Porter Maps Tourists Gap and Pay Balance Causes
Sylvia Porter warns the tourist gap between U S travel abroad and foreign travel to the United States will hit a record high this year surpassing 1.6 billion dollars. She notes growing foreign visits to the U S and proposes solutions including hosting more international gatherings in America and boosting promotional appeals. She urges Americans to use U S airlines and ships to balance payments while praising American carriers’ service and rates.
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Sylvia Porter
U. S
Sible
Food prices vs wages show higher living standard rise
The piece argues food is cheaper relative to earnings today than a century ago. It notes average weekly pay rose from about $11 to around $100, with food costs about 20 percent of income vs half previously. Mass merchandising lowers costs, expands variety, and sustains inflation while raising overall living standards.
Imitation meats spark concern among Florida livestock groups
The piece notes worries from Florida cattlemen over synthetic meat products made from soy protein and discusses potential labeling, regulation, and consumer protection issues. It cites a National Hog Farmer editorial on imitation meats and mentions Iowa’s crackdown on vegetable oil cream substitutes in restaurants.
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Florida
Institute of Food Technolo
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Columbus
Ohio
NHF
Letters Welcome For Publication At The Topic
The Topic invites general interest letters that are reasonably brief and signed. Writers may request name withheld, but signed letters are preferred for consideration. Typewritten or hand printed submissions are given priority.
Hurricane Hut Barbecue Benefits Equipment Fund
A barbecue box dinner will raise funds for Hurricane Hut equipment. The Saturday event runs noon to 7 pm in the Methodist Church parking lot with $1.50 tickets sold by Youth Center members. About $1,800 is needed for air conditioning equipment already installed. Youth Center Advisory Board leads the planning.
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Methodist Church
Youth Center
Hay
Dick, Reynolds
Joe Newton
Florida Public Safety Dept Wins AAMVA Driver Licensing Award
Florida's Department of Public Safety earned an Achievement Award from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for 1963 driver license administration. Director H. N. Kirkman announced in Tallahassee that the department met 85 percent and higher of minimum licensing standards.
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Florida
Department of Public Safety
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
H. N. Kirkman
Tallahassee
U. S
National Safety Council
AAMVA
Des Moines
Iowa
Kings D&S Meeting at Community Building
The Kings Daughters and Sons will hold a meeting at the Community Building at 8 p.m. on July 20. Refreshments will be provided by Mr and Mrs Arthur Burhenne.
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Kings D&s
Kings Daughters and Sons
Arthur Burhenne
Stillness and steadiness mark good breeding
The phrase highlights that calm demeanor and composed facial expression denote refined upbringing. It emphasizes restraint as a social trait and links personality poise with perceived class and manners.
Note on bank report of condition sworn by president
Geo J White president of the bank attests the report of condition is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. The statement is sworn to by Geo J White as president.
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I. Geo. J. White
Geo. J. White
Eustis 1st Federal Resources Set Mark High
Eustis 1st Federal Savings and Loan Association reported record totals as of June 30 with resources over 17.46 million. Executive VP Frank L. Cogburn noted savings of 16.1 million, loans above 14.0 million, and dividends totaling 3.54 million since 1935.
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Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
Frank L. Cogburn
Cogburn
Tax Revenue Surpasses Estimates in 1963 64
State Comptroller Ray Green reports the 1963 and 1964 general revenue fund collected 471 million dollars, 20.7 percent above prior levels. Sales and use tax led, exceeding estimates by over 100 thousand dollars, with fourteen other revenue taxes also topping forecasts.
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General Revenue Fund
Ray Green
Green
Miller Elected Pro-Tem Leader at Lakes County Savings
Paul A. Miller was elected President pro-tem of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakes County at Leesburg. A charter member since 1934, he joined the board in 1948 and has served as vice president and vice chairman of the board.
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Paul A. Miller
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Lakes County
Leesburg
Miller
First Federal
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