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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
4
A reader urges clear standards for when Federal Aid with troops is justified to curb mob violence and labor strikes. The letter cites Florida cases, mentions Tampa Mayor seeking National Guard, and notes ongoing disruptions to telephone service, railroads, and property. The writer argues anger is warranted and urges constituents to write Congress.
Col John M Whistler announces Delbert Hollingsworth of Lake Sumter Junior College has accepted the appointment as water safety chairman for the coming year. Hollingsworth trained at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Cookeville and served at Lackland Air Force Base. He earned an MS in physical education and recreation at the University of Tennessee and taught there six years. He is a Red Cross safety instructor and was named by the Red Cross southeastern area safety services staff as instructor trainer for water safety.
James N. Kulpan administrator of Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis will be admitted to the American College of Hospital Administrators as a Nominee at its 29th Annual Convocation Ceremony. The ceremony takes place Sunday August 25 in New York City. The college honors outstanding hospital administrators.
Lake Sumter Junior College releases the fall schedule adding new non credit courses in gardening home landscaping pest control and design and building the Florida home. New evening credit courses include Income Tax Procedure International Relations General Psychology Painting and Introduction to Mathematics. An extension course MS350 Mathematics for Junior High School teachers is offered through the Florida Institute for Continuing University Studies with UF credit. The fall lineup covers music art speech reading techniques real estate math history political science business humanities psychology and home economics.
Lake County sets annual motor boat registration for vessels 10 hp and up. Owners must show proof of ownership, registration numbers stay with the boat through transfers, and fees range from 1.50 to 75.50 based on boat length. Renewals are mailed to prior registrants.
A humorous column laments the abundance of flowers along roadsides and jokingly blames drivers who seem foolish or reckless. The writer uses sharp wit to comment on roadside beauty and dangerous driving, urging caution and awareness while poking fun at drivers.
The article cites AMA safety rules for home gardeners and warns against toxic chemical barrels after a Mississippi cattle incident. It also notes upbeat economic and travel trends, with cautions about reports predicting downturns, and lampoons pessimistic forecasts.
A safety advisory urges strict compliance with stop signs to prevent collisions at intersections. Authorities warn that ignoring signals could lead to serious harm and call for heightened driver awareness and enforcement.
Florida's ocean fisheries supply much of the nation's fine seafood, led by an $18 million shrimp catch in Hillsborough, Monroe and Lee counties. The state recorded 186.7 million pounds of catch with $31 million at the docks for non edible Menhaden oil and fertilizer uses, while research by the State Board of Conservation aims to boost future yields.
The Florida Highway Patrol offers ten lifesaving tips for travelers. Check tires brakes lights and steering. plan exact routes travel in daylight. book overnight stops to avoid No Vacancy signs. keep the car clean and free of loose items. change drivers every 100 miles or rest every two hours. obey traffic laws. leave an itinerary with a neighbor or employer including car make model and license number.
Florida will gain an extra 103,173 dollars in federal aid for fish and wildlife restoration in 1963 per A. D. Aldrich director of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Funds support capital projects like fishing lakes habitat improvements water access boat ramps and other approved works with Accelerated Public Works requiring local matching funds.
A guide stresses learning major routes before travel to reduce traffic accidents. It highlights studying highway corridors and planning trips to improve safety and reduce crash risks during peak season travel.
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