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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1980
Page
2
A reader laments neglect of the Iran hostage crisis five months into the siege. He urges weekly church prayers for the 53 prisoners, arguing faith and collective prayer can influence government action and strengthen national resolve.
The Venice mayor publicly opposes a proposed 180 apartment development described as low income rental housing. He forwarded formal objections to HUD, though the city’s comprehensive plan previously cited the need for such housing.
A Grove Terrace funding dispute pits federal housing rules against mayoral objections to subsidized rentals. The piece argues for affordable units within an affluent retirement community and notes the impact on retirees, local workers, and the broader economy while urging balanced planning.
A longtime columnist reflects on rumors about Norah Denison, denying wild claims while defending a tongue in cheek persona. She jokes about stalking cats, Christmas birthdays, and a grandmother’s hospital story, noting she writes from a pool of ink and keeps a sense of humor.
Steve Obermeier of the University of Kansas laments Macfarlane for melodramatic prose in a Venice Florida Gulf incident story. He urges objectivity and concise reporting, asks for names and direct interviews, and mocks the lead’s focus on weather and surfers rather than facts.
Venice resident Cathy Cunningham voices disappointment over the Gondolier not mentioning or reviewing the Venice Little Theatre summer program production of The Wizard of Oz. She notes 40 cast members including children, director Rebecca Baker Brown, and urges better coverage to recognize local theatre arts.
In letters from May 29 1980 a writer defends affordable housing needs in Venice while noting economic unfeasibility of new rental units. The proposed project would set rents from 325 to 450 monthly, with 36 of 180 units reserved for rental assistance recipients earning under 10 000 yearly. The owner could limit occupancy to two people per 1 bedroom, impacting the local workforce and costs of living and services.
A compilation of pithy maxims from Horace Twain Cicero Virgil Herodotus Aristotle Johnson and a Chinese proverb. It contrasts wisdom and wit with cautions on truth deceit and aging, offering concise reflections on values and human behavior.
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