Readers debate morals and politics in Venice letters
A reader recounts changing social norms from topless swimsuits to Bermuda shorts and Christine Keeler. He urges election law reform in Venice, noting missing absentee voting and praising editor’s note about planned ballot modernization and voter re registration.
Image of the Doll and the Sinful Life
A northern Canadian family story centers on Alice who longs for a doll. Her brother hides the wheat-filled grass doll, which is buried and later reappears as green growth. The tale warns that sins will find you and urges self-reflection on whether one’s life reflects Christ. The closing notes promote a KitchenAid dishwasher ad.
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Miss Venice Crowned In Venice Jaycees Pageant
Miss Frances Webinga of Overbrook Gardens Englewood wins the Miss Venice title after a six contestant pageant. She also holds Miss Englewood title, reflecting shared pride of Venice and Englewood communities in South County Florida. Jaycees praised for a well run event featuring beauty, fireworks, and publicity.
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Overbrook Gardens
Englewood
Florida
Venice
Jaycees
Caution Urged in Pesticide Use by Health Commissioner
New York Health Commissioner Dr. Hollis S. Ingraham urged caution in pesticide legislation, noting benefits outweigh risks when used with proper precautions. A Phoenix area study found negligible effects on nearby residents, supporting safe use while acknowledging population growth and the need to feed more people by 1980.
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Hollis S. Ingraham
New York State Department of Health
Journal of the American Medical Association
Phoenix
Most Goals Achieved by Socialist Candidate Norman Thomas
Norman Thomas contends that most socialist goals are realized through government control of the economy. Secretary Willard Wirtz notes one of eight factory workers on government work and 1963 data show broad government employment in professional roles. The piece contrasts U S government reach with Mussolini and Hitler profits, and cites vast federal land, property, and spending levels.
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Socialist Party
Willard Wirtz
Thomas
Wirtz
U. S
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
U. S. Army
Defense Department
Department of Agriculture
Union
Washington
United States
Arizona
Alaska
What becomes of an itch when it is scratched
A physician at a San Francisco AMA convention notes scratching provides quick relief for physical itch though not all itching yields. The piece links the phrase itching for a fight to eagerness for conflict and notes public scratching is inappropriate.
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South Seas
Venice
Frank
American Medical Association
San Francisco
Virus Cancer Research Study Highlights Virus Role
A Public Health Service report notes evidence that viruses may contribute to human cancer. The pamphlet discusses tissue culture and electron microscopy enabling progress, potential prevention and therapy avenues, and virus links to leukemias and lymphomas with current research paths from animals to humans.
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U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
L. H. Peterson
Tampa
Florida
American Cancer Society
Peterson
PHS
Washington, D. C
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington
D. C
Growing Roses in Florida Soil and Planting Tips
In Florida the key is good soil. Dig large holes and mix peat moss cow manure and excavated soil. Use Fortuniana or Dr Huey rootstock, plant bare roots or container stock, water weekly, and prune to shape. Fertilize monthly or weekly with a reputable brand, and consult Bulletin 180 from the University of Florida for details. Roses respond to care and devotion.
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Florida
Iana
Huey
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Florida
Electric Appliance at 133 W Venice Ave
Store listing notes address 133 West Venice Avenue and telephone number 488 2834 for Electric Appliance. No further context or details provided.
Venice Area Church Directory Compact Local Listings
A compact directory lists churches in Venice Nokomis area with service times pastors and contact numbers. Includes St Nathaniel s Episcopal Church Venice Assembly of God Venice Nokomis Methodist Emmanuel Lutheran Lakeside Lutheran Trinity Methodist Episcopal Mission Church of the Nazarene Catholic Epiphany Seventh Day Adventist Venice Nokomis Presbyterian and other listings with mass times classes and contact details.
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Venice-Nokomis
Methodist Church
Palm Avenue
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First Baptist Church
N. Biscayne Blvd
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Church OF the Nazarene
South Venice
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North Harbor Drive
Sarasota Street
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David A. Bowles
Rialto
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church OF
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South Venice Baptist Mission Baffin Dr
Old Englewood Rd
Arthur M. Spiller
First Presbyterian Church Community Center
Terrence J. Peterson
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North Banyan Drive
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