Editorial calls for action on diabetes fight and funding
The commission reports diabetes as a leading killer with 10 million Americans affected and a $5.3 billion annual cost. It criticizes meager federal funding and highlights Juvenile Diabetes Foundation as a major research donor. The piece urges immediate donations to support diabetes research and public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission On Diabetes
U.S
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
National Information Bureau
JDF
Juvenile Diabetes Fondation
East 26Th Street
New York
N.Y
Call for Fiscal Responsibility in Budget Vote
The piece notes outrage over federal spending and a push for a balanced budget. It cites the April 29 House vote on the 1977 budget with outlays of 415.4 billion and revenues of 363 billion, leaving a 52.4 billion deficit, and contrasts it with a balanced budget amendment that drew only 102 votes. It urges voters to demand real action from representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
House
House Budget Committee
America
Man could learn from nature To the Editor
A Florida jungle river scene describes a female alligator nesting and guarding eggs. After nine or ten weeks the hatchlings emerge but face a hard struggle under mud before their weak cries signal life. The piece uses natural observation to urge reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bridge Over Troubled Waters Criticized as Bad Taste
A reader condemns The Gondolier May 10 1976 bridge story as done in bad taste, saying the article titled Bridge Over Troubled Waters misrepresented events and appeared inappropriate for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gondolier
Delta Psi Omega honors area drama winners at MJC banquet
Delta Psi Omega held its tenth annual awards banquet at the Holiday Inn on Longboat Key recognizing MJC theatre students for 1975 76 season performances including The Menaechmi The Seagull Barefoot in the Park and American Primitive Top awards went to Glen Markos and Gail Tyson with others earning recognitions for acting supporting roles and technical work The MJC Drama Department directed by John James will stage American Primitive at Florida Atlantic University Orlando in June with MJC representing the Community Theatre Conference Consumers Corner energy conservation tips follow highlighting fluorescent lighting efficiency and a note from Venice Building Inspector Homer Thomas about inspections and experience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Psi Omega
Manatee Junior College
MJC
Holiday Inn
Longboat Key
Plautus
Anton Chekhov
Neil Simon
John and
Abigail Adams
William Gibson
Glen Markos
Gail Tyson
Trip Hughes
Carole Mahone
Max Carney
Susan Jones
Hughes
Annie Ellzey
Miss Ellzey
Spirit of Delta Psi Omega
John James
Florida Atlantic University
Orlando
Florida 1975 car inspections show 42 percent fail
Records reveal 2,161,743 or 42 percent of Florida motor vehicles failed inspection in 1975. The Florida Highway Patrol director Colonel Eldrige Beach cites headlights as the top rejection cause, totaling 836,913, followed by tires with 474,194 and exhaust system faults with 389,285.
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Florida
Eldrige Beach
Highway Patrol
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Courtney Willis
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstretter
Norah Denison
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Miami Ave
Venice
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
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Atlanta, Ga
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Skip Bafalis
Area Drama Fraternity
Fishing Pier
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Homer Thomas
City of
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U.S. 41
Elife
Mutual
Omar Wilson, JR
Raymond, James & Associates, Inc
NEW York Stock Exchange
George
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Complete Travel Service
Harold Millicen
Vic Virzi
V. & V. Tile & Carpet
S. Nokomis Avenue
Sinclair Ee
Sanibel
Gentian RD
West Elk
P.O. Box
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Venice Centre Mall
Tampa Ave
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