Carter Critics Reach Peak as Journalists Blast Presidency
Louis Sinclair notes a sharp shift among political writers toward criticizing President Carter. He cites inflation, policy reversals, Iran hostage crises, and reliance on Georgia insiders like Hamilton Jordan and Jody Powell as key factors shaping public and pundit opinion. Comments from Evans Novak, Hugh Sidey, Reston highlight perceived missteps and ineffective policies.
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Carter
Hamilton Jordan
Jody Powell
Georgia
Jordan
Powell
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Vance
White House
Hugh Sidey
James Reston
New York Times
Debating Paul Harvey on Immigration and American Ideals
A local columnist defends the right of small voices to challenge national media figures. He contrasts Paul Harvey with Arthur Godfrey and argues about immigration, legality, and the American melting pot, noting ancestral migrations and the evolving democracy.
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New York Harbor
Paul Harvey
Ambitious US Debate Over Iran Policy Reveals Divide
A Gondolier staff poll on the Iranian hostage crisis shows a wide range of views from aggressive military action to diplomacy. Respondents propose rescues, blockades, immigration limits, economic sanctions, embassy closures, and even trading with Iran, with many urging a firmer stance.
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White House
Sackett sticks by his prophecy amid end-time dates debate
A reader defends Sackett’s predicted timeline citing Daniel and Matthew verses. He claims 1976 November 20 as start of tribulation, calculates 1 010 days until 1980, and asserts a 45 day abomination period before a rapture. The letter challenges Allen Hall and Schultz on forecasts.
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Hall
God
David
Daniel
Syria
Begin
Sadat
Hussein
United States
PLO
Allen Hall
U.S.A
New Jerusalem
Schultz
Jesus Christ
Christ
Russia
Israel
Sackett
Sideshow History Watcher Seeks Photos From American Circuses
A U K historian requests readers to contribute photographs handbills programmes and other sideshow materials from American circuses and carnivals. He invites memories of famous sideshow figures and offers to buy or receive items.
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U.K
Sad Commentary on Democratic Presidential Choices
Edmond J. Sobey denounces the Democratic field, calling Carter a proven loser and Kennedy untrustworthy. He warns that both would lead to fiscal disaster, arguing Kennedy favors wealth redistribution and spending that could bankrupt the nation.
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Carter
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Edmond J. Sobey
Venice
Local Police and Paramedic praised for theft case solve
A restaurant manager commends Detective Mary Taylor and Venice Police Department for solving a recent theft at Lum's Restaurant. The note highlights reliable police and emergency services in the area and public appreciation.
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Bill Shultz
Linda Knapp
SUN Coast Gondolier
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Venice
Florida
Tive Mary Taylor
Quotation Fragments From Historic Voices
A collection of renowned lines from Shelley Butler Virgil Ruskin Sophocles Emerson Eliot and George Eliot reflecting on art progress honesty humor and personal duty across centuries and cultures.
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Samuel Butler
George Eliot
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