Draft registration viewed as necessary evil for national defense
Our editorial weighs in on draft registration for men born in 1962. It argues war may be unavoidable and a current, up to date list of eligible men would speed mobilization, while acknowledging antiwar sentiment but stressing preparedness over paralysis.
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United States
U.S
Shank
Mr. Sinclair
Mr. Reagan
Reagan
Sinclair
Power Company
Letters to the Editor Address Information
The notice lists the address for letters to the editor as P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595 for readers wishing to send correspondence.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Southern Media Sales, Inc
East
Miami Ave
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Pipes and a Nostalgic Pipe Smoking Gift
A nostalgic essay extols pipes over cigarettes, recounting a gift of a pipe to a smoker. It notes pipe breaking in, the appeal of elegance, and historical trivia on tobacco. The narrator visits a Sarasota shop, considers tobaccos like amaretto and cherry brandy, and muses on liqueur pairings after dinner.
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Richard
Francis Drake
England
Walter Raleigh
Jean Nicot
France
Spain
Sarasota
Saloons and Democrats in Venice letters recount
A reader letter discusses Meals on Wheels impact in Venice, praising volunteers and noting 160000 meals over nine and a half years. The writer recalls saloon history and political shifts, addressing friends and referencing local figures and memories in a civic-spirited tone.
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Venice Area
Mobile Meals, Inc
Meals On Wheels
J.W
Reader criticizes Sinclair and demands focus on Carter
A reader objects to columnist Mr. Sinclair praising President Carter and attacking Mrs. Reagan. The letter argues Sinclair lacks knowledge and urges editors to limit political remarks to Carter, asserting Reagan should be judged after inauguration and praising restraint from the press.
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Sinclair
Carter
Times
Teddy Roosevelt
Reagan
Police take care of blackout in Bay Indies home
A Bay Indies resident recounts a seven thirty blackout during a TV night with McNeil-Lehrer. He and his wife rely on matches and candles until a Venice police officer helps contact the power company and bring light back. Morning restart then brings slow heat and possible frustration with police response.
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Boyertown
Venice
Casey Key
Bay Indies
McNeil-Lehrer
Atlanta
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