Venice Rescue Hero Receives Carnegie Medal
Two youths honored posthumously by the Carnegie Hero Fund for saving 10 year old Barbara J. Martin from the Gulf of Mexico on June 16 1962. Lerch and Arnold swam through heavy waves to reach the girl and Lerch died after delivering her to a rescuer. Cesil Lerch’s father and Mrs Blanche J Celli received medals and benefits.
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Venice
Gulf of Mexico
Carnegie Hero Fund
Lerch
William A. Lerch
Francesville
Cecil
Barbara J. Martin
Arnold
Blanche J. Celli
City
3 Take Honors At Dog Show
Larry Wig of 1163 38th St. won the Obedience division at the Sara Bay Kennel Club Summer Show. Warren of 2553 Fruitville Rd. captured first in Junior. Jerome Allen of Sarasota served as judge at the event.
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Larry Wig
38Th St
Sara Bay
Jerome Allen
Sarasota
Parole Violator Sought By FBI In Bank Robbery Case
FBI spokesmen say they are pursuing leads on a parole violator linked to recent bank robberies in Baltimore Maryland and Roanoke Virginia. The suspect Close age 48 is described as five foot ten, stocky with black hair brown eyes and previously worked as a sheet metal worker. A warrant for March 29 1963 cites parole violation by Close. A second suspect described as five foot nine held up tellers at the Inter City Bank.
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FBI
Close
Inter City
Baltimore
Roanoke
Inter City Bank
US Board of Parole
Washington, D.C
Local Men Help VFW Commander Organize Aides
Commander Thomas B. Glaze of Sacasota names aides for the VFW Junior Rifle Clubs with Jack Lewis Gemep Teeters Jesse Wallace Herman Rosethal and James A Haley noted by committee. Will not attend local post meetings due to busy schedule. Lewis Abelt reports on the convention and Glaze emphasizes the meaning of freedom.
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Thomas B. Glazel
Sacasota
Jack Lewis
Se Cate
Gemep
Teeters, Sr
Department Ser
Jesse Wallace
State Service and Rehabilitation Committee
Herman Rosethal
James A. Haley
VFW
Good Will
Lewis Abelt
Glaze
Lewis
Vandals Use Carpenter Crayon on Woman’s Home
Mrs. H. O. Ray reports that youths colored the north and west sides of her home with carpenter’s crayon while she was at the grocery. Neighbors saw teenagers near the property and authorities noted earlier paint vandalism nearby.
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H. O. Ray
Deeriff's
Ted Carpenter
Ray
Correction on Kiesow connection to Star Lite Restaurant
The News clarifies Kiesow has no link to the Star Lite Restaurant and regrets the impression created by an erroneous report.
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Star Lite
Kiesow
Pagoda May Get New Look
Remodeling plan for the Sarasota County Chambe could open to the public as part of a broader effort to refresh a local pagoda. Details remain unclear and dates are not specified.
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Sarasota County
Transportation links eyed for Sara Sete County future
The Light Industry Council notes northern Manatee County access via interstate routes could cut travel time to Tampa Bay region. Analysts point to freight lines and public locations as pivotal to the county’s industrial future.
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Manatee
The
Light Industry Council
Tampa Bay
Sara Sete County
Bulgaria Seeks Western Tourism Amidst Communist Quiet
George E. Gray portrays Sofia as a tourist-friendly yet controlled capital where a government-led push markets Bulgaria as a destination for Western visitors. He notes the paradox of a police state embracing international tourism, limited nightlife, and a populace prioritizing walking due to limited discretionary spending.
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George E. Gray
Sofia
Bulgaria
Blue Danube
Moscow
Sarasota C of C previews meetings and economic aims
The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce reports 82 conventions since November with 74 more scheduled through next November, drawing about 1.48 million in last year’s activity and 175 to 225 delegates per event. New slogan Florida's Distinctive Resort Area is unveiled. Col William Kendall warns the inland Waterway leg to Charlotte Harbor Veca leg is at risk for funding, urging support from Sen. Holland.
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Sarasota
Heymann
Florida
William Kendall
Chamber
Marine Affairs
Charlotte Harbor-Veche
Farris Bryam
U.S Senate
Col Kendall
Spessard Holland
Gulf
John Shea
Dick Jemeurt
Better Business Division
Ead
Payne Park
Gernhard Backs Siesta Camp Plan On Gulf Front Property
Gernhard supports a Siesta Camp plan noting a shortage of such facilities on the West Coast of Florida. County may require a new zoning class for campsites. Gilbert Waters and George Perrault propose using six acres on the Gulf of Mexico for a family campsite of about 70 tents. Other actions include objections to plat vacation in Washington Terrace and Meadowood Lane in Aqualane Estates and a permit for a filling station at Swift Road and Clark Road.
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Florida
Gilbert Waters
George Perrault
Gulf of Mexico
Washington Terrace
Meadowood Lane
Aqualane Estates
Swift Road
Clark Road
Weather Notes for Sarasota Bay Area and Key Tides
Rain gauge data shows half an inch in the area with 6 percent monthly total and SE winds up to 5 mph. Tide tables list today’s high at 3 12 pm and low at 11 39, with Thursday high at 6 20 am and low at 11 07 am.
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Sarasota Bay
Egmont
Anna Maria
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5Th Ave. E
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Linwood St
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Ingram Ave
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