13 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1963
Page
1
A public funding question compares tax allocations between courthouse space and flood control needs in Sarasota County. Proponents argue the flood control plan would serve about 80 000 residents yearly, while courthouse expansion would accommodate recurring government services and growing demand.
The article explains why the four creeks Elligraw Matheny Holiday and Clower have higher tax rates due to smaller tax bases compared with Phillipi Creek Whitaker and Hudson Bayous. It cites valuations 88 million for Kippi Creek 14 million Whitaker 28 million Hudson Bayou and 6 million for the four smaller creeks. It discusses bond financing 3.5 million total and a 2.2 percent mill in year one to amortize costs, with county wide spread potentially lowering to about 1.15 to 1.20 mills and notes objections to a county wide tax. An outline of the first step is promised for tomorrow.
Warren Henderson seeks Venice GOP nod against candidate Brohard in the newly created district. Brohard, a Venice restaurateur, urges leadership in city service and outlines announcement of candidacy. Deadline to qualify is Friday noon with suspected additional filings. An eye of the wreckage report notes jet crash victims with no survivors.
An outbreak of pneumonia and influenza sweeps across at least a dozen states as Asian flu is detected nationwide. Baltimore reports a four week epidemic with up to 300 officers affected. Kentucky officials warn of the beginning of a good epidemic while schools suffer absences and Louisville hospital ERs fill. A Missouri dance event is canceled along with other schedules.
A line of congressional secretaries joined a group led by Pierre Salinger on a cold endurance hike from Washington toward Cumberland Maryland. One casualty, Miss MacDonald, continued after first aid. plans for a Friday return hike were canceled. News crews and teachers joined the trek as health officials noted widespread absenteeism in Indiana counties.
The Coast Guard widened a 10 day search for the 524 foot Marine Sulphur Queen missing with 39 men aboard. Planes from Miami and St. Petersburg were to search 30 miles offshore Cuba along the north coast, concentrating on the Gulf after clues failed to emerge in the Atlantic.
Scattered debris over about two square miles in the Florida Everglades hints the Northwest Orient jetliner broke up midflight. Early reports say 43 people died in the crash with investigators checking for signs of an explosion.
A three man helicopter crew reported a completely burned fuselage with the tail section about 100 yards away in a glade. They described two fires, a smoky haze and limited visibility as they searched at dusk. Lt. Cmdr. William C. Wallace and William W. Wiecher helped inspect the wreckage.
UPI reports a fading gap in intelligence on Soviet arms buildup linked to Cuba photos. Officials weigh a possible response as U.S. statements in September and October denied offensive weapons, while Keating asserted presence of intermediate range missiles on October 10, later deemed correct.
The UN body UNESCO published a booklet accusing Western nations of colonial oppression and praising the Soviet Union as a “brotherhood of free and equal peoples.” It notes UNESCO’s $39 million annual budget with the United States contributing about a third and the Soviet Union roughly 15 percent.
Sarasota artist Mrs. C. Victor Williams dedicates one day weekly to helping mental patients at George Pierce Wood Hospital Arcadia. Their works will be shown to the public in March at the South Gate Branch Sarasota Savings and Loan Association Community Room.
The British Embassy in Washington dismissed claims that arms were being shipped to British Guiana from its territory. An embassy spokesman said no Cuban ships or ships sailing from Cuban ports have called recently, and none are expected. He noted Cuba buys rice from British Guiana with Cuban ships visiting there.
Local finance ad invites readers to finance a new or newer car with Palmer First National. Includes brief call to action for shoppers seeking vehicle loans and favorable terms.
Sarasota area reported no cases of Asian flu as of 9 a.m. today per Mary Stoeber assistant director of nursing at the County Health Department.
The county records a 30 year high with an epidemic level flu. Floyd County reports severe impact with hundreds of students absent in Corydon Indiana. US Public Health Service and Federal Communicable Disease Center confirm Asian flu cases across Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Illinois and Kentucky.
Frigid north wind chains across the Southeast forcing many school closures. In Florida the Northwest Orient jet crashed and burned after takeoff from Miami, with 43 people affected by the disaster and resulting damage.
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