Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

The 59-story, black Tour Montparnasse may be an egregious eyesore, but the view from the top is marvelous (33 avenue du Maine, open daily 9:30am-10pm).
The 59-story,black Tour Montparnasse may be an egregious eyesore while the top view is marvelous.

In California, two petition drives for next year's election are " essentially finished, " says David Schmidt, author of " Citizen Lawmakers. "
Two petition drives in California for next year are done says David Schmidt.

The enclosed set of name and address labels is a FREE GIFT to you from America's leader in protecting our increasingly vulnerable ocean planet -- the Center for Marine Conservation.
The enclosed set of name and address labels is a FREE GIFT to you from the Center for Marine Conservation.