First Thanksgiving tale reinterprets 1623 corn plan as private farming
The piece argues that Bradford’s history shows 1623 adoption of private land plots for households ended famine and proved capitalism over communal living. It links this to ongoing claims that individual initiative yields abundance and that regulation for the common good suppresses progress.
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Plymouth
William Bradford
New England
United States
Bradford
Automations Bright Future Promises Leisure and Learning
A letter expresses enthusiasm for automation easing work by enabling reading, travel, and writing. The writer cites visions of six hour days, four day weeks, and retraining by government while praising industry for progress and noting caveats from thinkers like Vannevar Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Walter Reuther
The Topic and the Platt Case reviewed after a year
A year after exposing the Mount Dora school eviction of five children we reaffirm our stand on due process and civil rights. The paper defends freedom of the press and condemns Naziism and prejudice, urging justice over politics while acknowledging cost to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Automobile
Congress
Lake County
Platt
United States
Molotov
Russia
Heaton Asks Voters About Route Problem And Coin Toss
Undelivered mail to L. L. Heaton council candidate discusses route problem and the idea of flipping a coin as a metaphor for decision making.
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L. L. Heaton Council
Community Forum Supports Platt Family Amid Justice Efforts
The Topic editor credits prayer and public support, compares their work to William Lloyd Garrison, and notes the Community Forum at Community Congregational church will pay $25 monthly tuition for Allen Platt’s children for the current term. Allen Platt faces job loss after a home attack, affecting his family’s finances and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Platt
William Lloyd Garrison
Garrison
Community Forum
Community Congregational Church
Allen Platt
Christian Home
Bible School
Cornell to Market Shell-less Eggs in Six Months
The Christian Science Monitor imagines a future where Cornell University markets shell-less eggs. It humorously contrasts ruthless egg battles with the gentler fate of a naked egg in a plastic coat, noting the six month delay before debut.
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Cornell University
Miss Spang To Wed Today At First Methodist Church
Miss Carol Spang daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Spang Sylvan Shores becomes the bride of William Carroll Hunt son of Mr and Mrs James Farley Hunt Uma tilla in an eight o clock double ring ceremony at the First Methodist church Rev H Mauriece Felton to officiate Mr Spang to give his daughter in marriage Aileen maid of honor Judy and Jody Priest flower girls Don Denson best man reception follows in the lobby of the Sylvan Shores hotel
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Carol Spang
Carl Spang
Sylvan Shores
William Carroll Hunt
James Farley Hunt
Umatilla
First Methodist Church
H. Mauriece Felton
Mr. Spang
Aileen
Judy
Jody Priest
Mr. Hunt
Don Denson
Wiersdale
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Tangerine Notes on Paper making and community updates
A Tangerine Improvement Society supper talk by Paul Dinsmore covered the paper making journey from rag to newspaper. Dinsmore, formerly of Miller Wright Paper Co., noted old acquaintances in Tangerine and shared industry romance. The piece also reports residents’ winter updates, birthdays, and relocations including the Browns, Davises, and DeJongs.
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Tangerine Improvement Society
Paul Dinsmore
Miller Wright Paper Co
New York City
Dinsmore
Apopka
Harry E. Davis
Brooksville
Ohio
Henry T. Brown
Norris Davis
Ludlow
New Smyrna
Harry DeJong
Woodsav
Winter protection for ornamentals in Florida gardens
Florida gardeners are urged to choose fully hardy trees and shrubs for year round resilience. Prof. John V. Watkins of the University of Florida cautions against relying on tender plants for garden structure while recommending tender varieties only as bloom or foliage accents. He also advises advancing plant maturity before freezing, noting even hardy northern species suffer when growth is active.
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John V. Watkins
University of Florida College of Agriculture
Florida
Watkins
Reader letter urges recalling McCall over city issues
A Sentinel reader criticizes the paper for fence sitting on controversial matters and praises editorial courage. The writer, a northern winter resident, pledges support for a McCall recall movement and condemns perceived threats to Lake County welfare. Mount Dora and Lake County are urged to take pride in civic stamina.
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The
Sentinel
Platts
Recall McCall
Mount Dora
Lake County
Allopanes
Allegiance Editor Faces Backlash Over Platt Case Struggle
Readers in Mount Dora denounce the allegiance editor for ongoing efforts in the Platt case. Critics accuse the editor of persistent pursuit that some see as relentless and unyielding, drawing strong reaction from local business figures.
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Mount Dora
Stephen
Outspoken Letter Attacks Sheriff McCall Over Platt Case
A reader in Orange County condemns Willis McCall over the Platt house fire and Umatilla labor trouble, accusing the Lake County sheriff of racial bias and ineptitude. The letter praises local supporters and calls for action to protect democracy and equal rights for all citizens.
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Orange County
Lake County
Willis McCall
Platt
Umatilla
Mr. Shafranski
Christian Home and Bible School
Allen Platt
McCall
Sheriff McCall
Platts
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Sona
Booth Tarkington
Ben Franklin
Washington
Heaven
Howard Coughlin
AFL Office Employees Union
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institute
Valhalla
Dr. Bush
Craiming
Lou
Cornell News
Christian Science Monitor
Spang
C. E. Poling
R. E
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