Venice Airport: neglect hinders a 1975 master plan
Our View argues Venice officials stalled a 1975 master plan to develop the Venice Municipal Airport. Despite FAA approval and years of federal grants, 16 items remain uncompleted by 1993. The piece calls for renewed funding, proper fund use, and backlog removal to revive the airport’s potential.
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Venice Municipal Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
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U.S. 41
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ADAP
Venice letters defend park rules and youth role
A Venice editor rebuts Mr. Van Deree on the city budget and mobile home park rules, defending minimum age limits for residents and park charges. He argues residents pay taxes and fees, and welcomes young people, while criticizing opponents.
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George van Deree
Venice
van Deree
Mr. van Deree
Anthony A. Barone
Heritage and Identity in a Polyglot American Tone
The writer recalls ethnic labels heard daily and argues Americans should drop descriptors when referencing neighbors. He reflects on immigration, bilingual roots, and a shared national identity formed by language, food, and service, urging unity over division in schools and society.
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Emerald Isle
Mayflower Society
New York Harbor
Recollections on War Profiteers and Flashpoint Fears
A college observer recalls 1920s antiwar sentiment and modern worries over profits from defense stocks and overseas conflicts. He notes TV discussions of armament profits, El Salvador advisors, and a disciplined commander, linking to Vietnam memories and lingering war fears.
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Vietnam
el Salvador
Middle East
Wall Street
Latin America
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