Victory and defeat in Florida senate campaign urged restraint
The piece urges George Smathers to honor the will of Florida voters and seek unity as he governs in Congress while Pepper faces defeat. It notes the race as a costly, brutal contest and urges Pepper not to seek vengeance, hoping he recovers and serves the nation in the future.
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Florida
George Smathers
Claude Pepper
Congress
Cerain
Bethe
Ohio
Silent But Powerful Influence Behind Smathers Victory
State's Attorney Jesse W. Hunter, based in Tavares, switched to support George Smathers, shifting votes across Florida. His quiet campaign reshaped Lake County's stance against Pepper, defending local justice and opposing outside interference in the race case that led to a controversial verdict involving three Black defendants.
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George Smathers
Tavares
Jesse W. Hunter
Smathers
Florida
Lake County
Jacksonville
Jesse Hunter
Hunter
Pepper
Pageant of May at Mount Dora Inspires Community Pride
A Mount Dora May pageant on the recreation grounds drew praise for planning and execution. The event showcased Spring through youth and highlighted the bond between home and school, with Mrs. R. C. Bardwell credited as chairman and a wide committee thanked for its success.
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Mount Dora’s
Mount Dora
R. C. Bardwell
Pascent
The Protection Is Thin My Dear Mrs Simpson
A letter to Mrs Simpson praises patriotism but warns that a hydrogen war would render any history of the past inadequate. It cites the Hiroshima atrocity letter as urging leaders to prevent widespread suffering and calls for caution against unprecedented he
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Mrs. Simpson
Iris Yo Hiroshiras
Springtime Impressions in Lake County Weather Diary
A fragmentary diary recounts a week in Lake County with spring weather and nature scenes. The writer notes warmer days, sunsets, a baby moon, rain showers, and a May Day moonlit pageant mood as they stroll, garden, and observe blossoming orange trees and parkway plants.
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Lake County
Tallahassee
World Day of Prayer urged leaders toward world peace
A World Day of Prayer message notes the atomic bomb dangers and calls US and Russian leaders to lead for global peace. It imagines stirring lines from American and Russian girls and urges Washington officials to look beyond regional pride and meet mankind's greatest challenge.
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Russia
America
France
Sherman
Washington
DAR
Diminutive Mild Bradford Commands Coral Snake Standoff
Mrs Bradford wife of Charlie Bradford at Clark's restaurant near Thirday house faced a coral snake on her doorstep. She froze but spoke firmly and commanded the snake to stop attracting neighbor Harriet Smith for assistance. The snake paused as it approached before the scene continued on another page.
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Mildred Bradford
Mrs Bradford
Charlie Bradford
Clark’s
Thirday
Harriet Smith
Mildred
Letter to the Editor on local baseball team prospects
A reader criticizes town coverage of games and advocates using high school players as a farm club model. They praise HS pitchers and infielders, urge bench use of younger talent, and suggest recruiting local youths to strengthen the team for future seasons. The writer mentions Orlando State League, Browning, Brooklyn, and Roy Christopher as balance.
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Roy Christopher
Orlando
Browning
Brooklyn
Lake Orange
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Soamessen Cedes
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Thomas Dewey
New York
Tom
Lady Dora
HOTEL
WM. P. Wingler
Post Office General Insurance and Real Estate
Greyhound
Key West
Miami West Palm Beach
ST. Augustine
Lake City
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4Th & Donnelly Sts
Mount Dora, Fla
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Don Barry
Jack Holt
Holden
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Jimmy Wakely
George Montgomery
Ellen Drew
Noah Beery, JR
Philip Reed
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Coleen Gray
Charles Bickford
Richmond
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Davy Crockett
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