Night Of Courage Revealed By 33 Sailors In Mishap
Thirty three sailors were rescued after a tanker Gem split in two off the Carolina coast. Survivors: Aldor Compasarano and Ivar Iversen among crew, one fatality Kjeile Bamberg. Rescues by Victoria and Stribling. other vessels aided including Esso Greenville and Magdolina.
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Miami
Fla
Aldor Compasarano
Ivar Iversen
Harstav
Norway
Gem
Willeh Armans
Tartu
Estonia
Victoria
Incres Line
Karl Heiman
Kjeile Bamberg
Brooklyn
N.Y
Guinevere
Florida
Coast Guard
Esso Greenville
Jacksonville
Rodney Strube
Heather
Berkingside
England
Luke Murtaugh
New Milford
N.J
Mary Ann
Portland
Maine
Provincetown
Mass
New Jersey
$1.5 Million Paper Fire At Pensacola Probed
A Pensacola fire at the St. Regis Paper Co warehouse burned for over three hours, destroying 8,000 tons of paper and a new two story facility. A 30 year old worker, Clyde Steinbisher, died from burns. Officials suspect an acetylene torch sparked the blaze. damage estimated over 3 million dollars.
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Pensacola
Pensacola, Fla
UPI
St. Regis Paper Co
Clyde Steinbisher
St. Regis
Here
Homecoming Set For Gary Powers
Wise Virginia officials from seven towns and local groups agreed to host a modest homecoming for U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Powers was released by the Russians February 10 after nearly three years in prison following his crashed over Soviet territory. Civic leader Sol Cury said there is no hostility and that speeches may occur, though events will be simple due to short notice.
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Wise
UPI
Francis Gary Powers
Wise County
County Chamber of Commerce
County Supervisors
Clinch Valley College
Sol Cury
Norton
Cury
Central Intelligence Agency
Powers
Fort Polk May Face Senate Investigation
Fort Polk in Polk Parish Louisiana appears headed for an inquiry by Senator John Stennis chairman of the Senate preparedness subcommittee after Lt Col Evan Tumlinson charged his troops lacked equipment to train properly. Tumlinson was relieved of command and reassigned to another unit. Stennis said the matter warranted a firsthand look and Commissioned an investigator to precede him.
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Ft, Polk, la
UPI
John Stennis
D - Miss
Stennis
Tumlinson
Cuba's National Board mirrors Soviet style politics
The 25 member National Board with 10 key Communists advances a Soviet model reorganization of Cuban politics. Fidel Castro heads the board as head of a to be named United Party of the Cuban Socialist Revolution. Juan Marinello is absent due to his Havana University post. Cuban refugees in Mexico report Castroite militia members form a group to defend Fidel against the Communists. They say Castro is a figurehead while Communists hold power.
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Havana
UPI
Fidel Castro
United Party of the Cuban Socialist Revolution
Cuba
Juan Marinello
Havana University
Mexico
Fidel
Castro
Communist Editor Given Jail Term for Contempt
UPI reports James E. Jackson editor in chief of The Worker a Communist newspaper was sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court in Washington. He refused to answer federal grand jury questions despite immunity offer. He begins serving Monday joining Philip Bart who received six months for similar conduct.
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Washington
UPI
The
Worker
Alexander Holtzoff
James E. Jackson
Brookly
N. Y
Holtzoff
Jackson
Communist Party
Philip Bart
Pageant Week Kicks Off in Sarasota With Diverse Shows
The Sarasota pageant begins at Warm Mineral Springs at 2 30 p m with a variety show featuring local acts led by George Devlin and Ella Peter. Miss Sarasota contest events run through the week including talent showcases, a Tuesday night beauty pageant, judges such as Early Wynn and Tony Lee Scott, and prize parades.
