Telephone tax decision hinges on justice and equity
The editor argues Congress should repeal the 10 percent federal telephone excise tax, contending it burdens subscribers and persists beyond wartime need. It urges unity between Bell and Independent companies, with annual congressional review preserved, and calls readers to petition lawmakers Herlong Holland Smathers.
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Johnson
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Congress
Dillon
United States
Bell
Herlong
Holland and
Smathers
Second Examiner For FHP Coming To County Soon
L Ewing license examiner from DeLand will report on March 1 as second examiner for Lake County. Sen C Welborn Daniel and Rep W H Bill Reedy announce the appointment to reduce driving test wait times. It is advised to study the Driver's Manual before testing.
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L. ED. Ewing
DeLand
Lake County
C. Welborn Daniel
W.H
Bill) Reedy
Liberalized VA Dental Service Rules Announced
M. T. Dixon of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs announced new liberalization allowing outpocket outpatient dental treatment for service connected conditions existing at discharge if filed within one year. The act permits applications within one year after correction of a disqualifying discharge or from the act’s effective date, whichever is later. Veterans are urged to contact their local Veteran County Service Officer or write to P. O. Box 1437 St. Petersburg.
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M. T. Dixon
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Dixon
P. O. Box
St. Petersburg
Lapsed Insurance Rules Altered Says Florida Official
M. T. Dixon of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs announced a change in reinstatement rules for lapsed insurance. Previously a medical exam was required after a three month grace, but the criteria have been liberalized to allow reinstatement without medical clearance if the lapse falls within the grace period. Veterans in this category are urged to contact their local County Service Officer or mail to Box 1437 St. Petersburg promptly.
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M. T. Dixon
Florida
Department of _ Veterans — Affairs
Dixon
St. Petersburg
Beef boom predicted to drive future farm growth
Doyle Conner cites strong evidence that Ame agribusiness will enter the greatest economic expansion in its history over the next 15 years. Beef production and demand are central, with beef expected to constitute over half of US meat by 1980 and per capita beef consumption rising to about 125 pounds.
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Ame Agribusiness
U. S
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Bernard P. Carey
National Livestock and Meat Board
CAP Drill Team Being Planned
Douglas Neiford, the team organizer, says the two main goals are to patrol and to put cadets in the public eye. He hopes the drill team will stimulate public interest in the Civil Air Patrol.
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Douglas Neiford
Civil Air Patrol
Decathlon Carrying 135 Pounds Wins 1957 Royal Foinciena
In the track's opening feature of 1957, Decathlon carried 135 pounds to victory, marking the highest weight ever carried to win at the Royal Foinciena meet.
Air Force Enlistment Opens New Education Path
Broader enlistment policies announced by T Sgt Duke Moorman offer young men in high school a route to Air Force service with education from high school to graduate school while in uniform. The changes address vacancies in technical fields and support the defense mission. For details contact Lake Sumter Air Force Recruiting Office at Leesburg City Hall, 787-2223.
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Air Force
Duke Moorman
Moorman
Lake Sumter
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