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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
2
Editorial praises Venice for creating a Citizens Task Force on Energy to study and promote energy conservation. It notes the city uses much electricity, expects savings for taxpayers, and suggests community surveys could follow the task force’s recommendations to cut power use and costs.
The letters recount Vince Fette as a mild, resourceful founder of aircraft repair facilities who helped revive Venice after World War II. They credit his 24 hour airport aid, unpaid airport stewardship, and acts aiding residents in emergencies, calling him a city asset and praising Eva Fette’s support.
Venice invites residents and businesses to improve curb appeal as Civic Beautification Awards honor over 70 recipients. The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Garden Club urge projects from front yards to storefronts, calling for reporting of efforts and showcasing pride in the city.
Senator Richard Stone urges lifting or repealing the earnings ceiling for elderly Social Security beneficiaries as Congress debates the 1978 budget. He argues work should not penalize retirees and notes current law taxes benefits above $3,000 annual income, with complete loss over $8,000. He co sponsors bills to raise or repeal the limit and circulates a letter to President Carter for reform.
Visitors praise Mr and Mrs George Spilger and their children Mary Lee and Frank for spending a day at North Jetty Fishing Camp sorting and removing rubbish left by others. The family, new to South Venice from Michigan, swept the area spotless and urged community thanks and ongoing cleanup.
The Friends of the Suncoast Symphony express gratitude to the business community other organizations and members for their support during the first four months. Special thanks go to Dorothy Lippstrever of The Gondolier for assistance and coverage. Marjorie H. Beverly publicity chairman.
Readers request The Gondolier keep John Gardner’s column while not carrying John McManus The Birch Log. They endorse Robert O Williams critique of WAMR airing Birch material and oppose it.
In a letter to the Editor readers ask for The Birch Log by John Mc Manus to appear in The Gondolier each week and for Common Cause by John Gardner to run as well.
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