10 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
1
Local readers report oversleeping as clocks set back. Superintendent Bernard McCabe says change is temporary until daylight returns to morning bus routes, with a likely return to normal by early April. Mount Dora's new mayor fined 25 cents by police for overtime parking.
Mount Dora’s new mayor elect Tom R. Champion spoke to the Kiwanis Club, detailing duties such as attending council meetings, supervising police and city staff, and pushing programs to fix city problems. He urged citizen committees, praised Willmott’s cooperation, and noted a 68 percent turnout with 180 disputed names.
The City of Mount Dora issued building permits in 1973 valued at 803 150 the lowest since 1968. City inspector John Cain blamed tight money and a moratorium on multi family structures for the drop from 1972’s 6.5 million. Only 18 single family permits were issued in 1973 versus 40 in 1972. no single item stood out in total permit value.
A fragmented page from the Topic section outlines arts, business, and church calendar items plus classifieds and obituaries. The readable bits reference topics and departments without cohesive narratives or distinct events.
Mount Dora sues the City of Eustis in the Fifth Circuit at Tavares over alleged noncontiguous annexation of land south of US 441 between Eudora Road and Morning Side Drive. Mount Dora claims highway right of way annexation in 1967, a gentlemen’s boundary agreement exists, and seeks voiding of Eustis ordinance. Mayor John Lane served with suit as both cities argue over municipal limits and boundary lines.
Residents in Mount Dora's East Town section organize a cleanup for Saturday January 12 led by J B Harley president of the Mount Dora Target Area Organization. Householders should place trash furniture appliances and debris at the curb early that morning and everyone should share in cleaning up East Town.
Mount Dora City Council adopted a schedule of park use fees via resolution. Non residents pay a $10 basic fee plus bonds of 15 to 100 dollars based on group size. Bonds refunded if the park is left clean. Leaf pickup season discussed and litter control proposed with possible open container ordinance. No action taken. next meeting set for the 15th.
A January 1 burglary at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Mount Dora saw sacred vessels electronic equipment and other items stolen. Entry was gained by forcing the back door with a heavy instrument and the theft is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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