Lake County race tightens between Baker and Reedy in November
A heated Lake County contest for the November 6 general election pits Republican businessman Leighton L. Baker against Democratic State Rep. William H. Reedy of Eustis seeking re election to the Florida Legislature. Critics note Reedy's role at Florida Telephone Corp. could pose conflicts of interest, suggesting he be a full time lobbyist for the company rather than a public servant. Local voters weigh public service against private sector ties in Tallahassee.
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Lake County
Leighton L. Baker
William H
Bill) Reedy
Eustis
Tallahassee
Baker
Project Alert
Reedy
Florida Telephone Corp
Ocala
Lake Democrats
State Railroad and Utilities Commission
Kiwanis to Bring Six World Travel Films to Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents will enjoy six travelogue films and lectures this winter, staged by the Kiwanis Club to aid Youth Activities. Color-shot travelogues feature Berlin Germany Mexico Hawaii the Canadian Rockies New England and Colorado narrated by renowned lecturers and cameramen. Tickets are available from Kiwanis members or the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and are expected to sell out.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Berlin
Germany
Mexico
Hawaii
Canadian Rockies
New England
Colorado
National Newspaper Week Highlights Press Freedom
National Newspaper Week runs Oct 14 to 20, emphasizing newspapers as guardians of free expression and unbiased information. Circulation has risen since WWII, with daily papers at about 59 million and weeklies at over 23 million, reflecting broad public trust in the press.
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United States
H. B. Bozeman
Louisiana
Gardening In The Sunshine State Practical plant propagation and dyeing guide
This piece offers step by step methods for bleaching foliage with Javelle water, preparing dyeing treatments, and preserving dyed leaves with glycerin. It covers starter pruning of hardwood cuttings, burying bundles to form callus, and eventual transplanting, plus choosing winter grasses Italian rye Kentucky blue and red top with notes on color and disease resistance.
Fire Drill Demonstration Tonight at Mount Dora
Public invited to learn about latest fire extinguishing methods at 7 p.m. on 11th Ave and Rossiter St by the Mount Dora Fire Department under Chief Ted Lane. Allen Erwin of the Florida State Fire College leads training for 30 members, as Fire Prevention Week runs nationwide. Winter grasses noted with planting tips and care guidance follow the safety briefing.
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11Th Ave
Rossiter St
Mount Dora
Florida Water Woes Hint at Looming Shortage Across States
An opinion piece argues Florida faces acute future water shortages in several urban regions and county areas. It notes national drought risks, cites 1957 as a warning, and criticizes low federal support for water research while highlighting potential alternative sources and rising demand.
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Florida
Tom Adams
Cape Canaveral
Brevard
Indian River
St. Lucie
Dade
Brow
Beach
Monroe
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Pasco
California
Coliniga
Max Gunther
True Magazine
U. S. Geological Survey
United States
Open letter on Kennedy coverage and local birds
The writer laments excessive Kennedy family coverage and praises modest news, noting Ted Kennedy and family wealth as not newsworthy. He observes birds building a nest, a wren house, and mockingbirds singing, then commends the Lions Club for adding seats and lighting at the new Bowl.
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Lions’ Club
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George M. Johnson
Valerie John‘ AL Palmer, JR
James E. Ryan
Sunshine State
Hervey Sharpe
Farm Extension Service
John Chase
The
Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
New Orleans
By Russell Kay
Interior Department
Congress
By Val Johnson
Kennedy
Ted Kennedy
Ted
Senate
Dependable
Fifth and
Alexander
First National Bank of
Mount Dora, Florida
Comptroller
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S
Federal Agency
George J. White
Alfred Rehbaum, SR
George J. JR
Allan H. Seabrook
Sue Bond
Jean Houser
Wylania
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Richard Edgerton
Howard J. Simpson
J. E. Farmer
Carl S. Graves
William E. Holler
O. M. Simpson
George J. White, Jr
M. H. Givens
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
First Federal Savings
Leesburg
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