Deadly winter storm blankets nation with 52 deaths
A massive late season storm pummeled the Northeast and other regions with foot deep snow and gale winds, freezing temperatures and widespread damage. At least 52 people were killed from ice, snow and cold across multiple states as major cities ground to a halt and roofs collapsed under heavy ice and snow.
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Wide Basis For Pageant Sought After Jaycee Nix
After a 28 to 6 vote to drop the Sarasota Pageant, ex Jaycees push for a new community group to run the event with a paid director. A March 15 meeting at Sarasota Bank & Trust will gauge interest and possible nonprofit formation.
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Nixon Seen Poised To Beat Eisenhower in New Hampshire
Concord reports Governor Powell predicts Nixon will win a larger preferential vote than Eisenhower did in 1956. The state’s beauty contest drew 56,464 for Eisenhower last time, amid apathy as Rockefeller and Kennedy contest no direct Nixon Kennedy clash.
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Weather: Fair and Cold On Monday Mood Shift
Fair and cold conditions dominate as the paper notes a chilly spell and hints at a shift later. The forecast references a noon temperature near 59 degrees and a tide table on page 10.
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Ice Coat Turns Dixie Into Vast Skating Rink
A hard freeze turned two days of ice and snow into a large skating area across the Deep South. Fires from overheated buildings surged, dozens of homes lost heat, and schools and offices closed for a third day. Civil defense warned damages could reach millions as roofs collapsed and traffic plummeted. Eight deaths were reported across several states with fires, crashes, and weather-related incidents compounding the toll.
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Parade of Homes Opens With 75 Vehicle Caravan in Sarasota
A 75 vehicle caravan will start the Parade of Homes at Phillippi Gardens in Sarasota tomorrow. The parade assembles at Municipal Auditorium 10 30 a m led by the Brookside Junior High School band Ed Santana. Officials and builders ride in the Modern Living Exhibit with Horns Cars of Yesterday also in line. The route runs Main Street Ringling Boulevard Tuttle Avenue Swift Road to Phillippi Gardens. Sarasota Pageant Queen Mildred Frances Campbell will cut the ribbon signaling opening of the nine day show. Attendees include Mayor Frank Hoersting County Commission Chairman R W Pavitt and County Engineer Moseley Collins. The show runs daily 2 to 9 p m with proceeds to local charities.
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Senate Debates Civil Rights Filibuster Gag Sparks Capitol Tension
The Senate set a record for around the clock session hours amid a civil rights filibuster debate. Wayne Morse proposes cloture, Thruston Morton objects, Johnson calls the move premature as leaders weigh a two thirds vote to end the talkathon.
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Senate's Ventriloquist Weathers Filibuster
Dick West profiles Charlie Watkins the Senate parliamentarian as he endures a filibuster with 12 hour days. At 80 he has served since 1904 and since 1935 in the role guiding floor speeches, with 20 volumes of precedents. He hints a presiding senator would struggle to match his command.
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Kensington Park Two-Time Wihmer of The Florida Builders' Award
Kensington Park earns Florida Builders Award for two consecutive wins. The recognition highlights ongoing development projects and leadership in construction excellence.
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Sarasota Art Assoc Better I on Paintings
Sarasota Art Association offers daily Terrace 10 5 hours with free admission showcasing paintings.
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Pawer Construction Co Homes on Your Lot Ad
Pawer Construction Co advertises homes from 8990 dollars and option prices up to 17450 dollars on your lot RI 6 1837.
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Frost Nip Forecast For Area
The Frost Warning Service predicts frosty conditions for the Sarasota region with temperatures from 30 to 85 degrees and pockets down to 27 to 30 in mucklands. Frost is expected from Sarasota south to Fort Myers after a cold front's leading edge moved through yesterday with northerly winds. A northeast wind shift could bring a milder trend.
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