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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1966
Page
4
Editorial notes Venice new fishing pier drawing growing crowds and praise from residents and visitors. Council members applaud 150000 investment and 25 cent daily fishing fee. Improvements include bath house canopy shade and snack stand, with winter season expected to boost appeal.
The Baltimore Sun quotes Dr. R. F. Stannard of the University of London proposing an invisible universe opposite ours where the dead move, reverse life, de-age, and return to repeat aging. The piece notes public unease with such ping pong like perpetual existence.
The column outlines Max Beerbohm’s career as a leading writer and his work Zuleika Dobson, noting his birth in 1872 and death in 1956. It cites his role as critic, his essays such as A Defense of Cosmetics, and his self description as a Tory Anarchist. A copy of Zuleika Dobson exists at the Venice Area Public Library.
Florida officials announce a plan to expand USAF guaranteed loans using federal funds under the Higher Education Act. A $193,556 deposit will attract $1,935,560 in loan guarantees to Florida students, with bank participation and annual limits of 1000 to 1500 dollars per undergraduate and up to 7500 dollars overall. The program includes government interest subsidies during school and repayment periods up to ten years.
Marine Private James R. Somers Jr. son of Mr and Mrs James Somers of Laurel completes four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. He received more than 200 hours of instruction in guerrilla warfare infantry weapons combat patrols and squad tactics. His next assignment is four weeks of basic specialist training for a specific job in the Marine Corps. The father is Venice High School football and head track coach.
Engelwood Hatcher, Charlotte County agricultural agent, spoke to the Rotary Club about the county as an agricultural area. He noted 65 cattle owners with around 20 000 head and that watermelon is the leading crop, with citrus growing second in the eastern part. Dr Mahoney of Venice Hospital Blood Bank is slated to speak next Tuesday on blood operations and supply needs.
A Florida Statewide survey by Dr. James E. Fulghum found tobacco smokers caused 2,120 fires in 1965, killing 34 people and injuring 90 others, with $867,500 in losses. The study covered 159 fire marshals across 3.4 million residents. forestry records show 784 of 5,615 forest fires were from careless smoking.
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