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Sarasota
Warm Mineral Springs
South County Spa
George Devlin
Ed Warner
Paul Taylor
Pete Peterson
Pil Gange
Hubert Young
Ann Lackey
Ella Peter
South Sarasota County
George Millar
Robert Chable
Ron Giraldi
Sarasota Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sherry Grimes
Giraldi
Tony Lee Scott
Sarasota Terrace Hotel
Early Wynn
White Sox
al Buell
Dorsey Whittingon
Kitty Emerson
Maas
Well Purmort
Municipal Auditorium
James Neville
Ronnie Stancil
Arthur Smith Music Company
City Pier
Joe Cash
Federal Aid Promised Five States After Massive Winter Storms
The Eastern Seaboard faces federal disaster relief as five states receive presidential designation for public facility aid. Private homeowners in six states gain SBA loans, while 17 counties across four states seek emergency credit for farmers. Red Cross opens relief hubs in Wilmington and Manteo as New Jersey endures $100 million plus damage and at least 12 deaths.
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Associated Press
Kennedy
Georgia
New England
Miami Beach
Small Business Administration
Agriculture Department
Virginia
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Maryland
American Red Cross
Wilmington
Del
Manteo
N.C
Liz and Eddie Flee To Villa Amid Marriage Rumors
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher hid behind villa walls in Rome as reports claim their marriage, solemnized May 12 1959 in Las Vegas, may be unraveling. Fisher's spokesman and Taylor's attorney dismissed the rumors as false while Rome papers drum up renewed talk citing Los Angeles reports and manager Kurt Frings.
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Liz
Eddie
Villa
Rome
Elizabeth Taylor
Eddie Fisher
Fisher
Richard Burton
Marc Antony
Miss Taylor
Robert Abrahms
Abrahms
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Las Vegas
Kurt Frings
Smokers Question Pleasure of Smoking in Survey
In Phoenix, Dr. Daniel Horn of the American Cancer Society cites a survey of 2,000 people showing 58 percent of smokers find smoking a pleasure but do not feel it is worth the cost. The report links cigarette use to lung cancer and notes most in this group regard smoking as a harmful habit.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Daniel Horn
American Cancer Society
Jackie Hailed By Italian Fans
Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in Rome for a 38 hour visit and audience with Pope John XXIII. The First Lady, called America’s queen, met Italian President Giovanni Gronchi and later visited U.S. Ambassador Reinhardt’s residence.
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Rome
Jacqueline Kennedy
America
John XXIII
India
Pakistan
New York
Leonardo da Vinci
U.S
Lee Radziwell
Secret Service
JFK Yacht Cruise Before Democratic Fundraiser Speech
President Kennedy plans a Honey Fitz cruise before a Saturday night Democratic dinner in Miami Beach. About 3,000 party members expected for a $100 plate event to raise roughly $300,000, showcase party unity in a GOP-leaning state, and launch Sen. George Smathers toward a third Senate term. Anti Castro refugees urge a show of thanks for U S aid and sympathy.
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Miami Beach
Kennedy
Honey Fitz
George A. Smathers
Smathers
Senate
Miami
U.S
Hobson Files as Republican Candidate for Hospital Board
S. Alfred Hobson a 34 year Sarasota County resident filed as a Republican candidate for the Sarasota County Hospital Board. The business consultant seeking faster fairer service and larger facilities cites needs including South County access and improved emergency treatment. He is a Navy WWI veteran, husband of four, and former County Commissioner nominee.
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S. Alfred
al) Hobson
Sarasota County
Friday
Sarasota County Hospital Board
Third Street
Hospital
Hobson
George Washington University
The
University of Tampa
Florida State University
Delta Sigma Pi Honorary Business Fraternity
Republican Party League of
Sarasota
Republican Club
National Society of Public Accountants
Republican Executive Committee
Generous Sarasota man seeks giant loaned flag for Navy Band event
Earl Seaney asked THE NEWS to help find a backdrop flag for the U S Navy Band performance at the auditorium on March 14. He reported many calls after the story, and a 10 by 21 foot flag loan is being sought from John Engles.
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Sarasotan
Earl Seaney
U. S. Navy
Seaney
John Engles
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