

Medfly Fight Widens Across Sarasota Manatee Areas

Medfly hunters, led by USDA fumigation supervisor Harold S Hensley, meet with State Plant Board inspector Charles Bickner and local growers to plan yard to yard inspections and expanded fumigation. First lychee shipments slated for Monday as traps rise to 300 with aerial spraying underway in south Florida.

Sarasota Kenneth Clark Harold S. Hensley United States Department of Agriculture Charles Bickner Morris Anderson U.S. Department of Agriculture Harolds. Hensley State Plant Board Ken Clark Lychee Growers Assn Palmer Nurseries Bickner South Florida Indian River Vero Beach Sarasota County Budget Commission Control Board Fred Kent Miami Florida Englewood THE

Air Force silent on Bikini H-bomb misfire report

Washington reports say the Air Force gave only a noncommittal reply to whether the B52 drop at Bikini missed its target. The Atomic Energy Commission declined to comment as speculation grows that the bomb’s burst was off by about two miles, with officials stressing the mission demonstrated the bomber’s delivery capability.

Washington Air Force The Atomic Energy Commission

27 Motormen Suspended After New York Subway Strike

The first city wide subway walkout in New York history paralyzed the system for nine hours as temperatures rose to record highs. 27 motormen including 2 MBA officials led by Theodore Loos were suspended. the strike ended without deaths or injuries as service resumed amid threats of action but no use of the Condon Wadlin Act.

New York City Transit The Motormen’s Benevolent Assn Theodore Loos MBA

Jury chosen in Venice cross burning trial

Jury selected for a Venice cross burning trial as community tension and legal action unfold. Read page 9 for details on proceedings and potential verdict updates.

Venice

Labor Leader Jailed for Contempt of Congress

Washington reports John T. Gojack a 39 year old Fort Wayne Indiana labor union leader was sentenced to nine months in jail and fined $200 for contempt of Congress.

Washington John T. Gojack Fort Wayne Ind Teader

Eisenhower plans unchanged despite ileitis and surgery

President Eisenhower and the Republican campaign say plans remain firm for six major fall addresses across the nation. Top aides insist the illness and hospital stay do not alter the strategy, with nationwide TV and radio coverage to reach voters.

Ruth Montgomery INS Washington Eisenhower Stillex Ileills GOP

President Eisenhower Shows Progress In Ileitis Recovery

Doctors report the President in excellent spirits on the sixth post operative day as he begins oral liquids hourly and resumes some White House duties. Intravenous feeding is paused but may resume. concerns remain about potential recurrence of ileitis.

Washington Eisenhower White House INS James C. Hagerty

Foreign Aid Restored by Senate Committee to 715 Million

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee restored 100 million dollars to Eisenhower’s foreign aid bill, bringing total restoration to 715 million. The panel also revived a 109 million dollar Asian economic development fund that had been killed by the House. The House had cut 1.1 billion from the measure.

Washington INS Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower House Senate

Minnie the Mermaid Narrow Escape Sparks Beach Outburst

Minnie the Mermaid surfaced with a near escape from skin divers and chased a spearfisherman along a rain soaked Sarasota area beach. The buoyant scene followed by clouds and scattered showers across Florida with highs in the 86 to 94 range and southeast winds.

Minnie the Mermaid Sarasota Florida Keys Tow

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