Tag: Jan 1961

Miami Pioneer Mrs. Clara E. Lewis, a resident since 1896, dies. (29 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 15, Section: B

The Santa Maria stand-off continues for weeks off Brazil. (27 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

The Navy locates the Santa Maria but she refuses to stop. (26 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

A state committee is formed to aid Dade County in planning of public recreation areas in lower Biscayne Bay. (25 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 6, Section: C

The U.S. Navy searches for the 610-foot pirated liner Santa Maria near St. Lucia Island. [Maps and Photos] (25 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

Armed mutineers hijack the Fort Lauderdale bound cruise ship Santa Maria in the Caribbean. [Photo] (24 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

Homestead supports the South Dade Seaport plan. (23 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: C

A seaport and industrial complex east of Homestead Air Force Base is planned. [Map] (22 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

The 141-foot freighter Caribbean Queen sinks 125 miles south of Miami. (20 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

The barge Arizona Swerd sinks off Palm Beach. [Photo of a survivor.] (14 Jan 1961)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A