2008
#316
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CONTENTS
PAGE ONE
The Manhattanization of Venice - Jim Smith
Drawing: The Tower
Law Abiding Citizens Vow Crime Spree Over Fencing Regulations - Georgie Gravel
100 for the Beachhead - Become a Sustainer today
3,945 U.S. Casualties in Iraq; 1,168,058 Iraqi Dead
PAGE TWO
Staff Box, Mission Statement, Sustainers, Subscription rates
Letters:
- Thanks, etc. - notes from Suzy Williams, Krista Schimmer, Pegarty Long, Michael Linder
- In My Perfect World - Rebecca Frey
Kathy, RIP - Pat Troy
Results of the January Beachhead Poll: What should be done with the Circle?
New Poll: 31-story tower on Lincoln Blvd.
Ad: Playing Piano is a Blast!
PAGE THREE
Los Angeles practices LCP interruptus - John Davis
California's Raging Health Care Crisis - Seth Sandronsky
RV Crackdown Coming Soon? - Peggy Lee Kennedy
PAGE FOUR
Part 2 - Interview with Venice Poet Frank Rios - Hillary Kaye
Drawing by Frank Rios
Swami Speaks - X Swami X
PAGE FIVE
Obama Campaign Office on Abbot Kinney - Karl Abrams
Photos: Obama Office - Venice Paparazzi
Campaign Notebook - Jim Smith
Ad: Town Hall on Homelessness - Venice Neighborhood Council
Ad: Framed Prints & Greeting Cards by Alexandria
PAGE SIX
The Manhattanization of Venice - continued from page 1
Photos: The Marina Invades Venice
Ad: Market Gourmet
Ad: The Farmacy
PAGE SEVEN
Photos: Mardi Gras and MLK Parade - Alexandria
In Memorium: Teresita (Teri) Vestal - Carol Fondiller and Emily Winters
Paula Ross, Venice Artist
Ad: Community Improvement Funds Available - Venice Neighborhood Council
PAGE EIGHT
Part 2 - Interview with Venice Poet Frank Rios - continued from page 4
Obituary of Man - Exit Homo - John Kertisz
Fences and Hedges - continued from page 1
Ad: Nutritional Warehouse
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PAGE NINE
this paper is a poem
- Allen Ginsberg - Hal Bogotch
- The Ladybugs of Venice Beach - Krista Schwimmer
- The Empty Blues - John Thomas
- So Odd Is Venice - Jim Smith
The Venice Beat Poets (John Thomas) - The Great River Outside the Mainstream - Jim Smith
Ad: Doug Eisenstark
PAGE TEN
Draft Ordinance for Ocean Front
PAGE ELEVEN
Draft Ordinance for Ocean Front - continued from page 10
CommUnity Calendar Events - day by day
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PAGE TWELVE
Poster: Collage - Stop Global Warming - Alexandria