Letters praise Leighton L. Baker for Florida Legislature work
Advocate lauds Baker as a conscientious freshman representative from Lake County who served on key committees including Game and Fresh Water Fish and Public Welfare. He supported hunter safety and conservation measures while earning trust from Florida Wildlife Federation leaders. A second letter urges awakening US voters and supports the 1964 Republican convention message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton L. Baker
Lake County
Florida
House of Representatives
Nior
House
Baker
Florida Wildlife Federation
Federation
Tallahassee
Put USA First rally urged as GOP backs Goldwater
A reader recounts political views favoring Goldwater and Miller over Johnson and Humphrey, critiquing Johnson’s VP pick as extremist and urging GOP unity to restore representative government. The author notes past Maine House service 1935-1939 as context.
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U.S.A
G.op
Goldwater
Miller
Maine House
United Nations Birthday Marks 18 Years of Global Effort
The United Nations marks its 18th birthday on October 24, with widespread celebrations worldwide. The article reviews UN structure, including the General Assembly and Security Council, funding issues, calls for charter reforms, and debates over the organization's effectiveness in preventing war and shaping a peaceful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
World Organization
League of Nations
United States
San Francisco
General Assembly
Assembly
Security Council
Council
Russia
Great Britain
France
China
Soviet Union
VKJ
Duplicate Winners at Lake County Bridge Club Event
The Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club held an 11-table Mitchell master-point game in Umatilla. North-South winners were Julian Herndon with Bill Friedman first, Fred Stock and partner second, Bernard McCabe with Ernest Butler third, J A Murray with Ruth Cooper fourth. East-West winners were Gladys Remy with Frank Boli first, J S Allen with Cabe Lee second, H D Hufford with Hugh Brown third, C S Bornman with Winnie Egebrecht fourth and Busch with Wesley Elliston tied for fourth and fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club
Mitchell
Umatilla
Julian Herndon
Bill Freidman
Fred. Stock
Bernard’ McCabe
Ernest Butler
J.’ A. Murray
Ruth Cooper
Gladys Remy
Frank Boli
J.S. Allen
Cabe Lee
H. D. Hufford
Hugh Brown
C.S. Bornman
Mount Dora Scouts Thank Local Newspaper Staff
A letter from Bob B. Bartlett District Scout Executive thanks the Mount Dora newspaper staff for excellent cooperation and promotion of the Boy Scouts of America Lakes District. It credits growing scouting to volunteer Scouters and local media support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Lakes District
Mount Dora
Symbolic staffs of healing in medical history
The article traces the caduceus and the Aesculapian staff from Hermes and Homer to modern emblems. It notes the two serpents on the caduceus and the single serpent on the Aesculapian staff, detailing adoption by the US Army, AMA, Florida Medical Association, WHO, and various national military medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermes
Mercury
Aesculapius
William Butts
Henry VIII
Illiam
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
World Health Organization
U.S. Air Force
Texas Sergeant Eligible for Florida Resident Fishing Permit
An army sergeant from Texas may buy a resident fishing license if stationed in Florida. All servicemen stationed in Florida are considered residents for hunting and fishing purposes.
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Texas
Florida
Why the Campaign Lies: A Rant on Voters and Promises
A satirical screed attacks politicians in an election year for making endless promises and spending, praising and cursing various groups. It argues candidates claim to fix every ill, promising grand benefits now while shifting costs and debt, ending with a Shakespearean bite about the rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werpowers Meyene
Skid Row
America
Land
Viet Nam
Cuba
Russia
Berlin
Africa
Probate Notice to Creditors In Re Estate of Jessie G Sharpe
The Court of the County Judge Lake County Florida issues a probate notice to creditors for the estate of Jessie G Sharpe deceased. Creditors must file written claims with swearing and provide address within six months of first publication. Executor: William T Sharpe. Attorney: Taw 810 Mount Dora Florida.
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Lake County
Florida
Jessie G. Sharpe
Jessie Waters
Sharpe
W.A. Milton, Jr
William T. Sharpe
Peece G
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