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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1980
Page
2
An editorial opposes federal subsidized housing and rental assistance in Venice. It argues against accepting federal funds and income redistribution and urges towns to resist federal programs to cut taxes and reclaim local decision making. The piece stresses keeping money for local priorities and limiting federal control.
Louis Sinclair recounts errands turned into tales in Venice as he watches a shoplifter flee a supermarket with four cigarette cartons hidden in pant legs and later tries a Sun Coast Gondolier box, prompting a mischief filled day.
A Miami Herald editorial is cited describing the city as multiple communities and warning that media hype can shade Camelot visions. It argues that racial tensions and bi lingual education shape assimilation and warns of continued inequality and potholes ahead in Miami and beyond.
A reader argues the defense budget fuels inflation while noting Pentagon spending rose from 55 billion in the 1950s to about 124 billion today. The letter blames inflation on military programs, defends Kennedy and Proxmire’s stance, and urges preserving the Department of Defense name.
Dorothy Thompson of Venice blasts Norah Denison for using blasphemous language in print and accuses the writer of misusing the Lord's name. She pledges to never read the column again and criticizes the perceived persona from a supplied photo.
Readers weigh sympathy for Cubans fleeing Castro against concerns over job access and housing for natives. The piece cites Florida as first landing ground and notes Veterans Affairs hospital admissions favoring refugees over veterans. It criticizes President Carter's cautious policy and urges balanced, compassionate treatment without fear or guilt.
To the Editor the writer objects to Mayor Case's claim that Venice does not need 50 more low income housing units. The letter argues many residents cannot afford $300 monthly rent, especially young mothers with children, and urges immediate construction of the additional 50 units.
The May 15 1980 Sun Coast Gondolier congratulates David Farley on earning the Kentucky Colonel title. The note adds a personal memory that the author's husband received the honor on July 14 1959.
The governor cites Carl Jung on love and power, noting its honor as the award recipient. A Macaulay quote adds that poetry may require a touch of unsoundness of mind, offering a contrasting reflection.
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