Unions Eye Unionizing U.S. Armed Forces
The AFGE considers polling its 300,000 members on organizing the Army Navy Air Force Marines and Coast Guard with a potential fall recruiting drive if approved. Pentagon resists citing discipline and command, while unions argue for better living and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Government Employees
AFGE
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard
California
Congress
Pentagon
United States
Atlantic Monthly Founded in Boston and Published in Venice Library
Emerson inspired American publishing, Phillips and Sampson shifted to printing in America, elevating national literature. The Atlantic Monthly emerged in 1857 in Boston, now available at the Venice Area Public Library for readers to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
William Dana Orcutt
England
Moses Phillips
Charles Sampson
Phillips
County buys 18.6 acres at Casey Key South End
Readers praise the county for purchasing 18.6 acres at the south end of Casey Key, promising continued public access to a new recreational area. The message notes a people powered petition driving the effort and expresses pride that freedom prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Key
A Father's Day note from Dottie Johnston
A letter to the editor lauds good fatherhood and thanks readers. It also cites political support for preserving beach land at Casey Key, praising county commissioners and media coverage in the North Jetty preservation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Lyster Wick, Sr
County Parks and Recreation Department
Florida
Dottie Johnston
Casey Key
Editorial defense of engineers over city officials
Howard J. Stemm of Venice defends city engineers Rieth and Yeatts, arguing that criticism helps refine professional judgments on bridges, sewers, and other public works. He urges open feedback before bids and stresses that defending one’s opinions shows thorough problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gondolier
Rieth
Yeatts
Howard J. Stemm
Venice
Protecting Yourself Against Loss Tips from CPCU Experts
Experts from The Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters explain homeowners policies cover luggage and personal property on trips up to at least $1,000. They urge readers to contact their agent to review specific coverage before travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters
National Professional Society
CPCU
Left-leaning politics and Cuba bore heat in editorials
To the Editor disputes moves to praise Cuba and to prosecute former FBI agent John J. Kearney over methods against a terrorist group. It criticizes the Justice Department and calls for halting what it views as persecution by liberal elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philip Agee
Alger Hiss
Justice Department
FBI
U.S
John J. Kearney
Elected officials defend sewer plant plan in Venice
A letter defends the mayor and council as elected representatives handling a $1.5 million sewer plant expansion. It argues appointed heads should not oversee policy and praises the council's choice to keep contact with the EPA, noting past cost concerns with a waterworks project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EPA
Maylem Manuel
Venice
Cars before boats on US 41 bridge delays and mast rules
A letter argues bridges on US 41 are blocked by sailboat masts and asks why boats must lower canopies but sail masts cause repeated delays. The writer cites Coast Guard influence, claims public road use predates canals, and calls for stopping tax collection to end the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 41
State Highway Department
Road Board
Editors Quote Book Civil Tone From Franklin
Benjamin Franklin offers a compact maxim on behavior advising civility toward all, sociability toward many, and familiarity with few, reflecting his enduring civic ethic. The quote echoes historic values of restraint and social grace in public life.
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SUN Coast Gondolier
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
South Sarasota County
Sam Dillon
Courtney Willis
Tony Briggs
Jim Beans
Scott Bartholomew
Dorothy Lippstretter
Sheri Bridges
Jim Clinch
Derek Dunn
Rankin
Michael W. Corradino
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
American
New York
N.Y
Atlanta
Skip Bafalis
Air Force Institute of Technology
Library Column
Blarr Newton
Friends of the Library
Charles S. Herron, Jr
Paul D. Willis
M.D
Russell C. Mitchell
Englewood
Old
Englewood Rd
Sete Ee
Eseneed
Se Ae
Prekiss
Salting
Robert Elfstrom
Larry Lee
Paul Smith
Alan Cater
June Carter Cash
Mary Magdalene
June
Johnny Cash
Israel
World Wide Pictures
Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
South Venice
Alligator Drive
THE
Venice Tabernacle
Benjamin Franklin
Nokomis Products, Inc
AEC
East
Venice Avenue
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health
Hearing Aid Societies
Carroll Shatter
Luanne Parker
Dick Doudna
Bob Chambers
Alan Stang
WAMA
Greg Cohane
Wamr FM Radio 92
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