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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1979
Page
2
An interview with Jim Greasy highlights windfall profits feared from oil decontrol. He argues taxes on profits and high costs cut returns, cites Alaska and Gulf projects, and jokes about reinvesting gains while awaiting U.S. oil supply and price changes.
A reader laments decreasing bumper to bumper jams along Venice Avenue as intracoastal bridge openings slow. He notes 15 minute cycles, asks about craft counts and peak times, and jokes about collapsible flying bridges while urging idling motorists to conserve fuel. The piece hints at ditch feasibility and references a Samp David accord.
The Venice Sailing Squadron thanks Raymond James and Associates for hosting the First Annual Rally. Brokers crewed in the race sponsored trophies and the post race party, which was a tremendous success, and they look forward to a Second Annual event.
A pair of reflections on fame. Thomas Fuller cautions that fame invites envy and shame for the bad, while C W Holmes suggests early works of artists who achieve fame tend to be their strongest.
Residents discuss whether literacy tests for students are fair and effective. Opinions range from support highlighting teacher effectiveness and grade comparison, to opposition citing stress and unreliability of a single test in judging a student’s knowledge.
A reader argues the press distorts oil company profits and questions a proposed windfall profits tax. The letter cites first quarter earnings percent increases across industries and urges petitioning Congress, defending free enterprise and domestic oil exploration.
A woman explains adopting a no alcohol life for eight years amid retirement surroundings. She describes daily routines focused on exercise and nature, a brain whisper urging restraint, and pride in her drinkless existence while rejecting pressure to drink.
The writer asks about obtaining a single issue and the price of a regular mailed subscription to the newspaper. They mention a potential Venice retirement location and request cooperation and pricing.
A reader files a complaint against Louis Sinclair's April 14 issue, demanding immediate subscription cancellation and a refund to BPO Elks 1854 Welfare Fund in Venice Florida. The letter expresses strong dissatisfaction and distrust of Nixon and Ford in relation to treasury issues.
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