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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
2
UPI reports a mixed Wall Street session with gains in the final hour as major names advance. Texas Instruments rises near two points while Magnavox and Beckman Clia also edge higher amid a broad volume of 680000 shares.
The following quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers indicate approximate ranges for possible sale bids or purchase asks at the time of compilation. They are not actual transactions but guide values for securities pricing.
In Paris AP reports Gen Lauris N or sted, supreme allied commander in Derepe, announced a development on Monday, details remain unclear as the record shows garbled text. The briefing references Cos and ongoing Allied actions with limited clarity.
Viet matters in the southern part of Africa are set to begin four new trips to the continent next month, aiming to expand regional engagements and explore opportunities with local partners. The initiative targets broader cooperation and development programs across multiple nations.
The report continues on page 1 noting that two more fixes are sought after the season star from Columbia University is cited. Hogan, a Columbia graduate, serves as a university trustee and former alumni president, linking the talent to the school's athletics program.
The discussion notes Bell and Howell stock attractive for growth with a new color DuPont film entering home movie and 35 mm markets. The firm, led by Charles Percy, diversifies into electronics for missiles and industry, potentially boosting 1963 earnings. Competition with Eastman Kodak is acknowledged but not a threat to Kodak.
Paris Premier Michel Debre and Mokhtar Ould Daddah Premier of Mauritania signed agreements pledging France to continue economic financial and technical aid to the new West African nation.
Multiple funeral services announced for Alphonse Michael Cameron 73 of Riv erwood Ave and Keitel and Spivey families. Services at Robarts and Concordia Lutheran Church with memorial funds and interment at Sarasota Memorial Park. dates and times through Wednesday.
Britain announced Kuwait will take full responsibility for its foreign affairs. Kuwait can apply for UN membership and exchange ambassadors. Edward Heath said Britain will guarantee Kuwait against foreign aggression if sought, but no British troops will be based there.
Eichmann testifies in German saying he had no control over mass murder and that his role was limited. He blames Versailles for Germany’s woes and defends aiding Austrian Jews by noting two-thirds emigrated. Defense argues Nazi system caused the pogroms and Eichmann could not influence events.
A fundraising committee led by Eleanor Roosevelt and Milton Eisenhower offers 500 tractors or credits to Castro in exchange for freeing prisoners and boosting Cuban agriculture. The group threatens dissolution if no clear acceptance by noon EST June 23 and notes Castro trimmed the prisoner list to fewer than 1,214.
Rep. David A. Hill has not replied to invitations from Punta Gorda city council and Charlotte County Commission to attend tonight's meetings. Mayor Hendrickson noted a letter inviting Hill to explain his 1961 legislative program and petition list while observers remarked on past transportation using state police cars.
The Czech mission to the UN contends the U S cannot eject Naclavac, claiming the case could go to an international tribunal under the IST U S U N accord. Prague argues UN headquarters measure safety concerns and seeks broader relocation. The U S counters Nadavac sought information from a U S worker for a year.
Charlotte County School Superintendent W S Hancock says he will file more slander and libel suits beyond $1 008 000 already filed. Two suits target Dr Carl Reilly and Rev Hubert Sweeney, with claims of public scandal and lies about Hancock's fitness for office.
The Congolese Parliament will be guarded by U N forces with weapon searches and restricted press access. Debates may be secret while voting is to be kept confidential as Kasavubu and Gizenga factions reach an agreement.
Lesley Spencer, formerly with Aero Digest, will be guest speaker at the Sarasota Manatee Chapter Florida Engineering Society meeting. The event begins at 6 30 p m with a two minute social and the regular session at 7 p m at Martines.
The text outlines proposed state powers to limit days allowed by law and to require annual audits from horse and dog tracks and jai alai frontons. It also mentions creating the Southwest Florida Water Management District, authorizing taxes on property within the district, and establishing temporary emergency locating for state government in case of enemy attack.
Adlai Stevenson, U.S. delegate to the United Nations, travels to Bogota, Colombia after a four hour meeting with Ecuador President Jose Velasco Ibarra. Sources report talks covered Cuba's Communist leanings and a possible Western Hemisphere meeting to invite Fidel Castro. The exchange signaled warming U.S. Ecuador relations after recent tensions.
The Soviet travel agency Intourist said a Soviet delegation will arrive in the next few days to start negotiations for direct air service between Moscow and New York. S. S. Nikitin, Intourist vice president, said talks will be held with the State Department on a reciprocal service agreement.
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