Eisenhower urged as ideal president by United Nations World editors
An editorial in United Nations World lauds General Dwight Eisenhower as the ideal US presidential candidate. It argues his military service, diplomacy, and international stature make him a statesman capable of uniting a democracy and guiding national and global peace.
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Eisenhower
United Nations World
Dwight Eisenhower
United States
America
Christian Science Monitor
Europe
UN World
National Welfare
Stubborn Impressions and Civil Rights in National Debate
Ike lashes at Kefauver and FEPC while accusing politicians of exploiting a national illness. The piece argues communists influence Korean talks to bolster Taft isolationism and hints at Eisenhower MacArthur tensions dating to prewar days including Pearl Harbor era events.
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Fuller Warren
Kefauver
Estes
Fuller
White House
America
Taft
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Philippine Islands
Japan
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Clark Field
Manila
Death Takes a Holiday at IceHouse Theatre Praised
The Mount Dora IceHouse Theatre presents Death Takes a Holiday starring Ted Shawn with detailed Italian castle sets and elaborate costumes. Critics note outstanding amateur talent, hard work by the Players, and strong cultural impact for Central Florida.
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Mount Dora
IceHouse Theatre
Arthur P. Pratt
Ted Shawn
The Doric Column on the loss of nonconformist characters
The piece laments shrinking eccentricity and the rise of conformity, arguing society needs firebrands and rebels who challenge decorum. It urges sustaining individuality, dissent, and questioning to keep minds sharp and culture vibrant.
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R. P. Bronson
Irvin Trial Pretrial Fight Over NAACP Funding Tactics
Defense charges that NAACP aims to raise funds in the North by inflaming race hatred rather than defending Walter Irvin and others on merits. They accuse Sheriff McCall and J W Hunter of shaping public opinion to intimidate jurors and dismiss claims of fair trials as subversive. The brief cites McCall’s statements on Supreme Court rulings and accuses the NAACP of following a communist line to sow racial strife in Florida.
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Lake and Marion
Florida
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Walter Irvin
North
Lake County
Willis V. McCall
J. W. Hunter
NAACP
McCall
Supreme Court
Irvin
Hunter
Supreme Court of the United States
Marion County
Thurgood Marshall
Wareing Guides Guests to Bass Tourney Victory
Stan Wareing guided a group from the Mount Dora hotel through Florida fresh waters and weighed in the tournament’s largest catch 7 lbs 11 ozs winning a bait and line prize from the Chamber of Commerce Bass Tourney.
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Stan Wareing
Mount Dora
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Bridgman Injured In Car Fall During Census Drive
Mrs Bridgman was injured when the car door flew open at Tremain and Fifth Avenue as she and her husband set out for volunteer work in the Church Census of five city churches. She was badly bruised but not broken.
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Frank Bridgman
Florida jury may hear fair trial in Moore case
Hunter rejected NAACP claims that Florida proves prejudice and taints justice. He asserted the state will not obstruct Marion County jurors and that Harry T. Moore’s death on Christmas Day does not influence local opinions.
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United States of America
Marion County
Florida
NAACP
Iry T. Moore
Hunter
Harry T. Moore
Cast of Death Is a Visitor at Leesburg Castle
The Leesburg Players present a thriller in which Death visits a noble household. Sally McCain and Talbot Simpson cope with the eerie guest while Col. Bronson delivers a calm counterpoint. Virginia Baxter Maxine Hines Jim Jackson Anne Schumacher and Frances Lovell lead a tense, stylish production.
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Sally McCain
Talbot Simpson
Col
Paul Bronson
Virginia Baxter
Leesburg
Shawn
Maxine Hines
Tavares
Jim Jackson
Anne Schumacher
Eustis
Frances Lovell
Melon Patch Players
King's Daughters Hear Of Moral ReArmament
Dr. Robert R. Reed of Community Church will address the King's Daughters on Wednesday February 13 at 8 p.m. in the Community building. Visitors invited. Mrs. Helen Kurras led admission services for nine new members welcomed during the past year.
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Robert R. Reed
Community Church
King’s Daughters
Frank Buchman
Helen Kurras
Order
Mount Dora
Local Broadcast Sparks Demand for Change of Venue
A nationwide Lake County broadcast criticized the NAACP and has prompted calls for another venue change. The program intensified debate over where a key case should be heard and heightened community tensions across regions.
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Lake County
NAACP
PTA To Hold Family Life Institute In April
Mount Dora's PTA plans a Family Life Institute in April led by Prof. Edwin R. Hartz under Florida State University loan. The April 3 and 4 program covers marriage and family relationships with extension course style content. A film, The Shortest Way Home, was shown by Herbert and Danny Schneider of the Visual Education club. The group voted to double library appropriations for elementary and high schools.
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Mount Dora
Edwin R. Hartz
Florida State University
Herbert
Danny Schneider
Visual Education Club
Washington lacks theatre says Bronson diplomat
BRONSON says Washington has no theatre to speak of and few cultural diversions for its educated crowd. He notes a symphony, restaurants, night clubs, and lively convivial gatherings as the city’s entertainment, while many government workers attend classes at 25 higher education institutions for education.
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Washington
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