26 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1955
Page
1
The piece reflects on President Eisenhower's heart ailment, urging national unity and self-reliance. It praises Ike's leadership, calls for prayers for his recovery, and stresses individual civic action, vigilance, and courage to sustain good government and world peace. It frames Ike as an elder statesman who can inspire resilience.
President Eisenhower remains in stable condition after a Saturday heart attack described as moderate. Dr. Paul White of Boston will reexamined him at Fitzsimons Army Hospital as physicians stress he must rest for months, fueling questions about a possible second term.
The U S Air Force rushed doctors and medical supplies to its 300 man garrison on typhoon battered Iwo Jima. No casualties were reported though the base was reported as largely leveled by the storm.
Hurricane Janet lashed the mid Caribbean with 110 mph winds and a west northwesterly path toward Central America. Forecasters at the Miami center predicted the storm would continue this course for about 12 hours as it moved slowly, bypassing Jamaica 240 miles to the south.
The U S Navy said 125 to 200 persons were killed by hurricane Janet on Grenada and Carriaca. The destroyer Henley reached the area with emergency supplies to aid survivors. Lt Commander William, a Coast Guard pilot who surveyed the scene, gave the death estimate.
Weathermen reported no dangerous winds on the island today. Janet, the year’s tenth tropical storm, caused an estimated more than 50 deaths in the Windward Islands when it struck Thursday. Barbados faced about 16 million dollars in damage and around 25,000 people were left homeless as the hurricane grew slightly, with 110 mile winds near the center and gales extending 125 to 150 miles.
Leading physicians say President Eisenhower is stable this morning. Hurricane Janet resumes a north-northwest path after battering Caribbean islands. Juan Peron nears freedom aboard a Paraguayan gunboat awaiting safe conduct papers. Two Flying Tiger crash survivors reach Honolulu after 44 hours at sea. Five more Americans leave Red China, totaling 14 freed of 41 promised. Democrats weigh 1956 candidates amid heart attack concerns. Salk vaccine reports show protection where polio was prevalent. Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds reportedly to wed at Grossinger's in the Catskills.
A brisk quote sketches a man who claims work as a bone specialist sets broken arms and legs. The portrayal hints at a bold, curious character who thrives on attention and the drama of daily life.
In Greenwood Mississippi the second phase of the state’s case against two white men charged with kidnapping and killing 14 year old Emmett Till begins. A preliminary hearing on the kidnapping charge is expected by Friday after the men were stripped of a murder verdict last week.
Juan Domingo Peron remains three miles from freedom aboard a Paraguayan gunboat off Buenos Aires awaiting the promised safe conduct from the new government. The vessel plans a 900 mile journey to Asuncion, with Peron and Maj. Ignacio Cialceta the sole refugees aboard and a possible companion reported as a brunette.
Gov. Collins requested a joint session address to discuss the reapportionment deadlock. The plea came as Florida lawmakers prepare to tackle the stalled map during a session expected to include officials and legislators.
Reported wedding set for early evening at Grossinger’s Catskill resort near Liberty New York. The ceremony would occur after Yom Kippur with guests including Eddie Cantor and heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.
Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele notes early reports on the Salk antipolio vaccine are incomplete yet show protection where polio was prevalent this summer. He cites New York state and city and Oregon health officials reporting 100 percent effectiveness among children receiving the full three shots in 1954.
Two survivors from a Flying Tiger DC4 cargo plane that ditched 900 miles west of Honolulu after multiple engine failures were en route to Honolulu aboard the freighter Steel Advocate. The rescued men Tony Machado and Robert Hightower suffered shark bites and injuries but were not in critical condition. three crew members Warren Gin Richard Olsen and Dominick Ventresca died.
Five American civilians arrived in Hong Kong today after long detention in Red China. Of the 41 promised release at Geneva 14 have now reached freedom. The group includes Dilmas T. Kanady Emma Angelina Barry and Sister Theresa along with Robert Parker and Marcella Huizer. Kanady in poor health underwent phlebitis surgery and was taken to a hospital.
Weather notes from Sarasota forecast very scattered brief showers mainly at night with Tuesday turning mostly sunny. Florida outlook shows mostly sunny skies along southeast coast with high 86 to 92 and mild nights, while East Gulf winds ease from gentle to moderate easterly through Tuesday and Atlantic readings record 72 degrees and 29.04 barometer.
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