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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
A Florida House bill proposes a one cent tax on each newspaper copy selling for five cents or more, affecting weeklies and dailies delivered by carrier or mail. Backers say it boosts state revenue, while critics warn it threatens free press and press independence, urging voters to question government control.
A Florida Health Department push uses a Driver education law to demand extensive teen health data. The piece argues the extra examinations invade privacy and are not legally required, urging parental approval for any personal information.
Officials urge summer recreation safety across swimming boating and water sports stressing unfamiliar beaches no solo swimming and responsible boat operation. Emphasizing life jackets, fire extinguishers, lights, horns, anchors, bilge pumps, and basic rescue skills for all to enjoy safer water activities.
In 1960 Kennedy prioritizes a strong defense. Robert S. McNamara is praised as Secretary of Defense for balancing civilian rule with fiscal discipline. He cut a $67 billion budget by $14 billion, facing vested interests while keeping America’s military strength ahead of rivals.
Dr. Leedell W. Neyland and John W. Riley prepare a comprehensive history of Florida A&M University to be published by University of Florida Press by the end of June.
Florida officials anticipate the 67th AFDOUS conference in Lansing Michigan June 16 to 20 chaired by Dr. Vincent E. Stewart. Key topics include juice drink labeling, deceptive packaging, environmental hazards, and quality standards for chemicals in foods and beverages.
A Mount Dora reader challenges last week's editorial The Old Number Game, disputing the treatment of No Opinion responses in Congressman Herlong's poll and defending the value of cross sectional input. He argues that only those who vote should be counted and notes the distribution across retired respondents and those in favor, urging open discussion of public issues.
A 1963 era note explains ZIP codes as a faster mail system. Mount Dora receives 32757 as the local ZIP code to be used after the city and state in addresses. The article encourages residents to adopt the ZIP addressing style to speed mail across the country.
Karl Lehmann, director of Civil Defense for Lake County, led a regional group at the Central Florida Civil Defense Planning conference in Orlando. Mount Dora attendees included Mark Peters, J. T. Huett, and Ted Lane. Workshops covered shelter, police and fire services, rescue, engineering, welfare, intelligence, control, continuity of government, and communications.
Winners Monday at Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club in an 8 percent master point Mitchell movement. N S pair Nimnicht and McCabe of Mount Dora won first, Boli Remy of Mount Dora second, Murray Cooper of Mount Dora third. E W winners Hufford of Leesburg first, Stock of Leesburg second, Gilbert Uma tilla and Johnson Mount Dora third.
May 1963 gasoline tax collections in Lakes County declined by 13 000 dollars compared with May 1962. In the same period sale tax receipts rose by 3 000 dollars, per figures compiled by Ray E Green state comptroller.
Representative Baker explains the tax battles over the broadening sales tax and auto fee bills amid a close legislative vote. He notes 14 tax bills were split evenly, with 7 approved and 7 rejected, arguing closer scrutiny could avoid new taxes and still fund the appropriations.
Miami summer circuit brings five Broadway productions to Coconut Grove Playhouse. Walter Pidgeon leads Lord Pengo July 1 13, followed by Dana Andrews in Calculated Risk July 15 27. Tab Hunter headlines Tender Trap July 29 Aug 10. Romanoff and Juliet with Walter Slezak Aug 12 24. Darren McGavin and Shari Lewis star in The Indoor Sport Aug 26 Sept 7.
Thirteen Florida Telephone Corp employees will be honored at a Retiree Party on Friday June 21 at the Leesburg Community Building. Max E. Wettstein says the group has 258 years of combined service with the company, with Mrs. Ethel Hunter receiving the longest service at 44 years. About 200 guests and retirees with their families will attend, joined by Florida Telephone officers directors department heads and their wives.
Howard C. Miller 77 died Saturday after a long illness at a Springfield hospital. He wintered in Mount Dora and belonged to St John’s Lodge 41 Masons and Ramona Chapter 4 Eastern Star. Survived by Grace his wife, daughter Mrs L H Wood, brother Donald Wood, sister Mrs C W Burnham and one grandchild. Services Monday at 2 p.m. in Davis Memorial Chapel. Burial in Oakl and Cemetery Springfield.
Mount Dora School announces top grade averages by class. Grade 12 members Patty Card Mary Mockett Nettie Reed Sam Williams Pat Wason earned A B averages. Grade 11 list includes Reta Aldrich Bill Bolt Charlene Codding and others. Grade 10 9 8 7 names shown with many earning straight A s. Three in grade 12 three in grade 11 six in grade 10 seven in grade 9 twelve in grade 8 six in grade 7 achieved perfect attendance.
Lake County starts production on a new telephone directory with 15 Florida Telephone Company representatives visiting local businesses. Subscribers totaling over 20 000 place about 110 000 calls daily. new directories reach homes November 15 with delivery by November 22. Old volumes should be destroyed after receipt. changes go through the local business manager. directory closes August 9, 1963.
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