Sam Bachelor on Democracy and Unity in 1956 Campaign
Mr Sam Bachelor discusses democracy and isolationism during a Lake County Democratic rally. He defends cooperation with other nations, criticizes Nixon and Eisenhower policies, and urges unity while praising Syd Herlong and warning about foreign policy challenges.
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Sam
Washington
Texas
Europe
Russia
Sam Rayburn
Lake County
Mr. Sam
Leesburg Armory
America
Stevenson
United States
Dick” Nixon
Nixon
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Democratic Party
Syd Herlong
Congress
Ways and Means
Laughing Exchange Clarifies Cold Conversation
Joe asks about plans for a cold as Bill replies he sneezes whenever it wants him to. The light exchange highlights their casual banter during a chilly moment.
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Joe
Bill
Lose Ugly Fat In Ten Days Or Money Back
An advertisement touts DIATRON a non drug weight loss aid that claims to curb hunger without diet or exercise. Buyers are promised weight loss in the first package or a full refund, with a money back guarantee and Mount Dora Pharmacy handling sales and mail orders.
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Mount Dora Pharmacy
Mount Dora
Highway Film Showcased Mount Dora Tour for Service Clubs
Members of Mount Dora service clubs toured U S Highway 441 via a pictorial film produced with city participation. The film opens in Gatlinburg Tennessee and travels through the South to Miami Beach, pausing at Lakeside Inn Mount Dora and other local sights. The project, seen on about 80 stations, aims to reach millions with cooperative displays across towns along the route. Mount Dora contributed $200 to the film's costs.
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Mount Dora
U.S
Holler’s Sweep Lakeside Inn
de Siess
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Chamber
Roy Christopher
City Council
Tennessee
Great Smokies
Georgia
University of Georgia
Florida
Stephen Foster
University of Florida
G O P Rally in Lund Draws Local Support
The Triangle GOP hosts a Lund rally at Ferran's Park Eustis with Mr Lund greeting party members and supporters. Faye Shaver Republican leader notes the candidate for Congress from the Fifth district attended a Lake County dinner in Leesburg with nearly 200 guests.
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Bee
Guetas
Lund
Ferran’s Park
Eustis
Faye Shaver
Lake County
Leesburg
Florida Tour Film Showcases Central Florida Scenery
The half hour film highlights Silver Springs Ocala horse farms Leesburg bass fishing Mount Dora Orlando Kissimmee Okeechobee Belleglade Palm Beach Ft Lauderdale and Miami Beach aerial sights and local scenes. Narrated by Russell Shaw executive secretary of the association. Shown to Lions Woman's and Kiwanis clubs on successive days.
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Silver Springs
Ocala
Leesburg
Lake County
Mount Dora
Orlando
Kissimmee
Okeechobee
Belleglade
Palm Beach
Ft. Lauderdale
Miami Beach
Russell Shaw
Association
Lion’s Club
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Home Again Mrs Patton Recovering at Clayton Street
Mrs. Midge Patton remains at her Clayton street home this week as she recovers from a recent operation performed at the Florida Sanitarium in Orlando last week.
Marcus Aurelius on keeping faith and self-respect
A concise reflection from Marcus Aurelius urging that no gain should break a promise or erode self-respect. The adage emphasizes integrity over advantage and staying true to one’s word.
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Marcus Aurelius
Democratic Meet and Greet Rally Planned in Leesburg
Lake county residents invited to a political rally at Venetian Gardens Leesburg Saturday at 7 30 p m. Honored guest Mrs Albert Gore wife of Tennessee senator will attend. Speakers include Mayor Hayden Burns Sydney Herlong Jr and Mrs Thomas D Bailey wife of the state schools chief. Music led by Carl Duncan with a youth chorus. Refreshments served.
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Lake Countioes
Venetian Gardens
Leesburg
Albert Gore
Tennessee U. S
Hayden Burns
Jacksonville
A.S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Thomas D. Bailey
Carl Duncan
Lake County
City hydrant accident floods street after collision
Police say Minnie White of East Town struck Ida Mae Walker's car as she tried to pass, causing a second vehicle to skid out of control and strike a patient. The hydrant was sheered off flooding the street before responders could reach the scene.
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Ma!co
Minnie White
East Town
Ida Mae Walker
Mount Dora Fire Protection Cost Stated
Mount Dora fire chief Harold Larsen told the city council that fire service costs residents 29 cents per capita annually. He presented figures showing a total cost of 1279 dollars with 758 dollars for drills and 456 dollars for fire fighting and other calls and aid to the annual regatta and business inspections.
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Harold Larsen
Mount Dora
Larsen
Building Permits Rise as October Figures Show Upturn
Councilman Lou L. Heaton announced a notable upturn in building permits with hopeful signs for October. He cited early October totals and projected full month activity, indicating a stronger construction period ahead.
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Lou L. Heaton
Reed CO Ee
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Cauca
Gia
Gray’s Radio & Television Service
ISO
Gray
Alexander Mount Dora
Triangle G.O.P
ED Avery
J. A. Edwards
General Contracting
C Cement
Ninth Avenue
Central Florida
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Tai
Mid-Florida Gas Company
Soa
Alcan
Alaska
Dawson Creek
B. C
Fairbanks
Chevrolet
L.C.F
C.O.E
Cameo
Eustis, Florida
Alcan Highway
Tae
Clark Chevrolet, Inc
South Bay Street
Armory
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