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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

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West Rejects Veto Clause In Laos Plan

In Geneva the Western Big Three reject the Soviet veto for Laos, arguing it would cripple peace policing. Hariman Home and Couve de Murville urge modification and a compromise at the 14 nation conference. Despite tensions, officials show optimism for agreement amid East West reengagement.

West Laos Geneva UPI U. S Averell Harriman Lord Home Maurice Couve de Murville Russia United States Dean Rusk Andrei Gromyko

Sarasota Manatee counties back out of water management district

Sarasota County commissioners oppose nine member district board they fear governors appointing all members and local control would erode. Manatee County officials join, citing lack of guaranteed local representation and unclear benefits. District has dwindled from 21 to 17 counties since its inception.

Sarasota Manatee Southwest Florida Warren Henderson

Old Sarge the canine hero dies at age twenty

Old Sarge, a German shepherd who served with Marines on Guadal canal Saipan and Tarawa, earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart with two clusters for wounds. He saved nine servicemen during World War II and lived with Army Sgt Edward Platt after being given to his wife.

Hollywood UPI Guadalcanal Saipan Tarawa U.S Army Edward Platt von Luckner Platts

New College Submits $467,000 Airport Land Offer

New College Inc. proposes to buy 100 acres of airport land for a proposed site with a $467,000 cash offer. The plan, presented by Rev. John Whitney MacNeil, is studied by a three member committee including Warren Henderson, William Crist and William Harrison.

Sarasota - Manatee Airport Authority New College Inc John Whitney MacNeil Sarasota County

College bids on terminal bonds with cash offer

A sequence of bids culminates with an April 20 proposal requiring the college to assume bond payments for the new terminal and pay 75,000 cash. The offer covers 564,260 principal and interest on Allstate Insurance Co. bonds not callable until January 1973.

Allstate Insurance Co

Western Hemisphere front against communism urged by Kennedy and Diefenbaker

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and President John F. Kennedy warned that any Western Hemisphere alignment with foreign communism threatens peaceful democratic evolution in Latin America. They urged stronger NATO and unity to maintain a robust defense until disarmament gains are secured.

Ottawa UPI Canada John Diefenbaker Kennedy Cuba Latin America Diefenbaker Western Hemisphere Western Alliance NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Greater voice in destiny of nuclear weapons urged

A report notes calls for a strengthened role by nations allied with the United States in shaping the future of nuclear weapon strategy and control, emphasizing collaborative decision making and shared security goals.

United States

Tobacco Tax Refund May Aid Schools

The Senate debated a Cotton amendment to refund 25 percent of federal cigarette tax collections to states, aiming to provide about 250 million dollars annually for schools. The measure, part of the 2.5 billion school aid bill, faces expected defeat and ties to allocation formulas.

Washington UPS The Senate Norris Cotton R-N. H

Florida Synod Urges Names and Evidence in Communist Charges

The Synod of Florida Presbyterian Church U S unanimously adopted a resolution demanding that anyone accusing ministers of communism must name individuals and provide admissible evidence. The vote followed a five annual session at Whitfield Estates with 300 attendees from 200 churches. The body also approved a 1 000 000 benevolence budget for 1962 and sent a petition to restore a chaplain at the University of Florida for the J Hillis Miller Medical Center.

Synod of Florida Presbyterian Church of the Synod World Missions of the Denomination Florida University of Florida J. Hillis Miller Medical Center

U S Rejected Plea For Aid In Korean Revolt

UPI analysis reports Lt Gen Chang Do Yung sought U S intervention to halt the Korean revolt but Gen Carter B Magruder refused citing Washington orders. The coup’s driving force is seen as Maj Gen Pak Chong hui, with Chang as a middle figure amid behind the scenes political maneuvering.

Carter B. Magruder U.S Magruder United Nations Korea Washington Chang Do Yung Chang Pak Chong -Hui Korean Second Army

Jacqueline Kennedy Impresses Ottawa as U S Secret Weapon

In Ottawa Jacqueline Kennedy wins praise from Canadian MPs with a smiling reception in Parliament. The Toronto Telegram hails her charm as a potential diplomatic edge for the United States, suggesting her appeal could outshine Soviet rivals.

