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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

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NATO Calls for Cease Fire and No Force Pledge

The NATO Council of Foreign Ministers urged a cease fire in the disputes in the region and a mutual pledge to abstain from force. They expressed hope for an end to hostilities in the Far East and warned that continued fighting would endanger world peace. Les Pearson suggested many members favor surrender of Quemoy and Matsu to Chiang Kai-shek’s regime in exchange for a collective security pledge.

Parisa North Atlantic Treaty Alliance Formosa Strait NATO Council of Foreign Ministers Far East Lester Pearson NATO Quemoy Matsu Chiang Kai-shek Formosa United Nations Peargon Britain

President Eisenhower Buys First 1955 Poppy

President Eisenhower paid five dollars for the first 1955 poppy sold by the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. P. A. Lainson of Fort Madison Iowa, president of the Auxiliary, pinned the poppy to his coat lapel and presented a corsage for Mrs. Eisenhower along with a sample plate from a dish set offered by the Auxiliary for the Gettysburg country home.

Ihe Washington Eisenhower American Legion Auxiliary P. A. Lainson Fort Madison Iowa Auxiliary The Legion Auxiliary

Woman recalls 101st birthday dance in Winchester

Mrs Bally King recalled yesterday that she danced on her 101st birthday, but a recent illness will prevent her from dancing on what would be her 102nd birthday in Winchester Kentucky.

Winchester

Missionaries among survivors of Japanese ferry sinking

Willis Adams and his wife Bernadine, American missionaries, were saved from the Shiun Maru sinking off Atsu Japan. Mrs Adams, from Junction Kansas, escaped unhurt and spoke of returning to the United States soon with the Japan Evangelical Alliance.

TA Atsu Japan Willis Adams Bernadine Kansas Adams Junction Japan Evangelical Alliance United States

Queen Elizabeth Announces Prince Charles to Attend School

London papers cheer the decision for a six year old Prince Charles to mingle with classmates at regular school rather than receive royal tutoring at home. The Daily Mirror calls the move sensible for a prince and future king in this era.

London Queen Elizabeth Prince Charles London Daily Mirror

Eisenhower Opens Door to Big Four Summit Test for Russian Sincerity

President Eisenhower signaled willingness to meet in a summit with Britain France and Russia to test Moscow sincerity and ease world tensions. He noted no definite location or date though Switzerland as a possible neutral site in July was floated. He stressed the aim to clarify the international atmosphere and to proceed if it yields peace. He also commented on polio vaccine progress and the temporary halt of the inoculation program by medical experts.

Washington Eisenhower Russia Eden Britain Premier Faure France Marshal Bulganin Paris Switzerland United States Leonard Scheele

Little Fooler Deadline for Week’s Puzzle

Today is the last day to enter the Little Fooler Puzzle with postmark by midnight. Results will be announced in THE NEWS Saturday. Puzzle appears on Page 3 and the editor awaits a winner who, if mailed on a postcard, could win $33 after a 10 percent bonus from the $30 pot.

MIG Shots Missed All 8 Sabrejets

In a Yellow Sea dog fight eight Sabre jets escaped unscathed after engaging eight to 12 Red Chinese MIGs. Peiping claimed one Sabre down and two damaged, while U S forces reported two MIGs shot down and a third probably destroyed with Sabres returning to base. Reds charged provocation over Manchurian islands near Antung air base.

Tokyo Peiping U.S Yellow Sea Manchurian Antung Yalu River Air Force

Williams to Rejoin Red Sox Friday

Boston Ted Williams told Red Sox General Manager Joe Cronin he will fly up to rejoin the club Friday. Miami Circuit Court awarded Mrs. Ted Williams a $50 000 lump sum divorce settlement.

Boston INS Ted Williams Red Sox Joe Cronin Cronin Williams Miami George E. Holt Base

Soviet Peace Plan Calls for German Troop Withdrawal

Moscow unveiled a world peace plan proposing immediate withdrawal of most foreign troops from East and West Germany, major arms cuts, and a controlled ban on atomic weapons. It accompanied talk of a NATO like alliance under a Russian commander and invitations for Soviet Premier Bulgaria to meet Western leaders.

Moscow Soviet Union West Germany Warsaw Bulgaria Eisenhower Eden Faure Tass U.N. Subcommittee On U.N. Assembly

Eisenhower backs polio vaccine as supplies near release

President Eisenhower voiced strong belief that the Salk polio vaccine will eventually eradicate polio in the United States. He noted vaccine supply releases may resume inoculations, stressing doctor oversight of vaccine manufacture after a postponement.

Mrs America contestants trade frolic for kitchen duties

Ormond Beach report says 49 contestants for Mrs. America 1956 abandoned frolic to cook and clean under home economics judges. They prepared breakfast lunch and dinner using limited ingredients as part of the fierce competition to be named America's No. 1 homemaker.

Ormond Beach America

Florida Women Exchange Cooking Tips While Husbands Sightsee

The article notes women sharing cottages with their husbands kept clean at all times. Yesterday the group gathered at an outdoor kitchen for appliance demonstrations. Mrs. Florida and Mrs. Aileen Green discussed Florida cooking techniques during the session.

