Thumb on the Scale Highlights Truth in Packaging Debate
Harper’s review of The Thumb on the Scale by A Q Mowbray traces Senator Philip Hart efforts to pass truth in packaging legislation. It covers a counter campaign by the food industry and the pushback from mass magazines. The 1966 law led to FDA slack-fill and cents-off rules to take effect in July, with anticipation of observable grocery changes.
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Harper's
A. Q. Mowbray
Mowbray
Philip A. Hart
Congress
Hart
Food and Drug Administration
All Holidays on Monday A Call to Abolish Tradition
A columnist argues holidays losing meaning as they shift to Monday long weekends. Washington's Birthday becomes sales chaos, Christmas focuses on shopping, Easter spectacles reshape religious meaning. Observers cite Orlando Easter Parade drawing 17 000, while Mount Dora preserves sunrise services. the piece calls for abolishing holidays in favor of longer breaks.
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Washington
Christ
American Legion
Orlando
Eola Park
Mount Dora’s
Movie picks show April 1824 theater lineup
A Garden Drive In Eustis program features Alvarez Kelly Sea Pirate Caprice Cleopatras Return of Cleopatra Bear Country Comedians Counterpoint Sebastian House of 1000 Candles The River and related titles with stars Holden Taylor Burton Bogarde Price Garson. Films vary from war drama to comedy and adventure with pairings and notes on suitability for all ages.
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Alvarez Kelly
William Holden
Doris Day
Garden Drive
Eustis
Blackbeard
Tropic
Leesburg
Petér Ustinov
Suzanne Pleshette
Bear Country
Princess
Mt. Dora
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Taylor
Burton
Haiti
Garden Drive-in
Radio City Music
Philadelphia
Fred MacMurray
John Davidson
Tomamy Steele
Sebastian
Dirk Bogarde Roe
Vincent Price
Texas
Wilds
Imore
Renewed Subscriptions List Names Readers
A notice lists numerous individuals renewing subscriptions including Q. M. Brelsford and C. Carlson from Mount Dora, Mrs. H. Sherman of Dora, Mr. Harry Ball of Akron Ohio, C. H. Conway, Fra. M. Gretzler of Mount Dora, Pred M. Greenhurst of Mount Dora, and others such as A. E. Whiteside, Dora, W. B. Hunt of Lakeland Florida, Mrs. F. T. Rubidge of Mount Dora, and Robert Wells of Mount Dora.
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Q. M. Brelsford
Mount Dora
C. C. Carlson
H. C.sherman
New Subscriptions Listed for Various Cities
A group of new subscribers is listed including Wade Sheperd from Cincinnati Ohio Edwin Kregenow from Mount Dora John Dombranskas from Hamilton New York Miss W Basing from Mount Dora Donald L Berry from Leesburg Florida registered for the service with placeholder notes for others.
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Wade Sheperd
Cincinnati, Ohio
Edwin Kregenow
Mount Dora
John Dombranskas
Hamilton, N.Y
Miss W. Basing
Donald L. Berry
Leesburg, Fla
Lake Jem News Family Weekend Guests and Local Updates
Owen Conner and granddads Terry and Marie Head will spend the weekend on Long Boat Key as guests of Mrs. Conner’s daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs W J Head and children Leslie and Justus Roy Gordon. Roy Gordon winters with his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs William Calcut of Lake Jem. Genevieve McMahan is a patient in Florida Sanitarium and Hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Mr McMahan is superintendent of the A Duda Gardens. Mrs Mary Wetz, formerly a Bethesda Naval Hospital patient, expects to be sent home this week. Mr and Mrs William Turk III of Zephyr Hills spent Easter South with his parents Mr and Mrs William Turk II.
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Lake Jem
Owen Conner
Terry and
Marie Head
Long Boat Key
Roy Gordon
Inlaw
William Calcutt
Lake Gem
Genevieve McMahan
Florida Sanitarium
Mr. McMahan
A. Duda Gardens
Ale
Mary Wetz
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Maryland
William Turk III
Zephyr Hills
William Turk II
Susan Hayward Stars in Film Amid Fine Performances
Fragmentary notes mention Susan Hayward in a film with Patty Prata and others, suggesting standout acting and a mixed reception. No dates or locations are readable.
