Red Sox Practice Draws TV and Newsreel Cameras
Boston Red Sox hold a television and newsreel ready practice at Payne Park as photographers prepare to cover the session. At Bradenton the World Champion Braves welcome Bob Hazle, the hot hitting sensation in their pennant drive, who has agreed to terms with GM John Quinn.
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Red Sox Braves Begin Spring Drills Amid Signings
The Red Sox and Braves pace spring in Boston and Atlanta with Sammy White and Jackie Jensen set for first drills. Gene Stephens signs for Boston. Lew Burdette Gene Conley and Bob Buhl remain unsigned for Milwaukee while Haney enforces strict fines from last season.
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Deadlock in Korea Talks Over Airliner Hostages
After six hours of Allied Communist discussions in Panmunjom the Red side refused to hand over the two American pilots and two West German passengers held since Feb 16. They demand government-to-government talks and recognition from Western powers. The session ended without agreement.
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Minnie Mermaid Hopes For Gulf Visit In Warm Sarasota Weather
Sarasota reports generally fair skies with some clouds and stable temperatures. Highs reach 75 to 78 while lows stay 58 to 60, with gentle to moderate variable winds. Readings at 9 30 a m show 73 degrees and a gentle breeze.
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Ocala Digs Out From Inundation
More than four inches of rain fell in 12 hours starting Saturday night. Holes appeared in several streets and some were barricaded due to flooding. Water reached 2 to 3 feet in the southwest section forcing residents of small houses to be evacuated.
Longboat Key Anna Maria Bridge Opens in Pageant
The new Longboat Key Anna Maria Bridge opened with an official ceremony after two years of work and a 20 year dream. Mayors Lundblad and Van Rensselaer, plus district road board member Al Rogere, led the opening as a motorcade crossed from Bradenton Beach. The bridge will be opened to the public April 1, amid DeSoto Pageant celebrations in Manatee County.
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Pageant funds created to save Sarasota event
The Sarasota Junior Chamber of Commerce launched the Save Pageant fund to cover a deficit from the 1958 Sarasota Pageant after a rain ruined the parade and attendance lagged. Jaycee leaders Wally Lawrence and Neil Alrey opened Pageant Escrow Funds in three banks, receiving about 150 dollars by 11 a.m. and hinting at more to keep the 1959 pageant alive as costs run around 5,000 dollars.
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Supreme Court Reopens Term With 47 Cases Ahead
The Supreme Court ends a one month recess to hear 47 cases including challenges on presidential removal power and the NAACP versus Alabama. Opinions on decisions will be issued over the coming Mondays through mid June.
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Miami TV License Fallout Ties to House Probe
Airline officials connected to Public Service Television, a National Airlines subsidiary, face a House inquiry over alleged pressuring in Miami TV Channel 10 licensing. FCC Commissioner Richard A. Mack remains silent on calls to resign amid reports of White House pressure and a pending witness list. In 1957 the FCC awarded Channel 10 to Public Service Television.
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Bal Harbor Hotel Robbery Targets Titus Haffa Pair
Chicago appliance magnate Titus Haffa and his wife were robbed of about 156000 dollars in jewelry and cash in their Bal Harbor Hotel suite. Bal Harbor Police Chief G W Owens confirmed the burglary but offered no details while the case is under investigation.
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Envoy Presses for closer Soviet ties as summit eyed
Mikhail Menshikov goes to the White House to push for closer U S Soviet relations. Officials say Eisenhower Dulles favor a pre summit plan, while Gro myko's Moscow proposal seeks a ministerial meeting to set a summit agenda.
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Bonnicks of Sarasota Stirs Local Buzz
Ady reports a growing Sarasota phenomenon centered on Bonnicks, a figure drawing attention for community events, social media chatter, and local business collaborations. The piece notes rising curiosity and ongoing discussions about Bonnicks’ impact on the area.
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