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Petitioners Seek To Halt High Riser

A petition calling on the Coral Gables City Commission to rescind its action granting builder A. H. Sakolsky permission to erect a 12-story apartment on Biltmore Way at Cardenas was to be circulated today (Thursday). The petition was prepared by the Committee for the Preservation of Present Zoning Ordinances, which also scheduled a public meeting for 8 p.m. next Thursday, Jan. 5, at the War Memorial Youth Center. John Wynn, of 906 Palermo, an attorney in State Attorney Richard Gerstein's office, is scheduled to address the public meeting. Approved, Rejected Wynn was active in opposing another proposed 10-story apartment near Venetian Pool. The Commission first approved, later rejected, that plan. The petition, according to Lila Dickerson, president of the Committee, also asks the City Commission to hold off on granting any more permits for buildings over three stories in height until "standards or guides" are established by the City. A group of residents, including Miss Dickerson, filed a suit in Circuit Court last week to block construction of the Biltmore high riser. Three Weeks Attorney for the group, Franklin Parson, said Wednesday that it may take three weeks or more before the suit is heard. Meanwhile, the city has gone ahead and issued a permit to Sakolsky for construction of the $3 million "skyscraper's" foundation, estimated to cost $500,000. Approval for the high rise building came on a 3-2 vote of the City Commission, with Mayor John M. Montgomery voting with Commissioners Robert Searle and Winston W. Wynne. Commissionoers Joe Murphy and Frank Kerdyk were opposed.

Blue and White Corner Palmetto To Graduate Its First Senior Class

By EUNICE TALL Palmetto High School will have its first graduating class this spring. Already seniors are being awarded scholarships from various colleges. Atwood Brookins, star tackle of the Panthers' football team, has been awarded a scholarship by Florida State University scout Don James. One condition is that he must gain 40 pounds within the next eight months. Besides playing a good game of football, Atwood also is an active member of the Palmetto track squad. He specializes in the high jump and the broad jump. Atwood finished ninth in the state track meet last year in Gainesville. He competed against more than 40 contestants. Being recognized by both The Miami Herald and The Miami News, Atwood was chosen second-team All City guard recently. (Four other players from Palmetto were chosen to honorable mention positions by The Miami News. OB Activities The Palmetto Band and majorettes, known as the Pantherettes, were invited to participate in the Orange Bowl festivities beginning Dec. 31. The Band and the Pantherettes will march in the annual Orange Bowl Parade New Year's Eve and perform for the reviewing audience and judges. The Band and Pantherettes will also perform in the Orange Bowl Classic during the halftime Jan. 1. Yesterday, the Pantherettes performed during the halftime show of the Junior Orange Bowl Game at the PBA Field, Coral Gables. Huge Exchange A huge exchange of high school newspapers from all over the country, as well as the local high school exchanges, is received weekly by the Palmetto Panther, school newspaper. Approximately 65 papers arrive weekly. One of the greatest advantages of the exchange program is the new ideas that are acquired by journalism students from the various schools. Papers are received from Tennessee, Louisiana, South Carolina, New York, Maryland and Washington, to name a few states.

B'nai B'rith Honors Hechler

William Hechler, of 6535 SW 27th St., is one of two Miami area residents who have each recruited 51 members for B'nai B'rith and have been named among the top five winners in the Jewish service organization's national membership campaign contest. Hechler, of the Coral Gables Lodge, and Milton Kahn, of the Miami Beach Lodge, finished together in the nation-wide contest. Hechler is first vice-president of his lodge and the chairman of its sports committee. He has also been active in setting up a B'nai B'rith bowling league.

Thieves Loot Home On Sunset Drive

Some $625 in various articles were stolen from the home of Margo DeWolf, 6290 Sunset Dr., Wednesday night, Dec. 21, following a breakin at the home. According to South Miami police, entrance into the residence was gained by intruders removing a jalousie and cutting a screen. Taken were a television set, a portable radio, a vacuum cleaner, a sewing machine, a silver fox stole, a mixmaster, a toaster, 3 blankets and a hair dryer.

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