Florida Tobi Birne Miami Aileen Green Salt Lake City Utah

Polio cases rise in state with one death reported

Jacksonville Florida reports nine new polio cases last week with no cases among school children given Salk vaccine. A Dade County girl aged 14 died, bringing statewide cases to 160 for the year, close to the 167 recorded by this time in 1954.

Jacksonville The State Board of Health Dade County

Ferry collision sinks Shinn Maru with heavy loss

In fog today two passenger ferries crashed in the Inland Sea of Japan. The Shinn Maru sank in five minutes after a gash tore its side. 143 dead or unaccounted, 692 saved including 51 injured, 71 bodies recovered. About 300 schoolchildren aboard Shinn Maru clung to life jackets as wreckage spread.

Japan Hokkaido Udaka Sade

L N Strikers Back on Job End of Long Louisville Strike

Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers returned to duty across 14 states after a long strike. A meeting in Louisville settled the return order though N E Lane declined to discuss settlement terms. Some unions had recalled members for picket line duty during the issue.

Louisville Louisville and Nashville N. E. Lane Brotherhood of Railroad

GOP Women Warn Eisenhower May Retire After 1956

Senator Margaret Chase Smith told 1,500 GOP attendees she believes President Eisenhower may retire after 1956 and cautioned Republicans not to rely solely on his popularity. She urged building party strength beyond the President while noting Eisenhower has given no clear intention.

Washington Margaret Chase Smithee Eisenhower GOP Republican Women's Dwight Eisenhower Smith Léonard W. Hall

Polio Vaccine Supplies Near Release Amid Inspections

Public Health Service scientists will inspect Parke-Davis and other plants as part of on site checks on Salk polio vaccine production. Officials expect action to release Parke-Davis supplies today or tomorrow with other manufacturers by early next week. Senator Surgeon General Scheele halts mass inoculations until favorable plant reports arrive. He hopes to resume vaccinations by week’s end with sufficient vaccine released.

Ike Washington Eisenhower Las Vegas INS Nevada House Washington House Boise, Idaho U. S. Public Health Service Idaho Falls Danny Eggers Idaho L. J. Peterson Carl Ecklund Rocky Mountain Laboratory Hamilton Mont Danny Public Health Service Detroit Parke-Davis Laboratories Parke-Davis U.S Leonard A. Scheele Dr. Scheele Scheele CBS

Bright Spot Onal Learns From A Wish

A fragmented quote shows a person asking to learn prompted by a wish. The exchange highlights curiosity and intent to pursue knowledge through guidance and desire. The passage captures a moment of learning motivation and conversation.

Wet Spots Cause Patchy Rain Across the Nation

The Associated Press reports light rain and drizzle in a belt from Pennsylvania south west along the Ohio Valley into Arkansas and Missouri. showers and thundershowers affect Texas while western Washington has light rain. Fog appears in the Appalachians and Great Lakes regions with cool air dipping into the Texas Panhandle. Temperatures range from near freezing in Indiana and Michigan to the 60s and 70s across the southern plains.

Pennsylvania Ohio Valley Arkansas Missouri Texas Washington Appalachians Great Lakes Midwest North Central States Texas Panhandle Indiana Michigan Ohio River Valley

Free Tickets Ad Draws Readers to News Office

A classified notice invites readers to look for their names in the classifieds and claim free tickets at The News office located at 1045 N Lime Ave. Readers are urged to check daily for their names and visit the office to receive their prize.

Lime Ave

Beautiful Bountiful Bargains to Morrow

Advertisement notes a sale or bargain event at Sara Sota Community House tomorrow featuring a symphony performance and community activities. The item promotes a local event with cultural and shopping elements for residents.

Symphony Sarasota

Near Accord on Vietnam Leaders Move Toward Agreement

Paris reports say Secretary Dulles and Premier Faure edge toward a joint Vietnam policy. They would back Ngo Dinh Diem while pressing him to soften an anti-French stance. Diem formed a 14 member nationalist cabinet as talks continue with NATO ministers.

Paris U.S Dulles Edgar Faure Ngo Dinh Diem Diem United States Faure NATO Council of Ministers

Dry spell sparks Sarasota complaints and forecast

Sarasota residents vent about lack of rain as the area remains warm and mostly dry with scattered afternoon thundershowers possible. The Florida outlook shows little temperature change, with highs around 90 to 96 inland and coastal readings in the 80s, and a chance of scattered showers over the Keys and north portions. East Gulf winds stay light to moderate with fair weather and isolated showers in the extreme south. Readings at 9:30 a.m. show 79 degrees, barometer steady near 30 inches. last 24 hours recorded 86 max, 69 min, with light breezeuks.

Sahara Sarasota Florida Keys East Gulf Herb Stolander Nation's Weather

Murrow Show Ends Pact Renewal With CBS

Murrow TV ending contract with Columbia Broadcasting System to sponsor See It Now, Edward R. Murrow's program, after PITTSBURGH ice Co. of America announcement not to renew.

Murrow TV Pittsburgh Ice Co. of America Columbia Broadcasting System Edward R. Murrow

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