Secrecy in Courtrooms Sparks Debate Over Platt Case Ethics
The Lake County school board objected to privacy measures in the Platt case claiming secrecy harms justice. The article argues that the civil case used a Grand Jury style hearing to protect due process while noting secret meetings and attorney fees raise concerns about government openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County School Board
Platt
Supt
A. Vanebas Jr
Cick
Came Monner
Truman G. Puteh
Washington
Platts
Two Mount Dora figures mourned in community loss
The city mourns the passing of Arthur Peabody Pratt and Elizabeth Borneth Lewis, long-time pillars who aided Mount Dora as residents and educators. Pratt, an architect turned minister, aided local churches and youth, while Lewis supported her husband in education abroad and in world affairs forums. The community offers sympathy to Helen Pratt, Dr. Lewis, and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
DecArthur Peabody ‘Pratt
Maine
Mount Dors
Community Congregations
Dr. Pratt
Hirtoh Edifiges
Lfe
E. E. Lewis
Mount Dore
Guem
College For
Community Church
Dorans
Hiness
Boss Lewis
Lewises
Bess Lewis
Helen Pratt
Dr. Lewis
President Hoover Defends America Amidreaders' Critique
The text recounts former President Hoover’s radio remarks defending the U S as superior in productivity and education while noting concerns about literacy and library access. It cites English reading habits, library counts, and book interests, and mentions a National Book Committee formed to combat mental laziness and TV influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United States
America
Topi
Peancisire
Aimerica
Prink
England
Ty Foot
Institute
Sweden
Denmark
National Book Committee
Tony
Atomic energy opens path to peace and plenty
The editor argues that world hunger and population growth push humanity toward atomic power used for peaceful aims. Citing Dr. Paul Henshaw and John Jay Hopkins, the piece envisions an Atomic Marshall Plan to seed reactors in power-starved regions, boost food and materials, and avoid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henshaw
Saturday Review
John Jay Hopkins
General Dynamics Corp
Hopkins
Teachers count changes in staff at high school
Unclear memo from D. D. Roseborough notes thirty four teachers, compares the current staff to earlier times, with differences between the high school and elementary grades and a supervisor addressing a professor about delivery issues.
Mount Dora Warm Weather Beat by Herald
The Mount Dora area saw unusual heat as Mother Nature teased readers with capricious comforts. The Miami Herald noted 97 degrees in the region and suggested cooling off by swimming in the 91 degree ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Herald
Mercury
Herald
Navy blocks promising cadet over taint accusation
Eugene W. Landy, standout at Kings Point, denied his naval Reserve commission after officials cited his mother’s 1930s Communist Party involvement. Critics call the action illogical and unjust, urging appeals and full disclosure while the Navy seeks an escape hatch. Senators Lehman and Smith press for explanations and protections of civil liberties.
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Nazi Germany
Joseph McCarthy
U. S. Navy
Andy
Eugene W. Landy
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
L. 1
Academy
Daughters of the ‘American Revolution
Naval Reserve
Navy
Landy
Communist Party
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Clarence G. Morse
Federal Maritime Board
King’s Point
Gordon McLintock
Call for UN study on atomic tests and safeguards
Millions fear radioactive contamination from nuclear tests as conflicting expert views persist. The letter urges impartial UN involvement to define safeguarded testing standards and observer participation, arguing only independent study can ease public anxiety and set reliable limits.
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Soviet Union
United States
United ‘Nations
Lodge Tee
Lane
Assembly
Feo
United ‘States
Christian Beteneo
Disarmament and the United Nations The Debate
The piece argues disarmament depends on universal compliance and credible enforcement. It warns distrust between nations like the United States and Russia makes disarmament unlikely without a strong authority such as a UN with police power and civilian oversight to enforce rules and limit police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Nations
Church Services Schedule Oddities at Local Houses of Worship
Local church notices list service times for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ and Presbyterian congregations. Rev. David Coffield leads the Baptist church at Sixth and Tremain with Bible School at 9:45 and services through the day. other churches on Fifth avenue and Sixth avenue present morning and evening worship times and midweek activities. The Reorganized Latter Day Saints on Fifth avenue lists Sunday School at 10 am worship at 11 am and a Thursday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Methodist Church
H. Mauriece Felton
Presbyterian Church
Charles “A. ‘Carriel
Reorganized
Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
H. P. Kelly
Church Services and Listings for Local Congregations
First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove announces Sunday services at 11 am and a Sunday School at 11 am. Wednesday evening service at 8 pm. Faith Lutheran Church in Missouri Synod hosts service in basement library at 8:30 am with Sunday School at 9:45 am led by Rev. Phillip Schlesamiatin. Thomas Episcopal at Lemon and Miyats offers Sunday services and Holy Communion with details provided in notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF ‘Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Stnday
Stnday School
Aim
Faith Lutheran ‘Church
Synod — Library
Buttls
Phillip ‘Schlesamiatin
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Mount Dorn
Willy Anil
Elizabeth” Borneth
Lewis
Ate
United’ States
Amerin
Hfe
Herbert “Hoover
Henshaw
Dr. Henshaw
Asia
National Association of Manufacturers
Mr. Hopkins
Geneva
Samuel L. Clemens
D. D. Roseborough
Prof
Mother Nature
Heaven On Earth
Deborah Landy
St. Petersburg Times
George Holt
Russia
Church OF Christ—Fifth Av
General Assembly
Thomas Episcopal
Miiyats
Holy ‘Communion
Cain
Wetinescae
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