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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1980
Page
2
The filing deadline passed for Venice's December election as nine candidates vie for three council seats and the mayor's office. Age range spans 25 to 77 with encouragement from supporters bringing two non-retired residents into the race.
The notice explains letters to the editor are welcome but must stay under 200 words or be shortened by editors. It prohibits poetry or copyrighted material, requires signed letters with a complete address and phone number, and provides the address for submissions to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
The writer urges Venice City Council to resist “modern and sophisticated” trends and uphold wholesome values. He cites biblical references against homosexuality and materialism, praises community aid after a hospitalization, and thanks local residents for care in Polynesian Village and Venice Hospital. Englewood sign-off by Rev. Jefferson Griffith and spouse.
Louis Sinclair critique of Nixon returning to national influence amid rumors and polls. The column revisits Watergate fallout, Ford pardon, and public sentiment while noting a radio poll suggesting Nixon could win broad support. The author highlights a personal Nixon painting offer and urges privacy unless Nixon engages in public life.
A reader recalls trying to switch to Independent in a Republican-leaning area. A registrar explains primary voting limits, while the writer clings to principle, reluctantly accepting a Democrat party box on the registration card. The piece ends with the punch line about receiving Dem as the party choice.
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