In Clairvoyant Nostalgia for Reagan in a Notre Dame Memoir
The author recalls an unlikely affinity with Ronald Reagan from a Notre Dame past. He links Reagan to The Spirit of Notre Dame, recalls watching him as a film star and broadcaster, and recounts his own memories as a newspaper man and sports announcer. He worries about a public gaffe and ending a Notre Dame connection.
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Ronald Reagan
United States
Ronnie
Notre Dame
Reagan
George Gipp
Charles E. Wilson
Eisenhower
General Motors
Michigan Auto
Detroit
Detroit Tiger
Tiger Stadium
Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Illinois
Iowa
Cubs
Marshall
Mole Readings and Psychic Mopes in a College Paper
A former college writer recalls creating lighthearted horoscopes and occult parodies for campus pages. He jokes about body language books, a gypsy author, and mole reading, noting moles on arms cheeks lips and foreheads as signs of luck love and talent with a wink that you might be sold Brooklyn Bridge credibility.
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Leos
Ann Landers
Frida
Marz None Minor
Marz
American Cancer Society
Brooklyn Bridge
Confusion prompts Venice chamber critique and plans
MIKE MURPHY laments national and local confusion urging clearer focus for the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. He notes rumor mill churn, leadership turnover, and calls for stronger promotion, cooperation with city government, and a proactive future to attract residents, tourism, and industry.
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McKay
Venice Area
Mulberry Bush
Chamber
C of C
Reader argues moral climate debates show adult failings and gender issues
Andy Speer of Venice writes in support of higher education for women and rails at C A Harvey for focusing on juvenile morality. He cites biblical, local, and national examples to urge attention to youth programs while noting concerns about adult behavior and media influence.
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C.A. Harvey
Sun Coast Gondolier
Harvey
Venice
New York
California
New Orleans
Dallas
Miami
Where mothers are in Venice Florida shows sparking controversy
A reader protests striptease shows in Venice Florida arguing indecent entertainment harms families and asks where the area’s mothers are. The letter credits C.A. Harvey’s Sept 11 notice and urges locals and officials to keep Venice clean.
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Florida
Venice
C.A. Harvey
Carol Harling
Venice welcomes lone Democrat reader in Gulf Coast town
A letter to the Gondolier notes Mike Murphy and the writer plan to move to Venice Florida. The writer recalls prior campaign work and expects to join Murphy as a local Democrat. He teases Republicans and praises Murphy’s column.
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Pinebrook South
Mike Murphy
Carter
Florida
Venice
Mike
J. Edward Hakes
Trinity College
City Managers Comer by Dale E Rieth
A humorous verse-poem by Dale E Rieth lampoons a city manager as a grand commandant of civic life. It rails at the many roles and perks claimed in public service while ending with a wish to take the family fishing.
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Dale E. Rieth
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Helen Hastings
David Martin
Paul Schmidt
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Tallahassee
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