Queen's highway fantasy mocks political road projects
An unnamed speaker reminisces about a 10 mile private highway built for her, faulting Salt Springs and local politics. She blames LeRoy Collins for moralizing road spending while praising Charley Johns for promising new links. The piece satirizes voter loyalty and public works.
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Tob
Ocala Forest
Ocala Rd
Salt Springs
East Coast
Ocalaway
Lake County
Dupont
Silver Glen Springs
Charley Johns
LeRoy Collins
Jacksonville
LeRoy
Cecil Webb
Francis Whitehair
Charley
McCarthy rails at leaks and internal theft of FBI records
In a blunt note, Joseph McCarthy accuses officials of harboring spies and laments ongoing theft of FBI files. He argues government records must stay secure from communism and fascism and questions how insiders can accuse others while employing a theft ring within government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
U.S
FBI
Span War Veterans Convention Encampment at Kissimmee
W. D. m attended the convention encampment week of the Spanish War Veterans held at Kissimmee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissimmee
Endorsement of Charley Johns by Perry Florida chain questioned
The Florida chain of 26 Perry newspapers endorses Charley Johns for governor in a coordinated move. Critics say the action suppresses editor conscience, turning local papers into mouthpieces for a Chicago based empire and Florida West Palm Beach office.
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John H. Perry
Florida
Charley Johns
Ocala Star-Banner
Perry
LeRoy Collins
Lake County
Leesburg
Eustis News
Tavares Citizen
West Palm Beach
Perry Empire
Chicago
Western
Union
Johns
McCarthy Shifts From Reds to Urge Farm Parity
The article accuses Joe McCarthy of shifting focus from anti-communism to courting farmers. It cites his voting record on price supports, parity, soil and conservation bills, storage facilities, and rural electrification to argue he opposes 100 percent parity and favors other aims.
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Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Reds
Wisconsin
Athens
Wis
Washington
United States
Joe’s
Farmer
Russell
Commodity Credit Corp
Joe
Congress Hats Sawtooth Tax Cut Sparks Debate
The Christian Science Monitor discusses Congress reducing luxury excises and delaying revenue, claiming about 2 billion in foregone revenue and 1 billion in cuts. It warns deficits, notes mixed consumer and business expectations, and highlights uneven effects on necessities and luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Air Layering Guide for Florida Gardeners
A Florida gardener explains air layering as a quick method to propagate shrubs. Steps include selecting a branch, girdling, cleaning the wood, applying plant food, wrapping with moist sphagnum moss and plastic, then securing with foil. Roots form in 3 to 8 weeks enabling removal and planting of a new specimen.
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Florida
Banquet Honors Graduating Seniors at Church
A banquet to honor graduating seniors and their teachers will be held at the church with Mrs. W. A. Keen in charge. The event takes place this evening at the church.
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W. A. Keen
Letters to the Editor Then Action at Mount Dora
The WSCS notes favorable response to March 26 inform session on United Nations peace. Citizens sign resolutions supporting the UN charter, with thanks to Judge Ralph Richards for his informative talk. Mount Dora church praises local editor for printing church items and extends gratitude for cooperative coverage.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
United Nations
Senate
Ralph Richards
Clearwater
Church approves resolution by Official Board
The Fourth Quarterly Conference reports an official resolution adopted by the church Official Board praising faithful and generous coverage of church items and religious interests presented in the recent session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Quarterly Conference of Our Church
Leroy Collins Seeks Unity After First Primary Victory
Leroy Collins expresses pride in the May 4 vote and pledges to unite Brailey Odham supporters with his own. He condemns the rival political machine era in Florida and invites Mr. Odham's backers to join his cause.
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Brailey Odham
Florida
Leroy Collins
Hospital census lists Dorans as patients at Waterman Memorial
Lake County hospital records show Mrs. Ann Ham Miss Laura Thompson Miss Nettie Theall and Mrs. Lottie Potts along with Arthur Tanner hospitalized after a fall at Waterman Memorial in Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Hospital
Dorans
Ann Ham
Laura Thompson
Nettie Theall
Lottie Potts
Arthur Tanner
Waterman Memorial
Eustis
Valedictorian Salutatorian Named for Class of 1954
Verline Hughes is valedictorian and George Cox salutatorian for the Class of 1954. Seniors plan a four day class trip to Miami with two nights there and a night in Venice before returning home.
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Verline Hughes
George Cox
Miami
Venice
Hurricanes
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Ossie Hawkins
Grady Sills
Mount Dora Club
Philadelphia
Tommy Cleary
Robert Wilson
Glenn Woodworth
Buster Brown
Freddy Roseborough
Local Faith Calendar Lists Sunday Services and Classes
A brief listing of area churches with service times Bible schools and choir rehearsals. Includes Baptist, Community, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Jesus Saints, Church of Christ Scientist and Episcopal locations with addresses and weekly schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
H. Mauriece Felton
Church OF Christ
Roy Burgess
General Assembly
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Berne Student Active in Fourth Annual Retail Clinic
Berne Indiana high school senior Helen Wages from Mount Dora entered Florida State University participated in the fourth annual Retail Clinic sponsored by Florida State University last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Helen Wages
Mount Dora
Florida State University
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Patty Johnson
H. Lincoln Williamson
Mount Dora Community Church
Donnelly
Seventh Av
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Robert R. Reed
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
Charles A. Carrier
D.D
Jesus Saints
Robert E. Wise
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ST. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Audie Murphy
Chill Wills
Johnny Weissmuller
Jungle Jim
Mario Lanza
Technicolor
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Rita Hayworth
Jose’ Ferrer
Wild Bill
Wild “Bill” Elliott
George “Gabby” Hayes
Ellie
Johnny Issmuller
Carol Thurston
Columbia Picture
Elizabeth Taylor Gasswan- Ericson
Calne
Ssren Poy
Fay Ane
Michael Rami
Charles Vidor
Osene
Lawrence Weingarten
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Nate Dee
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Mala Powers
William Talman
Edward Arnold
Republic Picture
Michael Oer
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