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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

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Pig Girl Wins British Finishing School Makeover

A 17 year old French author of Beau Clown arrives in London to study manners and English courtesy. Berthe Grimault, once pig farmer’s daughter, will enroll at a finishing school in Kent after meeting postmaster Elizier Fournier and Mrs. Hugh Orr Ewing.

London Ins Berthe Grimault Berthe Rently Elizier Fournier Midi District Hugh Orr - Ewing Seat Kent County

Fairness Promised In Baseball Probe

Washington hearing opens on baseball as Rep. Emanuel Celler states the goal is to strengthen professional sports and bases recommendations on evidence. Rep. Kenneth Keating warns antitrust coverage could cause chaos but supports separating business from sports. Rep. John Byrnes criticizes last year's trust law as unfair to pro football.

Washington INS Emanuel Celler D-Ny Celler Brooklyn Dodger Kenneth B. Keating New York John W. Byrnes Wis

Man Dies In Court After Testimony In DWI Trial

A 67 year old Baraséta man, Harris E. Jacobs Sr., collapsed from a heart attack during his DWI trial in county court after the arresting officer testified. He died at Memorial Hospital about 10 minutes after collapse. His body was later moved to Robarts Funeral Home.

Baraséta Harris E. Jacobs Sr Ohio Florida Highway Warren R. Fox James E. Woods Jr Jacobs Chester I. Thompson Lamar Dozier Edwin J. Kennedy Fox Thompson Robarts Funeral Home Links Ave

Commerce Secretary to replace 25 WOC executives in department

Secretary Weeks announced that about 25 without compensation executives in the Commerce Department's Business and Defense Services Administration will be replaced as their terms end this year. The move ends the practice of industry executives serving in government without pay while drawing salaries from private firms. Weeks says the change should improve relations with Congress and curb criticism of WOC arrangements.

Sterling F. Green Washington Commerce Department Secretary of Commerce Week WOC Department Business and Defense Services Administration Congress Wocs

Pretty Tennessee beauty crowns Sarasota visitor

A Tennessee gal wearing a beauty queen crown enjoys the Sarasota beach. The photograph appears on Page 9 with related notes about a Caribbean political hotspot story on Page 3 and veterans’ officer selections on Page 9.

Sarasota Caribbean

Battle Expected On Senate Floor

The House is set to pass President Eisenhower's civil rights bill after a 199-167 vote that defeated a Southern effort to require jury trials. Southerners threaten further amendments while the bill faces a wary Senate with opposition from Sen Eastland and possible maneuvering by Nixon and Knowland.

House Washington Eisenhower Senate Neuver Judiciary Committee U.S Roll Call Nixon Knowland California Sen Eastland D-Miss

Missing Fort Walton Beach crash survivor feared in shock

An 11 year old Sarasota youth Howard Toney, survivor of a fatal highway crash, was missing today after a truck he rode in collided head on with another car. His mother fears shock may have unsettled him and hopes he returns home soon.

Sarasota Fort Walton Beach Howard Toney Clarence A. Toney Golf St Florida Western Panhandle Young Toney San Luis Obispo Calif California

Nasser Purges Pro-Left Candidates From Election Lists

Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser removes at least 50 pro communist and left wing hopefuls from parliamentary race lists. The July 3 election looms as Jordan Syria rift widens with embassies closed and aid standoffs.

Cairo INS Gamal Abdel Nasser Jordan Osing

Minnie Raps Ball Probe

Minnie Mermaid flirts while questioning why authorities probe baseball. She jokes Sarasota should instead focus on summer attractions. Weather for Sarasota shows partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon storms with highs near 92 and a low around 70.

Minnie Mermaid Sarasota

Midwest Downpours Flood Iowa Farms

Widespread Midwest rains flood western Iowa and nearby states as more downpours move across Minnesota the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming. In St Louis flash floods leave 19 dead and thousands homeless record rainfall hits 8.72 inches in 13 hours with over 13 inches in some towns. Tornadoes touch down near Ayrshire Kansas Garden City and Sherburne causing damage and highway closures.

Iowa Midwest Plains Minnesota Dakotas Montana Wyoming St. Louis

Churchgoers Survive Tornado In Italy Amid Floods

In northern Italy, floods and a rare tornado left at least 14 dead and about 60 hospitalized. A Passo Valle Scuro family of five perished when their home collapsed. in Rebecco Pavese the tornado struck as residents left church, tearing the bell tower and roof.

Italy Pavia Europe Passo Valle Scuro Robecco Pavese Rebecco Pavese

Girard Writ Decision Due Today

Federal judge Joseph C. McGarraghy may decide today on a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to return GI William Girard to the U.S. The Washington district court has had the case under advisement since last Tuesday and heard additional documentation Friday to support the petition.

Washington INS Joseph C. McGarraghy William Girard U.S Washington District Court

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