Editorial: Hold the tax line and cut expenses countywide
An editorial argues County Commission members promised to hold taxes and cut government fluff after last November's election. It notes proposed health department cuts of 47 747 and a 25 814 recommendation by the health officer, with broader reductions for regulatory services and public works aimed at streamlining to current workload. Officials also plan a 50 000 self cut, arguing the move reflects voters' wishes.
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Four Major Moving Firms Accused of Price Rigging
A federal grand jury indicted Allied Van Lines Broadview United Van Lines Aero Mayflower Transit North America Van Lines and the Household Goods Carriers Bureau for conspiring to fix high moving prices. The firms and executives face Sherman anti trust charges as government payments for military transfers exceed 75 million annually.
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UPI
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Allied van Lines
Broadview
United van Lines
St. Louis
Aero Mayflower Transit Co
Indianapolis
North America van Lines
Fort Wayne
Ind
Weather outlook for Sarasota Fourth of July weekend
Sarasota forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with hot humid conditions and a slight risk of showers. Partly cloudy through Sunday with scattered thundershowers in the afternoons and evenings and highs near 90. Winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Drowning and Crash Mar Sarasota Fourth of July Weekend
A 19 year old man drowned in a basin behind Bel Haven Apartments while three youths swam nearby. A two car collision at N Lime Avenue and 12th Street injured occupants of both vehicles. The holiday period began Friday and Nevada’s worst crash added to a growing toll as 74 million motorists are expected on the road and 450 traffic deaths anticipated.
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Bel Haven
Robert
Ellie Mae Johnson
N. Lime Avenue
12Th Street
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Lime Avenue
Nevada
California
George Gibson
Big Creek
San Bernardino
Calif
Las Vegas
Do it yourself home spending tops 1960 Census figures
Census Bureau statistics show homeowners spent 2.911 billion dollars in 1960 to repair and enlarge one to four family houses, about 31 percent of total owner occupied dwelling outlays. Most DIY dollars went to outside alterations and painting, with inside painting often done by amateurs.
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Handy
Cloud 9 by Harlan Homes on your lot for 11500
Advert reads a two bedroom two bath Cloud 9 model by Harlan Homes priced at 11500. It mentions a sunken living room and lists location near Tamiami Trail with area code 62065 and contact person Tamiami Trail.
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I? Lanal
Tamiami Trail
Vacationer Map Touts White Sands Plants and Scorpions
A carmaker issued a vacationers guide map urging readers to see the U.S. and listing White Sands National Monument attractions such as unique plants scorpions and bats picnicking. The item appears in a collection of brief UPI wire dispatches from multiple cities.
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UPI
U.S/A
White Sands
National Monument
Cloud 9 Model Home Highlight by Harlan Pannen
A note promotes the Cloud 9 Model Home by Harlan Pannen, describing a blend of modern living and practicality. The item presents the home as a showcase of stylish design and functional features.
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Wns.s
Tee
Drive Reds Out Exhorts OAS In Cuban Menace
Senator Barry Goldwater urged the Organization of American States to take immediate positive action to expel communism from the Caribbean. He said the Communist threat, only 90 miles from American shores, should concern all Americans.
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Family on the way up or the Senior Citizen
Fragmentary note hints at a feature on aging and family progress. The piece references older adults and younger generations connected by ambition and shared journeys. Further readable details are limited in the text.
Britain lands troops to aid Kuwait against possible Iraqi attack
British forces arrived in Kuwait from a naval armada after Kuwait requested help to deter an Iraqi takeover. Saudi Arabia massed troops near Kuwait and Kuwait’s supreme council invoked a 12 day old aid agreement with Britain. Officials noted no clear Iraqi advance but reported heavy frontier concentrations.
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Biggest Stamp Plan Starts On July 5
The Agriculture Department said the largest of eight food stamp pilot projects will begin in Detroit on July 5 with six areas already running since early June. Franklin County Illinois joins July 10. About 60,000 people across six nonoperational areas were certified by mid June. Total coupons issued amount to 550000, with 300000 paid by participants and 250000 as bonus purchasing power. Early retailer reports show about a 10 percent sales rise, with some stores up to 27 percent. Pilot areas active include McDowell County West Virginia Hibbing Minnesota San Miguel County New Mexico Silver Bow County Montana and Floyd County Montana.
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State Inventory Tax Law Has Exemptions
In Tallahassee AP report Attorney General Richard Ervin ruled the 1961 stock in trade assessments are not affected by the new state law cutting the inventory tax rate from full value to 25 percent. The ruling says the 1961 legislature did not intend to include those assessments in the exemption.
Cloud 9 Model Home by Harlan Homes at Tamiami Trail
The advertisement promotes the Cloud 9 Model Home by Harlan Homes located on the 62065 Tamiami Trail area. It markets a modern living concept as a new housing option.
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Harlan Homes
Tamiami Tr
NATO Debates Moves to Strengthen Berlin Defenses
Berlin and allies discuss reinforcing European forces amid Soviet Berlin threat. Rusk convenes British and French diplomats to consider adding U S divisions and redeploying ground forces. French withdrawal of Algerian power influences NATO, while Khrushchev memorandum on Berlin remains under rejection.
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Plane Brings 68 Americans From Cuba
A Pan American World Airways plane landed at Miami International Airport with 115 passengers from Cuba, including 68 Americans. The State Department chartered the flight, the third such evacuation since Castro called Cuba the first socialist republic of America. Among the Americans was Villaneuva University Prof. James Omailia, who spent 53 days in a Cuban dungeon before boarding the flight.
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Villaneuva University
James Omailia
Algerian unrest intensifies as French troops fire on protesters
French troops and police opened fire on mobs in Algiers Blida and other cities amid De Gaulle threat to divide Algeria. Eight Muslims were killed and about 50 injured by midday with curfews imposed in Blida and sporadic clashes continuing in the capital.
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Suzanne Whitman Wins News Ad Coloring Contest
Suzanne Whitman eleven of 4040 Swift Road won first prize in the News ad coloring contest sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Sarasota. She receives a $15 savings account for her neat color of the mother and baby elephants. Second prize went to Steve Bulger and third to Rosemary Arbuckle.
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Swift Rd
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Sarasota
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Steve Bulger
Magnolia
Rosemary Arbuckle
Barstow Place
First Federal
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Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes Opens 1961 Tour
Kensington Park hosts the Cavalcade of Homes and a 1‑acre recreation center open for inspection from morning until dusk. Prices start at $11,900 with $375 down. Ad note.
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Kensington Park
Fire crews respond to early morning call near 12th Street
City firefighters answered an alarm around 10 am near the ACL on 12th Street. The fragment notes a fire department response but lacks details on the incident type, injuries, or outcome. Further information is unavailable in the provided text.
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