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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1966
Page
4
The GONDO LIER argues Thursday the South County should consider Teenagers demand for a drag strip. It cites Jan Karako as a teen advocate who says supervised racing could direct excitement away from danger and improve harmony with authorities.
In Hialeah Florida 58 steers escaped from a packing house corral and 20 were shot by police. The incident highlights concerns about city services for the track, with readers noting the disruption and costs associated with the event.
The library notices Pilgrims Way by John Buchan as a favorite of President Kennedy. It notes Buchan’s life, fame for The Thirty Nine Steps, and film adaptation with Robert Donat. The piece urges readers to use their library resources.
A sensational piece on a salon fad the Benne Method allegedly reshapes the body without exercise or dieting. It describes Glamour Tape wraps, a space suit like garment, and claims immediate measurement proof, with long term results through eating caution.
Haley cites Richard Goodwin on policy risk and decision making. He argues leaders must balance alternatives and consequences as the United States maintains its Viet Nam commitment despite critics who must also bear responsibility for judgments. Haley notes his own view that U S involvement in Viet Nam was misguided but stresses accountability for critics and leaders alike.
Englewood residents share military enlistment news as Johnny Greer joins airborne forces with swearing in May. Several area women attend a Red Cross Gray Ladies luncheon in Charlotte County. Many neighbors report weather woes, travel plans, and visits from relatives. local families host guests in Venice and nearby towns this weekend.
Five years back Venice notes a public hearing on airport resort plans produced no conclusions. The first beacon light since World War II was installed at Venice Airport with other local events like a $6,000 house fire and church organization. Closure of Madrid ditch and junior senior prom crowns were also recorded.
Mr and Mrs William Schultz of East Wentworth visited friends in Lakeland from Thursday until Sunday of last week.
The Holy Name Society of St Raphael’s Catholic Church elected officers at the regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. The new officers were installed at 7:30 a.m. Mass Sunday by Rev. William F Balfe. Officers listed: John J O’Donovan president Arthur Wilday vice president William H Schultz secretary Cecil Stuart treasurer Lee Walker marshal.
Mr and Mrs A Krueger of St Louis Missouri called on Mr and Mrs Alfred Govro on Neptune Drive for a brief visit. The couple are vacationing and plan to reside in Florida soon.
Bennett Rock Sr of Englewood Fire Dept says Chief Bruce Benardo has secured the State Forestry Service to run extensive rural firefighting training. Instructors include George DeTar of Fort Myers and J Aubrey Deen of Lakeland. Courses cover weather effects, hand tools, and backfiring for brush fires with North Port Charlotte and Elrobean Fire Depts also attending.
Wei Tan a 3rd Century Chinese inkmaker reportedly beat his ink 30000 times. His recipe included an ounce of pearls and a half ounce of musk to mask odors with pearls likely for show.
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