17 May 1960
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
1
Paris summit developments draw anxious global attention while other events unfold worldwide. Aly is cited in the Footnote section as a brief reference.
The glamorous but misunderstood life of Prince Aly Khan ends with a focus on his world peace efforts after his death in last week’s auto crash. The second article on page 3 highlights his broader legacy and influence.
In Hollywood AP reports screen writers voting to end the strike show strong backing for the guild stance. More than 300 of 450 active WGA members participated signaling determination to secure a just contract for writers in the screen medium.
Across Paris to Tokyo papers condemn Khrushchev as crude bellicose and rude after his Paris assault on the summit. Communist outlets blame U S intelligence for the rupture while Western editors urge firm resolve and stronger Western unity.
Khrushchev boycotted an emergency session as he threatened to sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany ending four power rights in West Berlin. He demanded Eisenhower apologize for U2 flights, warning of a new Berlin crisis if unmet, while Western leaders met an empty chair at the summit.
Carlton releases an affidavit claiming Farris Bryant attended a January 14 dinner meeting with Jacksonville Black residents at Buster Ford's Restaurant and solicited votes. Bryant denies eating with them and demands an apology, while confirming he spoke at the gathering during a televised debate.
Classified ad fragment lists home values from 12450 to 19450 and a contact phone EI 7 301. The snippet appears to be an advertisement offering property prices with a phone number for inquiries.
United Press International reports a major storm system sweeping the Midwest and plains with tornadoes high winds hail and heavy rains. It damaged farm buildings in Illinois Missouri and Kansas uprooted trees flooded rivers and cut power to about 20000 homes in North St Louis while flash flood warnings were issued in southwest Wisconsin.
Boris Morros, former FBI double agent, says the United States top security forces outclass the Soviet secret police. He describes his espionage experiences, warns of internal Communist threats, and advocates Project Alert as a countermeasure. Morros discusses Martha Dodd’s role with Soviet intelligence and emphasizes non-downtrodden backgrounds of Communists encountered in his career.
The U S Department of Justice will proceed with a Macon County Alabama Negro voting case naming Alabama as the defendant after the Supreme Court decision. The suit seeks to register about 20 Black residents denied registration amid stark White-Black voter disparities in Macon County.
Ernest A. Shepherd opened an all day session at the Dutch Pantry Restaurant noting Florida has about 103,000 drinkers aged 18 to 65. He cited rising female alcoholism rates and said Florida’s problem is smaller than Connecticut New York or California. Marty Mann of the National Council on Alcoholism spoke as main speaker at a 8 pm public meeting.
Wenwood Organization touts its quality home building with a focus on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The ad highlights attention to detail and solid project execution for prospective homeowners.
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