Herlong Backs Stevenson Draft as Real Thing at Convention
Congressman A S Syd Herlong Jr praises the Stevenson draft as the real thing and criticizes convention staging while Senator Smathers remains silent on the nomination. Both backed Senator Richard Russell of Georgia and foresee a move toward a national primary system. Smathers calls Russell sacrificed for sound principles and advocates direct primaries.
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George Smathers
Adlai Stevenson
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Smathers
Florida
Russell
Stevenson
Congressman Herlong
Herlong
Senate
Chicago
German Youth Awakening Says Lt. Dufour After Berlin Visit
Lieut. Dick Dufour, returning U S forces adviser, says East Berlin youth see democracy and slow change as their path while West Berlin youths pursue democratic projects. He notes youths escaping to the West amid tensions, and that older Germans cling to dictatorship.
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Dick Dufour
Berlin
Iron Curtain
Dufour
Germany
U. S
East Berlin
West Berlin
Doran Man
United States
Post
Interesting State Maps Are Available
The Florida Department of Agriculture offers elaborate state maps at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Karl Lehmann notes the maps hold historical census data and show the population center, which census records place near Fruitland Park and likely remain in Lake County after the 1950 census.
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Florida
Department of Agriculture
Lake County
Mount Dora Fluoridation Debate Faces City Vote
Mount Dora residents will vote Monday August 4 on whether to abandon adding sodium fluoride to the water. The article argues against fluoridation, cites concerns about safety and medical endorsements, and contends that proponents sold the project without full evidence while noting political influence and limited local reporting.
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Mount Dora
Korea
Clarence J. McKenzie
Newburgh
National Research Council
Black
Florida
County Personalities: Anne Johnson of the Woman's Air Force
Anne Johnson, Daytona Beach native and former Sally Dress Shop clerk, is one of about 50 WAF flight traffic specialists in the Military Air Transport Service. She serves aboard missions delivering VIPs, USO troops, generals and dependents, while maintaining calm and courage amid dangers and emergencies.
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Anne Johnson
The
Woman’s Air Force
K. H. Hill
Lake Jemrd
U. S. Air Force
USO
Anne
Nangel
Daytona Beach
Sally Dress Shop
Air Force
Military Air Transport Service
Woman Faces Weight Rule to Enlist and Succeeds
Anne Johnson weighed 98 pounds when she sought enlistment and was rejected for not meeting the 104 pound minimum. She quit her dress shop job to gain weight, earned a milkshake habit, and completed eight weeks of basic training at Lackland. She then became an instructor, though her dream of adventure faded while training.
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Orlando
Anne Johnson
Tripoli
Germany
Azores
Iceland
Anne
IceHouse Theatre
Myrtle Valentine
Texas
Lackland
One
Final Days of Fluoridation Debate Notify Ballot Process
Mayor Lou L Heaton assured a fair election on the fluoridation referendum with four election board members supervising absentee ballots and canvassing results. The City Council will use the tally to decide official action as opponents and proponents trade accusations and literature.
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Lou L. Heaton
Bert Whitehead
Angus McGeorge Keller
Ray Blanchard
Her- Donald
Clarence J. McKenzie
Chamber of Commerce
Betty Siess
Darlene Schaff
Cue “Press
Windield
Mount Dora Publishing Co
City Officials Refuse Fluoridation Lobby Plea
Health department official asked council members to influence next Monday’s election on fluoridation. A councilman said voters run the town and the ballot would proceed. He noted Dr DeCamp requested city sponsorship of pre ballot meetings with speakers defending fluoridation.
Fluoridation Opposition Petition Filed by Society
A state society received a petition signed by 100 members opposing fluoridation. A leading society member returned from a visit to Deaf Smith.
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State Society
Manufacturer Opposes Fluoridation Amid Public Debate
A chemist businessman and author joins anti fluoridation advocates with a pamphlet challenging fluoride use. Pharmacology authorities say no established therapeutic fluoride use and warn toxicity. Minneapolis council recently rejected fluoridation. Prestholdt questions internal use of fluorine salts, noting their toxicity and limited safety data.
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Louis Goodman
Alfred Gilman
Henry L. Prestholdt
Minneapolis
Prestholdt
Manite Waterproof Glue Co
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Dental Profession
United States Public Health Service
Dental Association
Florida Health Notes
Florida State Board of Health
Gainesville
A. P. Black
Floyd DeCamp
State Board
American Medical Association
Mabel Norris Reese
William C. Stewart
Stewart
Robert Wason
Robert Montgomery
East Town
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