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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1978
Page
2
Venice readers argue against forced annexation of nonmember properties to the city citing loss of free choice and higher taxes. The letter details prior water service, a 1973 moratorium, and costs already borne, claiming elected officials pursue taxation and control rather than resident consent. M B MacFarlane, Venice.
A Venice letter proposes a junior soccer program linking area players with a Denmark team. Participants aged 8 to 15 may join a three to four week exchange to learn from the Danish squad and possibly win a trip to Denmark. Local sponsors include the Chamber of Commerce Sertoma Moose and banks.
Library column discusses Joseph Conrad described as a Polish sea captain whose fervour and glory enrich English writing and notes the influence of biblical rhythms. It highlights Lord Jim as among his strongest novels and mentions a copy held by the Venice Area Public Library. Use your library.
A columnist argues the Senate should not ratify SALT II noting that the Geneva talks threaten national defense. He cites B-1 bomber and neutron bomb concessions, warns of Soviet parity by 1985, and criticizes verification weaknesses while urging a two thirds Senate vote.
A Florida retiree writes to Jimmy about unsafe Intracoastal Waterway ditches in Venice. He warns the area could be marooned during hurricanes and urges Corps of Engineers funding to fill in and redesign the ditches. He mocks Washington budget priorities and links local danger to national politics.
Visiting newsman praises Venice and Nokomis beaches near Sarasota as a shelling paradise and fossil shark teeth hotspot. He notes Bird Bay Village living, open office layouts at Derek Dunn-Rankin’s Venice paper, and compares Gulf coast charm with louder tourist hubs.
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