Mount Dora calls for action to restore Lake area fishing
A Mount Dora Chamber editorial urges action to revive sport fishing on Lakes Dora Carlton Gertrude and Beauclair. It cites pollution over fertilization and neglect as drivers of habitat change, economic decline, and reduced fishing camps. The piece notes ongoing state efforts and urges community unity in 1967 to improve the lakes and attract visitors again.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Frye
Tallahassee
Lake County
Lake Raises Base Salary At Lake County Schools
The Lake County School Board at its Feb 20 meeting approved a minimum base salary of at least 5000 for the 1967 68 school year up from 4650. It also authorized a 7.5 percent raise for instructional staff for the last three months of 1966 67 and a 6 percent raise for Lake Sumter Junior College instructors for 1966 67 funded by state funds, not permanent.
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Lake County School Board
Lake Sumter Junior College
Principles Of Americanism Must Be Taught
W A Milton Jr Lake County Judge urged the Minneola Day crowd to teach fundamental duties to fellow man God and country. He warned against what he called Poor Americanism emphasizing voluntary rule of law over rulers and the need for youth and adults to embrace duty and sacrifice.
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W. A. Milton Jr
Lake County
America
Mount Dora Chamber Seeks Members and Library Resources
The Lake County Chamber invites participation in a membership drive and promotes its Speakers' Bureau and a library of heart problem films. The office operates from 9 to 5 and welcomes visitors. Gratitude is extended to members and staff for coverage of activities.
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Mount Dora
Undersea Center Dedicated Sunday
The US Navy opens the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center at West Palm Beach after development since 1963. It tests antisubmarine weapons in the Tongue Of The Ocean off Andros Island using sonar ranges and island computers to enhance national security. Officials say the Bahamas waters offer unmatched opportunities for oceanography studies and inner space research.
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US Navy
Atlantic
AUTEC
Ocean Center
West Palm Beach
Bahamas
Ocean
Andros Island
Florida reapportionment prompts unopposed legislative singlet
The text protests ongoing district changes in Florida and speculates that Jim Sweeney may remain unopposed as a member of the Florida Legislature for years, barring any new reapportionment formula and noting Starr as a source of Capitol news.
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Florida
Scott Free Club
Jim Sweeney
Starr
Capitol
Ground Covers For Lawns Need No Mowing
Florida lawn guidance outlines low maintenance ground covers including grassy spreads like We eager, Limope, and junipers. Vines such as Hedera helix and Algerian Ivy, plus flowering options Carolina Yellow Jessamine and Confederate Jasmine, offer shade friendly options with easy upkeep.
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FNGA
Report on Vets Insurance And Income Tax Rules
M T Dixon of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs explains that benefits left on deposit with the Veterans Administration are earned income and must be reported on tax returns. Proceeds of GI policies and dividends are not taxable. Non taxable VA benefits include education training subsistence for disabled veterans in rehab, compensation and pension payments, wheelchair and auto grants, and family benefits for deceased veterans. Dixon notes Servicemen's Group Life Insurance is a joint government private venture with $33 billion in force and 540 commercial participants, largely covering active duty servicemen.
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M. T. Dixon
Fla. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
Dixon
Johnson
Servicemen’s Group
Credit sales steady at about sixty five percent of total
Over the past decade department stores have kept credit sales around 65 percent of total business. This indicates a stable mix of financing with consumer purchases, suggesting balanced credit and cash transactions across most retailers.
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Hiad
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Senate
John E. Mathews Jr
Duval County
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Mathews
Ray Knopke
Ray
Tampa
Knopke
Gordon Wells
Escambia
Leon McDonald
15Th
George Stallings
Duval
Jim Sweeny
Volusia
Henry Land
Orange
John Savage
Pinellas
Ray Mattox
Polk and
Sumter
Terrell Sessums
Hillsboro
Pasco
Citrus and Hernando
Ted Randall
Collier
Gades
Hendry
Lee
Monroe
Scott Club
5Th District
Mallory E. Horne
Mrs. Johneod
Undersea Center
Little CareSeye Eng
Harlan G. Burgett
Breath O’ Life Emergency Oxygen Ltd
Alexander Tel
Eyts , Insurance Corporation
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