No More Magic Tricks Billy Strange Reveals Bar Capers
A World War II veteran and former magician Billy Strange recounts his Iceland Greenland years and Bell's Palsy aftermath. In a Denver bar a prank involving stripping the narrator led to lasting laughs as bartender Jackie lost his nerves to a Cyclopean gaze and Billy’s final coup.
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Sarasota County politics and party system debate heats up
In a Sarasota County editorial tone, a writer argues for restoring a two party system while recounting personal barroom encounters with a Republican financier and fellow Democrats. He laments past invitations and contemplates organizational efforts amid regional political tension.
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Norah column contemplates nuclear war and worldly change
FRANKLY the writer doubts a nuclear attack will occur but muses on the thrill and costs of world devastation. He notes Moscow and Los Angeles could be targets and jokes about warmongers needing bigger plans, all amid references to finance and interest rates.
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Venice residents urged to vote Dec 7 over city tax plans
Richard T. St. Sauver accuses Venice city administration of inefficiency and proposes a ballot show of concern. He argues restoring substandard Venice roads to Sarasota County will push maintenance costs onto county residents and raise taxes for both communities.
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Madison Avenue and the myth of youth in American life
A reflective meditation on aging and consumer culture. The author critiques Madison Avenue’s push for youth and glamour while praising inner spirit and mind as true sources of fulfillment, recalling decades of teaching on advertising’s power.
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