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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1980
Page
2
A local call campaign invites South County residents to donate small gifts of 5 10 25 50 or 100 dollars to help pay debts and keep the YMCA functioning. Volunteers will telephone neighbors urging support to keep the Y open for youth and adults in the community.
A reflective memo argues for redefining terms to separate Judaism from Jewish identity and religion from state. It notes historical mislinking to Israel and discusses shifts from pro to anti stances amid global tensions and remarks by Ed Muskie labeling certain moves as malicious mischief.
Muskie criticizes a 112-7 UN vote pressuring Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and calling for a Palestinian state while Israel declares Jerusalem its capital. He argues the actions threaten peace, anger Egypt and Sadat, and risk wider war. He urges U.S. diplomats to calm tensions before World War III.
A political column argues for an open Democratic convention nominating Scoop Jackson or Howard Baker as Republicans back Reagan. The author critiques Carter’s Washington experience and predicts a battle between Reagan’s lack of Capitol know how and a seasoned Baker or Jackson as strong opposition.
A Venice letter criticizes a 21.2 percent raise for City Manager Rieth arguing it is steep for a small town. The writer warns it sets a costly precedent, raises taxes for fixed incomes, and calls for fiscal responsibility at home while praising the mayor and council members for good judgment.
A brief item notes a person says they stood in an ashtray and lost five dollars last Tuesday night. No further details on who, where, or why are provided.
A Sarasota night out at Ruby Tuesday's features a male burlesque show titled The Male Factor with women fans filling the venue. The writer describes the crowd, the atmosphere, and the challenge of finding a good view, including perched in an ashtray before being asked to move. TO BE CONTINUED.
A Venice letter recalls the Civilian Conservation Corps experience of 18 up New Jersey and New York City youths who built roads, towers and fought fires at Camp F8 Wetherbee South Carolina. The writer seeks CCC alumni in Venice for a lunch and mentions Jack Vincent who organized the National Association of Civilian Conservation alumni with 500 members from 39 states meeting in California.
The Sertoma Club of Venice expresses appreciation to 12 individuals for their roles in the Hurricane Awareness Program attended by over 250 Venice area residents. Special thanks to Sebastian D All i Sarasota County Civil Defense Director Robert Barnhart Red Cross Disaster Chairman Captain Verlor and others including Ted Talcott Lynn Brouillard Donn Beede C. E. Hillips Terry Jones and Paul Moriarty. Rodney R. Doheny presided.
A poetic line attributed to Edwin Arlington Robinson offers a compact reflection on restraint in affection, suggesting that true love communicates beyond explicit words and meaning.
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