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Venice in 1980 Highlights: Corruption Fires and Growth
A year in Venice saw an ethics probe trigger firings and a retirement with reprimand for city workers. Park Place project plans emerged while only land clearing remained by year end. A crane accident on the 1 75 overpass injured a worker. A group of cyclists toured through, and Chuck Reiter was honored by the Kiwanis Club. Venice Airport safety fencing spurred debate with golf interests. A Bush for President office opened as Bush and Reagan formed a ticket. Venice Hospital began a major expansion adding beds and new facilities. Inflation raised Sun Coast Gondolier subscriptions from 12 to 15 dollars annually and single copies to 25 cents.
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Park Place
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Venice Avenue
Dartmouth
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California
New England
Chuck Reiter
Kiwanis Club
Reiter
Venice Airport
Lake Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier