Venice versus Fawcett urged for local hospital plan
In letters to the Florida health department, residents argue Venice Hospital is locally controlled, profitable, and community based while Fawcett, funded by the distant BAMI, operates at a loss and lacks Englewood ties. Citizens urge timely action by Gary Clarke to influence the final decision.
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Fawcett
Venice
Venice Hospital
Englewood
Sam Auchincloss
Don McLeroy
Jim Thompson
BAMI
Basic American Medical Industries
Gary Clarke
Dept. of Health & Rehab
Winewood Blvd
Tallahassee
Ballot proposal seeks limits on sailboat masting in inland canals
Venice reader Henry B Kellog urges on a statewide measure to limit mast lowering for boats in inland canals to ease highway congestion. He cites polls in South Venice and near Winn Dixie, mentions Sarasota County tax cuts and Hillsborough County rulings, and notes a Post Office dispute with the Postmaster General.
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Henry Kelley
Venice
Gondolier
Europe
Florida
Coast Guard
South Venice
Winn Dixie
Sarasota
Hillsborough County
N. B. Sackett
Henry B. Kellog
Stop the darts: postal service delivers, not at fault
A reader defends the U S Postal Service from Sinclair's critique, noting their role in mailing magazines and the need for publishers to notify subscribers. The writer cites a derailment incident where the publisher informed 120000 subscribers and argues the post office cannot share addresses, praising overall service after decades with only minor issues.
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Sinclair
U.S. Postal Service
U.S
Canada
Post Office
El Jobean Airlines spoof certificate drive invitation
A satirical note claims many claim vice president status at El Jobean Airlines and pilots seek certificates. It jokes that with 503 pilots the airline could operate half a day yearly and urges readers to order certificates by sending a dollar to a Port Charlotte address.
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el Jobean Airlines
Revere Street
Port Charlotte
Florida
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Ates Posta
United States Postal Service
L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC
Verdi Street
Mr. Kellog
William F. Bolger
Tampa
Jerry August
Office of Consumer Affairs Customer Services Department
Washington
Bob Anderson
State of
P O
Ramatgan
Israel
Antwerp
Belgium
New York City
Elers
Forstand
Paul Schmidt
Times
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