Ham radio network proves flawed yet ready in Florida storm
The Coastal Emergency Network run by amateur operators faced seven hours of uncertain coordination during the tropical storm, with alerts from Mac Britton of Ocala and W4DBR as a central link. Despite interference from distant stations, the effort showed a willing network of ham operators from Key West to Virginia prepared to relay vital information if a hurricane hit Florida.
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Gulf
Mac Britton
Ocala
W4dbr
Florida
Weather Bureau
Panama City
Port St. Joe
New Orleans
Key West
Tallahassee
Palatka
Jacksonville
East Coast
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Bill Budd
Siesta Key
Michigan
New York
Motorist Hurt When Car Strikes Utility Pole
Richard C. Monk, 51, of Lafayette Court was in fair condition at Memorial Hospital after a Sunday morning crash near the Ringling Causeway. His car struck a utility pole and knocked down 20 to 30 feet of railing on the bridge. He faced arrest for failing to heed the yellow road markings.
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Richard C. Monk
Lafayette Court
Memorial Hospital
Ringling Causeway
D. G. Elie
Elie
Monk
Bible School Set To Open June 17
The Bay Shore Mennonite Church announces a two week Bible school for children from four through high school. Rev. T. Brenneman will lead the program, with daily sessions from 9 to 11 30 a.m. Monday through Friday starting June 17.
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Bible School
Bay Shore Mennonite Church
T. Brenneman
Ringling Museum Declares War on Palm Bug Threat
The Ringling Art Museum battles a palm borer named thyraustocoridae xylastadaris luteolus that feeds on royal palm buds and fronds. Bradenton plans ladder crews to spray treetops while reports grow of infestations on the east coast near Miami.
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Ringling Art Museum
Xylastadaris Luteolus
E. G. Kelsheimer
Bradenton
Miami
Helsheimer
Motorist Bond Posted After Fruitville Road Crash
A car skidded off Fruitville Road near Tatum Ridge Road early today. Wal lace Smith of Sarasota posted 75 bond at the sheriff's office after being charged with driving too fast for conditions. No injuries reported. State Trooper O A Savage investigated. Nearby arrests include James Ranson 33 of Trail held on 100 bond for reckless driving while intoxicated, Trooper Warren Fox making the arrest. Frank James Gross 58 of Newtown charged with drunk driving held on 250 bond.
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Fruitville Road
Wallace Smith
Sarasota
Sheriff's Office
Tatum Ridge Road
O. A. Savage
James Ranson
Trail
Holbrook First In Sarasota Chess Tournament
Winners of the Sarasota Chess Club winter event were announced by president R. F. Remer. Henry Holbrook claimed first place, with Richard Resler and Mrs. K. Martin in the top ranks. Also noted were arrests for worthless checks and aggravated assault, plus a bonded parking and intoxication case.
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Sarasota
Henry Holbrook
Richard Resler
K. Martin
Florida
Misfortune Takes Wheel As Schooner Hits Beach
The fishing schooner Ysabelita ran aground at dawn on north Longboat Key after a storm crippled its diesel, hindering its engine and sails. Captain Clyde DeKay and crew O J Riggs and C W Riggs watched their life investment split from salvage as efforts to refloat failed and the vessel rested high and dry near Big Pass.
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Ysabelita
North Longboat Key
Clyde DeKay
O. J
C. W. Riggs
DeKay
Longboat Pass
DeKray
Gulf
Charlotte Harbor
Big Pass
Sarasota Bay
Palmetto
Usabelita
Longboat Key
Sarasota Faces Marked Wet Season With 10 Year Cycle
The soggy year in Sarasota County hits 35.54 inches in five months, with July to September expected to push totals beyond last year’s. Records show 72 inches in 1967, 46 inches as long-term average, and a suspected decade trend from wet to dry affecting groundwater levels.
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Sarasota County
Storm Gusts Hit Gulf Coast With Heavy Rainfall
Storm winds reached up to 50 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph during the weekend. The three day storm dumped 6.46 inches of rain, including 2.49 inches in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. Saturday. Rain continued into today with 0.37 inches recorded from 7 p.m. yesterday to 7 a.m. today.
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Gulf Coast
Hollis Bacon
Sarasota
James Seymour
Miami Motorist Freed On Bond After Crash
Harold M. Auer, 3, of Miami was released on a $25 bond Saturday night after arrest for failing to yield the right of way following an accident at Main Street and Lemon Avenue. His car collided with a vehicle driven by Christine M. Bernard, 31, of 1775 10th St. Damages to both cars were about $1,060.
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Harold M. Auer
Miami
Main Street
Lemon Avenue
Auer
Christine M. Bernard
10Th St
Program Set For Flag Day In Sarasota
Flag Day ceremonies in Sarasota will display flags from colonial days to present. June 14 events announced by R F Remer publicity chairman. Massing of the flags to be held at the Elks Lodge on Golf and Links Avenue at 7 p m with Elks participation.
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United States
Sarasota
R. F. Remer
Elks Lodge
Golf and
Links Avenue
Driver Hurt and 2 Arrested After Crash in Manatee County
A collision on Washington Park Road near US 841 left Minnie Lee Smith with facial and arm abrasions. Willie B. Smith III was charged with failing to yield. Alex Epps of Palmetto was driving out of a dirt road and charged with speeding. Damages were $250 to Epps’s car and $800 to the Smith vehicle.
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Washington Park Road
Manatee County
Carl Woodie
Minnie Lee Smith
Bradenton
Willie BE. Smith
Alex Epps
Epps
Trooper Woodle
Smith
Three Cities Tie For Recruits In State
The Sarasota branch station tied with Ocala and Orlando for second place in May recruiting, with 133 percent of quota. Chief Thomas Glaze noted local graduates increased enlistments as Mac Martin Don Kimerick George Wallace and William Strickland Jr. prepared to leave tomorrow.
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Sarasota
U.S. Navy
Ocala
Orlando
Thomas Glaze
Glaze
Mac Martin
Don Kimerick
George Wallace
Bradenton Beach
William D. Strickland Jr
Bradenton
Winfieldmann Jr
Don Garner
Myers
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St. Armand’s Circle
Curve
Ted Newhall
M. W
Patton
Casey Key
West Coast
Sheriff's
Warren Fox
Frank James Gross
Newtown
Holbrook
Lull Kinsey Jr
Lockwood Ridge Rd
Peace Justice
Willie J. Thomas
Foster
Anna Miller
Furman
Arthur News
Fort Myers Beach
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