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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1979
Page
2
Louis Sinclair recounts a dream of high school seniors at a ball then wakes to a quiet 4 am scene. He and his wife fear intruders in their home but discover no one is there as the grandfather clock ticks steadily.
A Sarasota corner column critiques local airport governance and city actions. It notes board shortcomings, school crossing-guard policy, Tarpon Center speed concerns, and a county redistricting rumor. The piece blends local politics with pointed questions and sly humor.
Norah Denison laments dangerous traffic in her town as kamikaze drivers, oversized cars, and near misses create fear. She criticizes youth street culture, calls for stricter driving, predicts three more months of jams, and jokes about tire brands and safety.
A Venice reader invites neighbors to a December 11 1979 city council meeting at 7 30 p m to address slow trash collection. The letter cites piles along The Rialto during Thanksgiving and Easter and urges zone based pickup and better city planning.
Richard Pope criticizes modern teens for hair, jeans, and late nights. He urges crewcuts, dresses for girls, plain speaking, and belief in duty, authority, and traditional morals. He asserts milk and juices beat alcohol and urges earlier bedtimes.
A reader letter discusses recent citizen diplomacy efforts including a Mormon congressman meeting remaining hostages, California volunteers delivering flood relief and medicine to Phenom Pen Cambodia, and critiques of U.S. reliance on the United Nations. The writer urges flexible government action and gratitude toward diplomats.
A collection of notable quotes about life readjustment personal preference advice and risk from Okakura Kakuzo Jane Austen Oscar Wilde Lord Halifax Alfred North Whitehead and Paul Valery. Each saying offers a distinct perspective on living, guidance, and the resilience of communication amid upheaval.
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