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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
4
In a reminiscence tied to Dr. Russell H. Conwell and his famed Acres of Diamonds speech, a local couple recalls exploring Mount Dora’s evolving landscape. They urge readers to rediscover nearby opportunities rather than chase distant riches, suggesting a refreshing afternoon drive may reveal overlooked growth.
The passage quotes Congressman Lipscomb of California arguing that federal government spending is funded by taxpayers. He notes most taxes are hidden in prices from bread to cars, and that government cannot give anything without taking money from the people to cover costs and overhead. Nothing is truly free.
The article explains rising Medicare-related payroll taxes over 21 years starting January 1. Both Social Security and Medicare tax rates apply to the first 6,600 of an employee’s yearly earnings, up from 4,800. The new wage base becomes effective January 1.
Mount Dora Little League All-Stars head to New Smyrna Beach Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game against the host city. On Sunday August 15 they host New Smyrna at 2 p.m. at Jaycee Little League Park. Jaycee chairman Ronald Aldrich Jr. lists the All-Star selections from American Legion Rotary Lions and Kiwanis.
John Wason, 15, escaped injury when his convertible overturned on Morningside Drive after losing control. Investigators say the vehicle ran onto grass for several hundred feet before overturning in the roadway. He was cited for failure to control the vehicle and driving without a valid license.
The Florida Council for the Blind asserts that blind workers in suitable roles can match or surpass non handicap workers. The record highlights reliability adaptability and capability as key strengths of blind employees.
At a city banquet Mayor Jesse Willmott praised the aquatic program as one of the finest. Wendy Husebo led ceremonies, with the Illusions providing music and Rev. Walter Peterson delivering the invocation. Patches were awarded for Mount Dora Invitational participation to a long list of swimmers and supporters.
John Cain city building inspector issued nine permits in July with a total valuation of 27500 dollars for proposed new structures. Councilman Robert Vason reported on July 1964 activity noting seven permits and 19800 dollars in valuations.
A Mount Dora piece highlights a Midwest visitor’s inquiry about the town and its people, then backs a civic push praising the city as a nice place to live and play. The article salutes Randy Cox of the Mount Dora Swim Club, notes his seven years’ involvement, and previews a new series about local organizations written by Grace Campbell, Grace Clifton, and others to showcase community life.
Noted line cites Thomas Jefferson expressing dread for the nation as he muses on divine justice. The quotation emphasizes concern over national fate and moral accountability.
Honey once used as a cough remedy and crop in Lake County may return to modern pharmacies. Studies by the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science for the USDA show honey enhances taste and stability of medicines, enabling iron tonics, sulfa suspensions, antihistamine coughs, and codeine elixirs to be prepared with palatable, stable honey bases.
The Florida Council for the Blind urges guardians to guard children’s vision by brightening home lighting, teaching good reading habits, and keeping lights on during television viewing to support proper eye health.
Representative Herlong reviews a flurry of 1965 legislation, noting the $14 billion social welfare package, Taft Hartley repeal efforts, and major acts funding education, Social Security, foreign aid, housing, and economic opportunity. He critiques voting rights legislation and laments liberal dominance while urging constituents to see through political motives.
Quote by J B S Haldane on shaping society to let each person grow along their own path without forcing conformity, valuing diversity of development over uniform mould.
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