Roosevelt lays out wartime policy and defense measures
President outlines policy on neutrality and aid to democracies, with Welles caution toward Hitlerism and Germany. He endorses British technician recruitment, discusses rifles to Eire, and notes defense production lag. Unification of air forces, airport expansion, aluminum collection drive, nursing shortages, price controls, and fair employment guidance accompany broader mobilization.
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America
Welles
Statertment
Italy
Washington
England
U. S
Eire
Germany
Ireland
Labor Supply
Roosevelt
Saeta
Atlantic Shipya
Capitol Consensus by Wm. Griffis
State budget note on June 28 shows $10,671,561 cash balance in the Board of Administration for 67 counties. Many counties hold balances above debt needs and some have surpluses that may never be needed.
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Board of Administration
Aes
Unclear text on tax law loan in 1941 gasoline tax case
Fragmentary notes describe a 1941 gasoline tax division law and Holmes seeking a $21 000 loan against 2 percent of gas tax revenue to cover a judgment. The text notes large surpluses not needed for immediate debt service.
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Credit Cron
Holmes
School Funds Hope to Back Earnings for County Schools
The state reports a sizable surplus from year end and Beverage Department revenues to cover wage payments for teachers and bus drivers. Governor Holland Comptroller Lee and Superintendent English pledge economic discipline and tax law enforcement to improve county school finances without raising taxes.
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Holland
Lee
English
State Highway Patrol Reports Driver License Backlog Cuts
The Auto Drivers Director reports 785 000 licenses issued since October 1 1940 along with 1600 revocations and 68000 suspensions. Half the 75 patrolmen completed refresher training at Ocala and the other half begins in Orlando. 75 new patrolmen will join the force to reach 150 by September 1. New 1942 licenses require rigid exams starting mid August.
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Up Couperin Tan
General Revenue Fund
Gillian
The
Highway Patrol
Ocala
Orlando
Lakeland
Cabinet Salaries Align With County Officials at $7500
The article notes state cabinet members earn $7500 annually, putting them on par with county officials in the larger counties who also receive $7500 yearly.
Candidates for state offices emerge with multiple contenders
The article lists numerous figures vying for railroad commissioner and other state posts. Names include Jerry Carter versus Lon Folks and W C King among others, with candidates from Ocala Zolfo Canal Point Clearwater Sumter and more. Eugene Mathews faces Buck Hancock and Slater Smith in separate races. Overstreet Miami is identified as the sole avowed congressman-at-large candidate.
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Jerry Carter
Lon Folks
Ocala
W. C. King
Zolfo
Carl Gray
Panama City
Paul Raridan
Everglades
Canal Point
R. L. Sweger
Clearwater
W. T. Coleman
Sumter County
Mr. Stewart
Eugene Mathews
Buck Hancock
Madison
J. Slater Smith
Green Cove Springs
Martin
Okeechobee
Tallahassee
Ernest. Overstreet
Miami
Florida 1941 laws raise fees and taxes across state
The 1941 legislature approved sweeping changes with the governor’s permission. Drivers will pay $1 for licenses, light car tags up from $10 to $15, and employers taxed per extra worker. railroads face delinquent tax interest like others. Merchants with high stock face a $10 per thousand inventory tax plus occupation tax. Two thirds of local barbers may raise prices, others must follow. Property tax returns required. county road debt oversight shifts to state board. Horse racing tax rises to 8 percent. old age pensions may rise in 1942 if U S aid matches. Damaging taxes include a $1 fishing fee in home counties and a travel boost from tourists while air remains free.
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Holland
State Board of Administration
U. S
Florida
State Beverage Dept Revenue Rise Reported
The State Beverage Department shows a large fiscal year revenue increase with 3.4 million dollars collected for aged pensions 0 4 hundred thousand for the blind and needy children and a nearly one million dollar surplus directed to the county school system.
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State Beverage Department
Gasoline Sales Rise in May 1941 and Tax Allocation Change
May 1941 gasoline sales exceeded May 1940 by over 5 million gallons, yielding $2,473,404.66. Revenue split 3c to county debt service, 3c to road, with 1c to schools and general revenue. This marked the final year counties receive 3c for debt service. future allocations shift to 2c debt service and 4c to roads. County Rs Lake sold 555,529 gallons for $38,887.03 and received $30,610.50 back for debt service in May. Supreme Court docket smaller than a decade, with post 1939 August vacation impact.
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Road Department
Florida boards plan new Dent for Women’s Fog Tallahassee
Dred Conradi intends to retire after 32 years service as the Boards of Control and Education prepare to appoint a successor. Meanwhile a surge of young Englishmen graduates and begins training as combat flyers at West Palm Beach. Panama City starts work on a large artillery cannonment.
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Board of Control
Board of Education
Fog
Panama City
Florida
Cotton growers urged constant checks for boll weevils in Lake County
Lake County growers monitor fields for boll weevils with July migration beginning. prompt action is urged when found. The piece also notes experiments converting rotenone and pyrethrum into aerosols for fumigation and discusses safety, perfunctory tests in homes, and a defense program promotion featuring cotton dress and a Kraemer yard luncheon.
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Lake County
Sea Island
Cotton dress revue highlights Lake County home women
Forty-one Lake County Home Demonstration women gathered at the Kraemer home in Seneca for an all day event. The afternoon featured a cotton dress revue with 38 of 41 models handmade by their wearers. Eustis Club won for most attendees. Tavares led in thrift dress modeling.
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Lake County
D. L. Kraemer
Seneca
Eustis Club
Tavares
Betty Masten
Mount Dora
Maybelle Gay
Umatilla
J. W. King
Mrs. Barksdale
Lea's Hair Preparation promises to hide gray hairs
An advertisement from Mount Dora Pharmacy The Rexall Store hawks Lea's Hair Preparation claiming to erase gray hairs after several days of use. It touts a color match guaranteed to fool friends and offers a one dollar bottle at the store.
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Mount Dora
Lea
Rexall
Grape Varieties Highlight Florida Grape Growers Convention
Florida grown grape varieties will be exhibited at the Florida Grape Growers Association convention in Eustis on July 16 and 17. The display includes Niagaras, Bea con, Carmen, and newer Demko varieties, with juices and other products. Prizes, ribbons, and a winner plaque will honor top displays, while the public may attend demonstrations and all convention sessions. County Agent R. E. Norris notes there are no entry fees and invites growers to participate.
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Florida
Lake County
Florida Grape Growers Association
Eustis
Altoona
Eustis Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Norris
Association
Watermelons From Lake County Delights Atlantic City Exhibit
Lake County supplied watermelons for the Florida Exhibit opening supper on the Atlantic City pier. Governors Spessard Holland and Edison attended as honored guests. Dr. Marion Walker of Leesburg’s Watermelon Institute developed the varieties. Melons weighed about 40 pounds and were packed and shipped by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the request of Florida National Exhibits manager Earl W. Brown.
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Lake County
Florida
Atlantic City
Spessard L. Holland
Edison
New Jersey
Marion Walker
Leesburg
Walker
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