Metropolitan newspaper shakeup signals broader journalistic shift
The closure of the World Journal Tribune after eight months in New York illustrates a decline in metropolitan press competition. The piece notes reduced diversity, rising suburban papers, and growth of Florida weeklies as cities decentralize and readers seek local coverage from smaller outlets.
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New York City
World Journal Tribune
Historic Herald Tribune
New York
United States
Florida
Big City
What Do I Count The Value Of A Human Life
An essay contrasts the value of iron in its various forms with the intrinsic worth of a person. It cites Psalm 8:6 and editor James Reston on decency, law, and the belief in each human being as precious as the foundation for love and fair dealing.
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James Reston
Florida Governor Kirk presses for a new constitution
Governor Claude Kirk Jr. argues for a new Florida constitution to better serve the people. He warns private interests may block reform and suggests delaying a November ratification if the legislature passes a bill by September end. He emphasizes constitutional government and public flags as symbols of national and civic pride.
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Florida
Claude Kirk Jr
Ciitand
Seday
Legis Isai Snica Tre
Kirk
Meat and Milk Inspection May Be Eliminated
Governor Claude Kirk Jr.'s recommendations led the House Appropriations Committee to vote to remove meat and dairy products inspection services from the Florida Department of Agriculture budget. Conner argued the department inspects these products, a function the move would end.
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Nculs
Comm
Claude Kirk Jr
House Appropriations Committee
Florida Department of Agriculture
Ida Dept
Conner
Drought Declares Disaster Across 24 South Florida Counties
The prolonged drought devastates livestock and crops in 24 counties in South Florida. Cattle suffer the most as water and pasture decline while citrus trees face losses. Government disaster programs may help via CCC surplus grain or Public Law 875 donations, with prices rising nationally.
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South
Florida
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
CDC
Valencia
Department Seals Meat Plants Over Public Health Concerns
Authorities halted thousands of pounds of suspect meat after uncovering a firm selling horse meat to customers. Officials closed or sued at least a dozen retail meat shops for misrepresenting products and deceiving the public.
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Ucts
Egy
Florida Comptroller forecasts 1966 67 tax receipts at 302 million
Fred O. Bud Dickinson Jr. predicted that sales and use tax revenues for the 1966 67 fiscal year will total 302 million. He released his monthly report showing $30,113,231 collected in April 1967. With two months left, revenues from sales and use tax gasoline tax and wholesale sporting goods tax run above the prior 12 month period.
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Fred O
Bud) Dickinson Jr
Florida
Dickinson
State racing tax funds: proposed distribution impacts
Fred O. Bud Dickinson Jr announces Florida will distribute 2,345,000 this month from the state racing tax fund. The plan divides funds to counties, with 35,000 currently allocated, and a bill before the Legislature may alter the allotment.
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Fred O
Bud) Dickinson, Jr
Florida
Price Pressures Push Up Retail Costs Through 1968
Weakened auto sales, lagging turnover and higher production costs drive manufacturers to raise prices on shoes gasoline household goods and entertainment. Analysts predict continued increases into 1968 as firms pass rising costs to consumers across many retail sectors.
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Ae Cae Ee Cndustries
Orange Carpet Club Panel Discusses Local Projects
A Lake County panel discusses relocation and new facilities for Lake County Fair and travel trailer convention near Eustis. The May 25 session at the Community Center features Dewey Livingston Mayor E. L. Williams Charles Norris Don Porter Verdual Hamin and Bill Ward as MC. Free orange juice coffee and donuts served.
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New Lake County
Eustis
Bill Ward
Legislature Proposes Funding Reallocation to Counties
Lawmakers move a bill to fix future funds by distributing to counties at current levels regardless of population changes. The proposal aims to maintain steady state funding across districts despite growth.
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Coun
Former Topic Editor Wins Writing Award
The Travel Writing Award was presented in the Council Room at Thunderbird Restaurant. D. R. Billy Matthews of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on rural-urban problems and farm viability. Journalists toured the Union Times building in Jacksonville, with the Florida Press Association fall meeting planned for Port St. Lucie.
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University of Southern Illinois and Agriculture
Thunderbird
Doyle Conner
James H. Jesse
Boca Raton News
D. R
Billy” Matthews
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Matthews
Union Times
Jacksonville
Florida Press Association
Port St. Lucie
Aquatorium at Silver Springs Submerged Underwater Amphitheatre
The Aquatorium, a four hundred ton underwater amphitheatre at Florida’s Silver Springs, is built of concrete and gas and lies eight feet below the water surface.
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Florida
Silver Springs
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