Editorial Defends Free Enterprise Against Federal Aid
A Fort Myers News-Press editorial argues federal aid for depressed areas risks national security and personal freedom. It contrasts past Florida towns like Alva Slater and Caxambas with vanished fortunes, suggesting government cash would have delayed adjustment and eroded self reliance in a free economy.
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Fort Myers
Florida
News-Press
Alva
Lee County
Slater
Collier County
Jerome
Marco Island
Caxambas
Naples
Everglades
America
California law bans secret local government meetings
The California Governor signed a law making it a misdemeanor to conduct public business in secret, punishable by a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. The piece urges Florida to adopt similar sunshine rules and cites Mount Dora’s local “Ways and Means Committee” as an example of opaque sessions.
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California
Florida
Mount Dora
Herlong Opposes Federal Aid for Hanford Nuclear Plant
U S Representative Herlong defends a vote against federal funding for a Hanford nuclear plant. He argues the large outlay is wasteful for power not needed and would require costly transmission lines, while private utilities can generate cheaper power with modern plants. The House reportedly defeated the project.
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Herlong
Hanford
Atomic Energy Commission
Hanford Power Plant
Congress
Anderson joins Staff of State Board of Health
Walter W. Anderson, retiring AP correspondent after 30 years, is added as special assistant to State Health Officer Dr. Wilson T. Sowder in the Florida State Board of Health Education Division. Dave Fulton will assist in promoting educational radio TV newspaper and magazine efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Walter W
Andy) Anderson
Associated Press
Florida State Board of Health
Division of Education
Wilson T. Sowder
Anderson
North
South Carolina
Charlotte
N.C
Carolinas
Ohio
New York
Dave Fulton
Wil
King's Daughters Meeting Seeks School Clothes
The King's Daughters will meet at the Community Building on Monday August 21 at 8 p.m. Hostesses Mrs. Olive Elliot and Mrs. Louise Martelock invite members to bring outgrown children's clothing and shoes for school, to be left at Emma Jane Tallant's home at 3rd Ave and Donnelly St.
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King’s
Olive Elliot
Louise Martelock
Emma Jane Tallant
3Rd Ave
Donnelly St
Congo crisis viewed as exaggerated by Belgian speaker
Jacques Laverge, visiting Belgian youth, told Mount Dora Rotary the Congo crisis is overstated. He described Belgian achievements including 30 000 schools and a vast rail and road network, noting education access and economic development under colonial rule. He praised the Experiment in International Living and Rotary for exchange programs. John Richmond reported Rotary owners collected on his cruise to Japan.
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Jacques Laverge
Mount Dora
Rotary Club
Congo
Belgian Congo
Belgium
Mr. Laverge
Rotary International
John Richmond
Rotary
Japan
Hospital Patients List at Waterman Memorial
Mount Dora patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital this week include Annie Smith Agnes Gilbert Carl Junghaus Marie Fisher Ralph Sargent Ethel Crosby Nellie Colley Iva Carter Earl Dunton Alice Bolton William Breckenridge Edith Cousins and Margaret Daniels.
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Mount Dora
Waterman
Memorial Hospital
Annie Smith
Agnes Gilbert
Carl Junghaus
Marie Fisher
Ralph Sargent
Ethel Crosby
Nellie Colley
Iva Nora Carter
Earl Dunton
Alice Bolton
William Breckenridge
Edith Cousins
Margaret Daniels
Florida tourism ads boosted state taxes by big margin
Florida spent one dollar on direct advertising for tourists last year and collected 100.10 dollars in direct taxes, according to the Florida Tourism Steering Committee.
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Florida
Marine Studios Opens as Florida Attraction Evolves
The article recalls the 23 year journey from Marine Studios initial dream to Marineland and the world first oceanarium. Founder W Nanelace Burden created a landmark with moving ocean tanks and underwater photography expanding Florida’s attraction profile. In June W Douglas Burden became president replacing his father while W F Rolleston steps in as new head. Burden remains on the board as active director.
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Florida
Marine Studios
Marineland
Atlantic Ocean
St. Augustine
Nanelace Burdan
Indo-China
Burden
Marineland of the Pacific
Miami Sequarium
Illin
Tolstoy Cornelius
Van
Marine Theatre
Judge Warns Must Turn In Licenses To Get New Permit
County Judge William A. Milton Jr notes a new requirement for auto license renewals. Old licenses must be surrendered unless the license was lost stolen or destroyed. Birth month program starts in September requiring new licenses by September 30 issued in Lake County by his office.
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William A. Milton, Jr
Lake County
Milton
Jobless payments fall in July payments in Florida
Florida unemployment figures show $4,199,400 in regular benefits for July, down $217,667 from June. State Industrial Commission Chair A Worley Brown cites fewer working days and slight eligibility exhaustion as causes. Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation paid $1,064,347 in July, vs 1,376,156 in June.
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Florida
State Industrial Commission
A. Worley Brown
Norris Advises Night Attacks On Wasp Nests
An entomologist urges night applications of chlordane or DDT to wasp nests near living areas. He notes 2 500 North American wasp species with only about 50 causing problems and describes removal methods and safety cautions.
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Norris
North America
James E. Bregdon
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Small town pride hinges on leaving to be seen
A reflective line about hometown life contrasts success measured by leaving town with the value locals place on roots. It hints at the tension between local identity and external achievement.
Pets Transmit Diseases Warn Florida Veterinarian
A University of Florida veterinary expert warns household pets can spread diseases to people beyond farming settings. Rabies remains a key risk from dogs and other animals, while creeping eruption from hookworms and tularemia from wild rabbits are discussed with emphasis on vaccination and public health precautions.
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Veterinary
University of Florida
C. F. Simpson
Veterinary Science
Agricultural Experiment Stations
Florida
Man
Simpson
Coronary Disease and Medical Advances Highlight Florida Notice
The article explains coronary heart disease, its causes like arteriosclerosis and clots, and the role of electrocardiographs in diagnosis. It notes recovery through rest, care, and possible vessel adaptation, with surgery and drugs as treatments. It also reports the Florida Nurses Association selecting a convention theme for 1961 in Jacksonville.
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The
Florida Nurses Association
George Washington Hotel
Jacksonville
Church Schedules for Local Congregations Across Town
The community churches list morning and evening services with times for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ and other denominations. Rev. David Coffield, Rev. James Jones, Sam Ayers, Cletus Stutzman, and Rev. George L. Kress lead varied programs including Bible School, MyF, Mid-Week studies, and choir rehearsals. Services start 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. with midweek events and prayer meetings scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Methodist Church
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Presbyterian. Church
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L. Kress
Reorganized
Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
D. B. Rippberger
ST. Edward’s
Community Chapel
First Church OF God
South Highland St
Joel Bellamy
Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist Notice
Sunday services at 11:00 am with Sunday School at 11:00 am and Wednesday evening service at 8. Corner of Lemon and Grove in Eusitis.
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Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
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Sunshine
U. S
Rep
Syd Herlong
State Board of Health
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
By Russell Kay
Bob Norris
First Federal Savings Associat
Leesburg
Doctor of Medici
Florida Medical Association
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