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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1964
Page
4
Venice city officials have stepped up beach safety with a full-time lifeguard funding, more lifesaving gear, extra lifeguard stands, torpedo floats, binoculars, an emergency cabana telephone, and a rescue skiff. A rope or railing project is also under consideration to aid entry and exit. The effort aims to protect swimmers and boost tourism-driven economy.
The piece argues against federal regulation of private pension plans citing the federal pension crisis. It notes Social Security funding shortfalls and growing beneficiary costs, the $35 billion deficit in federal employee pensions, and rising Railroad Retirement fund contributions as examples. It warns the government has learning to do before regulating private retirement plans.
Wrong Incentive James Long, poll editor of the Oregon Journal, reports Portland area residents by 74.5 percent disapprove of the $7,500 annual self vote raise for congressmen from $22,500 to $30,000. Only 22.7 percent approve. Some respondents note many candidates deserve the raise and question income as political incentive.
Grassroots opinions urge citizens to speak up and reject the path of least resistance to defend forefathers' ideals. Everett Washington Herald notes environment shapes behavior and cleanliness promotes responsible actions in parks and roads. Alma Michigan Record calls for cool leadership to curb race riots and pursue freedom and brotherhood for a better modern society.
Library column notes Samuel Morse and James Fenimore Cooper as early cultural bridges. It cites Morse 1833 observations, Howell Italian journeys praising Cooper alongside Stowe Longfellow Irving, Dana on Leatherselling novels, and Phyllis Bentley on Cooper’s American ethos. The Venice Area Public Library features The Last of the Mohicans The Deerslayer and The Spy for reader access.
The Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District creates large reservoirs and canals to store floodwater for dry seasons. Lake Okeechobee serves as a storage area with three major reservoirs, backed by 650 miles of canals and eight pumps capable of moving up to 10 million gallons per minute. Stored water supports irrigation, frost protection, and urban needs while recharging groundwater and sustaining wildlife and recreation.
Florida State Industrial Commission Chair Worley Brown reported a rise in state economy indicators with June nonfarm employment up 68,700 from 1963 to 1,482,500 and unemployment down to 94,000, a drop of 22,600. July figures show 1,465,200 nonfarm jobs and continued unemployment improvement. unemployment payouts fell by over $300,000 from July 1963.
The Sarasota Community School advertises openings in several Trade and Technical classes. Welding, Auto Carburetion, Industrial Mathematics, Radio and TV Service, Drafting and Electronics meet on various days at Sarasota High School. Fees include a $3 registration plus books. Call 958-1332 for details.
The article guides planning an English style garden with hollyhocks Queen Anns Lace Blue Lace Flower and various annuals. It recommends graduated heights from tallest to shortest with staggered rows and massed color then proper fertilizing watering and fungicide timing.
Civil Air Patrol cadets from the Venice Composite Squadron formed an emergency rescue unit on Wednesday to assist people at risk as gale force winds from Hurricane Dora threaten the Venice area. Cadet Mark Stires led the effort with Lt. John DeBaltz and Warrant Officer Marge Place coordinating base operations.
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