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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1980
Page
2
Mike Murphy reflects on perfectionism's harms and the value of vulnerability. He argues that striving for flawless performance damages communication, relationships, and well being, and that recognizing weaknesses allows genuine happiness and purpose. He urges admitting faults, losing control, and continuing despite goofs.
Louis Sinclair recalls a string of White House controversies from the Carter era including Tim Kraft’s cocaine allegations, White House staff departures, a doctor’s drug prescriptions, and past Ike administration woes. He contrasts these with Nixon and Eisenhower eras, lamenting a seeming decline in presidential virtue and governance.
The columnist argues the actor strike may be a blessing in disguise as current TV fare feels stale. He notes most shows recycle cops and doctors, with few memorable dramas, and a six month break could be welcome while re runs and late night movies persist. He even jokes about a lettuce workers strike grabbing more attention.
The Florida Medical Association addresses inquiries sparked by a 60 Minutes segment on dimethyl sulfoxide DMSO noting FDA approval only for interstitial cystitis and that without a new drug application the drug cannot be marketed or distributed.
Florida physicians may use FDA approved DMSO for the approved disorder but require written patient releases and written notice that FDA has approved the drug for that use. The Florida Medical Association warns against off label uses, notes liability and insurance issues, and references IND programs with free DMSO supply for research.
A letter to the editor argues that chain stores drain communities, citing absentee ownership and donor patterns in Venice Florida. It questions whether large chains support local causes and suggests locals’ spending benefits the area while outsiders pull profits away.
In a letter to the editor C A Harvey apologizes for using the word freak to describe male strip tease artists. He states he did not mean offense and asks the publication to print the apology. He notes no harm was intended and mentions God loves them as much as anyone else.
A call invites readers to submit letters to the editor on current issues. The notice outlines how to send opinions for publication and notes criteria for selection and space constraints.
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