Letters to the Editor Defend Venice Christmas Pageant
A Venice resident defends the fifth season Christmas Pageant against Charles Cheves threatened legal action. The letter argues the pageant spreads peace and goodwill and mocks calls to prosecute Santa, urging continued openness to messages of peace amid a tense nuclear era.
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Charles) Cheves
Venice
Santa
G. H. Carpenter
Denison Daydreams and Writing Remedies
A Denison feature offers tips to cope with stress using imaginative daydreams when facing authority, followed by a suggestion to write thoughts to confront inner demons, and a light note that naps can help when all else fails. The piece blends humor with self-help, urging creative release and reflection.
Unrequited Love for a Nun at St. Joseph Hospital
A note from Fred Farris recalls his affection for Sister Bernice a nun in her late seventies at St. Joseph Hospital. He describes her multilingual background and Vatican experience and jokes about delivering mashed aluminum cans to fund a project she plans to build with the proceeds. Continued on Page 14.
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Bernice
St. Joseph Hospital
Vatican
Rome
Poland
Venetians weigh in on satellite debris risk
Venice residents express concern about a Russian satellite possibly crashing to earth. Carolyn Marr cites radiation dangers and calls for a fail safe in space. Joseph Romano fears land impact and broader consequences. Karl Schwartz from Allegan notes uncertainty and avoids panic about who owns the debris.
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Carolyn Marr
Venice
Outer Space
Earth
Joseph Romano
Karl Schwartz
Allegan, Mich
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