Let Teachers Pressure Tax Assessors Land Declares Back Merit Pay
Rep. Henry W. Land of Tangerine criticizes interposition and backs merit pay for teachers. He urges stronger pressure on county tax assessors to share the burden, opposes sweeping integration tactics, and supports a state study guiding merit criteria. Land cites wage levels, shortages, and a proposed 300 to 700 dollar merit framework while predicting tax increases to fund education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Land
Tangerine
Orange County
Mr. Land
Mount Dora
Orlando
Abbie Jo Simpson Land
Lakes
Florida
FSU Survey Highlights Florida Property Tax Weaknesses
The survey from Florida State University criticizes local assessment methods, cites inequalities in Lake County and Mount Dora, and discusses a possible State Tax Commission to restore local control. It compares Florida with Illinois and notes statewide under supervision of assessors, with future plans to continue discussion.
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FSU
Florida
Mount Dora
Lake County
Lou L. Heaton
Lake
Bureau of Governmental Research and Service
School of Public Administration
Florida State University
Legisla
Illinois
State Department of Revenue
Kiwanis Drive Report Tracks Youth Funding Efforts
Kiwanis club members will hear a report on the 1957-58 drive supporting Boy Scouts and underprivileged children in Mount Dora. Volunteers call uncontributing residents as Dorans note strong voluntary support, aiding summer camping trips at Camp La No Chee and medical needs for indigent youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Dorans
Mount Dora
Time Is Here To Aid Mount Dora Blood Bank
Mount Dora aims to replenish its blood supply as donor day is planned for next Tuesday at the Community building. Chairman Sam Swiger says Lake County Blood Bank reserve is overdrawn and being drawn at about a pint every day and half since opening three years ago. He seeks 100 units or more to cover overdraft and sustain until the next donation. People should contact the Chamber of Commerce for hours and procedure to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sam Swiger
Swiger
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
New Teachers Added to Mount Dora Faculty for 1956 57
Mount Dora's Fifth Avenue school plans a fall term with at least 36 faculty for elementary and high school classes. Lake County Board approves contracts for two new elementary teachers Mrs Alberta Marlin of New York and Mrs May M Gray of Alabama and grants a illness leave to Mrs Helen Whittington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Rhoda Horton Watson
Charlotte Bennett
Rosemary Bennett
Alexandra Birkbeck
Doris Camp
Evelyn Cassady
George Clement
Bobbie
Harry W. Dandridge
Anne Hamlin
James Jackson
Helen Kurras
Nana T. Laney
Esther Maglathlin
Dan Spear
Eudell Sutley
Edna TeStrake
Sarah Toy
Mrs. Whittington
Edwin Hansel
Argel Rittenhouse
Mildred Camburn
Azalea Clark
James Gibson
Betty Ann Haynes
George Moore
Nellie Rose
Fred J. Sanwald
E. B. Shotts
Will Laceye
Anna Rae Straight
Alice W. Young
D. D. Roseborough
Ronald Aldrich
Man Sells Household Goods, Nets Extra Cash
Edwin Pulis, ahead by 104 dollars after spending under a dollar on a classified ad, sold a love seat rug and lamps quickly. The example shows how advertising surplus household items in the Topic brings fast buyers and extra cash.
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Edwin Pulis
Alexander Jr
More Consideration to Be Given Police Change
Mount Dora faces tension over a planned police shift with Chief James Orr set to be replaced by Patrolman George Ober. Mayor W. D. Patton announced the idea for efficiency but paused it after a citizen delegation urged more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
James Orr
George Ober
W. D. Patton
Orr
Patton
R. C. Bardwell
Phil Lindsay
Tangerine
Arnold Haynes
Sylvan Shores
Kendall
Dale Jones
Claude Fralick
Ed Avery
Atty
John McCormick
Ober
Bill Prinz
Reserve Police
Masonic Lodge
Richard G. Shipes
Lou L. Heaton
Herman Cox
Heaton
Hollers Sponsor 400 Dollar Senior Essay Contest on Constitution
Mount Dora patrons Mr and Mrs William E Holler fund an annual senior essay contest at the high school with total prizes of 400 dollars. Prizes are split evenly by gender with 100 dollars first place for both boy and girl, plus smaller awards. All participants receive a commemorative scroll. Deadline is May 17 with a May 23 Kiwanis luncheon ceremony for prize distribution.
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William E. Holler
Mount Dora
Hollers
America
United States of America
Kiwanis Club
Holler
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Florida Education Association
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Miami
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Tax Commission
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England
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Honor
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Florida State Highway Patrol
Karen
Mount Dora School
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