False idea grips many Americans over McCarthy censure
A speaker argues that a widespread false notion cloaked in patriotism has captured the minds of Americans including Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer and other brass. He warns that a demagogue fuels emotionalism to protect political power, citing McCarthy, the Watkins Committee, and calls for reason over partisan fear.
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Tenacles
Hitler
Mussolini
Watkins
Reds
McCarthy
Mount Dora View Praises Gov-Elect Collins For Florida Unity
The Mount Dora community applauds Governor-Elect LeRoy Collins for a unifying vision of Florida. He vows to serve all regions without favoritism, to promote clean government, and to pursue industrial growth while establishing citizen advisory committees. He aims to extend opportunities statewide and avoid politicized favoritism.
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Florida
Collins
Tampa
Central
Citizens Committees
Mount Dora
Firing Davies: Truth-Teller Targeted by GOP Leaders
The article argues diplomat John Paton Davies was dismissed for political reasons after accurately predicting China’s fate in World War II. It cites Gen. Hurley, Sen. Knowland, and Sen. Bridges pressing Dulles to remove him amid McCarthy influence, urging that the United States risk weakening its foreign service by silencing candid assessment.
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John Paton Davies
China
Patrick J. Hurley
William F. Knowland
Sen
Styles Bridges
Foreign Service of
United States
Davies
U. S
Chiang Kai-shek
United Nations
Korea
Moscow
Far East
Dulles
Senate
Huey Long
Resolutions by Veterans of Foreign Wars on UN funding and powers
George Holt examines six resolutions passed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their 55th National Encampment. The proposals demand fairer UN funding, amended charters to curb obstruction and incitement, and UN authority enforceable by policing, judiciary, and parliament. The piece argues for clear legal mechanisms to realize the resolutions.
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America
United Nations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress of the United States
Contemporary Bits Of Wisdom For Happiness In Community
Advice on consideration for others in family and office. Newman notes a gentleman avoids causing pain. Think before you speak to prevent anguish and show sympathy to those less fortunate.
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Cardinal Newman
Lake county pioneers honored for ethics in leadership
At a Lake County Veterans Day ceremony in Tavares three pioneers were praised for public service grounded in ethics. Judge James C. etc, John Milton Bryan, and S. M. Owens were lauded for honesty, restraint, and dedication to law and justice, contrasting with a later critique of McCarthy.
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Lake County
Tavares
James C
Futch
Koonce
John Milton Bryan
Bryan Simpson
Jacksonville
John Bryan
Okeechobee
Uae
Florida
Umatilla
House of Representatives
Senate
S. M. Owens
Frank Owens
Jesse W. Hunter
Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Ing
United States
Maton
McCarthy
Keep America Beautiful campaign sparks littering critique
Hartford Courant notes a new anti litter drive led by William C. Stolk of the American Can Company. The piece condemns roadside litter and urges swift punishment for offenders while recalling Mount Dora origin of the campaign and questioning local adherence to its creed.
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America
Daily Worker
William C. Stolk
American Can Company
New York
Mr. Stolk
Hartford
Conn
Courant
Mount Dora
Lakes and Hills
Faces They Leave Behind In Florida Road Map Printing Spree
The Florida Road Department spent over 110000 on 1 078000 road maps and related booklets bearing images of Charley Johns and Cecil Webb. Costs covered welcome leaflets and tourism guides totaling more than 200000, funded by road taxes, prompting calls for legislative bans on such self serving printing and a redirected use of funds.
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Road Board
Cecil Webb
Johns
Tallahassee
State Advertising Commission
Webb
State Road Department
Florida
Get Well Mrs Norris Mount Dora Resident Hospitalized
A Mount Dora resident, Mrs Mabel Norris, was hospitalized at Waterman Memorial hospital in Eustis last week. The item notes confusion with another Norris and extends best wishes for a swift recovery while addressing editor illness rumors.
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Mount Dora
Doran
Mabel Norris
Waterman Rial Hospital
Eustis
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