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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
4
A portrayal links the French Revolution to the Geneva conference with President Eisenhower proposing an open inspection of US military sites to promote liberty. The piece argues bold, frank diplomacy defuses Cold War tension and spreads democratic ideals worldwide.
A piece argues for a broader people-to-people diplomacy inspired by an Iowa farmer exchange with Russia. It lauds warm American hospitality, notes Russians were impressed by abundance and kindness, and proposes expanding exchanges to artists, dancers, writers, doctors, lawyers, merchants, and students to thaw the cold war and spread liberty.
A suggestion to rename the U S economic system from capitalism to consumerism gains traction led by Ford VP John S Bugas in Cheyenne Wyoming. Investment writer Paul Talbot advocates the term to emphasize the consumer as the real boss and to counter anti capitalist rhetoric.
Wayne Files veteran of World War I and father of Mount Dora School music director Rosemary Bennett died Tuesday at Durham Young Hospital Leesburg. He was 68, lived in Mount Dora two years, formerly Chicago where he worked 30 years with the American Meat Institute. Survived by wife Florence and two grandchildren. Rosary at Rehbaum Funeral Home tonight Father Joseph Daley to preside. Requiem High Mass Friday 9 am at church followed by military services and interment at Pine Forest Cemetery.
The piece contrasts 18th and 20th century travel times from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon and Philadelphia for key events. It notes Washington's five day trip in 1787, Ike's quick summit by air, and long courier journeys, illustrating how rapid communication and movement change history.
A reader cites Milner Rosenwald transfer to Eustis Vocational School due to limited academy facilities. The piece also covers Governor McKeldin's Maryland stance on integration, warnings against hatred, and praise for Bettye Ann Ray's art education work in Mount Dora.
A letter from D. D. Eisenhower critiques a Geneva light for its impact on the Gettysburg farm, warning it could leave the property in darkness for another four years.
The piece recalls 19th century debates over Pacific coastal access to Boston and tracks rapid progress in travel speeds from horse-drawn times to jet-age flight. It notes early isolation and later milestones, culminating in modern transcontinental speed and distance changes.
The St. Petersburg Times notes Harold Talbott, serving as Air Force Secretary, admitted contacts with clients of his industrial engineering firm in which he is a special partner. He earns 50 000 to 60 000 yearly and offered to resign if investigations deem it improper. Critics urge resignation or removal for possible improper influence.
The piece notes South Carolina and Columbia as likely sites for key segregation tests following the May 1954 Supreme Court ruling. A Virginia federal appeals court ended separate but equal on Columbia bus lines, and a Columbia panel ordered desegregation in a nearby school case. The editorial warns federal courts will not seize schools but permit voluntary integration, urging decent solutions through voluntary accommodation.
The piece outlines President Eisenhower’s preference for tariff protection and warns of higher consumer prices. It contrasts with Humphrey and Williams who propose temporary subsidies to distressed industries, funded by taxpayers, to avoid disrupting foreign trade and Europe's access to U.S. markets.
The Mount Dora area lists church notes with service times and pastors. Mount Dora Baptist Church on Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. David Coffield offers Bible School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. etc.
Eustis First Church of Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Mo Synod location in Library Basement provides 8:30 a.m. service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with Rev Phillip Schlessmann leading Sundays Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. Weekdays Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.
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