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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
6
A reader criticizes Basil A. Tzankis, operator of a Venice beach food concession, for telling the public to "Ignore the old people" in response to a younger generation advice question. The letter praises local seniors and rebukes the merchant’s thoughtless remark.
Finn W. Caspersen of the Venice Taxpayers League argues that higher assessed values reduce homestead exemptions and raise net taxes. He notes that a proportional millage cut does not equalize bills for homestead owners and cites past increases in county values.
A Venice writer criticizes state legislators for a leisurely 60 day session and repeated trips funded by lobbyists. He calls for an aroused public opinion to refuse per diem and travel allowances, hoping a three day session would suffice with no extra costs.
A Venice library copy of Tristram Shandy is noted in a column about Laurence Sterne. The piece quotes Miltonan praise and recalls Sterne bore, baptised, and laughed throughout the Life as he writes. Readers are encouraged to use the library.
A writer laments modern TV overexposure to commercials and ratings driven news. He recalls Edward R. Murrow and contrasts past depth with current half hour segments. He notes frequent product pitches during sports and dramas, a trend toward long multi episode shows, and hints at switching to Public Broadcasting System for balance.
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