Army Air Force row becomes public clash over defense
Washington sources indicate Democrats in Congress may stage a public airing of a row between the Army and the Air Force over defense spending and strategy. The dispute flared on Armed Forces Day as officials seek unity while some see rivalry as wasteful and duplicative in the missile field. Secretary of Defense Wilson pledges to investigate the issue.
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Venice party and local wedding featured in Women’s Pages
Community events note a party by the Opti-Mrs and a local wedding of interest. Other items mention Salvation Army week and area students earning U of F degrees, with page references for full details.
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U of F
Venice
Harriman To Surgery Today At Columbia Presbyterian
New York Governor Avereil man is scheduled for a minor operation today at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. The hospital declined to provide details.
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Gov. Avereilman
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Hydrogen bomb test shocks world power balance
A U S publicized H-bomb detonation aboard a B 52 over Namu Island in the Mid Pacific. The blast created a four mile wide fireball with a 100 mile lethal cloud, estimated at ten million tons TNT. The test, at Eniwetok, showcased deliverable fusion capability and highlighted U S advance in the nuclear arms race, with high cost and broad strategic implications.
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Soviet Union
Coast Guard Opens Inquiry Into East River Collision
A collision between the 180 foot tanker M J Derby II and a 33 foot cabin cruiser off List Street left one woman dead and five rescued. The tanker crew, unaware of the crash, dragged the crashed boat for nearly 100 yards as the cruiser sank in the East River crowd watched. Survivors include Alfred Lands 39 Ruth Yorgrau 42 Ruth Johnson 35 Milton Peshkin 51 and his wife 29. Landi the skipper was hospitalized with back injuries and said he did not know his ship had struck the cruiser until hearing cries.
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Mollet Sees Soviet Talks Result Delays Return From Moscow
Paris Premier Mollet returned from Moscow with no public statement on Soviet rebuffs to Algerian crisis overtures. He planned a report to President Coty and said such trips aid peace and reduce mistrust. In Algiers officials reported Arab civilian deaths and French soldiers ambushed. a communique from the talks was delayed four hours by wrangling.
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Palm Beach County joins anti fruit fly quarantine
Roadblocks advanced yesterday spread the Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine to eastern Palm Beach. The move extends regulations from Dade and Broward into the county and aligns enforcement near U S 441 and State Road 77. Vent traps and abatement checks have been set in multiple areas.
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Eight Akron residents die in Ohio automobile train crash
Eight Akron residents returning from a meeting were killed when a speeding New York Central passenger train struck their car at Murray Ridge Road near Elyria Ohio around 10 p.m. The collision occurred as the group traveled home.
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GE to Build Large Electronics Plant Near St. Petersburg
General Electric plans a multi million dollar electronics plant two miles northwest of Pinellas Park near St. Petersburg, with 150000 square feet factory space, 100 acre site, and two story offices. Construction starts now. operations to begin December. About 600 to 700 workers and a 4 million plus annual payroll. First GE facility in Florida. Announcement by W J Clapp of Florida Power Corp.
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Highway Checkups Ordered for Memorial Day
Florida state highway patrolmen will arrest all reckless drivers on Memorial Day May 29 to May 30 as Director H N Kirkman vows harsh action to prevent highway slaughter after 13 fatalities the previous year. The 1956 holiday period is shortened from 72 hours to a 30 hour window.
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Adlai Kefauver Face Florida Debate Before May Primary
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver plan a nationwide radio and television debate in Florida as they head into the May 28 Florida presidential preference primary. The contest shapes strategy for California’s next test and follows Kefauver’s Oregon write‑in win. Stevenson returns to Florida after an Orlando luncheon as both campaigns push through May 28 in the Sunshine State.
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Meeting Shifted Over Ill Ailing Commissioner Leach
The meeting was moved to ease Commissioner Leach who has suffered recurring heart illness and was hospitalized recently. Commission Chairman Gustin M Nelson led the session and officials discussed a boat purchase cap of $500 for mosquito control work to be used next year.
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Guided Matador missile launches before 20000 spectators
At Patrick Air Force Base a Martin Matador guided missile lifted from a 35,000 pound stand and soared toward a target 150 miles away. The pilotless jet vanished in the Atlantic near Grand Bahama Island less than 15 minutes after liftoff as thousands watched from the base and beaches. The exhaust plume was tracked with dyed smoke for visibility.
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Union shop ruling spans eighteen states amid right to work conflict
A federal decision upholds union shop agreements affecting eighteen states where right to work laws clash with labor rules. The ruling impacts unions and employers across multiple jurisdictions.
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Sudheee Nanlinaned Tsanenaiamionn
Nine Wounded as Rioters Clash With British Troops in Nicosia
In Nicosia Cyprus a British soldier was killed and nine others wounded as Greek Cypriots attacked British troops with bombs and stones. Demonstrators shouted death to Harding and demanded vengeance for Karaolis and Demetriou. A curfew affected Greek districts.
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Distress Call Swim Invite Promotes Beach Safety
Sarasota area forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warm May Day with highs near 95 and a low around 70. Scattered afternoon thundershowers mainly near the coast, light to moderate winds, and no rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours.
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Ike Asks Funds To Stop Insects
President Eisenhower asks Congress for funds to combat a nationwide insect problem. Officials outline plans to expand pest control programs and accelerate research. The request highlights agricultural and public health aims amid growing pest concerns.
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