The Contest Focused On Platforms Not Personalities
A political column argues the 1990 election should center on party platforms rather than individual leaders. It contrasts Republican and Democratic aims, urges evolution toward a party government, and highlights Kennedy’s frontier rhetoric and calls for bold social reform.
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United States
U. S
Ena
Sttes
Therore
Republican Platform Committee
Democratic Platform Committee
Democratic Party
Sataibik
United Nations
Umpire of a Party Convention Draws Laughter and Contention
A Florida columnist likens the Democratic convention to a theater where the chair acts as an impartial umpire. The clash between North and South over civil rights and Kennedy Johnson acclaim sparked fierce criticism. The piece argues the party needs humor to ease tension and unite for work ahead.
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Florida
Wes
Pop Bot Les
LeRoy Collins
Bhase
Jack Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic Party
Convention reporter covers national gathering from Daytona Beach
The writer recounts covering the 1969 Democratic convention remotely from Daytona Beach via television while praising the experience and criticizing the unactionable dream of being in Los Angeles. He notes Governor LeRoy Collins arranged credentials and contrasts his nearer view with Jim Southerland. The piece ends with a decision to decline an invitation to Chicago.
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Los Angeles
California
LeRoy Cons
Everest
Deytona Beach
J. Southerland
Perhe
Jim An
Jim Southerland
Daytona Beach
LeRoy Collins
Jim
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jack Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
Nie Side
Security Council of the United Nations
New York
Redhublinane
Chicago
Ode To My Neighbor S Dog And City Driving Rules
A reader laments dog nuisances and praises a mayoral rule on right turn signals. The piece blends a humorous dog poem with commentary on traffic signage and public safety, urging considerate behavior from drivers and dog owners alike.
Mount Dora traffic rule change on right turns at red light
Letter discusses Mount Dora’s shift away from allowing right turns on red, noting Florida towns' prior practice and recent trend to curb it. The writer questions enforcement, highway by‑pass effects on Fifth Avenue, and cites license suspension as a deterrent while warning against lax driving habits.
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Bliss
Mount Dora
Florida
Fifth Av
Salaries at Florida universities face delay in rise
Enrollment will rise about 1500 in the fall but pay raises for instructors hinge on the Legislature next spring. The Board of Control seeks 30 to 45 percent increases in 1962 63 to boost UF and FSU salaries amid competition from higher paying peers and a looming state budget squeeze.
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University of Florida
Florida State University
Florida
Louisiana State
Michigan State
Rutgers
University of North Carolina
Florida State
Soviet Union
U. S
Board of Control
James J. Love
University of South Florida
Tampa
Bridge Winners Night Honors Multiple Partners
Bridge master point night results list top finishers in two directions. In N S play, E A Nimnicht and W Clifton took first with Fahs and Vanderbleek second and a four way tie for third. In E W play, Wesley Elsten and Marshall Collins shared top honors with Rank Austin second and Royce Gilbert and John Alden Murray third while D erskin and Wilborn placed fourth.
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E. A. Nimnicht
William Clifton
John Fahs
John Vanderbleek
Merritt Reeve
Betty Bolt
B. Giltner
Marc. Wesley Elsten
Marshall Collins
Rank Austin
Royce Gilbert
John Alden Murray
Tim D'vorskin
Chris Wilborn
Disease Detectives and The Science of Epidemiology
Epidemiologists study the occurrence and distribution of disease as a major tool in fighting illness. By gathering data locally they identify areas with varying rates and seek causes and solutions in the quest to reduce disability and death.
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Florida State Board of Health
Church Schedules in Mount Dora Area Churches
Listings show multiple Mount Dora and nearby church services. Denominations include Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, Episcopal, Disciples of Christ, and Church of Christ Scientist with times for Bible School, worship, Sunday services, youth groups, and midweek meetings.
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Mount Dora
Methodist Church
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
A. Jennings
ST. Edwards Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John F. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
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U. K
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
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