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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1955

Page

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Sunshine Springs to Open as Big Tropical Park

A Florida developer plans Sunshine Springs a multi million dollar tropical park and 2300 acre subdivision on Bee Ridge Road east of Cattleman Road with swan boats waterways and a motion picture filmed on site Negotiations are under way Sunshine Springs replaces the former Hi Hat Ranch near Sarasota Springs operated by Tanner and partner.

Cypress Gardens W. Tanner Sunshine Snes Gardefis Tanner Bee Ridge

Prison-Stockade Claims Deception in Jail Debate

A Sarasota letter denounces opponents and a rival paper for portraying the county courthouse jail plan as a prison stockade. It argues the term misleads residents, notes the deed's conditions, and asserts the court house remains the proper site, condemning the scare tactics as deceitful.

Charles Ringling

Late Stock Quotations Furnished by A M Kidder Co

A. M. Kidder & Co provides late stock quotations with price ranges and market activity details. The report lists bid and ask levels, notable changes, and stock symbols to guide investors in late trading.

A. M. Kidder & Co

Audit Reveals Shortages by County Employees

A state audit to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners found shortages in the accounts of two former county workers. Mary Scott, former Civil Defense secretary, and Kenneth Mills, former deputy clerk, were reported to have shortages of 845 and 234 dollars respectively, but both sums were refunded to the county after notices were issued. The audit also criticized minor financial practices.

Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Mary Scott

Sarasota Boat and Sport Show Opens Monday at Municipal Auditorium

Sarasota hosts its first Boat and Sport Show opening Monday at the Municipal Auditorium. The two day event, free admission, features daily sports demonstrations, a city boat launching site dedication, and prize drawings by exhibitors with proceeds benefiting the Babe Ruth League.

Doar Sarasota Sarasota “Bs Chet Semnas Oma Theip. Nee Sey Sea Gyps George Luzier Kaufman Boat Works Flagg” Marine ‘Service Coast Guard Auxiliary United States Rox Sportsmen's Club II Sesetae

Grim Navy plane crash kills 66 in Hawaii wreck

Ground crews in Honolulu resumed hazardous recovery work after a Navy flight plunged into the Waianae Range killing all 66 aboard. Twenty one bodies recovered by nightfall as authorities warned it could take days to remove all remains. The disaster included a three year old child among the victims and involved servicemen stationed in Japan and Louisville.

Honolulu Waianae Teleman J.C. Nathan Webb Louisville Forse Tomate Wi Japan Pall Kea Oe Tekhe de San Aera

Supreme Court May Start Week of Segregation Arguments

The Supreme Court may devote a full week beginning April 11 to hearing how and when to order desegregation in public schools. Clerk Harold Milley said a full week may be required if all interested parties request it. Arguments were previously set for December 6 but delayed by Justice Jackson’s death. Justice Harlan joins the court next month to take his place.

Washington Supreme Court Court Harold B. Milley Inet Justce Robert H. Jackson Jackson John Marshall Harlan

Ike Signals Possible Big Power Conference After Paris Pact

President Eisenhower said exploratory talks could precede a high level meeting of Big Power chiefs once the Paris treaties are ratified. He warned Russia has often broken promises and argued against a top conference now, preferring ratification and clear assurances before any summit.

Washington Eisenhower Sen D.ga

Gov Collins heads north for bond signing assignment

Gov Collins departs for New York City for his first bond signing as chief executive. He and School Supt Bailey will sign 9,155,000 in construction bonds covering Broward 690,000 Hillsborough 2,960,000 Leon 575,000 Orange 1,785,000 and Palm Beach 1,420,000.

Pallahasser Collins New York City Bailey Broward Hillsborough Leon Orange Palm Beach

Storm kills three in Canada in severe October storm

In Ottawa Central Canada reports three dead and five missing after the worst storm since Hurricane Hazel. Winds up to high speeds lashed the region, causing extensive property damage and widespread disruption across the 800 mile area.

Ottawa Central Canada To &T Mp

Bright Spot Customer Refuses Food Over Meek Exchange

A confusing excerpt shows a customer apologizing and declaring they do not have to eat, as a casual exchange unfolds. The fragment hints at a dining scene with a tense or dismissive tone and unclear context.

Scelba Wins Confidence Vote At Rome Parliament

Premier Mario Scelba secured a 278 to 211 confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome on the eve of state visits to the United States and Canada. The outcome affirms Scelba and Foreign Minister Gaetano Martino for negotiations in Washington and Ottawa. Humphrey Demands Yalta Papers Source Washington AP Senator Humphrey urged Dulles to reveal who gave a copy of the Yalta papers to the New York Times, noting the confidential stamp had been removed.

Scelba Rome Mario Scelba Chmber United States Canada Gaetano Martino Washington Ottawa Humphrey Yalta Sen D-Minn State Dulles Spee Dulles New York Times

Buffalo Storm Leaves Millions in Damage and Deaths

A severe storm battered the eastern half of the nation causing at least three deaths in Oklahoma amid widespread destruction. The system brought sleet and wind across the Midwest, with heavy ice and flooding in parts of New York and Ohio. Roads blocked, power outages, and property damage spanned several states as crews worked to restore service.

Satlon Erie New York City Ag Duzsards Fioexis Sareer Sorthern Ohio Midwest

Warm Up To This Warm Up To This

A weather note describes a cool spell and sun mix with not too high temperatures. Readings at 9 30 am show 61 50 degrees with a barometer of 30 03. Winds from the east at 16 to 18 mph. Rain in the last 24 hours was .05 inches.

Tapio Herb Stolander Kotga

Detroit Judge Grants Name Change to Long After 42 Years

A Detroit judge approved Otto Lange's petition to change his name to Long, noting that he has been called Long for 42 years and should keep the name for a long time to come.

Detroit INS Otto Lange Iime

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