12 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1956
Page
1
County commissioners hear updated zoning plan from Inside T as efforts to guide development intensify. The report notes a calendar of week events including a Flower Show opening and a reception with Dr. McNair, his wife, and the new assistant pastor.
Today at 3 p m Red Cross Board of Directors meeting at 303 Orange Ave with R C Holquers. At 7 30 p m Osprey Lions Club meets in Osprey and Men's Garden Club gathers at the Sarasota Civic Center. Also at 7 30 p m County Farm Bureau office in Fruitville hosts events. 8 p m Toastmasters in the Circuit Judges Room East Wing Courthouse. 8 p m SPEBSQSA meets at DAV Hall Fruitville Rd. 8 p m Jewish War Veterans convene at Beth Sholom Temple. 8 30 p m Dear Charles play staged by The Players.
Los Angeles Examiner reports U S scientists developed a small hydrogen bomb able to be dropped from an aircraft The paper says tests are planned for late May or early June at the Atomic Energy Commission Pacific proving ground and the weapon will be dropped from a six jet Air Force intercontinental bomber near Eniwetok
The Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees in an exhibition opener at Payne Park at 1 30 p m Mayor John Kicklighter will throw the first ball and Kenneth Thompson city manager will be his battery mate Ted Williams starts in left field in his first game appearance since 1953 Vernon joins the lineup at first base and Billy Klaus Billy Goodman Grady Hatton and Billy Klaus fill in for the infield with Williams Jensen Keough in the outfield Piersall sidelined by a sore arm but Keough shines in spring games to lift the club’s outlook
A small group of about a dozen young Communists shouted anti SEATO slogans at Secretary of State Dulles during his 24 hour stop in Jakarta while most of Indonesia's 80 million appeared uninterested. Police arrested eleven youths and one girl for the protest.
Egypt protests a menacing Egyptian armed buildup near the Gaza Strip area along the Mediterranean and says it will halt fomenting against the Baghdad Pact if the alliance halts bringing in new Arab states. Cairo states it will resume cooperation with Iraq as the sole Arab member if pressure on Arab states ends. The pact also lists Turkey Iran Britain and Pakistan.
Mrs Peck accuses Henry of deception in marriage as she learns his claim of wealth was true yet understated. Henry defends that he was actually well off, unaware of his true status. The exchange turns on marital finances and mutual misunderstanding.
The Royal Aero Club announced a British Fairey Delta II achieved 1132 mph, setting a new world air speed record. French Premier Mollet said a Franco British disarmament plan will be ready within a few days and be of considerable importance. The Manila Conference of the Asian Peoples Anti Communist League condemned communism in Asia as aggression from Russia.
The engagement of Margaret Truman to E C Daniel Jr was announced in Kansas City. The couple plan to marry in April at the Truman home in Independence Missouri as confirmed by former President and Mrs S Truman.
Lyle W. Skene Jr., 29, of 1906 26th St. W., Palmetto, admitted to U S Commissioner Paul Pinkerton that he opened and removed money from three letters. About $40 was taken. Bond set at $500. Skene had worked at the Palmetto post office since 1949 and often worked odd hours alone. Local staff voiced disbelief, noting he was well known and well liked by residents.
The Senate considers a two price plan for rice with domestic use supported at 90 percent of parity and exports sold at world market prices. Sen. Ellender leads the Farm bill push aiming for quick action while GOP leaders seek final action by midweek.
Farris Bryant said he stopped campaigning for governor due to a lack of funds but remains in the race. The campaign began only Saturday, six days earlier, as bumper strips and political buttons appeared and paid broadcasts proliferated across media outlets.
The Shaia quadruplets nine? are three days old at St Luke's Hospital in Richmond. They are all girls and were born Saturday to Mrs. Richard Shain. They weighed a total 16 pounds 3% ounces and are in two double incubators. Doctors report they look better and will start nourishment with a sugar and water mixture before moving to formula if no adverse reactions.
An Air Force base reports a BAT bomber missing since Saturday in French Morocco. An under way search is active from Mac DM Air Force Base as authorities investigate the disappearance.
Alabama University trustees expelled one student Leonard Wilson 20 of Selma Alabama and suspended three others in a disciplinary action tied to rioting against Autherine Lucy the school’s first Black student. The board also approved lighter penalties for 21 additional students.
Six bodies are to be exhumed for examination to determine if Rhonda Bell Martin poisoned them. The alleged victims include her second husband and five children, one dying 12 years ago. The 49 year old waitress was jailed on charges related to poisoning her fourth husband Claude Martin.
Ninety six senators and representatives decry the Supreme Court antisegregation rulings in a declaration pledging lawful means to reverse them. Rep Powell warns Montgomery bus line owners of boycotts as he appeals for white and Negro leaders to meet with Eisenhower. Powell accuses the President of deceit while urging bipartisan civil rights action and joint prayer.
A spontaneous general strike cripples Nicosia and other towns as shops banks and schools close in protest of Archbishop Makarios exile. British troops clash with demonstrators outside Phaneromeni church and guards patrol central avenues amid rioting across the island.
Premier Constantine Karamanlis appealed to the United States to intervene decisively in the Greece Britain Cyprus dispute. He told visiting American publishers that the United States must lead the free world in upholding justice and freedom or risk Greece falling to Communism as Russia exploits the crisis. The premier warned of Greece being cut off from the Western world and criticized Western handling of the issue.
Aboard USS Forrestal at Guantanamo Cuba the United States plans to send the carrier to bolster American naval forces in the Mediterranean next January. The ship is described as the most powerful vessel of its fleet.
Floridian natives note March brings a confusing seasonal feel as winter visitors depart and warmer winds shift. Sarasota forecast shows partly cloudy, mild weather with increasing clouds tonight and a high near 80. Florida outlook includes showers in the north and along the east coast with mild days and cooler nights. Readings at 9:30 a.m. list temperature, barometer, rainfall, and wind.
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