Revenue sharing funds face cuts threaten local programs
The piece notes federal budget pressures hitting state and city budgets that rely on revenue sharing. It cites Uncle Sam collecting taxes for housing crime prevention and education and warns that for many agencies Washington money is dwindling. SEAA grants and the STEP program partly funded patrols and speeding enforcement, with expiration looming September 30.
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Federal
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Washington
Jacobsen
Hardcastle
SEAA
Army
D.C
U.S.A
Uncle Sam
U.S
Gem of the Sun Coast
Local budget crunch worries over federal funds and crime programs
The writer laments funding gaps from the D C return funnel and LEAA, noting a $35 000 juvenile crime prevention grant remains awaiting approval. He praises patrolman Jim Hanks but warns austerity could end this successful effort and questions which federal programs deserve replacement by local taxes.
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Waymire
LEAR
Jim Hanks
Feds
City Hall
Jimmy
Implied Revelations in The Third World War by Louis Sinclair
A reader reviews The Third World War 1978 edition predicting a 1985 conflict. The critique notes technical military sections but praises the narrative reach and awareness of NATO figures including Gen Sir John Hackett.
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John Hackett
Quotations On Art Self Sufficiency And Time
A collection of notable lines from Schopenhauer Montaigne and Byron. The quotes emphasize treating art with reverence self sufficiency and the idea that a busy life leaves little room for sorrow.
Printer's Ink and Newspaper Life in the Gondolier
Norah Denison riffs on printer's ink as the hidden nuisance in a newspaper office. She jokes about ink smudges following staff from the composing room to the press and beyond, tagging the daily grind with playful yet pointed humor.
The Ink Smudged Life of Newspaper Pressroom Workers
A humorous tirade about newsroom life describes pressroom crews as filthy and ink coated. The writer jokes about canary yellow clothing turning black, wax residue under nails, and the overall lack of glamour in the newspaper business.
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USDA
Community School supporters urge yes vote on millage
A Venice Junior High Community School coordinator urges readers to vote yes on May 20 for the millage. The letter highlights the school’s after hours programs serving 1,500 residents weekly and notes community benefits from upgrades like better lighting and paved driveways.
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Miami Beach
Venice Junior High
Mike Murphy
Venice Junior High Community School
Overeaters Anonymous
Venice Barbershoppers
Venice Stamp Club
D.U.I
G.E.D
Venice
Never boring praise for Norah and Suncoast Times staff
A reader compliments Norah and the Suncoast Times staff for humor honesty and charm in opening lines and closing quips. He praises Norah Virginia Small Christi Womack and photographers for talent and personal appeal and looks forward to future covers featuring wildlife children and local life.
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Christi Womack
Suncoast Times
Reader cheers Norah Denison in defense of her column
Venice reader Helen C. Twardy expresses strong approval for Norah Denison's candid "say it like it is" column while noting some disagreement. She argues most locals favor limited tourism, value quieter seasons, and appreciate Norah despite not always agreeing.
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Jesse
Stewart
Mark Twain
Norah
Norah Denison
New York
Venice Paradise
Michigan
Helen C. Twardy
Venice
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