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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
4
A fragment cites a biblical proverb about causing trouble at home and facing wind's consequence, contrasting the fool with the prudent. The line hints at moral causation and social standing influenced by domestic conduct.
Conservative papers debate McCarthy's impact noting both sensationalism and awakening anti communism concerns. The Tampa Tribune recalls his role in highlighting communist dangers while condemning his methods and intolerance. Historians may view his influence as exposing fear over free inquiry and democracy.
Governor LeRoy condemns a state interposition resolution opposing the Supreme Court and federal law. He notes the measure has no legal effect and warns it reflects only a minority view in Florida. He urges alignment with national law and the justices in Washington.
Senior class students must meet a May 17 deadline to qualify for Kiwanis luncheon awards on May 23 ranging from 100 to 10 dollars. The event caps an annual Americanism essay contest started by Mr and Mrs William E Holler of Breezy Point on Lake Dora to promote understanding of the Constitution Bill of Rights and individual rights among Mount Dora seniors.
A Senate subcommittee warns of rising juvenile delinquency linked to slum areas as profits soar in 1956 with after tax profits totaling over 16 billion and sales reaching 307 billion. The Chamber pushes drastic federal spending cuts to enable tax relief and subsidized housing removal from public programs.
A wartime era quote urges swift, decisive action within the labor movement to expel betrayers and preserve integrity. Carey calls for anger and indignation to ensure the American labor movement remains a stronger tool for fellowship and brotherhood under God.
A small boy asks Mrs. Thompson for his arrow and suspects the cat. He explains it may be stuck in her cat, prompting a cautious response as the neighbor recalls the incident.
At Kiwanis talk Lt Backer warned current protections max at 40 decibels while future jets could reach 200 decibels. He noted testing crews endure 120 decibels for minutes, with ear protection extending to an hour. Navy personnel face hearing risk as power rises and relief rotations are hard.
Henry Link warns against static 1952 assessment methods failing to reflect business growth or loss. Tax Assessor John Cain cites a 20 percent across the board rise and Honeycutt system origin. Merchants push for fair inventory tax and millage adjustments while local officials discuss reclassifying groves as taxable building property and covering vacant lots.
Lake County extension article explains mulch keeps surface soil moist, concentrates fertilizer near feeder roots, and boosts vigor. It notes best uses for vegetables and ornamentals, lists suitable materials and cautions against slow-decomposing or weed-seed sources. It also mentions reusing mulch residue and soil humus improvement.
Council President Gordon Conboy and City Attorney Roy Christoher were added to the city's special taxation committee. Lou L. Heaton chairs with Howard Simpson joining, to present a plan to equalize city property taxes and address citrus grove tax laxity and underassessed groves in the city.
The senior play drew a grateful audience and a profit of over 400 dollars. Cast and crew included Charles Wareing Hank Link and Ann Minkley with Mrs. Nana T. Laney directing. Band earned honors and upcoming events fill the May calendar at MDHS.
The IceHouse Players close their 1956 57 season with The Tender Trap a lively apartment house comedy opening Tuesday through Saturday. Larry Kirk and Skip Bradford lead with a cast including Margie Kenyon Jean Patterson Betty Fellows Peggy Huebsch and others. B Y Pennington directs as the group seeks funds for a new theatre building.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday to review the budget and consider raising juvenile court funds to hire an extra assistant counselor and add a stenographer. A decision on housing juvenile offenders beyond the county jail remains open, with a plan to seek space in a neighboring county if approved. A recent fact finding panel urged immediate actions on juvenile problems and a revised wage scale for the chief juvenile counselor.
The plan outlines roles for a counselor and stenographic clerk, a station wagon for the chief counselor with county upkeep, and mileage for assistants using personal cars. A citizen advisory board would be created, with no change to the court itself. Potential host counties for Lake county Juvenile offenders include Polk and Orange, with Polk budgeting 62000 for juvenile court and 6000 for the chief counselor, and Orange budgeting 42000 excluding detention home costs. Lake county currently operates on 9600. Only seven counties in the state run separate juvenile courts. Dade and Polk have both juvenile and domestic relations courts.
The Elizabeth Circle of the W S C S at the Methodist church will gather at 9 a.m. May 16 at Mrs. A M Garrison’s home on Old Eustis Road for breakfast. Mrs. G R Wright leads devotions and Mrs. A H Bell presents the program.
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