Proponent urges non arbitrary annexation law for Venice
A Venice resident urges a pro annexation policy with non arbitrary rules. He argues enclave residents enjoy city services yet pay no city taxes and warns against tyranny of the majority branding. He cites sewer water links tolls funding disparities and seeks unity to share revenue and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Venice
Frank Proctor
Venice Avenue
Venice Beach
City of Venice
HUD
Sarasota County
Ruth Vogt Debates Run for Silver-Haired Legislature
A confidant recounts persuading Ruth Vogt to accept a candidacy for the Silver-Haired Legislature. He reassured her about nonpartisan delegates, image concerns, and a pension constraint while urging her to enter the nominating race in Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Vogt
Tallahassee
Ala Dior
Venice
Art in Life and Literature Highlights at Venice Public Library
A Venice Area Public Library exhibit spotlights art as life and culture. Noted voices Henry James Elizabeth Barrett Browning Walter Savage Landor and Arthur Machen are cited. Recommended read HISTORY OF ART by H. W. Janson. library uses urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
Elizabeth Barrett
Browning
Walter Savage Landor
Arthur Machen
Venice Area
H. W. Janson
Inquiring Photographer Proposes Quick Openings for Bridge
The Inquiring Photographer notes a suggestion for shorter bridge openings to speed travel. The idea aims to reduce wait times and allow more people to reach destinations efficiently.
Venice Bridges Should Open At Timed Intervals
C. J. Becker notes water traffic is inconsistent outside peak hours and supports regulating bridge openings. Guy W. Rose agrees timed intervals aid boaters and motorists to know when to cross or pass under. The concern remains that emergency vehicles could be delayed if bridges rise.
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Venice
C. J. Becker
Guy W. Rose
Pam Francis
Nixon Memoirs Fail to Impress Readers Across Nation
A column notes Nixon memoir RN to be released amid hoopla but sells poorly. Price at 19.95 plus tax. Sarasota County readers feel Watergate fatigue. The writer doubts full truth will emerge without tapes, naming Ford Haig and Rockefeller as potential sources.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Sarasota County
Leon Jaworski
Bob Haldeman
John Dean
Jerry Ford
Alexander Haig
Nelson Rockefeller
United States
Ford
Misspending in HEW Sparks Demand for Civil Service Reform
Congressman Skip Bafalis criticizes the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for misspending an estimated seven billion dollars, urges strong civil service reform in the 95th Congress, and argues for accountability to taxpayers. He compares the impact to total income taxes paid by residents of multiple states and households.
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Skip Bafalis
Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Comptroller
HEW
Alaska
Delaware
Hawaii
Maine
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming
Civil Service
Congress
Federal
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Library Column
B. Larz Newton
Friends of the Library
Tim Conway
Sam Dillon
SUN Coast Gondolier
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
Derek Dunn
Rankin
Michael W. Corradino
John C. Hewens
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstretter
M.B. Macfarlane
Craig Nelson
Liliane Johnson Randall Hicks
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
P. O
Florida
Florida Press Service
Fla
New York NY
Atlanta
Detroit
Mich
Ralph DE Masi
Susan B. Coons
Charles J. Mahler
Robert Talitsch
James J. Kopel
Nokomis
Sime Inclair
U. Nats
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