Nehru Breaks Protocol Greeting Johnson in New Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru personally greeted Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson upon arrival for a three day visit to India. The scene occurred in 103 degree heat as Lady Bird Johnson and Radakrishnan observed. Johnson aims to discuss Southeast Asia and American aid for neutral India.

New Delhi UPI Jawaharlal Nehru Lyndon B. Johnson India Johnson Lady Bird Thailand Sarvepalli Radhakrishman Nehru Southeast Asia

Tough Going LONDON: Pedestrian Wins Age Prize in Pub Route

Charlie Salter aged 71 completed an eight mile walk in suburban Waltham st' and won a prize for oldest finisher. He said the tough part was not the miles but passing seven pubs along the route.

London UPI Charlie Salter Walthamst Salter

Gulf Gate 1961 Pageant of Homes Models Priced

Eight furnished home models priced from 12 995 to 19 995 with FHA financing offer down payments as low as 395 and monthly payments around 77. Located on U S 41 at Stickney Point. Radio advertisement.

Gulf Gate U.S Stickney Pt. Rad

Warrant Out For Mayor Of Island

A bench warrant for arrest on sight has been issued for Mayor Maxwell Woodland of Anna Maria City by Justice of the Peace Frank Arpaia. The warrant directs his arrest and return to Bradenton after Woodland, a CPA with Saraso ta offices, was arrested on a complaint by his estranged wife and later disappeared after bond forfeiture. Mrs. Woodland has filed a non support charge and the City Council reportedly debated removal, though deny it. Efforts to locate Woodland in Sarasota have been futile per the sheriff’s department.

Anna Maria Maxwell Woodland Justice of the Peace Frank Arpaia Woodland Bradenton Sarasota Manatee County Sheriffs Department

Sarasota Federal FHA Home Loans Ad

See Sarasota Federal for FHA home loans with as low as 3 percent down and low monthly payments. Low interest rate and Rhode Island area contact Ri 6-4163. Adv.

Sarasota Federal

New Driving License Rule Limits Police Power in Florida

Tallahassee AP reports a new Florida law ends police discretion to suspend licenses without court conviction for causing an accident. Gov. Bryant signed the bill, effective July 1, requiring a court conviction before suspension, replacing the prior practice where an officer could lift a license on fault alone.

Little Leaguer Dies After Ball Strikes Chest

Barry J. Babcock a 9 year old boy died after being struck in the chest by a pitched curve ball during his third Little League game He died on arrival at Arcadia Methodist Hospital UPI reported the incident occurred in Temple City California and was described by the umpire Al Millham to detectives

Temple City Calif UPI Barry J. Babcock Arcadia Methodist Hospital Barry al Millham

Chang Resigns as Yun Backs Military Junta

Premier John M. Chang formally resigned his cabinet as President Posun Yun declared support for the new ruling military junta. The twin moves gave the revolutionary command a complete victory despite opposition from United States officials in Korea who had sought to restore Chang's government. A U.S. Embassy spokesman offered no immediate comment.

Seoul

Red China Faces Economic Troubles and Moscow Aid

UPI reports Washington officials say Peiping suffers crop failures and rising dependence on the Soviet Union. Moscow may press Sino Soviet ties as Mao Zedong’s industrial drive slows, with Soviet aid talks stalled since spring.

Peiping Russia Mao Tzetung Nikita Khrushchev Moscow

Florida Faces Prolonged Dry Spell With Warm Temperatures

The Associated Press reports Florida remains in a dry period with no rain in days and no rain in sight. Night clouds and ground fog appeared but no showers. Wednesday highs reached 80s and 90s, Ocala at 96. Local forecast calls for fair conditions through Friday with highs 88 to 94 and lows 65 to 70. Winds will be variable northeast and east at 5 to 12 mph.

Associated Press Florida Weather Bureau Ocala

Storer Broadcasting Declares 31st Consecutive Dividend

The Storer Broadcasting Co. board declared a dividend of 45 cents per share on common stock and 1 14 cents per share on Class B common stock. The dividend is payable June 10 to stockholders of record May 26.

Miami Beach UPI Storer Broadcasting Co Storer’s Board of Directors

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