Proclamation of Thanksgiving by George Washington in 1789
Editorial notes that Thanksgiving Day traces to Washington's 1789 proclamation, recognizing Providence, prayer, and national unity. It marks the first presidential endorsement of a national day of gratitude, inviting all to observe and give thanks for liberty, peace, and the new constitutional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Plymouth
Washington
Congress
Venice-Nokomis Area
Short Shorts and Economic Quips Across Nations
The Nashville Banner links the term Gross National Product to Washington spending and notes how Germany’s currency loss would affect bread prices. Portland officials urge cautious, emergency ready driving. Commerce Clearing House compares federal tax burdens, showing a U S family with two children under 16 paying 1114 dollars versus 967 dollars in Canada on a 10000 income.
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Nashville, Tennessee
Washington
Gibraltar
Germany
Commerce Clearing House
U. S
Obscene Phone Calls Decline After New Plan
General Telephone officials report fewer complaints since launching a plan in August to halt nuisance calls. In two months, fewer than 1 in 1000 customers contacted the business office, and fewer than 1 in 10 required further tracing. Most cases resolved locally or via police, with nine traced and one person charged.
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General Telephone Company
General Telephone
Alton M. Bryant
Bryant
Venic e reader calls for a civic information center
In a letter to the editor Matt Perz of the Senior Citizens Club proposes Venice build a public Civic Center near the library. He argues a central hub would inform tourists newcomers and seniors about social civic and business activities and provide a public meeting and information space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venicé
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
Venice
Matt Perz
Senior Citizens Club
Local Rates for County and Out of County Subscriptions
The notice lists subscription prices: within county 5.26 dollars yearly 3.26 for six months 2.75 for three months and 0.10 per copy. Out of county 6.25 dollars yearly 4.25 for six months 3.00 for three months.
Haley Report Highlights 1966 Major Enactments
Rep James A Haley lists major laws enacted in the session headed by Food for Peace Act Traffic Safety Act Highway Safety Act Transportation Department Act Higher Education Act Elementary Education Act War on Poverty amendments Housing Act amendments Truth in Labelling Act Allied Health Personnel Training Act Animal Protection Act Cold War II Bill of Rights Military Pay Act amendments Military Medical Benefits Act amendments Federal Pay Act Civil Service Retirement Act amendments Railroad Retirement Act amendments Freedom of Information Act Parcel Post Act amendments Uniform Daylight Saving Time Act Water Pollution Control Act amendments Air Pollution Control Act amendments Revenue Act of 1966 Anti inflation Tax Act Minimum Wage Act amendments Bank Holding Company Act amendments Tax Code amendments Appropriations total 130 281 568 480 for the session with defense 58 billion and Viet Nam costs.
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Rep
James A. Haley
Washington
Congress
North
Viet Nam
Transportation Department Act
Cabinet Department
Any Education Act
Office of
Allied Health Personnel Training Act
Yov
Ments
Bank Holding Company
Defense
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Douglas W. Carney
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Taylor Hardware & Paint CO
Venice Ave
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Miami Avenue
Florida
Associated Press
Florida Prep Service
Gainesville
Fla
American
New York
N. Y
Atlanta
Detroit, Mich
Haley
Inst. OF Technology
Cambridge
MOS
U.S
Bob Fitzsimmons
ED Dunkhurst
Fitzsimmons
Dunkhorst
Punta Gorda, Fla
U. S. 41
River Haven
Alligator Creek
Scott
Honda
Rec. Mare
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16Th St
No. St. Petersburg
Fla. Florida
America
Chas. F. Rickard
Ave
Fla. Public Service Comm
Cert
Sealer
Bodager Sealcoating Company
West Coast Distributors
Wm. Bodeger
Cosmico At
Avenida Delas
Hardy, Hardy & Associates, Inc
Philadelphia - Baltimore - Washington
Other Stock Exchanges
Sarasota
American Bank
South Gate
VNB
Venice Noxomis Bang
F.D.I.C
Venice, Fla
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