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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
4
A critical letter argues that calls for anarchy are a danger to democracy and warns that liberalism could erode free society. Billie King questions Vice President rhetoric, ties to violence, and the risk of incendiary influence on communities including Mount Dora.
A letter argues that downtown Mount Dora street lights off after 10 p.m. invite crime between 3 and 5 a.m. He notes bulb wattages, explains costs to keep lights on all night, compares traffic signals, and suggests better lighting could reduce vandalism and theft insurance. The author hopes for better lighting, even a full moon.
Fortune magazine will publish a Florida editorial and advertising section in its December 1966 issue reaching about 450000 businessmen. Walt Disney contributes an article titled Why Florida and Dr Frank G Slaughter outlines growth. The Florida Development Commission pays 45000 of a 250000 project. The section covers economic growth beauty and livability. Fortune’s survey shows 80 percent of 1000 corporations plan new locations and Florida is among three top locations.
M T Dixon of the Florida Dept of Veterans Affairs clarifies eligibility for the Florida State Scholarship Program administered by the Board of Regents. Benefits cap is not more than 300 dollars per child in 12 months and requires bona fide residence for five years. Student must attend a supported college and cannot receive benefits for multiple years or if not in good standing.
Mayor Bob High told area business leaders in Orlando of his government philosophy and urged Orange County volunteers to back his campaign for good government. He forecast spending under 200 000 in the race and noted a fund raising dinner at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach would bring in nearly half the treasury goal.
A representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. on August 17 and 31 to assist with Social Security inquiries and benefit filings. Bring your Social Security card proof of age earnings records and a year by year income record to speed service.
Central Florida gains a third Cystic Fibrosis Clinic in Orlando at the Florida Cystic Fibrosis Chapter. Jacksonville and Miami host the other clinics. Dr. George G. Miles leads medical education, with David Deerwester, Yvonne Tindall, and Dr. N A Helfrich directing pediatric care. The clinic meets the third Thursday afternoon monthly and serves CF families with referrals and minimal-cost routine hospital services. For information call Orlando 241 3592 Ext 725.
W. H. Bill Reedy chairman of the Lake County Safety Council spoke to Lake County Chamber of Commerce members on July 21 in the C of C Building about the Driver Survival Course. Twenty six instructors in Lake County recently completed the In structors Driver Improvement Survival Course and are ready to teach once clubs sponsor.
Readers weigh the millage system in Mount Dora noting tax figures and potential annexation of Sylvan Shores. They argue for a yes vote on August 9 to fund road paving and fire protection while praising community support for the Mount Dora Invitational Swim Meet.
Residents respond to a letter from Frank J. Donovan arguing for annexation to Mount Dora. They support street paving funded by bonds with no tax increase, improved fire and police protection, and faster police response, while noting Donovan is not a resident. They weigh costs and benefits of annexation as a bargain for enhanced services.
Albion Land hosted a press gathering with Thai youths and locals including Russell H. McKinney Jr. and John Le Tong. Chaiyarat Pro sertium was absent in Hollywood and will return to Mount Dora in weeks to meet his brother Chirasak Prasertium arriving from Thailand in August.
Republican guber candidate Claude Kirk asks the Florida Association of Broadcasters to coordinate statewide radio and TV appearances with Democratic rival Robert King High. A campaign letter from Cy Young to Warren Blackmon requests the network hookup. High unavailable for comment. The Florida Republican Party drafts its first constitution by its new executive board.
A public hearing on Florida's constitutional revision raised the idea of a state income tax, previously prohibited. A teachers association spokesman warned that funding a quality education program will require substantial money, with Pat L. Tornillo of the Dade County Classroom Teachers Association urging new financing.
Under ancient common law eavesdropping within the eavesdrip of a dwelling to hear private conversations was a misdemeanor. Those convicted faced a fine as a common nuisance. Today, eavesdropping remains illegal but no modern court actions are recorded.
A Florida Federation of Young Republicans seminar on campaign tactics is set for August 6 at Cherry Plaza Hotel aiming for 500 attendees. An executive board meeting follows August 19 and 20 at Parliament House with U.S. Rep. Ed Gurney as honor guest and Muffin addressing the luncheon. about 150 delegates are expected.
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