Judges Bias in Editorial Awards Sparks Local Debate
The Topic cites bias in judging the Golden Quill contest with twelve editorials judged by the International Conference of Weekly Newspaper Editors. It praises Al Parsons for a locally focused piece on Mount Dora teachers strike while others cover broad issues like Vietnam and civil rights. The paper reprints the first place MLK editorial as timely commentary on civil rights. A July 3 Town Council violence protest drew national attention via a Washington reader who met a studio VP discussing film restraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Parsons
International Conference of
Parsonts
Mount Dora
America
Martin Luther King
Washington, D.C
Fim
Jack Valenti
Open House at Camp Challenge Shows Florida Handicapped Camp
Albert Crone describes Camp Challenge in Mount Dora during Open House day. The 50 acre site hosts 19 buildings, 43 staff, and 1872 campers served since 1961, with hundreds more anticipated for 1968. visitors meet campers, staff, and see facilities including a swimming pool and cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Challenge
Wayne Kennedy
Old Trees A Hazard by James C Noblitt
A gust of wind toppled part of a waterlogged oak in front of Rehbaum Harden Funeral Home after a car passed. City crews promptly cleared limbs before a wedding at the Methodist Church. The letter urges tree surgeons’ advice on removing dangerous old trunks. A separate note recounts a dog struck by a speeding car that fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Noblitt
Mount Dora
Rehbaum -Harden Funeral Home
Methodist Church
Mount Dorald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacqueline Bowman
Kendall Miller
Sandy Waldron
Shreen Hobdy
Vernon Cannaday
Joe Bolex
Grace Clifton
Noreen Fox
Bill Paul
E. C. Poling
Robert Taylor
Fred Steele
Alex Whiteside
P. O. Box
West Fifth Avenue
Rere
Mount Dove
Paul Paddock
Jim Waldros
Albert Crone
Ken van Auren Paisley
Lake County
Peums