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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1978
Page
2
A reader urges keeping human rights central to U S policy and condemns silence on abuses. The letter cites Carter's foreign policy, UN Charter obligations, and calls for sanctions and vigilance amid Ugandan and Cambodian violations. It argues against noninterference while reaffirming democratic ideals and freedom.
In a letter from the Charlotte-Manasota Key Association board of directors protesting Army Corps nourishment, the omitted paragraph urged dropping the plan without asking Congress for funds. It argues taxpayers would bear millions in expense for little benefit and questionable feasibility, worsening the federal budget and inflation.
To the Editor a reader praises VLTs Godspell as one of the best productions from the group in 15 years. The writer urges Christians to bring young people to hear the word of the Lord in a fresh form and notes the cast and crew led by John Lund deliver high energy rock influenced performance.
The author laments U S relations with China after Nixon and Kissinger visit, arguing clothespins from China threaten American jobs and domestic manufacturers. The piece cites a Washington datelined report by the U S International Trade Commission noting Chinese clothespin shipments injuring U S firms and calls readers to stay vigilant about the economic pinch.
Readers across Venice debate inflation cures with a wage and price freeze. Opinions split as critics warn of stalled economy while supporters cite proven results and relief for fixed incomes amid rising prices.
Readers are invited to submit thoughtful questions for the Inquiring Photographer feature published each Thursday. Questions can cover any topic from national issues to local concerns, and credit will be given if used.
The Army may grant administrative discharges in absentia after 18 months AWOL with either honorable or dishonorable status. Honorably discharged deserters could receive veterans benefits, a move critics call wrong and an attempt to circumvent Congress. Last year Congress rejected plans to let Vietnam war deserters get VA benefits.
Congress rejects a new Army policy on desertion, arguing it undermines discipline and morale. The plan would court-martial deserters within 18 months or grant administrative discharges after, potentially rewarding deserters. Critics warn the cost‑driven approach ignores duty and could boost desertion, urging immediate House action to scrap the policy.
An advertisement urges readers to upgrade beds and bedroom furniture, noting Englewood Furniture in Florida carries Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses and box springs. It markets Simmons as the official U S Olympic bedding and invites visits to 27 S Indiana Ave with phone 474-2648.
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