Casey Jones the Engineer A Lifelong On Time Legend
The piece remembers Casey Jones born Johnathon Luther Jones in 1863 who drove the Cannonball Express on the Illinois Central. It notes his legendary speed and tragic death near Canton Mississippi in 1900, his memorials including a museum in Cayce Kentucky a memorial engine No 382 and a commemorative stamp.
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Tom Mahoney
Reader’s Digest
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North American
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Canton
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Sce
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Sim T. Webb
Teen sewing classes offered in Tavares at Agricultural Center
Teen sewing classes at the Agricultural Center in Tavares run from Tuesday June 27 to Thursday July 27. Beginners meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10 to 12. teenage sessions run 1 to 3 p.m. To register call Tavares 343-4101.
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Tavares
Education projects expand reading and science studies
The Clermont School led by Principal Gerald L. McLean works on motivating reading with choices across levels for second grade. Leesburg Elementary began a January project teaching first and second graders to read music by notes and to sing parts. The Earth Science project spans multiple branches to deepen planetary understanding and physics concepts.
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Clermont
Gerald L. McLean
Leesburg
Earth
Pringoal
Carver Heights
S.T.E
Academy Prepares Large Summer Term at Howey Academy
Registration for the 1967 summer term at Howey Academy, Howey-in-the Hills, opens Sunday, June 18, under Headmaster Dr. C A Vaughn Jr. Enrollment is about 25 percent ahead of last year as 5th to 12th graders from 10 states and 45 Florida cities join a broad program of recreational outings and arts, plus study strengtheners and credit opportunities. A pre college workshop is available.
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Howey Academy
Howey-in-the-Hills
C. A. Vaughn, Jr
Florida
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Academy
Panthers Season Tickets Available for Orlando Panthers
Tyrone Parker and Wetherington drive a Lake County allocation to sell Panthers season tickets. Mount Dora shares a proportional quota, with free TV time awarded for success. Panther games avoid conflicts with Gator games. Call 383-4665 for pricing and reserved seating.
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Aon Wetherington
Sonoca
Orlando Panthers
Mount Dora
Lake County
Panther
F. Gator
Insurance Company Increases Benefits for Seniors
State officials approved Blue Cross Blue Shield to raise complementary coverage benefits without rate increases. About 108,000 Floridians aged 65 and older with Medicare will gain over 500,000 dollars in additional benefits in the next 12 months.
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Broward Williams
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
H. A. Schrader
Dixon Explains Survivor Policy for military families
Dixon outlines a DoD policy effective July 1 1966 allowing qualified sole surviving sons to apply for benefits. The directive aligns with Selective Service deferment rules for families with a son killed in action or disabled by service. Some conditions include disabled father, brother, or sister and ongoing hospitalization after enlistment or induction, not in effect during war or national emergency.
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Ped Loyh Sagen Paler
Anya
Ana Ene
Department of Defense
Congress
FEA Officials Air Sanctions on TV
Florida Education Association leaders appear on Channel 9 Morning Show on Friday June 16 from 7 30 to 8 30 a m to discuss teacher sanctions and the education controversy in Florida Host Jimmie Harper Ray Ruester and audience Q A will feature George Dobbs president FEA Phil Constans executive secretary FEA and June Pittenger regional director Central Florida listing questions from viewers
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Channel 9
Florida
Jimmie Harper
Wftv News
Ray Ruester
George Dobbs
Florida Education Association
Phil Constans
F.E.A
June Pittenger
Central Florida
Sole Survivor Policy Guides Soldier Special Assignments
The Defense Department maintains a policy protecting sole surviving sons from combat duty. A parent or the service member can request special assignment consideration for non combat duties. Being an only son alone does not qualify without meeting sole survivor criteria.
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Department of Defense
Sgt Tothe
Christ Omnes Dixon
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