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Mount Dora Topic in Mount Dora, Florida

23 Jun 1977

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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1977

Page

4

Mount Dora News Highlights from June 23 1927

Miss Florence Hibbard passes Civil Service exam and Lake County road contract awarded to lowest bidder. Locals swim Lake Ola with multiple small groups achieving times. Teachers attend workshops at Leesburg and Stetson while Lions oversee school lighting upgrades. Sailing regatta at Jacksonville yields medals for Mount Dora entrants.

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Florence Hibbard Mount Dora Lake Jem Board of County Commissioners of Orange Aunt Dora Lake Ola Tower West End John Tuttle Miss Gordon Abby Rhoda Sim Miss Bloodgood James Cooper Buster Williams Charles Norris Camp Wewa Plymouth W. A. Vincent Plattsville Wis Esther Cadman Vivian Thompson Stetson University DeLand Doris Twila Camp University of Florida Lake County Press Association Grand View the Press Eustis Lake R Florida New News Lake County Chicago Hose Miss Stuart Miss Mann Carl Loveless David S. Simpson Margaret Rothe L. H. Parris George Keller Carrie True Mary Marshall Betty West Edna Leesburg Aaaisureoesty Armas Rse Poten Alice Strite Mary E. White LaNell Vandiver Jimmie Batton Helen Kurras Herrod Alto Gary Soatyn Cassady Lakeside Innpool W. J. Barker American Red Cross
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Sports Spectators Drive Big Money in Pro Leagues

The article notes rising gate receipts and TV coverage fueling pro sports profits with players earning high playoff pay. It cites hockey’s US growth, season lengths drawing criticism, and widespread viewing boosting participation in golf tennis bowling and skiing. It mentions the 1976 Montreal Olympics reaching a billion viewers.

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Canada United States Great Britain Continent South America Oldster Nena Ein
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Television as Indoor Recreation and Its Tradeoffs

The article critiques the rise of television as a key indoor activity for all ages, praising news and sports coverage while warning against trash programs and habit-forming viewing. It notes high salaries, the cost of production, and the potential impact on reading and family life, while advocating selective viewing and continued pursuit of books, with future discussion on part time employment.

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Barbara Walters
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Energy crisis and the good old days

The essay argues the energy shortage has become a real concern and urges a shift away from car dependence. It contrasts modern affluence with early 20th century life, urging conservation, simpler living, and community focus to prepare for future oil scarcity. It links high spending and inflation to reduced purchasing power and stresses living within income and valuing neighbors.

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Alladin Wers Uncle Sam St. Paul
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Florida congressman adds energy bill amendment for cooling

Representative Richard Kelly of Florida presses a heating and cooling credit in the National Energy Policy Bill. He argues Sun belt needs more relief as air conditioning runs longer, reducing energy use and high bills. The amendment, he says, corrects a Cold War focus to address hot climate concerns.

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Washington Banking Committee Congress Florida Richard Kelly
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Mount Dora Library Dedication Set for July 2

Mount Dora Library Board announces signals are go for the dedication on July 2 at 3 PM. A. W. Smith Co. of Leesburg and Architect Allen Arthur foresee near completion with parking paving by Superior Asphalt and gardens by Johnson and Smith, Leesburg. Music and ceremony will feature Mayor Jefferson Ray as MC and Mrs. Jesse Conner as guest of honor, with 200 guests expected despite weather.

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Mount Dora A. W. Smith Co Leesburg Allen Arthur Johnson and Smith Sadler Bobby Jefferson Ray Jesse Conner The National Council of State Garden Clubs Library Board Friends of the Library Woman’s Club
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Nancy Hamilton M. K. Hamilton Sylvan Shores Camp Ocala Jacksonville Florida Yacht Club Diane Jones Pram David Bowen Lightning Greg Jones Janie Murray Robert Pat Wason David Walker Mount Bora West Fifth Avenue Mount A.M. Liveright Josephus C. Luke, M.D F.r.cs Tive By Broder J. Petersen Kelly Dave Edgerton
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