Education Gains Big Share Of Florida Tax Dollars
Florida lawmakers reported education will receive over one billion dollars in the 1967 69 biennium. Senate leader Dennis J. O Grady notes state funds total 981 million with a 270 million rise since 1965 67 and describes a 16 percent increase for Lake County education funds while highlighting a $1000 salary rise for teachers without new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Dennis J. O'Grady
Lake County
Sen. O'Grady
O'Grady
O’grady
South
National Education Assn
Virginia
Louisiana
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alabama
West Virginia
Kentucky
South Carolina
Arkansas
Mississippi
Census Bureau conducts weekly survey in region
Census interviewers in the area gather data for the Current Population Survey and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Director Thomas W. McWhirter of the Atlanta regional office says results will inform national population trends and economic data on households. Interviewers listed are Mrs. Marion Avery, Tavares. Mrs. Sally H. Futch, Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Thomas W. McWhirter
Census
Atlanta
U. S
Bureau
U.S
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Marion Avery
Tavares
Sally H. Futch
Leesburg
Economic Trends Point Upward in Florida 1967 report
Florida mid 1967 economic trends show the economy about eight percent ahead of a year earlier. The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reported in its Weekly Business Review that income of businesses and other yardsticks of business conditions are improving, signaling a stronger state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Business Review
Law Enforcement Officials Attend Training Sessions
Florida police chiefs and law enforcement administrators including Mount Dora Chief J. T. Huett and Assistant Chief Richard H. Martin graduated from the Police Executive Development Program at St. Petersburg Junior College. The program, begun in December 1966 and funded by the U.S. Justice Department, aimed to raise professional standards for police commanders. Commencement took place at the Coral Reef Motel in St. Petersburg Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. “Bud” Huett
Mount Dora
Richard H. Martin
Florida
Florida Institute of Law Enforcement
FILE
St. Petersburg Junior College
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Law Enforcement Assistance
Coral Reef
St. Petersburg Beach
Michael M. Bennett
Thompson
Crockett
Lions Learn Of Air Rescue Service From Chief Of Orlando Operations
Lions Club members hear from Colonel Beall, inspector general of the Air Rescue Service at Orlando AFB, about rescue missions and Southeast Asia duties in 1965 66. Lions President George Litsinger announces August 15 meeting as a working party at the Girl Scout House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Beall
Bob Alderman
Lions Club
Beall
Lions Meeting
Lions
Chief of Orlando
Hg. Air Rescue Service
Orlando Afb
Orlando
Florida
Oklawaha
Silver Springs
Col. Beall
3Rd Air Rescue Group
Southeast Asia
Headquarters
Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service
George Litsinger
Five Mount Dora youth to attend Rising Tenths Camp
First Methodist Church of Mount Dora announced five youths Julie Melvin Jerry Upchurch Debbie Wicker Janet Coleman and June Cato will join about 400 peers at Rising Tenths Camp July 24 31 near Leesburg. The weeklong program for new tenth graders features study courses campcraft recreation vesper services and swimming in the camp's new junior Olympic pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Julie Melvin
Jerry Upchurch
Debbie Wicker
Janet Coleman
June Cato
Klar Named To Key Assignment In Optometry Council
Dr. S Robert Klar of Eustis has been chosen for a key assignment in the 12 State Southern Council of Optometrists for 1967 68 and will chair the Motorists Vision and Highway Safety Committee. He holds a BS from Boston University and a Doctor of Optometry from Massachusetts College of Optometry and has led the Lake County Safety Council and Juvenile Shelter board roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Robert Klar
Eustis
Southern Council of Optometrists
William D. Sullins
Athens, Tenn
Motorists Vision & Highway Safety Committee
Klar
Boston University
Massachusetts College of Optometry
Motorists
Vision Constitute
Florida Optometric” Association
Lake County Safety Council
Lake County Board of Visitors
Reinstatement Of Suspended License To Require $5 Fee
Florida introduces a five dollar reinstatement fee for drivers suspended under the financial responsibility law. Funds go to a regulatory trust, aiming to curb policy cancellations and protect responsible motorists. In 1966 the FR department suspended driving or registration privileges for 115,280 owners and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broward Williams
