Causes of National Debt and Tax Policy Debate
The article analyzes debt drivers beyond defense spending, noting nondefense outlays rose faster since 1952 and that public assistance will climb to 3 billion next year. It discusses tax reform opposition, limited impact of cuts on families, and calls for spending restraint to accompany any tax relief, with quotes from business leaders and Senator McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Judiciary
Internal Revenue Service
Veteran’s Services
Mr. Kennedy
Kansas City
New York
Kennedy
McClellan
Deploring charity and political telemarketing tricks
A reader vents about prank calls offering free prizes and staged fundraisers. The letter ridicules impersonators claiming to be personalized requests from "George Wigglesworth" and other schemes, noting disruptions and urging caution against giving money by phone.
Laws and Courts Seek Easier Jury Duty for All
Lawyers and court administrators push reforms to make jury duty pleasanter and more profitable. Calls to raise daily pay up to 10 to 25 dollars and compensate workers during service gain momentum. NACCA champions continued right to trial by jury and urges firms to pay employees during average two week service amid expanding court amenities and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UWK
Vciage Juurur
Rv EU
Ffi
Santa Barbara
Calif
National Association of Claimants’ Counsel of America
NACCA
Association
John J. Lane
Nacca Group
Lane
Lord Brougham
Square Dance Club To Host Fish Fry In Eustis
The Tri-Squares of Eustis host a Fish Fry Friday at the Eustis Community Center Parking area from 5 to 7 30 p m with a donation of 1 for adults and 50 cents for children A square dance follows at 8 p m in the same center with Howard Rohrbacker of Ocala as caller Admission is 1 50 per couple A new square dancing class will begin later A recent meeting elected Tom Barger president Bert Gwann vice president Mrs Ken Havelah secretary Mrs Edgar Denton corresponding secretary and James L Mabery treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Eustis Community Center
Howard Rohrbacker
Ocala
Tom Barger
Bert Gwann
Ken Havelah
Edgar Denton
James L. Mabery
Telephone solicitations and personal phone etiquette
A narrator vents about intrusive telephone solicitations and wrong number calls. He describes rejecting phone sales, recognizing scam cues, and avoiding purchases by phone. The piece ends with a reflection on children needing guidance over criticism.
Florida House Appropriations Panel Proposes One Billion Budget
The House Appropriations Committee unveiled a bill totaling 1.022 billion dollars with at least 92 million in additional requests and a 125 million bond plan for school construction. Officials warn of a near 40 percent tax rise to cover deficits in state retirement systems and public services. The Liberty Amendment gains support, with Senate Finance and Taxation slated to review it, while a proposal to ban alcohol in family stores was killed in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriations Committee
Tallahassee
Ana
Alfred Nelson
Florida Committee For Economic Freedom
WTAL
D. D. Covington
Senate
Baker
Lake County
House
Senate Committee On Finance and Taxation
Florida
Spring Lawn Care Tips for Florida Lawns
The article urges proper spring lawn care with water, fertilizer, and mowing. Use a 6 6 6 complete fertilizer at 20 pounds per 1000 square feet, halve for centipede grass, and water thoroughly after fertilizing. Mow to species specific heights and avoid overmowing, shallow watering, or waterlogging to prevent weed, thatch, and disease issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
St. Augustine
County Progress Is Headache For Phone Company
The Florida Telephone Corporation faces heavy fixes as Lake County infrastructure projects disrupt long distance service. Crews repair major cable breaks near Tavares and Leesburg causing hours of outage while sewer installation in Mount Dora also harms lines. District manager L. Carlton Johnston directs most repairs. Federal aid consideration follows the extensive damage in the past ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
East Lake County
Carlton Johnston
Florida Telephone Corp
Leesburg
Mount Dora
World War I Vets Plan Local Barracks in Mount Dora
Charles J. Cooper, temporary quartermaster of Veterans of World War I, invites all WWI veterans wives and widows to join in chartering a Barracks in Mount Dora. A special meeting Friday at 10 a.m. in the First Federal Savings and Loan Association Community Room will be held. Orlando official W John Harris will answer questions about the Pension Bill and help organize the new Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Cooper
Mount Dora
Federal Savings and Loan Assn
John Harris
Orlando
Mount Dorans Notes and Homefront Observations
Val Johnson shares appreciation for Mount Dorans and reflects on seasonal migration northward. He offers light user tips from his yard, mentions feeding birds with sweetcorn and a squirrel’s grab, then recalls watering rose beds and a harmless black snake encountered in the yard.
Don’t Rescue Wild Baby Animals Warns State Officials
J W Bickerstaff of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission cautions the public that handling wild fawns or baby animals is illegal. Rescuers may face confiscation and court action, as animals can become dangerous or carry rabies. If a mother is known dead, notify a wildlife officer for proper rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bickerstaff
Central Region
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Mr. Bickerstaff
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Mount Dora Publishing Company
Valerie Johnson
Robert Coughlin
Assie
James E. Ryan
Eee
By Russell Kay
Kay
Mr. Russell
George Wigglesworth
George
Russell
Bill
Leighton L. Baker
Rep
Bob Norris
By Val Johnson
Mount Dorans
Lake Pharmacy
Fifth and
Alexander
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
First Federal Savings
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