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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1978
Page
2
An editorial argues that a healthy community requires all ages. It says youths attend rock concerts responsibly and deserve space to enjoy music just as older residents enjoy symphonies and dances. The piece urges older generations to support youth activities to foster understanding across ages.
A letter from a Venice retiree complains that city budget details are inaccessible to ordinary residents and non elected officials. The writer urges sweeping charter changes and a Proposition 23 Skidoo to curb perceived dynastic rule, increase accountability, and cut costly staff.
A caller imagines turning our editorial into a song and praises Paul Williams talent. The note suggests composing a concluding editorial piece into music, claiming it would leave a lasting imprint on our collective consciousness.
A column discusses Owen Wister's classic novel The Virginian, its Roosevelt dedication, and its influence on Westerns, then broadens to critique taxes and public services. It urges readers to use libraries and express views locally in letters to the editor while reflecting on change from Victorian to modern times.
A personal reminiscence about a long cherished kitchen table that anchored family life. The author recalls early memories from high chair to wedding weekends, family meals, holidays, and gatherings, and notes the table is now sold to a new family.
Councilman B. H. Berry Walker writes in support of the proposed fiscal 1979 Venice budget defending the City Manager and staff. He notes a millage cut aligns with Prop 13 comparisons, emphasizes value for each dollar, and urges readers to back responsible public services and prudent planning.
Venice taxpayer Finn W. Caspersen argues the School Board raises local school taxes despite decreases in state aid. He cites three reappraisals since incorporation of the Venice Taxpayers League and notes tax increases of 61 percent in 1958 45 percent in 1974 and 28.7 percent in 1978. He questions the stated aid declines of 1833287 or 2294122 and calls the rise a tax grab.
A collection of brief witticisms and reflections from Bob Hope Jeremy Taylor Morris S Tremaine and Dorothy B Robbins. The quotes span humor philosophy and aging with observations on gender work and progress.
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