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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
7
The piece notes possible repeal of the state ad valorem tax and a half percent gross receipts tax amid a $2 million annual loss, fearing a sales tax despite the governor’s stance. It highlights severance tax worries for phosphate miners and mills, a housing impact from 2,500 workers, and a predicted tourism boom as Florida braces for a strong 1941.
Florida politics circles reject the claim that Governor Fred Cone will resign to trigger Senate President J Turner Butler appointing him as the state's seventh supreme court judge. The newly created seat was authorized by a constitutional amendment.
Reports from across the state say business and especially construction are expanding due to defense preparations. The Palatka air base proposal grew in specifications this week and will accommodate increased activity.
Reliable reports say Jim Sul livan who resigned as hotel commissioner in 1936 to enter the bond business in West Palm Beach refuses an appointment to the same job under the Holland administration. W. M. Taylor plans private work after the Cone administration ends. Readers may request non political state information by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope to Capital Services in Tallahassee. a service fee applies for extensive data.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce provided literature about the county and its sights to several organizations including the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger and the National Trailways Association. Work continues on State road No. 18 five miles east of Sarasota with traffic advised to proceed with caution.
A dated prose piece criticizes rigid schedules and practical living. It contrasts the “practical man” with readiness to seize opportunities, citing Martha and Mary as examples and urging service over strict timetables. The quotation closes with J C R Fremp.
Dr. W F Therkildson All Florida editor of the Miami Herald will attend as special guest for the unveiling of portraits in the courtroom at 2 pm and the 25th annual Lake County Chamber meeting at the Fair buildings in Eustis at 4 pm He is praised for his Florida coverage and Lake County promotion The Chamber reports over 100 Lake County literature pieces sent to Cincinnati Southern Railway for prospective visitors.
A letter from Congressman Joe Hendricks thanks supporters in the Fifth Congressional District and urges unity. It weighs in on Mexican diplomacy and propaganda funding, praises Jim Farley for calls to moderate victory, and note public notices on civil service examinations with listed positions and salaries.
In 1939 Florida’s forests showed heavy losses from fires. federally protected lands burned at low costs, while unprotected areas suffered the most, with nearly ten million dollars in timber losses. Most fires were man caused, urging stricter prevention and public cooperation to protect forest resources and outdoor recreation.
The article urges photographers to seek patterns created by light and shadow from windows, railings, statues, and repetitive objects. It notes composing to show both source and pattern, using open grilles, exposing for distant scene, and using small apertures like f/22 with high speed film for depth and sharpness.
A call for state funding and broad citizen participation to reduce Florida forest fire losses as protection measures are intensified and coverage expanded. The appeal emphasizes collective effort and resources to reach a negligible loss percentage.
The Wesley Fellowship Class of Zellwood M. E. Church sponsors a Turkey Supper on the evening of November 21 at the Zellwood school auditorium. Friends from nearby towns are invited for an entertaining and enjoyable evening before Thanksgiving.
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