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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
1
Global unease grows after Soviet atmospheric detonations spark warnings and new United States health samplings. Nehru and Khrushchev meet in Moscow amid disarmament talks, while Britain and Japan react with protests and appeals for peace.
The article notes no red setup was found despite an appeal by Abraham Ribicoff. Radiation fallout from recent Soviet tests was detected in Alaska at 35 times August daily levels. Health officials say no immediate danger, while U S officials describe cooling prospects for nuclear talks amid renewed Berlin tensions.
Washington AP reports the House passed a two year extension of the National Defense Education Act and a program aiding schools in federally congested areas by a 378 to 32 vote. The move signals the end of hopes for a broader school aid bill this year and likely next year.
The Rev. A. G. Wright of Detroit died from injuries after a riot at the Negro National Baptist Convention in Kansas City. About 6,000 delegates clashed while two factions fought for control of the rostrum, headlining a court ordered election.
Gulf of Mexico waves from Hurricane Carla expected today guiding small craft bans. Weatherman cautions as Carla slows, with buoy data at 25 degrees latitude aiding tracking. Clouds, scattered showers, east to southeast winds 12 to 23 mph, high near 90, low 73. Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes and recreation center open for inspection at dawn. Homes priced from 11 950 with 375 down. Sarasota Federal FHA loans advertised with low down payments and 8 percent down options.
Three Britons aged 20 appeal to women shoppers to buy them out of the army. They propose payments of 150 to 250 pounds, equivalent to 420 to 700 dollars, arguing marriage would provide jobs and stability after service. Lance Cpl Edward Hargreaves Lance Cpl Brian Eastoe and signalman Johnny Dundee front the plea.
Hurricane Carla intensified to 100 mph as it neared the Gulf, with rising tides forecast for South Florida. Navy moves personnel toward shelters. Key West ships ordered out as shrimp fleets seek safe harbors along the Yucatán Channel and Cuba.
An elderly pair fled from East Berlin to West Berlin by sliding down a fourth floor wash line. They were treated for cuts and bruises after being aided by West Berlin emergency squads. Names withheld. The escape occurred as East Berlin houses faced West Berlin's U.S. sector. The couple dropped clothing bundles then descended using the line while Communist police watched. West Berliners protected them.
Soviet ambassador to West Germany Andrei A. Smirnov left Bonn for urgent consultations in Moscow. Embassy cited sudden departure and the move sparked speculation of Kremlin backed East German moves over Berlin.
CAPE CANAVERAL The Titan missile completed a 6100 mile flight and recovered capsule. Objectives included propulsion control guidance and power system data. A 30 inch capsule carried living tissue and fruit flies to study space radiation effects.
Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet Water Transport journal charging U S planes and warships with provocative actions against 13 Soviet merchant ships since Aug 25. Twelve ships were buzzed in the Sea of Japan the Bering Sea the Mediterranean, and a U S warship shadowed the tanker Rava Russkaya near Cuba for four hours executing dangerous maneuvers.
Miss Florida Sherry Grimes wowed Convention Hall with My Man's Gone from Porgy and Bess, placing in the top three of the first talent round as Miss Texas Linda Loftis won. Grimes expressed pride in competing and will focus on interviews and ramp walks after a lighter rehearsal day.
This issue features Hobby Turns Into Business by Frank True about quail purchases becoming an industry. Also shows Progress On Harding Circle beautification, Serve a Delicious Cake recipes by Fran Pollock, fall Renaissance hairstyles, and a Mars time-telling article. The Civil War series continues with Confederate Cabinet Has Trouble.
The Plaza Restaurant marks 32 years serving Sarasota community with longtime patrons and steady meals. Local owner notes continued growth and plans for future menu updates.
Evangelist Billy Graham will stage an unprecedented eight night television crusade from Sept 17 to 24 filmed in Philadelphia. Broadcast across 22 cities with eight hour programs each night in prime time, the project aims to attract donations back to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association which will pay regular rates, with total costs around 500000 dollars.
In Big Cypress Seminole reservation 45 miles west of Fort Lauderdale U S health doctors hunt sleeping sickness. Virgil Harrington Florida head of the BIA notes many Seminoles show prior encephalitis at mild levels but recovered. Doctors seek the disease carrier species to stop spread.
ST PETERSBURG AP Integration arrives at Gibbs Junior College as a white student, Mrs Geraldine B Stevens, enrolls and a white part time teacher, Mrs Marjorie Carter, is hired to teach in the English department. Dr John W Rembert announces the move.
Washington AP three National Guard units and ten army reserve units in Florida are to receive intensified training including an extra weekend drill per month in case they are called up. Florida National Guard units include 144th Transportation Co Marianna 1046th Transportation Co Fort Pierce and 1043rd Transportation Co Pensacola. Army Reserve units listed are 310th Chemical Co Fort Myers 306th Finance Section Gainesville 331st Medical Detachment Miami 334th Medical Detachment Lakeland 341st Medical Detachment Lakeland 4938rd Signal Detachment St Petersburg 292nd Transportation Co Palatka 239th Transportation Co Lakeland and 1st Military Intelligence Platoon Jacksonville and 3854 Military Police Detachment.
Property listings describe Bayshore Gardens with home prices ranging from 10 286 to 16 590 dollars. Open times note morning hours. The text references locations between Garescia and Bradeaten with generic mentions of a neighborhood.
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