Mount Dora Eyes Florida Growth Boom As EPCOT Vision Looms
Billie Libby calls Mount Dora and Central Florida to unite for rapid growth driven by Disney World EPCOT plans and a anticipated marine and tech industry expansion. The piece envisions regional planning, better highways, tax climate, and civic programs to capitalize on the bonanza, urging local leaders and residents to act.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Martin-Marietta Corp
Disney World
Utopia
Atlantis
Central Florida
EPCOT
Walt Disney
Orlando
Roy Disney
Don Tatum
ESSA
Federal Marine Science Lab
Bocoms
Oceanus
U. S. Navy Boat Training Center
Naval Device Training Center
Roy Rogers
Pat Boone Enterprises
Interama
Miami
Lake County
State of Florida
East Central Florida
Billie Libby
Florida Veterans Affairs policy shift aids 100 percent disabled vets
The Florida Dept of Veterans Affairs announces a major policy reversal under Secretary McNamara. Veterans with a VA 100 percent disability rating may now qualify for commissary and exchange privilege letters. Eligible vets should request the official VA letter from M. T. Dixon, director, at P O Box 1437 St. Petersburg FL.
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Florida
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
McNamara
M. T. Dixon
Florida Dept. of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box
St. Petersburg
Fla
Governor urged to cut state waste in capi tol complex
A reader criticizes the Florida Capitol complex for excessive lighting and wasteful spending. He urges the governor to curb post hours lighting, cut agency reports, tighten office access, and improve mail and pickup practices to save taxpayers money. The letter connects to the Governmental Reorganization and Efficiency Committee's ongoing review of state operations.
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Gaines Street
Florida Development Commission
Motor Vehicle Commission
Capitol Building
Capitol Complex
Senate
House
Capitol
Govermental Reorganization and Efficiency Committee
Robert Williams
Mallory E. Horne
Washington Biography Reflections and Capitol Notes 1967
The piece argues Americans should review George Washington's pivotal role and personal sacrifices in founding the United States. It cites a Reader's Digest review of Thomas Fleming's First In The Hearts Of His Countrymen and comments on political power, cabinet aides, and February 22, 1967 as a call to return to steady judgment.
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Washington
United States of America
Potomac
Reader’s Digest
Thomas J. Fleming
George Washington
George Hollahan Jr
Senate
Capitol
Claude Kirk Jr
Florida
Starr
Dixie Production News
Florida Streamflow for January Varies by Basin
Florida Conservation News reports Central Florida streams varied in January. Silver Springs remains near normal after an excessive 112 percent flow, while St Johns and Oklawaha Basins stay below normal. Lake Griffin stays normal. Moss Bluff Locks remain closed to boaters. A groundwater map shows Florida’s heart deficient. AAA urges cyclists to ride single file near the right edge.
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Florida
Florida Conservation News
Silver Springs
St. Johns River
Oklawaha Basin
Lake Griffin
Moss Bluff Locks
Come to SEA BROOK'S PHARMACY for fast service in Mount Dora
An old style view of medical practice contrasts with modern fast office visits and future computer aided diagnosis. SEA BROOK'S PHARMACY at 639 North Donnelly Street offers prescription filling day or night with the slogan Your Prescription Headquarters. Household hint suggests balancing top heavy vases with sand or marbles and lists pharmacy items on sale.
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Seabrook
North Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
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Peninsula Motor Club
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United States Savings Bonds
Bill Seabrook
Sete Ee
Prescription
Harlan G. Burgett
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