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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1959
Page
4
The piece laments the loss of pre World War I ideals and the original meaning of Independence Day. It argues nostalgia is futile yet urges reclaiming liberty equality and civic duty, while noting modern life dangers and a decline in public celebrations. It calls for rekindling patriotic pride in the Declaration of Independence.
A Senate subcommittee hearing on nuclear arms race fearfully frames a hypothetical hydrogen bomb catastrophe. Dr. Lapp and Dr. Lewis warn continued testing risks catastrophic loss of life. call for banning tests and weapons to protect infants and the nation.
The Daytona Beach Evening News notes Senator Anderson's accusation that Lewis Strauss minimized radioactive fallout dangers. A Argonne National Laboratory chemist warns fallout could raise infant cancer deaths by about 1 percent, equating to one child per 10 000. Critics argue government sanctioned testing harms children and scientists oppose continued testing.
Editorial argues for a Western initiative to end stalemate with the Soviet Union without resorting to war. It warns that military brinkmanship risks catastrophe and surrender of free will, urging a united policy to pursue law, order, and enforceable peace. It asserts Russians fear a proactive, principled stand and that such vision could rally global support.
Publisher Paul H. Reese muses on FAA plans to ground pilots over 60 to boost air safety. He recalls aviation’s early days, notes pilots’ experience and wisdom, questions blanket age limits, and prefers seasoned captains who can handle emergencies rather than rely on youth.
Gov. Collins vetoed a 1959 Legislature bill abolishing the preferential primary, preserving Floridians right to influence presidential delegate selection. He argues a statewide, nonbinding slate would deny voters a real voice and turn conventions into rubber stamps, contrasting it with Russia visit. Foreign affairs then become domestic, impacting state finances and defense.
This piece highlights factors for better sleep including eight hours as a guide, the impact of uninterrupted rest on body tissue repair, and the value of a worry-free mindset. It advises moderate room temperature, fresh air, comfortable bed clothing, and avoiding sleeping pills without physician supervision.
A frightened scientist creates a serum that animates objects. The Statue of a great general steps down, declares life, and reveals the first act is to shoot about two million pigeons. A horse shoe misinterpreted by a daughter yields a joke about a horse running in stockings.
Local church notices list service times and leaders for multiple denominations in Mount Dora and surroundings. Rev. Coffield at Mount Dora Baptist, Rev. James Jones at Methodist, Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman at Church of Christ, Rev. George L. Kress at Presbyterian, Elder P. Kelley at Reorganized Latter Day Saints, and Rev. John F. Manorum at St. Edwards Episcopal with Holy Communion times.
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove announces Sunday services and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. A Wednesday evening service is also listed in the notice.
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