Have Safe Holiday Says Kirkman
Colonel Kirkman director of the Department of Public Safety predicted that Florida holiday motorists will kill themselves about once every three hours during the 78 hour Christmas period. He cited a three year average and 28 expected deaths with a total of 50 highway fatalities from 1963 to 1965. He warned four seasonal killers heavy traffic drinking fatigue and inattention and urged drivers to be cautious during the December 23 to 26 holiday period.
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Kirkman
Colonel Kirkman
Interama program kicks off with Latin nations joining
Champion says Interama has official acceptance from 17 Latin American nations to participate. Seven nations will select their national Houses and eleven have sent delegates to Miami for briefings, while others work on designs and pavilion construction. Over 40 major American industries express interest, with fringe benefits expected for Lake County despite its distance from Miami.
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Unclear fragment on holiday cheer and a loved one's death
A fragmented line notes that nothing spoils holiday spirit like an accidental death of a loved one, implying a tragic event amid festive times. The surviving voice contrasts joy with the sudden loss.
Guide For Gardeners Merry Christmas
Indoor plant care tips for Christmas gifts emphasize bright but not cold window spots and careful humidity control with water trays. Watering should be thorough when soil dries, avoid fixed schedules, and avoid immediate transplanting to larger pots. Seek nursery guidance for species like African Violets and Bird of Paradise.
New Year Eve Fireworks and Snake Dance at Croom-A-Coochee
Residents plan a New Year Eve bonfire at 9 p.m. with special music and entertainment until midnight. A large fireworks display will greet the New Year followed by a snake dance around the fire. A public turkey shoot is slated at the gun range in Croom-a-Coochee Ranch Park.
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Croom-a-Coochee Ranch
Retail store density shifts nationwide in year study
Audits and Surveys, Inc. reports one retail store per 112 residents. Food stores show the steepest decline this year while specialty stores expand, indicating a changing retail landscape across the country.
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Mount Doran Names New Extension Agent Indian Work
Glenn Loveless Jr. of Lake County will become Agricultural Extension Agent Indian Work for a three county area including Glades Hendry and Broward effective Jan 16. He previously led 4H and Lake County Fair Steer Sale efforts and is a Kentucky University of Kentucky graduate with further study at Cornell and UF. He and his wife raise a family in Mount Dora. Fifth drawing prizes for Mount Dora Profit Stamp sale announced with W Palmer H Bickhart and H B Williams among winners.
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Lake County
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Sheridan Rd
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Congress Set to Tackle Federal Spending in New Session
The incoming Congress is expected to take a more conservative stance on federal spending than the last, reflecting Democratic setbacks and a potential pause in President Johnson's Great Society programs.
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