14 May 1956
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1956
Page
1
Weekend tornadoes and violent storms torn through Michigan Ohio and surrounding areas causing 13 deaths and hundreds injured. Flint and Cleveland suffered major damage with multiple tornadoes and powerful winds up to 70 mph. Authorities report millions in losses and ongoing flood threats with power lines and a tavern collapse adding to the fatalities.
A Greyhound bus collided with an unloaded log truck injuring twelve people. None are believed to be seriously hurt.
A. M. Kidder & Co presents late stock quotations from continuous trading. Market makers list active prices, changes, and summaries for major exchanges. The notice reflects ongoing brokerage updates and financial activity for investors monitoring market movements.
United Nations diplomats note repeated cease-fire failures since 1947 as Dag Hammarskjold negotiates new accords. The Palestine question has seen partition proposals, Suez shipping disputes, and Jordan River diversion issues influence prospects for a real peace settlement.
Boston readers learn labor troubles spark two circus choices for youngsters as Ringling Bros and the rival American Guild of Variety Artists open this week. An elephant named Emily dies en route to freight yards, weighing 8 000 pounds, with colleagues mourning her loss as crews remove the body at dawn.
Five members of an Ohio family and two New Castle men died in a head on collision nineteen miles west of New Castle, while three of the surviving five children were reported in critical condition. Mr and Mrs Robert Markwell of Niles Ohio were returning home with eight children after a Mother's Day visit. Markwell 38 and his wife Dorothy 33 were killed. Dorothy was due with their ninth child in two weeks.
Weather experts postponed theCherokee H-bomb test aboard the USS Mt. McKinley for a seventh time to Wednesday morning U.S. time. Forecasters warned unfavorable winds could push the delay to Thursday though tomorrow and Wednesday looked acceptable with little chance of rapid improvement.
British troops shot and killed a Cypriot Greek who reportedly did not halt during a Polis search operation. The island saw continuing unrest with blockades and sporadic attacks as mourning services were held for two executed men, while a collective fine was imposed in Paphos for anti-British acts.
Inside THE NEWS reports a South Gate developer criticizing county officials for hampering growth and expansion efforts. Readers are directed to page 9 for full coverage and quotes.
William C. Wilson 41 was appointed sales manager of International News Service by Kingsbury Smith. He will oversee southern division activities from Atlanta and succeeds the late Louis Allwell who died March 29. Wilson has a long press background including Sarasota News, United Press, and service as a war correspondent.
The mayor of Piraeus destroyed a plaque honoring Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony in a Athens suburb church. Protest followed British actions in Cyprus and Greece amid renewed demonstrations against imperial rule.
The 10,000 ton freighter Marine Leopard collided with the 2,477 ton lumber schooner Howard Olson off Point Sur at 6 19 a m causing at least three deaths and two missing among Olson crew of 29. The Olson sank after being hit and the Marine Leopard returned to San Francisco with survivors and a hole above the waterline. Coast Guard searched the area for more survivors as questions about cause remained unanswered.
Rain intensifies anxiety in Michigan amid widespread tornado damage. Flint and suburbs like Allen Park and Lincoln Park suffered deaths and property losses as rivers threaten to flood. Smaller towns Ithaca Muskegon Saginaw Kalmazoo report heart attacks tied to storm anxiety and a seven hour alert with additional twisters.
South Korean police report more than ten people injured in a pre election riot in Seoul. They say Lee Bum Suk, a rightist candidate for vice president, brandished a pistol during the unrest.
Sarasota area reports mostly sunny today with a high near 90 and a partly cloudy night. Weather notes include gentle breeze from the northeast and no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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