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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1979
Page
2
A writer reveals that a five dollar note attached to a mocking letter was a Practical Joke Day stunt by coworkers in a Gondolier office. The editor notes the prank exposed as a penny-collecting habit and laughs about readers who dislike Denison, urging more dramatic actions not allowed.
Mike Murphy laments the complexity of Florida tax districts adding splinter services to unincorporated areas. He cites a big road and bridge district near Venice with a 1978 tax allotment of 175 thousand, notes standing water and mosquitos, and asks if abolishing districts and unifying taxes into one city bill could work.
The author recalls 1942 Battle Creek journalism wages and overtime as he contrasts his pay with Walter Cronkite’s United Press salary. He notes Cronkite’s later fame on TV and contemplates career choices that shaped their unequal paths. He references Cronkite’s $67 weekly pay and his own near-miss at foreign reporting.
A reader criticizes a city led story on harassment claims and defends police officer Whisler. The letter urges parents to take responsibility for their children and warns against exposing teens to unsupervised youth venues. It advocates home as the proper place for safe, caring guidance.
To the Editor On Sept 6 Robert H Storer wrote a letter about Norah Denison titled Takes offense at Dumb moniker in which he opined I had heard that she was leaving the Venice area because she had angered so many of her readers who had written about the use of foul language in her column Too bad they didnt gag her and run her out of town On Sept 13 Richard Pope Denison titled Reader says
Civic Beautification Chairman Robert Stofer praises local volunteers for landscaping at the Venice area business district near Hatchett Creek Bridge. The Venice Area Chamber outlines its mission to support tourism real estate buyers and local commerce while urging continued community involvement.
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