13 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1963
Page
1
The column jokes about a moon shot from a cannon department and notes a travel ban oddly excluding diplomats from communist countries while implying spies can be ordinary citizens. The text hints at a continuation on page 2 with a satirical tone.
State Rep Tom Slade a 27 year old Jacksonville native announced he would change his party to Republican citing policy disagreements with the national Democratic administration. He plans to register today at the Duval County court and could run as a Republican in 1966 after a required two year ineligibility period.
The forecast for the Florida peninsula calls for a low around 42 degrees tonight with similar cool conditions continuing into Thursday morning. Residents should plan for chilly temps and light winds across coastal and inland areas.
The piece recalls a lighthearted school bowling day at South Side elementary with misfitting shoes, while noting two political items. Kennedy is said to speak in Tampa with attendees urged to bring rocking chairs, and voter registration windows are described as open in Virginia Meade’s courthouse office. City election dates and party contenders are summarized with commentary on eligibility rules and local political lines.
The Sarasota News endorses Vice Mayor David Cohen in Group 1 and Jack Betz in Group 2 for the City Commission primary next Tuesday. It argues Cohen offers proven governance and Betz brings new energy, broad experience, and decisive leadership.
The United States imposes travel limits affecting about 11 percent of the nation and 26 percent for Soviet citizens plus new locations. The note to the Soviet embassy outlines curbs on Russians while U S and Russia again offer to scrap travel measures. The Pentagon pressed for restrictions citing security as debate rages within the Kennedy administration.
The report notes five states warned about wintry conditions as Ironwood Michigan saw almost a foot of snow. Houghton Michigan recorded two inches while Houston Maine had five inches. Rain fell overnight in Erie Pennsylvania and Marquette Michigan with .23 and .31 inches respectively, and South Bend Indiana around .10 inch. Newport Oregon logged nearly an inch of rain with up to a half inch elsewhere.
The 572 foot ore freighter Helen H the largest ship loaded at Tampa was freed from a sandbar after four days grounded. Workers lightened the vessel by unloading ore from the holds and then it moved off with tug assistance.
UPI reports Iraq’s Baath government appears to have quelled a brief revolt in Baghdad after rebel units launched ground and air attacks. Diplomats say the nine month old regime routed the insurgents following a Baath leadership reshuffle that ousted Deputy Premier Saleh El Saadi. Air force jets struck the presidential palace.
In New York a planned $3 million gem and gold theft collapsed when the getaway driver stalled the old station wagon. Police recovered much of the loot from debris as investigators, aided by FBI and emergency crews, sifted rubble and ponds for gems.
Sarasota's last chance for football glory as the final three weeks of the season approach are examined. The piece assesses Riverview High School and other Sarasota teams and their prospects in the White Sands Conference title race.
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