Industrial development in Venice merits careful forethought
Our Viewpoint argues the Venice poll favored more industry while opposing voices warn of environmental and service strains. The piece urges balanced, gradual action, noting potential job gains but risks to quality of life and community character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Ron Hicks
Chamber
William Moomaw
Moomaw
Letter expresses sympathy for Protestant Irish in Ulster
A reader recounts three months in Dublin and four days in Moygashel near Dungannon. He describes violence in Ulster, notes Protestant families and British soldiers, and argues for listening to both sides while urging compromise.
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Verena Anspach
Dublin
Ireland
Northern Ireland
America
Moygashel
Margaret Thatcher
IRA
Ulster
Republic of Ireland
Dungannon
Venice needs more industry and schools for all
Betty Wright urges residents of Venice to consider the impact of aging out the town and the value of youth. She questions required jobs, growth, and the social harmony between young residents and older locals, proposing an island retreat for anti youth sentiment.
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Venice
Betty Wright Laurel
Newspaper Letters Policy Note
Readers are invited to submit letters up to 200 words. editors may shorten longer submissions. Do not include poetry or copyrighted material. All letters must be signed, with the writer’s complete address and phone number provided for verification.
Gondolier Letter Campaign Calls for Reader Feedback
A public appeal urges patrons to write to the Gondolier and share opinions on service and beer selection. Readers are encouraged to voice complaints or praises to ensure issues are noticed and addressed.
Bubble Man Show Draws Amateur Label and Critics
A columnist criticizes a long running television host and his weekly variety program. He labels it an amateur show despite fans, citing stage props, costumes, and out of date big band nostalgia, contrasting real pros with the host and troupe. He notes personal reasons some viewers stay watching.
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AARP
Welk
Vegas
Turkey
Ken Delo
Biz
George Cates
Goodman, Miller
Good Old Pee-Wee Hunt
Casa Loma
Berrigan
Bubble Man
Sudan War Powers Echoes Vietnam Lessons
The author warns against rushing weapons and military advisors to Sudan echoing U.S. involvement in Vietnam. It recalls Eisenhower era advisors to Saigon, Kennedy sending Gen Maxwell Taylor in 1961, and the shift toward combat role by 1962 while insisting the missions were not combat troops.
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
U.S
Uncle Sam
Sudan
Africa
State Department
Chad
Department
Washington
Vietnam
Middle East
Eisenhower
Saigon
Kennedy
Maxwell Taylor
South Vietnam
Taylor
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ngo
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