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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1981
Page
5
Venice Police Chief Ray Waymire pushes law to ban look-alike caffeine pills sold as illegal drugs. He cites deaths and trafficking, noting October 1 penalties will target dealers and users even as some states debate similar measures.
Venice residents discuss PATCO strike with mixed views. Martha Lanham calls workers government employees who could have debated pay disputes, while Dr. Richard Norby supports firm action. Debbie Walker says union members are paid. Barbara Kirck sees safety concerns. Jim Carney notes workers know their needs.
Mrs. Pfister discusses safety and the Venice Masterway Bike Path System map turned to the Sarasota-Manatee Transportation Study group. She favors preserving the Suncoast’s small town feel and growing growth containment along the county shoreline amid concerns over rapid change.
A pilot recounts landing through a cemetery after an ill advised night flight. The crash leaves the aircraft wrecked among tombstones. the city and owner quarrel over grave markers while the narrator avoids mentioning a fine. No injuries reported.
The narrator recalls a crowded bar experience and a tired bartender amid chatter and misfired sympathy. He compares old newsroom pressure to barroom hustle, noting failed sob stories and the comedy of mismatched conversations. He jokes about customers, a punny compliment, and longing for quieter times.
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