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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
6
Dr Douglas Murphy of Venice thanks the newspaper for a well worded editorial urging support for the hospital’s refusal of Hill Burton funds and expresses belief that readers will give more with such encouragement for free enterprise.
A man grows from public housing and free meals to military service and GI benefits. He then attends state university, works in the capitol, marries a nurse, and buys a farm with FHA and SBA loans. He scales land conservation, stock ponds, and government-insured banking, while his family uses public services. In adulthood he champions federal aid before opposing government spending.
The piece notes a surge of interest in politics among college age and younger voters. It cites 10 million first time eligible voters and 33 million under 40, with parties planning events and youth outreach.
The article projects fossil fuel use rising dramatically into the next century as world energy demand climbs despite population growth. It credits two solutions: discovery of new petroleum deposits and enhanced oil recovery through injecting liquids or gases to raise extraction from existing wells.
Three elderly women stranded in a tough neighborhood stop at a greasy spoon. They order tea with varied requests. The waiter snaps back asking who wanted a clean cup, highlighting the humor in a simple mishap.
An editorial argues the Florida higher education system works well but faces administration and funding challenges. It explains the Board of Control and Budget Commission roles, calls for reform in budget approvals, and notes new universities opening to meet growing enrollments while urging better coordination to avoid duplication and control costs.
Leadership and civic effort in Florida promote a voluntary blood bank program. The article stresses the life saving role of donors, outlines the need to motivate the other 97 percent to donate, and notes Florida's cooperation in Civil Defense drills coordinating 20 715 potential casualties.
The column covers cuttings and layering in Florida, explaining hard and soft wood cuttings, soil mixes, and moisture control. It details air layering and five layering methods with step by step notes, plus tips on misting, root development, and when to transplant.
Florida's economy showed solid strength in the first half of 1964 over 1963. Gross sales rose nine percent, bank debits up ten percent, total deposits eight percent, personal income eleven percent higher, cash farm sales about a third higher, and savings shares six percent higher. Non farm employment up five percent, gasoline sales six percent higher. New business incorporations up three percent. The gains exceed national averages.
A compact index lists churches in Venice Nokomis and surrounding areas with service times. Venice Assembly of God Emmanuel Lutheran Venice-Nokomis Methodist Palm Avenue Trinity Methodist Episcopal Mission First Baptist Church Saint Marks Episcopal Church and others provide Sunday worship, Sunday School, and midweek meetings.
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