Venice mayor weighs mandatory utility hookups for enclave homes
The Venice mayor proposes allowing utility connections without annexation, arguing a self supporting system avoids taxes. State law may force hookups within 100 feet of unincorporated homes, potentially compelling residents to join the Venice sewer network as mains run past their properties. UVAC warns this shift uses funding to compel annexation.
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Frank Proctor
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Proctor
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Call for Cancelling Congressional Salary Deductions
A reader urges Congress and Senators to rescind a $75 daily session deduction from their pay, arguing it widens tax inequities and increases self-enrichment. The letter also defends a local asphalt plant hearing, praising citizen participation and criticizing mischaracterizations of the process as Democracy in Action.
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Anderson
Tax break for private school parents sparks Reagan critique
An author argues against a Reagan tax proposal for private school families. The piece rejects double taxation claims, defends public schools, and labels the plan a campaign ploy aimed at securing votes. It cites personal experience with private school tuition and questions political feasibility.
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Baker, Meese, and Company
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El Jobean Airlines sows a stewardess contest
A humorous column debunks rumors about El Jobean Airlines joining military flights and civil defense. Fred Farris, president, jokes about a stewardess search contest open to women 3 to 93, asking for photos and a financial statement. The piece notes the photo shows Farris preparing to fly in World War II era days.
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Bill Needham
Revere Street
Port Charlotte
Fla
el Jobean
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