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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Reapportionment Talks Resume Friday

In the 72 hour special session recess legislators discuss a possible settlement within two weeks. Sen. Carraway and Sen. Barber proposed a package including a new constitutional amendment and a split of Bay Monroe Seminole and Brevard into separate districts. Attorney General Ervin ruled the amendment could not be adopted during a special session.

Tallahasseep Carraway-Barber Carraway Sen Barber Vero Beach Bay Monroe Seminole Brevard Senate Okaloosa Sarasota Atty

Cunard Line Hit by Walkout Strike Cancels Queen Mary Sailing

In Southampton Britain wildcat seamen strike forces Cunard Queen Mary to cancel its New York sailing. Sailors protest scab labor and a 48 hour week with higher shore allowance while passengers scramble for alternatives.

Cunard Line Southampton England Britain New York Elizabeth Cunard London Liverpool Uthampton Seamen's Union

Deaths and notices from Bradenton area and beyond

Obituary notices list James Nelson Adams 63 of Palma Sola Trailer Park Bradenton died in a local hospital. Survivors include wife Jennie and siblings in Ohio Montana and Montana towns. Additional obituaries note Herbert Brauff George Bangs Ernest Greenwood Thomas Boyle and others. Italy birth rate dropped from 32 to 18 per 1000 since 1901.

Bradenton James Nelson Adams Palma Sola Akron Ohio Adams Church of Christ Jennie Adams Harry Adams Barneaville Brady Howard Adams Olney Frank Hendershot Loring Mont Otto Schenkle Wingett Funeral Home Shannon Associated Press Richmond, Va Herbert D. Brauff Wilson N.C Daily Times Vandergrift Pa.) News Washington American Ap Life Insurance Co Grand Forks LeSueur Minn Bay Shore N.Y Ernest Greenwood Suffolk County Long Island Dwight School New York City England Yonkers Thomas F. Boyle Columbia University Italy

Nations Weather Offers National Temperature Sampler

Miami weather report shows today’s low while yesterday’s high is noted. A separate notice suggests a link between eyewear and earnings potential for professional baseball players, citing the Better Vision Institute.

Miami INS Nation The Better Vision Institute

Final Decrees and Divorces in Circuit Court

Civil action involves Morris versus Rockefeller for damages 26000 plus 9000 etc. Divorce actions include Farmer versus Farmer Virginia, Driggers versus Price, Sefick versus Sefick, Holden versus Holden, Knight versus Knight, Alford versus Alford, Wasden versus Wasden, Noble versus Noble. Foreclosure final decree in Mayors case Beulah May versus Hulon Taylor et al.

Circuit Court Norma Ann Morris Sherman N. Rockefeller John R. Farmer Mary Virginia Farmer Odie V. Driggers Robert A. Price Robert Sefick Charlotte Sefick Beulah A. May Hulon M. Taylor Beatrice Holden Gus Holden Daisy M. Knight Turner Knight Vilas Lorrene Alford Thomas Earl Alford June Wasden Nellie Noble Saul Noble

Democrat 'Peace Tour' in Texas aims to unite party

DNC Chairman Paul M. Butler toured Texas eastward after meetings in Dallas, praising reception and promising help to defeat Republican Rep. Bruce Alger. He said Texas Democrats can handle internal rifts, while signs of entrenched conservatism within the state party continued.

Dallas Tex Paul M. Butler Democratic National Committee Texas Butler National Committee Bruce Alger Washington

Real Estate Seminar Promises Growth in Florida

D Harold Stimpson FAA president urged vigilance for a professional real estate field. Speakers like Stephen McReady tied success to ongoing education through seminars. Clayton Grimes predicted a boom in Manatee Sarasota County with new bridges highways and developments. Paul Wimbish urged long range advertising plans and consistent styling. A panel on negotiation featured Roger Flory with Lowery Ratliff Boone Zander and Marion Thompson noting many attendees were women.

D. Harold Stimpson FAA Stephen McReady Clayton Grimes Gulf Beach Roger Flory R.E. Lowery Jr R.C. Ratliff Betty Jane Boone Henry G. Zander Marion Thompson

Small Auto Firms Warn of Survival Threat in Wage Battle

In New York on June 16 the auto industry debate centers on the Big Three wage package of 20 cents an hour. The Little Three fear labor costs push them out of business while Congress weighs steel industry mergers to meet rising future demand. Bethlehem and Kingstown push for a merger to expand capacity to 180 to 190 million tons annually within 15 years.

New York Eral Motors Ford Ing General Motors Penataut Ernest T. Weir National Steel Weir Justice Department Bethlehem Kingstown Arthur B. Homer

Aircrafts Lead Modestly Higher Market Session

New York stocks edged up in early trading with fractional gains common as aircraft shares and steel, major motors, rubber, chemicals, railroads, oils, and airlines supported a broad advance. The Associated Press average rose to 170.60, a new high, before a mid-session pullback.

New York Associated Press

Livestock Market Report Chicago INS

Hogs salable 7,000 with prices 50 cents higher. Early top 22, bulk 1650 to 2175, heavy 1725 to 2025, medium 1975 to 2125, lights 21 to 22, light lifts 1775 to 2125, packing sows 1250 to 1800. Cattle salable 2 6H steady, calves 300 steady. Steers 23 to 2550, common to choice 15 to 2275, yearlings 15 to 2550, heifers 14 to 24, cows 12 to 1550, bulls 11 to 1675, stocker steers 15 to 2350, stocker cows and heifers 10 to 20. Sheep salable 700 steady. Lambs 2450 to 2625, common to 2425, yearlings 10 to 21, ewes 350 to 550.

Chicago INS

Foreign Weather Report From Chicago Bureau

The U S Weather Bureau in Chicago reports foreign weather conditions prevailing this morning.

Chicago INS U.S. Weather Bureau

Soybean futures open lower on Chicago Grain Market

Grain futures opened fractionally lower with soybeans down 1 to 2 1/4 cents. July soybeans at 24.24, September 23.14, November 22. A strong mix of old and new crop quotes shows modest weakness across the board.

Chicago

Inspection Fee Rise Pressure on Florida Packers

The State Livestock Board ordered higher inspection fees for meat packers aiming to fund state needs while preserving some relief for small operators. J. J. Zwick of Alachua warned 30 to 50 percent of small packers would become unable to pay and exit the business, risking out-of-state beef and unsafe uninspected meat. Dr. L. Campbell noted fees would double for those paying $5.50 monthly and rise to 100 for those paying $50-100, with no increase for those already at the $100 cap.

Fort L. Campbell

Super Jets to Tokyo In Familiarization Flight

Three F100 Super Sabre jets capable of speeds over 700 miles per hour arrived this month, the Far East Air Forces said. Airmen will fly them in familiarization flights as part of their introduction to operations in the region.

Tokyo Far East

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