Citizens Debate US Involvement and Cuba Blockade
Venice resident Ed Simon argues for keeping US hands off foreign affairs while allowing arms but not troops. Sutton from Asbury warns against entanglement, fearing Russia influence. Englewood’s Guy Catrins opposes military advisers, urging no arms until asked. Lorain’s Mark Lukenic favors a tougher approach including a Cuba blockade and El Salvador aid restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Catrins
Englewood
Mark Lukenic
Voices on Cuba and El Salvador Policy Debates
A set of opinions from Canadian readers on U S involvement in Central America and Cuba. Some favor armed support or intervention to block communism, while others urge restraint and nonmilitary options.
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el Salvador
Boyd Santz
Venice
Solid Waste Debate Mulls Regional Disposal and Local Pickup
A Sarasota County focus on landfill sites and a regional processing plant with energy potential dominates discussions among county and city officials. Venice considers a new curbside collection plan, while debate over cost effective trash service widens into generational and municipal tensions.
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State Legislatures
Capitol Hill
Buckleyese
Sunbelt
Charlotte County
Sarasota County
Venice
Public Works
Suncoast
Camelot
Chamber of Commerce
Sound Off: Readers Welcome Letters to Gondolier
Citizens invited to write letters to the Gondolier expressing complaints or opinions. Include signature and return address to ensure publication. Letters should be concise and address local issues of wide interest.
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Reagan
Sutton
Vietnam
Russia
Cuba
A. Calvert
Toronto
Canada
George Pickmosa
Edward Daniels
Sarasota
Murph
By Mike Murphy
North Port
Alace
Textilene
Iles
Ey Ted
Lovely
Taiimett
Ottoman
Ambassador Daily
Tampa
Osprey
Bradenton
Palmetto
Ruskin
Coast Federal
Howard Johnson
U.S. 41
Southbay Center
Gulf Gate Mall
Coast Federal Midtown
Old Seas Airport
U.S
Bayshore Gardens
Bayshore Inn
Tampa International Airport
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Barclay Pharmacy
N. Tamiami Trail
Hamiton Square
Eclipse
NIVER
Noa
Barclay
Goldline
ERI
Mennen
Mylanta II Generic
Barclay CI
Barclay Coupon
Igan & New York Blue
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