25 May 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1955
Page
1
A Big Four meeting is planned for July 18 through 21. The article notes U S involvement and outlines expectations for discussions on international affairs and nuclear policy. The piece also mentions geopolitical tensions and the need for defensive measures amid rising threats.
City and county leaders delay action after a state firm calls commuter passes impracticable for a $7 million four lane Lido bridge. A joint committee may study independent construction with tolls or toll free options while toll levels and future maintenance are debated.
Paris Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay announced that President Eisenhower accepted July 18 21 for a Big Four meeting. The venue will be chosen by US Russia Britain and France during the United Nations anniversary in San Francisco. White House said the date is a possibility not final. Lausanne preferred by US Britain and France. Vienna proposed by Russia but blocked due to Austria’s occupation.
The Foreign Office released Gen Pang Tsu Mow from prison in Mexico City after Chiang Kai Shek's government accused him of embezzling over six million dollars while purchasing airplanes for Formosa in Washington. He had been jailed since August 1952 awaiting extradition.
Mrs Mary Henry sues for divorce citing extreme and repeated cruelty. She states Patrick Henry operates an inn at Agpen Colorado and the action was filed in District Court yesterday.
U S Surgeon General Scheele endorses the Salk polio vaccine for mass inoculation with two Cutter lots excluded. He notes confidence in supplies after safety checks and says final Cutter results and clearance timing remain under study.
In Tallahassee Sarasota and Venice representatives Bartholemew and Youngberg voted to waive House rules to consider a bill shifting price fixing from the State Milk Commission to producers. The 47 to 41 motion passed, but a two thirds vote was required. The bill moves to the special order calendar as supporters bid for final passage. George Edmond of Sarasota leads the push backed by the Florida Milk Producers Association against the Florida Dairy Association amid high consumer milk prices.
CLEARWATER The Florida Georgia district of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod reported 3 672 new members in three years, a 19 percent gain, making it the fastest growing district among 34 in the Americas. The district executive secretary Rev William Von Spreckel sen of Orlando said congregations rose from 28 to 45 and new congregations approved for membership were listed.
Tallahassee reports three of Gov. Collins five major goals may advance in the Senate today as constitutional revision road reform and a development commission await Senate concurrence in House amendments. The House faced a long calendar while considering the priority measures and may also vote on the milk commission price fixing reform. Administration aides say the proposed constitutional rewrite, though not in the governor's preferred form, is acceptable.
Britain nears the end of a quiet election campaign as Eden's Conservatives face Attlee's Laborites. Voters prepare for the Commons vote while many focus on the Epsom Derby. Conservatives remain favorites in polls and betting guides with more than half of decisive voters supporting them.
Southern Bell Telephone Co workers returned to work in Atlanta ending a strike that lasted ten weeks and cost millions in wages and property damage. Long distance operators resumed duties at 7 a.m. followed by plant personnel. The company said the return was orderly and that normal operations would take days. The Communications Workers of America reported that all but two of its 130 locals had reported ballot results on the proposed new contract.
The Senate Post Office Committee unanimously approved a Democratic bill to grant an eight percent pay raise to about 500,000 postal workers. In Florida, reapportionment action was blocked in Tallahassee as Sen. Tapper sought immediate Senate consideration of a committee plan for Bay, Monroe and Seminole counties. Admiral Carney named naval chief with Burke succeeding him, and Radford chosen for another term as chairman of the joint chiefs. House unit backs extended session to address school segregation issues.
Pentagon civilian chiefs say U S air superiority exists over the Soviet Union while Senator Jackson warns Soviets are making alarming progress. Secretary Wilson and Air Force officials cite qualitative and quantitative leads though Jackson cautions on production and potential risk to national defense.
A fragmented notice centers on a character named Sandy McWadd near death for sleep and a cryptic exchange asking What's the matter nia. The excerpt hints at insomnia and a restless state, reflecting a night scene in a local column.
Readers urged to visit The News office at 1045 N Lime Ave to check and claim free theater tickets. The brief invites residents to look up their names and collect tickets on site.
Damaging storms across the Midwest and South ended last night but thunderstorm activity and rain affected the eastern third of the nation. At least five deaths were blamed on the weather including a concrete wall collapse at a Augusta Georgia baseball park injuring two boys and a man. A father and son died from lightning near Lansing Michigan during a severe rainstorm.
The article forecasts hot weather for Sarasota with possible afternoon thundershowers and light to moderate winds. It notes high inland temperatures near 87 to 93 and coastal readings around the mid 80s. Marine forecasts show southeast to south winds and a seabreeze near shore.
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