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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

3

Journeyman Au Vvoir France Viva Italy Travel Log

Kent McKinley chronicles the Paris departure as he plans a European rail journey to Italy. He compares travel costs to New York, notes uncertainty about the lira, and navigates the Lyons railroad terminal en route to Atlantic lines, aiming for a Paris departure amid busy noon traffic.

Paris Europe N.Y Lyons Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Sarasota Grand Central Terminal

Le Mans disaster linked to car speed and fatal crash

British driver testimony cites speed of racing cars as cause of the Le Mans crash that killed 79 people. Lance Macklin, in a fatal incident, described speeds of 125 to 150 mph as his Austin Healey collided with Pierre Levegh’s Mercedes, Levegh’s car leaping into the crowd and exploding. Hawthorn, the British winner, maneuvered before braking as the tragedy unfolded.

LE Mans France Lance Macklin Macklin Austin Healey Pierre Levegh Levegh

After Labor Peace Auto Sector Prices Edge Up

Big summer demand boosts steel scrap and zinc prices as markets anticipate higher output in auto and related sectors. Rubber, tin, aluminum, and copper prices rise on labor peace and growth outlook, with July 1 steel wage talks looming. Consumers may see higher prices later as manufacturers seek to absorb costs.

New York Detroit Singapore

Bao Dai fades as Ngo Dinh Diem rises in Vietnam

In Saigon the ex-emperor Bao Dai loses influence as Ngo Dinh Diem consolidates power. Diem challenges French authority, disbands certain symbols, and pursues strong independence with American-backed support while risking sect unrest and regional repercussions.

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Wheel theft warps into battered replacement

A Denver man reported to police that two wheels were stolen from his motorcar yesterday. The thieves left behind a battered set, suggesting a prank or attempt at mischief rather than a professional shop job.

Denver Orville

Clues Across Puzzle With Mixed Wordplay

A list of cryptic crossword clues across many themes and wordplays. Includes references to religion, names, directions, professions, and cultural terms with compact hints and partial phrases. The entry reads as a dense clue set rather than a news item.

Prize Little Fooler Puzzle Rules and Entry Guide

The notice outlines weekly Little Fooler crossword rules with a $10 prize per correct solution. Entries may be mailed or delivered, with deadlines midnight Thursday after publication. Bonuses apply for postcard format entries, and Badger Drugs-5 Points is a drop-off location.

Winong Jia Badger Drugs

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