Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, September 25, 1976, page 6 (of 26)
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A proposed change to the Metro charter which will appear on next Tuesday's runoff ballot deserves to be rejected by voters. If passed, Dade County will have its name changed to Miami-Dade County. Sounds harmless enough, but the ramifications are many and come with a high price tag. If the county changes its name, it must also change its stationary, forms, applications, stamps and even maps. The name Miami may well be synonamous with Dade to those who don't live here. But to those of us who do, there's also South Dade, Coral Gables, South Miami and West Miami. They're a part of Dade, not Miami, and should retain their identity. The suggested name change seems to us to be one more example of downtown interests, particularly the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, trying to manipulate county government in the best interests of but a small segment of the population. A solid "No" vote on the amendment is a must and will save both dollars and community identity.
Foil the muggers
What a sad commentary on the times that a simple outing to any number of local shopping malls might conceivably turn into a tragedy. We, of course, recognize that crime has always been with us and we recognize that police always have had more than they can handle, but when citizens can't go shopping without fearing that they might be mugged in a parking lot in broad daylight, the situation is more than merely frightening. We certainly don't know the answer for putting the muggers and the rapists out of business, but we do have a suggestion that might be a beginning. Dadeland has what they call "mall people" who help shoppers and generally mill around with walkie-talkies and we would suppose this might discourage would-be purse snatchers and such. But why not extend this service to parking lots and darkened garages not only at Dadeland but at all centers where criminals lurk. They needn't be security officers or carry guns. But even the sight of such people roaming about and in contact with security officers through walkie-talkies might deter one or two would-be criminals. And one or two is a start.
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serving south dade and coral gables since 1926 jim storey general manager bea moss managing editor gary gibbs news editor carole myers advertising manager bill mc hugh circulation yvonne moss classified manager address: 4627 ponce de leon blvd. coral gables, fla. 33146 telephone: 666-7981
There are only 2 Rolls expected but don't worry, you can order
eye on south dade . . . bea moss If you're worried about waiting a couple of weeks for the car you recently ordered, consider the poor person who's waiting for a Rolls Royce. Norman Braman of Coral Gables (and local Rolls dealer), reports that he'll definitely receive one of those $90,000 luxury cars out of the 40 shipped to the U.S. this year. He may get another and orders are being taken but you may have to wait a year. Braman admits that sometimes it's tough to be wheel-heeled. Lots of elections Mel Greene recently was elected president of the Ponce Development Association. Owner of Mel Greene Photography Studio, 2305 Ponce de Leon Blvd., he addressed the group's meeting on Sept. 20 at the Chateaubleau Inn. Other officers are Roy Grossman, vice-president, Anna Goldberg, treasurer and Katherine Chaplin, secretary. Nine directors also elected are Jack McDcnough, Ben Robinson, Filipe Penichet, Art Ayars, Don Dwore, Albert Friedman, Lou Glucksman, Bill Hill and Ralph Jensen. Greene Friedman The South Dade Chamber of Commerce has also elected a new slate of officers for the 1976-77 term headed by president Gary Friedman. Porter McClean is president elect, Joyce Masso, secretary, Tom Mullen, treasurer and the six vice-presidents are Everett Castetter, Dick Gregory, Fred Hafner, Clara Oesterle, Larry Plummer and Jim Ross. Lots of vice-presidents but Friedman says the Chamber has really big plans for the coming year. First name basis People talk about going to "my barber," "my hairdresser," and "my mechanic," and probably are on a first name basis with all of them. But do you ever call your pharmacist by his first name? Does he call you by your first name? More than likely you're just prescription 158092. Jerry Warshofsky, however, has gone back to the old neighborhood pharmacist concept and with a number of drugstores located in South Dade known as "My Pharmacy," he encourages his owners to adopt the philosophy that the pharmacist is your friend and neighbor. Warshofsky opened his first store at 9722 SW 8th St., and there are now others located in Cutler Ridge and Briar Bay. Two others will open soon, one at SW 126th Aveune and 8th Street and one in Hialeah. All pharmacists are dedicated to filling your prescriptions accurately but how many have ever called you Joe or Ethel (as the case may be)?
reader response Why is choice always lesser of two evils?
EDITOR: At last the true Jimmy Carter is being exposed, and the news media is to be congratulated for making the truth public. I just cannot believe that honest Jimmy Carter who never tells lies would place "confidential" on about 25 boxes full of his correspondence with Georgia state legislators. This is just what Nixon did, and we don't need anyone in the White House like this. "We just can't open these files when we don't know what's in there," a Carter campaign aide remarked. This just does not wash after Carter stated in his last State of the State of Georgia message: "We public officials suffer from a lack of public trust. How can we be considered truthful? Simply by telling the whole truth. How can the people know the government? We take away the views of secrecy. How can excessive influence of special interests be reduced? By revealing our relationship with them. How can campaign abuses be eliminated? By clear legal restraints and compIete public reporting." Does "confidential" on 25 boxes full of Carter's correspondence with state legislators sound like proof that Carter practices what he preaches? A poll taken by Carter's organization just before his 1970 campaign for Governor of Georgia pictured the mass of Georgia voters as "unyoung, unblack, unpoor, unliberal, anti-establishment and pro-George Wallace," and Carter laid his gubernatorial plans accordingly. In other words, he followed the George Wallace and Lester Maddox lines so that he could be elected. Do we want a man in the White House who will say anything just to get elected? Jerry Ford isn't much of a choice either, although I have yet to read about any dishonesty on his part. Why must we always have to choose between the lesser of two evils? Would Jimmy Carter lie to us? I wouldn't buy a used car from either Jimmy Carter or Dick Nixon. I just can't wait until a Democrat is elected President so that dirty tricks may once again become legal. WILLIAM R. ANGLE 15600 SW 77th Ct.