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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1965
Page
4
The piece extols the American newspaper during National Newspaper Week October 10 to 16, praising the U S press for upholding truth and defending public interests. It notes the diverse landscape from large international papers to thousands of local weeklies and dailies as guardians of a free United States.
A United Press International dispatch notes Soviet power foreboding amid agricultural crisis and missed seven year plan targets. The piece contrasts Soviet state control with U.S private power, arguing Americans still lead in total electric output and nuclear energy while criticizing bureaucratic stagnation and praise for government owned projects copying Russia.
The 1965 amendments liberalize the retirement test allowing more earnings without losing benefits. Exempt annual earnings rise from 1200 to 1500 dollars and some months remain fully payable if monthly wages are 125 dollars or less. Withheld benefits drop for earnings above 1500 up to 2700, and become dollar for dollar beyond 2700. Royalties from copyrights or patents obtained before 65 do not count after 1964. Contact the Orlando district office for details at 2520 North Orange Avenue 425-2581.
Mid Lakes Ledger lists final scores: Clermont 12 Mount Dora 0 Eustis 35 Lakeview 7 Groveland 39 St. Cloud 7 Tavares 12 Lake Weir 6 Umatilla 13 Oviedo 3. Friday games pair St. Cloud at Clermont Eustis at Groveland Lake Weir at New Smyrna Beach Umatilla at Mount Dora Tavares at Oviedo.
Mount Dora Little League holds its annual dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m in Roseborough Elementary School cafetorium. Covered dish supper for players and parents. Awards to be presented for outstanding Little League achievement.
The U S Civil Service Examiners announce openings for Electronic Technician GS-9 GS-11 and GS-12 with annual pay 7220 8650 and 10200 respectively. Positions require high level experience and are based in the Canaveral District Merritt Island Florida. Applications via SF 57 to the Executive Secretary Board in Jacksonville Florida by notice details on Civil Service boards or at the Merritt Island office. Veterans with 10 point preference may file SF-15 with proof.
Renovation of the social room kitchen in the Community Building is complete with about $10,000 spent on work and new equipment. Dr. Robert F. Wason notes it is the first comprehensive renovation since construction. Improvements include larger space, new floor ceiling lighting and air conditioning wiring and cooking storage equipment. Keith Davis was contractor and Frank Osman Jr. spoke for current facilities readiness to handle more people if social room expands. Mrs. Sylvia Cook is shown having prepared and served meals.
Mount Dora and Clermont battled to a 12-0 Highlanders win as Mount Dora threats stalled in the fourth quarter. Key runs by Alderman and solid defense from Moon, Brooks and Bolt paced Clermont while Bolt Radosti and Stewart provided late offense for the Hurricanes.
Attendance urged as hunters face possible license return for audit the week of Sept 27 through Oct 3. Dove season opens Oct 2 and without licenses buyers may wait until Oct 4. Public inconvenience noted as officials seek complete license compliance.
Florida Merit System announces statewide competitive exams for four levels of accounting positions from 420 to 480 dollars monthly. Benefits include 14 test centers across Florida within 60 miles of applicants, with interviews and placement following. Applications and details available at Florida State Employment Service Offices, due by October 20.
Lake County Planning Zoning and Building issued permits in September totaling 458 785 dollars. The month included 24 residential permits valued at 304 500 one commercial permit 48 700 28 additions and alterations 52 435 and 31 other permits. The year to date valuation rose to 3 655 379 dollars. Florida leads in fresh market beans cabbage corn cucumbers eggplant peppers radishes and melons with celery and tomatoes ranking second.
Wagner resigns as Mount Dora city clerk effective January 1967 after serving since February 1959. Mayor Jesse Willmott will appoint a temporary clerk to finish Wagner's term, with the position to appear on the December 1966 ballot. Wagner plans to open a private accounting and bookkeeping service in the Donnelly Building downtown.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce notes a busy period with many requests for information about the lakes and hills area. Folders on fishing boating maps and recreational material are mailed to inquirers and distributed to welcome stations AAA offices travel bureaus and exhibitors. Alexander Springs a County Chamber project remained at capacity all summer with families from across the country enjoying facilities.
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