Real Estate Man Makes His Big Splash
City editor notes a prominent real estate figure making a bold impact with new developments as coverage highlights the market’s activity and local investor confidence.
22 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1961
Page
1
City editor notes a prominent real estate figure making a bold impact with new developments as coverage highlights the market’s activity and local investor confidence.
Washington experts warn of a potential North Viet Nam push into South Viet Nam using regular forces after the rainy season, potentially by November or December. Officials note rising U.S. aid, trained South Vietnamese forces, and North Vietnamese strength estimated above 350000, with incursions via Laos and possible bases in Cambodia.
Wiley Crump 67 was shot on a house porch by a 125 strong posse led by Sheriff E R Dogan after setting fire to his home and killing six people and wounding three. Victims include six Black residents and Crump's sister Effie Frankline. two wounded were white men. The incident occurred near Philipp, Mississippi, about 20 miles from Greenwood.
Kay Ellis 58 faces indecent exposure charges after neighbors complained of nude sunbathing beside her backyard pool in San Mateo California. Police Chief Carl Lollin testified he saw her nude from head to toe when responding to a call and she argues the sunbaths are a private right in her own yard.
Former Vice President John N Garner donates 400000 to Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde after a prior 600000 gift three weeks earlier. He notes all his fortune came from the area and plans to give it back. The college serves about 300 full time and 200 part time students.
The United States consumption of newsprint in August was 0.7 percent lower than a year earlier according to the Association.
The body of Dag Hammarskjold will arrive in Sweden Sunday aboard a specially chartered U N plane escorted by Swedish jet fighters. Relatives and Swedish government members will meet the coffin after a brief airport ceremony. It will lie in Uppsala Cathedral until Sept 29 before a state funeral attended by the king and queen.
Hurricane Esther downgraded to a tropical storm moves away from the U S mainland. The Boston Weather Bureau reports winds under 70 mph as Esther travels northeast into the Atlantic. Cape Cod evacuees include Caroline Kennedy and John Jr as Hyannis Port residents flee to Otis Air Force Base.
U N Congo command shifts to military neutrality after a bold move to crush Katanga secession ended with bloodshed and a cease fire. Premier Adoula faces cabinet pressure as Katanga's Gen Muke claims the truce is only temporary amid sporadic gunfire and uncertain outlook.
Detroit AP report says UAW leaders called in officers and shop committee men from 24 locals to push rapid settlement of at the plant issues after GM and IVE reached a new three year contract. IVE represents about 25 000 GM production workers. Warren OhioPackard Electric was a factory strike site. The UAW covers roughly 325 000 hourly GM workers with national agreements in place.
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Philadelphia AP report quotes Gen Schriever asserting the Air Force must dominate space as a military medium. McKee notes depots in space and on other planets while Le May hints at a military mission in space. Civilian NASA aims for peaceful programs amid space force planning.
Rose mary Clooney plans to file for divorce from Jose Ferrer ending eight years of marriage. Their split comes amid other high profile Hollywood marriages in trouble, with Ferrer directing in Dallas and Clooney unavailable for comment.
Suburban physician Dr Milton A Dushkin medical director at North Shore Hospital Winnetka Illinois describes a new phobia nucleomitophobia fear of the atom. He notes patients feel radioactive and fear imaginary submarines on Lake Michigan in Today's Health from the American Medical Association.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will host Republican campaign leaders at his Gettysburg Pennsylvania home next Monday. Attending from Washington are GOP National Chairman William E. Miller Senator Barry Goldwater and Representative Bob Wilson head of the campaign committees.
Senator George Smathers asks Defense Secretary McNamara to brief the nation on nuclear fallout protection. He proposes a 30 minute radio and TV address with experts to inform the public about the real situation today.
Hollywood crew filmed at a Washington estate for Advise and Consent with 400 extras paid $25 each. Guests included Gene Tierney and White House aides as Meyer Davis led the music and catering moved to the garage while the party endured until 10 p.m. The fee funded Washington Hospital Center nursing school.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the United Nations General Assembly to swiftly appoint an outstanding world leader to lead the UN after Dag Hammarskjold's death. He spoke ahead of his formal address and followed a lengthy 49 hour meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko focused largely on the Berlin crisis.
Philadelphia AP Gen. Curtis E. Lemay Air Force chief of staff told the 15th annual Air Force Association convention that the nation's air strength is at an all time peak of combat readiness. He defended missiles over big bombers and said defense relies on proven systems unless a superior alternative exists.
In the Lunt-Fontanne basement unusual acoustics create a cathedral like tone for the opening choral melody in The Sound of Music. A tape recording of that number was made for the national company on cross country tour.
Averell Harriman the roving ambassador met Indian Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi to deliver a report on his recent discussions in Laos. He briefed Nehru on the outcomes and implications of the talks for Asian policy.
Kensington Park hosts the 1961 Cavalcade of Homes featuring a 14 acre recreation area. Residents tour model houses as developers showcase layouts and amenities for potential buyers. The event highlights new suburban housing designs and local community planning efforts.
Dowagiac Michigan AP A 35 year old farmwife and mother of two was held on kidnapping charges after abducting 11 year old Tom Hoff from a Dowagiac area school and demanding 15000. She was arrested two hours after the boy was released unharmed. Sheriff Richard Dool said she admitted the act saying it aimed to pay doctors bills for her cancer ridden husband and to get him off the farm near Decatur.
Physicians report no change in the critical condition of former actress Marion Davies, 64, at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. She underwent June 7 surgery for osteomyelitis of the jaw and spokesmen say she may die at any hour as last rites were administered last week.
The Plaza Restaurant marks 32 years serving Sarasota with continued legacy in local dining. Owner Ady reflects on growth, community ties, and enduring crowds at the longtime staple.
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