Mariner-2 speeds toward Venus on major planetary step
Pasadena reports UPI says Mariner-2 completed a crucial midcourse maneuver on a 180 million mile journey to Venus. The rocket fired at 1,492,500 miles from Earth corrected an off course path and set the probe on a nearer approach than planned.
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City study eyed for new exit at Ringling Shopping Center
City Manager Kenneth Thompson to study traffic light options to end cut through into Lime Avenue prompted by City Commissioner David Cohen at Tuesday's meeting. Seven residents opposed the exit, citing buffer zone protections. approval granted to rezone two Hillview Street lots for development and parking after objections from Le Gette and Kahlenberg.
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Board of Jance
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Hillview Street
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James W. le Gette
J. K. Kahlenberg
Southeast Investments Inc
David Rubinstein
Sarasota enrollment climbs 3.9 percent on first day
Sarasota County schools report 13 510 pupils on opening day up 506 from last year with 3 454 juniors and 7 190 elementary students. McIntosh Middle School holds 995 and Tuttle Elementary 702 fueling gains as final counts near 14 000. Daily updates promised through Monday.
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Sarasota Hams Invite Participation in Cane Alert Exercise
Sarasota County amateur radio operators will join a state-wide hurricane emergency communications drill from Saturday noon to Sunday noon. The 24-hour exercise tests a wide network including long haul transmitters and short range VHF stations with 25 to 100 mile reach. A radio control center in the Sarasota County Courthouse basement will link all parts of the system.
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William F. Kuhn
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Demos Spark Voter Registration Drive in Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Democratic Party launches a registration drive to meet the October 6 deadline. Committee led by Warren Goodrich targets 54,006 eligible residents, with 20,000 not on the books, urging longer daily hours and Saturday access. William Carey named co chair as PTA, Jaycees, Civic League, Neighborhood Councils join the effort.
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New COINWORD challenge promises $100 up to $150
A newspaper teaser invites readers to sharpen their wits for a coinword puzzle worth a substantial prize. The note directs readers to page 7 for the latest challenge and details on how to participate.
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Memorial Hospital Cuts Rates to Help Patients
Memorial Hospital plans a six percent reduction in overall hospital income to lower costs for patients. County residents receive a $2.50 per day room charge discount. Oxygen price drops from $1 to 50 cents per hour. Anesthetic gas rates fall from $10 to $. Seer and from $8 to $. Major operating room procedures shift from $7 per 15 minutes to $5. Minor procedures drop from $5 to $4 per 15 minutes. Some minor procedures like tonsillectomies adopt a flat $10 fee.
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Don Laurent
Support for Salk Lab Aims at Health Progress
Dr. Jonas Salk will direct the Salk Institute funded by March of Dimes and public gifts. The project highlights teamwork between Americans and scientists to advance health. Contributions are mailed to Alec Martin Jr. care of Sarasota Bank and Trust in Sarasota.
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March of Dimes
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Sarasota Bank and Trust
Sarasota
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Ladies Auxiliary
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of Post No. 3233
Marsha Stelbasky
Taps
Susan Drumright
William Stelbasky
Sarasota County
National Foundation
Clearing Of Vacant Lots Urged By City Commissioner
City Commissioner M. B. Eddie Marable urged steps to clear vacant lots to reduce mosquitoes amid suspected encephalitis cases. He noted many lots have grown up after heavy rainfall and parks department delays due to the baseball practice complex for the Chicago White Sox. He also urged speeding up the city’s mowing program with a $4000 purchase.
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Eddie” Marable
City Commission
Chicago White Sox
Marable
John O. Binns
Parks Department
Fire Destroys Motor at South Gate Bank Building
An electrical fire at the First Federal Saving and Loan in South Gate destroyed a motor and damaged a bank on the building’s floor. Firefighters responded quickly, extinguishing the blaze within an hour after receiving the call.
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Marquis Childs Joins The Sarasota News Staff
Famed Washington correspondent Marquis Childs becomes a regular Sarasota News contributor. He will write on the editorial page three times weekly, bringing 39 years of experience in national and international affairs.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
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