21 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1955
Page
1
Reported late last night two airliners collided during heavy rainfall, resulting in 12 fatalities. Investigators describe the scene as chaotic with scattered debris across the runway and surrounding fields. Authorities from Sarasota coordinate with national aviation officials for a joint inquiry.
Weather note from Sarasota hints at spring like warmth with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Marine forecast for Jacksonville to East Gulf shows small craft warnings with 20 to 30 mph southerly winds and a few showers possible into tonight and Tuesday.
A Convair crash two miles north of the landing airport injured 23 and killed two aboard. The three member crew and 32 passengers included pilot Jack Pripivh of Chicago and stewardess Madaj, both deceased, with survivors and officials rushing to the scene as investigation began.
City commissioners hear a petition signed by over 2 500 Sarasota residents seeking to halt the removal of Memorial oak trees on Main Street. Dr Donald DeLeon reports the trees are healthy overall and should be retained, with two needing care. The piece argues shade trees support shoppers and cites other cities replanting trees to preserve business districts.
Senate hearings hear Si Fairless of U S Steel accuse the industry of unfair investor treatment and tax practices. He says profits trail rivals, capital needs rise, and returns to investors are insufficient, hindering expansion and access to funds.
James A. Mortland says a proposed county jail addition to the courthouse violates city code and could not be issued a permit. Planning Board and County Commission discussions press for moving the jail project to another site as the 1925 courthouse is deemed obsolete and project costs exceed available funds.
Senate investigators accuse President Roosevelt and Secretary Knox of weakening wartime security by allowing Communist radio operators on merchant ships. The probe cites infiltration into army and education programs during World War II and warns that the underworld web aided world communism. Jenner and Lastin pledge new hearings and projects.
Unclear OCR text reports severe weather with tornadoes snow and torrential rainfall affecting roads and communities. Mentions spring cold spell and storm activity, but details on locations dates names or totals are unreadable.
A blaze at Kostur Hotel claims four lives and injures others as elderly men are carried out. The disaster causes an estimated $60,000 in damages. Victims identified include William Brenning aged 60 and two others. authorities investigate the cause as a major downtown fire.
In Glasgow Billy Graham prays quietly in his hotel room while crowds surge outside. Workmen rush to complete stages and lighting at Kelvin Hall where more than 10,000 are expected for the Scotland wide crusade opening. George TM star soloist laid up with illness as posters and banners go up.
A severe storm in Uvalde Texas caused a circus tent to collapse injuring and frightening about four hundred people including many children. Eyewitnesses report urgent care was provided as responders worked to evacuate patrons from the damaged structure.
Florida weather forecast predicts strong winds along the Gulf Coast from Brownsville to Key West. Southerly winds of up to 36 miles per hour, shifting to northerly along the coast, are expected with speeds of 20 to 26 mph offshore.
Turbulent weather dominates headlines as storms sweep across Britain and continental Europe. Reports describe heavy snow, strong winds, and travel disruption affecting communities, coastlines, and transport networks.
More than 200 firemen and volunteers fought a blaze in a Quebec City area district before dawn. The fire damaged several buildings and required a lengthy effort to control the flames.
A damaged OCR fragment notes an uptick in aviation incidents with a DC7 crash near MidWay Airport. The garbled text references an American Airlines aircraft collapse and a nose land or safe reference, but lacks clear factual details or dates.
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