Florida
Williams
F-R Department
LSJC Transfers Shine At State Universities
Lake-Sumter Junior College transfers perform well at Florida universities. Garland Wynn reports that 87.8 percent faced no major difficulties at state schools during winter trimester 1966-67. About 84.7 percent earned a 2.0 GPA or higher, with 15.3 percent above 3.0. The survey covered UF, FSU, USF, and FAU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake- Sumter Junior College
Garland Wynn
Lake-Sumter Junior College
University of Florida
Florida State University
University of South Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Overton Receives Air Force Medal
Tech Sergeant William R. Overton, son of Mr and Mrs William H Overton of Sorren to Rt 1, has received the U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Lowry AFB Colorado. He distinguished himself as a disaster control technician at Bentwaters RAF Station England and was cited for outstanding skill leadership and knowledge. He is now at Lowry with the Air Training Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Overton
William H. Overton
Rt. 1
Sorrento
Lowry Afb
Colo
Overton
Bentwaters
England
Lowry
Air Training Command
Arlington Heights (Ill
Hartwell Junior College
Salinas
Calif
Pamela M. Shortland
City Delegation Plans Sewer Expansion Talks With Federal Officials
City delegation in Mount Dora will meet Atlanta based federal agency officials to pursue a grant covering up to 90 percent of sewer project costs. Council notes slim attendance due to vacations as J P Turner cites hope for funding. Also discussed are cemetery fence removal and costs to widen Eudora Road and a $2000 budget item to publish a City Code of Ordinances.
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Omens
Atlanta
J. P. Turner
John Cain
Carl Fowler
Pickney Turner
Robert Wason
Gordon Dake
Oscar Schubert
Tommy Houser
Willmott
Roy Christopher
Turner
Pine Forest Cemetery
Eudora
Mount Dora
Judge Milton to attend Florida conference and juvenile meeting
Judge W A Milton Jr will meet Florida county judges at a three day summer conference in Miami in July 1921. The Florida Juvenile Court Foundation, of which he is president, will hold its annual meeting July 21 to elect officers and discuss state wide projects including Judicial Concern for Children.
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W. A. Milton, Jr
Florida
Miami
Judicial System of Florida
Florida County Judges Association
Florida Juvenile Court Foundation
Milton
Foundation
Florida Council of Juvenile Court Judges
Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers
PTA
Juvenile Court
Florida Law Enforcement Academy
Leesburg Jaycees Sponsor Battle of the Bands Contest
Leesburg Jaycees present a Battle of the Bands and dance series on July 29, August 5, and August 12. First prize includes 225 dollars plus a recording contract from Gill Pape of Paris Tower Records. The schedule and exact prize structure appear partially garbled but indicate a multi event contest with cash prizes and a recording opportunity.
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Leesburg Jc’s
Gill Pape
Paris Tower Records
Deletien
Mount Dora Legion Post Earns National Youth Service Citation
American Legion Post No. 35 in Mount Dora received the National Citation for youth activities for programs including Little League Baseball Boy's State and the Junior Rifle Club. Commander Francis J. Dennis credited Bill Paul of Sorrento and noted the award covers the 12 month period ending May 31 1967 based on the post's annual report.
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American Legion
Mount Dora
National Organization of the Legion
Our City
Legion Post
Francis J. Dennis
John E. Davis
State Department
Susie Spencer
Panama City
Dennis
Bill Paul
Sorrento
Legion
Lions Team Wins In Little League
Mount Dora Lions Club announced several firsts at this week’s meeting. The Little League team sponsored by the club won both halves of the Summer Little League season, and placed first in the annual competition, a first for a Lions sponsored squad. Team members include Miller, Logas, Parker, Wells, Behnke, Salter, Bauer, Spencer, Cones, Molnar, Couch, with Donald as a son. Bat boy Mark Eller, coaches Rod Eller and J Behnke.
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Mount Dora
Donald Spencer
Jeff Cones
Wayne Molnar
Doug Couch
Bat
Mark Eller
Rod Eller
J. Behnke
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By Charlene Roth
Sen
WM. R. Overton
LSJC
Air Force
Jeff Alan McRee
Kathy Trish
Jeff Book
Mount Doran
Jeff McRee
Ernie McRee
Triangle Lanes Bowling Alley
Federal
Leesburg Jaycees
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