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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1967
Page
8
A University of Florida study explains how insects develop resistance to DDT and other insecticides. It notes genetic factors behind tolerance, the rapid rise of resistant populations, and explores methods including sterilization chemicals, attractants, and biological control to reduce reproduction.
Terrell Davis notes tree damage from a mix of drought and insects. Twig beetles brown small twigs while bark beetles girdle and kill trees under the bark. Control advised with spraying, using 12 percent BHC per gallon, following cautions.
Lake County literature will be offered to visitors at the Canadian National Exposition this summer by the Florida Development Commission. Joe Brown requests brochures on The Holidays Highlands and county cities. Jerry Lobuhheim visits Lake County in June to photograph the area with county assistance. The Chamber updates its photo and slide file for promotion.
Inter state 95 between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach is now open providing a four-laned limited access route for Miami to Jacksonville travel. North bound drivers can reach U S 1 301 and 17 via an expressway through Jacksonville for rapid access to eastern coast highways. From Miami to the Midwest through Macon Georgia drivers can use the Sunshine State Parkway and Interstate 75 for continuous expressway service.
Early next year work will begin on a hookup designed to connect all highway patrol stations and local police forces with the Florida Sheriffs Bureau to a national computerized law enforcement network.
The five member Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission approved the operating budget for 1967 68. Projected state receipts total 2 and federal aid adds 690 310. Revenue sources include fishing and hunting licenses various permits and misc sources.
Bob Martin of IBM will address the Eustis Orange Carpet Club on June 29 at 8 am. The talk titled Automation and the Checkless Society will outline electronic linking of charge plates cards retailers and banks into a nationwide network possibly eliminating cash or checks. The First National Bank and Trust Co. hosts at the Community Center with free refreshments and door prizes for attendees.
Florida's statewide bow hunting season runs from September 16 to October 1 for all native game animals and birds. Established by the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission at a June 16 meeting in Tallahassee, it requires a $5 archery permit available at county judge offices. Bow and arrow use only. firearms are prohibited.
Dr. C. E. Frye director of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission will speak at the planning meeting for the 1968 West Coast Sportsman's Show. The meeting is set for June 24 at the Patio Restaurant Weeki Wachee Springs. The show is planned for late March or early April in Brooksville with national exhibitors expected.
McBroom stated the plan bases the budget on anticipated income with expenditures reduced if revenue falls short and funded expansions or carry-forwarded balance if revenue exceeds expectations.
In Washington D C at a Kiwanis meeting Maynard introduces new member George Moore of 1258 Northland Rd Sylvan Shores retired civil engineer from C W Blakeslee Son Co. Moore joins Project Hope support group as a local active participant.
Florida boating safety regulations are offered as wallet sized copies at the License Department of the County Judge's office. The cards, prepared with the help of County Judges Milton and Booth and the Lake County Safety Council, list basic requirements such as life jackets for each person, an oar or paddle, and an anchor with line. A full Florida boating law reprint will appear later in the Topic.
Comptroller Fred C. Bud Dickinson Jr authorized a distribution of 139 356 to Florida's four counties from the Special School Lunch Salary Supplement. Dade 24 662 Hillsborough 9 665 Pinellas 8 784 other counties 101 Lafayette to 7 527 Polk.
The Hyacinth Control Society met with international membership to discuss the Eurasian watermilfoil invasion in Florida and North Carolina waters, weed control in the Panama Canal, herbicide use in city water reservoirs, and impacts on sport fishing.
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