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Susan Hayward
Patty Prica Nothing
Quest analysis reflects Democratic split in Florida races
The article contrasts Democrats in Florida districts with Evanston trends, highlighting James Carson Robinson as a fiscal conservative with social justice aims. It notes his Orange County law career, Savings & Loan directorship, and restaurant ventures. It also contrasts Doug Stenstrom and Bill Chappell as Democratic candidates for the 4th District with shared credentials and Mount Dora campaign presence.
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Ture
Collins Leroy
Boby
Democrat Robinson
James Carson Robinson
Orange County
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Doug Stenstrom
Bill Chappell
Rep. Herlong
Florida
Stenstrom
Senate
Chappell
House
Allen Morris
Mount Dora
Student Council Elections and School Activities Highlight Schedule
This week covers Student Council elections with candidates for president Laure Knorr Albion Land and Charles McConnell. vice president Jeff Elmore and Mike Visnick. secretary Linda Hodges and Patty Richardson. treasurers Debbie Brown Beverly Lunsford and Steve Vaughn. historian Julie Melvin. Gym Show on April 17 at 7 30 pm in the high school gym funds go to new equipment and repairs. The Florida Association of National Honor Society holds a Miami Beach convention with Mount Dora four delegates Jane Cato June Coleman Candy Montgomery Nancy Wells and sponsor Miss Ruth Loveless leaving Thursday 8 30 am returning Saturday. Key Club hosts Parent Appreciation Dinner April 20 in the Community Building. The Play Festival and other events are noted for next week.
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Laure Knorr
Albion Land
Charles McConnell
Jeff Elmore
Mike Visnick
Linda Hodges
Patty Richardson
Debbie Brown
Beverly Lunsford
Steve Vaughn
Julie Melvin
S. Student Council
Florida Association of National Honor Society
Miami Beach
Mount Dora
Jane Cato
June Coleman
Candy Montgomery
Nancy Wells
Ruth Loveless
Miami
Key Club
Northern State promotes free Florida map for visitors
A regional promotion offers a complimentary Florida map titled State Parkway to Sunshine to attract vacationers. The campaign targets prospective travelers and visiting groups, hoping to boost tourism through easy access to route information and key attractions.
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Horthern SL Tdabase
Florida
Sunshine
The Birds Can Usually Take Care Of Themselves
Wayne Hanley of the Massachusetts Audubon Society explains how well cared for nestling birds survive without human milk. He notes young birds do not drink water or liquids, and that feeding with raw organs or dog food is inappropriate. He warns against overzealous rescue efforts.
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Wayne Hanley
Mass. Audubon Society
St. Petersburg Naples Yacht Race Draws Sailors and Entrants
Mount Dorans see eleven local sailboats on the shore as the fourth annual St. Petersburg Naples Yacht Race nears. The race runs April 26 27 from the Municipal Pier to Napels Fishing Pier with Panacea the 52 foot yawl from Clearwater entered again. Bill Lawson continues Pram classes for Mount Dora youths each Saturday morning. The practice of using artificial feed to lure fish is legal and the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission notes baited areas can attract fish even when not biting.
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St. Petersburg- Naples
Gulf of Mexico
Municipal Pier
St. Petersburg
Napels
Clearwater
Florida Ocean Racing Association
Bill Lawson
Mount Dora
Oceanic
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Mount Dora Meters See Shifting Coin Ratio Prompt Action
In Mount Dora the first parking meters showed a constant penny to nickel ratio when tallying weekly takings. A check with Estis confirmed the same pattern with minor variations. Then in the second year the nickel count dropped, and after a month the Mayor ordered a change in the collector.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
Penny Nickel Ratio Returns In Weekly Packaging
The old ratio between pennies and nickels reappears, making weekly packaging a tedious task even with a machine.
Florida Leads Nation in The Past Three Years
Florida has ranked first among states for three consecutive years in key metrics tracked by officials. The period shows sustained leadership in economic, population, and employment indicators across multiple agencies.
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Florida
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