County Judge Election Case Heads to Appeals Court
The case involves Caldwell's plurality in the second Democratic primary for county judge and challenges to the process led by Mrs. Baker and the Lake County Board of Commissioners. Attorneys argue the May 24 straw ballot was legal and seek certification of Caldwell as nominee.
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Carroll Fussell
Baker
Caldwell
W. A. Milton
Fred Reedy
Sits
Milton
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Hall
Secy
R. A. Gray
Florida
Secretary of State
Board of County Commissioners
Supreme Court
Court
Manatee County
Judge Futch
Judge Hall
Ory
Prisoner rehabilitation touted to cut prison gun use
Florida's corrections division promotes a reclamation program to reduce armed guards by focusing on education and job placement. Deputy director Robert Gramling says saving even one inmate saves costs and human lives, citing reading, numeracy, and vocational training as key steps.
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Florida
Rotary Club
Robert Gramling
Division of Corrections
Raiford
Purpose on the Pedestal and the Nation’s Planned Role
A discussion on national purpose on the eve of a new administration. Writers urge that the people sustain purposeful government, not idolize free enterprise or shift to collectivism. The piece contrasts private self interest with shared duties and warns against viewing government as an enemy.
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The
Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Charles F. Darlington
Public action and education in national progress debate
A editorial argues that public sector emphasis on education is vital as the Soviet Union outspends the United States in education and expands its professional science manpower. It warns that America must reconcile private enterprise with public investment to renew national purpose and address science literacy and policy challenges.
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Soviet Union
Nicholas DeWitt
Russian Research Center
Harvard University
U. S
The
American Assn. For the Advance of Science
Science
Dorans to Host Exhibition Tilt at Heim Field
Dwight Mosteller leads Lake Orange at Heim Field in an exhibition against a Central Florida League team. Mosteller, sidelined by a back injury this season, had 150 plus consecutive games and was league batting champion in 1953 55 and 57. Lake Orange draws from Mount Dora Eustis Umatilla and Apopka with Neil Durden Hare Barton Russ Shivers Frank Hall Neil Stoothoff among selectees. Fred Belton of Eustis is Lake Orange president.
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Dwight Mosteller
Lake Orange
Heim Field
Mr. Mosteller
Mount Dora
Eustis
Umatilla
Apopka
JayCee
Mosteller
Neil Durden
Hare Barton
Russ Shivers
Frank Hall
Neil Stoothoff
Fred Belton
Lake Orange League
Mayor Bliss and Officer Whitcomb Attend Florida Officers Convention
Mayor Bliss and Police Officer Whitcomb will spend next week in Pensacola for the annual Florida Peace Officers Assn convention. They will hear lectures by municipal judges on traffic control and enforcement, municipal courts, and evidence.
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Guy Bliss
Robert Whitcombe
Pensacola
Florida Peace Officers Assn
Two Men Sentenced to Death in Fruitland Park Rape Case
Jerry Chapman and Robert Shuler were found guilty of raping an elderly Fruitland Park woman last March. An all white jury delivered the death penalty after testimony that included alleged coerced confessions from deputies. Attorney Francisco Rodriguez sought a new trial amid claims of threats and leniency promises.
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Fruitland Park
Jerry Chapman
Leesburg
Robert Shuler
D. R. Smith
Atty. Francisco Rodriguez
Tampa
Sheriff's Bureau
Judge Hall seeks early transfer for his children to Leesburg schools
The request shows Judge W. Troy Hall Jr moving from Tavares to Leesburg and applying to the Board of Public Instruction to enroll his two children in Leesburg schools before establishing residency. The plan allows enrollment before the new home is completed, with the district to approve the early transfer.
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Leesburg
Judge W. Troy Hall, Jr
Tavares
Judge Hall
Board of Public Instruction
Lee
Permis
Board Sends School Plans To Tallahassee
Preliminary plans for Lake county school buildings funded by 5.6 million dollars were sent to the Board of Public Instruction and on to Tallahassee for approval. Mount Dora white school includes gym music shop and cafeteria for 320, with an estimated 446,595.14. Milner Rosenwald academy improvements estimated at 76,687 with architect fees 21,316.14 for white and 4,601 for colored schools. Enrollment projected at 1,200 and standard home economics and athletic areas discussed amid cost constraints.
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Lake County
Board of Public Instruction
Tallahassee
Mount Dora White School
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Mount Dora
Dawes on Naturalness and Greatness
The quote argues that true greatness rests on naturalness and simplicity. Charles G. Dawes praises plain behavior as the mark of a distinguished man, claiming artificial airs diminish true stature.
Survival Program Lacks Action Plan in Lake County
Ed Douglas told Mount Dora residents at the second personal survival class that there is no civil defense plan in Lake County and urged development of a local plan. He noted few county police departments have plans, cited evacuation points, shelters, and a 200 bed hospital stockpile, and warned that civil defense is everyone’s responsibility. The class, started with 40 attendees, will meet twice weekly to learn preparations for nuclear emergencies.
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Lake County
Ed Douglas
Mount Dora
Douglas
Orange County
Alexander Springs
Camp Le-No-Che
Orlando
Umatilla
Cone
George Gallup
Hamilton
N. Y
Te Rts
U. S
Supt Jenkins Undergoes Surgery In Gainesville
Supt. Joe Jenkins recuperates from a bladder operation announced by the Board of Public Instruction. He is expected to attend the next meeting on July 26 for the budget hearing while the July 12 session was moved to July 7 due to state law. A Leesburg bill over $1,000 was refused as schools are not billed for such payments. Fred Adkinson urged resolutions to amend the law so doctors can examine bus drivers locally.
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Jacksonville
Greamling
Mr. Gramling
Rehion
Belleglade Work
Ft. Grand Line
Joe Jenkins
Board of Public Cents
Leesburg
Beverly Shores
Fred Adkinson
Mount Dora
Adkinson
AAU Swim Meet Here Next Week
About 500 youngsters will compete in a two day AAU invitational in Mount Dora. Jim Jackson of Mount Dora heads the meet with George Kennedy of Tangerine assisting. Events for 10 and under start at 1 p.m. Tuesday. over 10 begin at 9 30 a.m. Wednesday. Medals go to first three, ribbons to fourth to sixth. Al Appleby of Ocala, vicepresident of the association, will referee.
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Mount Dora
Jim Jackson
Central Florida
George Kennedy
Tangerine
al Appleby
Ocala
Social Security Officer Visits Mount Dora
A representative from the Social Security Administration District Office in Orlando will be at Mount Dora City Hall next Thursday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The visit offers help applying for old age and survivors insurance benefits social security benefits social security numbers or general information about the social security program.
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Social Security Administration
Orlando
Mount Dora
City Dog Ordinances Through the Years
A reader notes a series reviewing local dog laws. The first 1932 ordinance required license and rabies inoculation for dogs and cats, with 72 hour unlicensed animals subject to destruction unless redeemed for fees. An amended 1934 defined dogs habitually aggressive as a nuisance with a $1 daily fee.
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Gramling
Avon Park
University of Florida School of Medicine
Ee Caeeres
Defense Dept
Mayor Bliss Officer Whitcomb
Charles G. Dawes
Supt. Jenkins
Gainesville
AAU
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