Sarasota Bay model aids planning for area development
A 120 by 50 foot Sarasota Bay scale model, built by the University of Florida Coastal Engineering Laboratory, demonstrates tidal currents and flows to guide future development. The Arvida Corp funds most of the $50 000 project with oversight by Jay Langfelder and Jim Purpura. 16 tide recorders and extensive surveys reproduce bay dynamics for planners and officials.
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Laos airstrip halts supply flights to Lao army
American cargo pilots refused to fly supplies to Vang Vieng citing a too short runway. The halt slows the government offensive toward Luang Prabang and the Vientiane highway as Laotian troops pull back from Sala Pou Khoun and push artillery from Luang Prabang to reinforce beleaguered units.
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Fishing Boat Sinks After Jetties Collision
The Spray a 40 foot commercial vessel from Nommis sank after hitting the Venice jetties early Saturday. Co owner Mrs Rose Urbanek said two crewmen aboard W Beach and Louis Landon were uninjured. Mario Urbanek attempted to raise and tow the sunken craft. boat value estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars.
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Bayshore Garden Homes Open for New Prices
Nice People. Bayshore Garden Homes priced from $10,790 to $16,690. Open nine in the morning until dark. On new US 41 between Sarasota and Bradenton.
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Eisenhower Ends Presidency and Returns to Civilian Life
Dwight D. Eisenhower began retirement as a private citizen after eight years as president. He and Mamie drove to their Gettysburg farm home while crowds cheered as Kennedy prepared to take office. Eisenhower called the change wonderful and cheerful, sharing a light moment with photographers during the ride.
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Market Steadies After Mixed Flow
Henry J. Bechtold reports a steadier week on Wall Street after three weeks of gains. The market showed a mixed pattern but posted a slight overall gain with volume easing from a two year high. Rails and utilities led with utilities at a 30 year high. B&O trading paused due to sell orders, then reopened after a sharp drop.
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Whites Seek U.N. Aid in Congo Crisis
White residents of Oriental Province urged U.N. protection from what they call a terror reign by local authorities backing imprisoned ex Premier Patrice Lumumba. Similar appeals came from whites in Kivu Province as Mobutu loyalists mass on the border. Belgians were reported advancing toward the border with the Ruanda Urundi Trust territory across the river from Bukavu.
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Bitter Cold Grips Florida As Winter Deepens
Florida endures near freezing temperatures with offshore warnings from Tarpon Springs to Apalachicola. Forecasters predict a hard freeze for extreme northwest Florida while lows dip to the 20s inland and 50s in the Keys.
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Turning Point as Khrushchev Castro Praise Kennedy Speech
Leaders from both parties praised Kennedy's inaugural address as historic and unifying. Khrushchev and Menshikov called it a turning point in Soviet relations, Castro saw hope for peace, while Eisenhower Truman and Lawrence praised its vision and nonpolitical focus.
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Kennedy Keeps Up Inauguration Vigor With Busy First Day
President Kennedy worked long hours after a sleepless night as he set the pace for his new administration. He held staff conferences, met with Cabinet nominees, and attended inaugural events, while Jacqueline Kennedy limited her participation due to their newborn son. A million-strong parade along Pennsylvania Avenue culminated at the White House.
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News While it's News News While it's News
A promotional block from THE NEWS explains its aim to provide live daylight hours reporting with Associated Press services and staff reporters. It emphasizes timely local and world coverage to keep readers informed as events unfold.
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