Forty & Eight Seeks Break From American Legion
The Forty and Eight Executive Committee urges severing ties with the American Legion and dissolution of the organization. They accuse Legion leaders of monopoly by a small group, harassment of Forty & Eight, and seek ratification at the Miami national convention. J Earl Simpson of Tulsa signs the call with four others.
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American Legion
Legion
Dheti
Pony & Bip
Forty & Fighter
Miami
J. Earl Simpson
Tulsa
Okla
Chef de Chemin de Fer
Forty & Eight Executive Committee
la Societe
Forty & Eight
Children’s Welfare Fund
The
Americans in Korea face final chance to return home
Three U.S. soldiers who refused repatriation after the Korean War are told they may petition to go home at Panmunjom. A U.S. Embassy spokesman said they will be informed they are subject to U.S. law and accountable for any acts they might have committed.
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Seoul
Panmunjom
United States
U.S
Strike Threatens Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH AP A nationwide steel strike hung in the balance as U S Steel and the CIO United Steelworkers met to avert a walkout. The union demands a substantial wage increase above its $2.33 average, while U S Steel offers about 10 cents an hour amid government concern over possible plant shutdowns and timing of action.
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Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
Big Steel
U.S. Steel
David J. McDonald
McDonald
Washington
Fishing Guide In Today's NEWS
Summer Fishing and Boating With Herb presents hints and advice on the West Coast sport. Edited by Herb Stolander, the guide targets every sportsman and vacationer in Sarasota. Extra copies are sold at THE NEWS office for 5 cents each.
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Herb
West Coast
Herb Stolander
Sarasota
Office of the News
Lime Ave
German man blows up home killing family and himself
Adolf Hartlieb a 311-year-old resident of Wiesbaden threatened to leave nothing behind if forced to move for nonpayment of rent. Police say he detonated homemade explosives yesterday blowing up the house and killing his estranged wife, two daughters, and himself.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Adolf Hartlieb
Woman Finds Long Lost Diamond Set In Sofa
Mrs. George A. King sent her sofa to an upholsterer in Utah for repair jokingly saying to notify if diamonds were found. The shop called soon after claiming a diamond had been found and proved to be a set from her engagement ring lost twelve years ago.
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Phovo
Utah
George A. King
Ambassador Allison Meets President Rhee Amid Trade Talks
U S Ambassador to Japan John M. Allison held talks with South Korea President Syngman Rhee as speculation grew that the meeting aimed to ease strains in Japan South Korea relations over Japan's push for wider trade with Communist nations.
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Seoul
John M. Allison
U.S
Japan
Syngman Rhee
Allison
South
U S General Retires, Smythe Takes Military Aid Post
Maj. Gen. William C. Chase retires after four years directing the U.S. backed Nationalist Chinese armed forces in Formosa. Maj. Gen. George W. Smythe succeeds him as head of the U S Military Assistance and Advisory Group.
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Taipei
Formosa
William C. Chase
George W. Smythe
U.S
Raft sighted in search for missing U S fliers
A tiny life raft possibly occupied by one of two U S Marines missing at sea for the third night was spotted by an Air Force search plane about 120 miles south of Tokyo. Ships from three nations hunted the two men as sputtering signals were still picked up from a raft amid a 20 000 mile search in foggy western Pacific waters.
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Tokyo
U. S. Rad
Air Force
Pacific
Burglars Crack Safe At Western Beef Packing Near Bradenton
Thieves broke into the Western Beef Packing Corp office at 1545 Whitfield Ave near Bradenton. They forced open a heavy 800 pound safe and escaped with an undetermined amount of cash and checks. Sheriff Roy Baden said at least two intruders were inside. Investigators collected fingerprints and footprints. Delivery resumes tomorrow as books are reviewed.
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Western Beef Packing Corp
Whitfield Ave
Joe Frazen
E. L. Bieck
Manatee County
Roy Baden
Dick Miller
Bradenton
Breck
Baden
Bieck
State Road Board weighs Ringling Causeway future tolls and maintenance
The article discusses legal grounds the State Road Department might use to end the free Ringling Causeway and accept tolls or a new bond issue. It cites a deed clause granting discretionary maintenance and a bond provision banning competing facilities, plus potential new tolls and a bayfront drive. It notes a 1925 Venetian Causeway ruling granting island residents free access, affecting toll policy.
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State Road Board
Lido
St. Armand’s Key
Sarasota
Rogero
State Improvement Commission
Circuit Court
State Board of Administration For
SRB
State Road Department
Board of County Commissioners
Ringling Causeway
Keys
Miami
Emmett C. Choate
Officers Kill Suspect In Fort Lauderdale Choking Incident
In Fort Lauderdale a 21 year old Black man was shot by officers who found him choking a white woman calling for police help. In Buenos Aires the CGT chief closely tied to Peron reportedly resigns. In Washington the government ends its two year effort to prosecute Owen Lattimore for perjury, announced by Attorney General Brownell.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Washington
Owen Lattimore
Atty
Brownell
Fire destroys Pitt Health Professions Building under construction
An AP report says a fire swept ten stories of a 15 million dollar Pitt Schools of Health & Professions Building near Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Explosions followed, likely from highly inflammable substances, as investigators assess the blaze.
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Pittsburgh
Pitt Schools of Health & Professions
Presbyterian Hospital
Strucure
Bright Spot Jackson Joke Unfolds In Traveling Salesman Tale
A humorous exchange centers on a traveling salesman's estate. Jackson jokes about the odd items left behind including towels, spoons, and hotel keys, while Jimson adds a sly prompt about springing the tale.
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Jackson
Jimson
Re Aligning Hopes High on Reapportionment Plan
A 10 man conference committee in Tallahassee pursued a compromise reapportionment plan to end the three week old legislative deadlock. The group discussed expanding Senate seats from 38 to 50 and House seats from 95 to 135 with potential future increases to 67 Senate seats.
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Tallahassee
Senate
House
Sen
Johnson
Quincy
Rep
Dickinson
Palm Beach County
Freight car switchman wears Bermuda shorts on the job
Edward Zemanek, a husky freight car switchman, says Bermuda shorts provoke laughter but do not bother him. He explains he began by rolling up his overall legs and eventually chose shorts to stay cool on the job.
Tornadoes and Storms Devastate Regions Across Several States
The Associated Press reports five dead and over twenty injured as tornadoes and violent storms strike mid south and east. A Nebraska twister leveled 25 homes near Scottsbluff while others die from lightning in Texas New Mexico and New Jersey. Crop damage and flooding also reported with heavy property losses.
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Associated Press
Mid-Continent
Hilleregeing
Scottsbluff
Neb
Texas
New Mexico
Greenwood Township
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
V. J. Daniels
Jim Karubos
North Platte
Henry Julian
Canadian
Tex
Kenneth E. Guyer Sr
Panhandle
Carlsbad
N.M
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Continental Divide
Weather For Birds and Birds Weather Chronicle
A coastal Florida weather note describes partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers through tomorrow. Florida beaches may reach 86 to 92, with easterly winds and a northeast to east sea breeze along the coast. Readings include temperature, barometer, and rainfall. fishing column referenced.
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Erer
Chuck Wills
Sarasota
Florida
East Gulf
Herb Stolander
Tides and Almanac
Nation's Weather
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Amer Tel & Tel
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Beth Steel
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Eastman Kodak
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Fla Power & Light
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Liggett & Myers
Monty Ward
Big Nail Cash
NY Central
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Nor Amer Aviat
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Penn RR
Safeway Stores
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Socony Vacuum
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Stand Oil
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A. M. Kidder & Co
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Citizen's Committee
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U. S
Lattimore
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