Florida Economic Boom Amid Farm Labor Worries
The Commerce Department says Florida leads in postwar growth with an 8 percent rise in per capita income in 1957-58 and a $600 million income gain, while citrus growers face wage pressures. Deputy director Louis Levine warns that low farm pay could erode this advantage as migratory workers earn far below the national average.
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Florida
U. S. Commerce Dept
Arizona
Commerce Dept
Florida Citrus Commission
Florida Citrus
Florida Citrus: Mutual
Europe
Louis Levine
Bureau of Employment Security
U. S. Labor Dept
Steel strike holds up U.S. aid to Khrushchev glare
The piece argues the steel industry must end the strike to blunt Khrushchev’s taunts, urging a $20 a ton price drop to show free enterprise works while remaining profitable. It links inflation, profits, and capacity with national welfare and jobless mills.
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Mr. Eisenhower
Adenauer
de Gaulle
Macmillan
Congress
Mr. K
Mr.k
America
U.S
Khrushchev
Steel Industry
Lost opportunity to strengthen American minds through federal education aid
The article argues that after Sputnik Americans faced demands for more education funding, but opponents fear federal control and a non discrimination clause. It suggests a missed chance to bolster the nation’s defense by improving schools, facilities, teachers, and curricula. It highlights debates over federal aid and civil rights riders shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
America
Justice versus mercy in Florida rape cases examined
A commentary follows Governor LeRoy Collins through cases where mercy clashed with punishment. It recounts the Lake County rape matter, the fate of a white boy accused in a separate case, and a pattern of alleged double standards in Florida justice and race relations. The piece notes investigations, appeals, and shifting narratives surrounding the death penalty and public opinion.
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LeRoy Collins
Lake County
Tallahassee
Pardon Board
Collins
Mercy
Florida
Cagey
Jacksonville
Naval Hospital
16 Year Minimum For Child Labor In Agriculture
Farmers hiring harvest workers are reminded the Fair Labor Standards Act sets a 16 year age minimum for employment of children in agriculture during school hours. Ster ling B. Williams of the U S Department of Labor cites that children may work before after school or weekends with school in session, except when working exclusively for parents. The act covers farms involved in interstate commerce and requires an age certificate from local schools for protection against violations.
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Sterling B. Williams
U. S. Department of Labor
Williams
Florida judge hints at economic motive behind segregation ruling
Daytona Beach Evening News argues Judge Truman G. Futch’s Lake County decision ties school bond validity to integration laws. The piece notes citrus growers opposed bonds but backed the court opinion, urging Florida to weigh the economic impact of segregation on education needs and funding.
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Supreme Court
Truman G. Futch
Lake County
Supreme Court of the U. S
Florida
Board of Public Instruction
Atlanta
Futch
South
Daytona Beach
Believe in Inner Strength Drives Bold Achievement
A compact reflection on daring belief as the engine of progress. The quote credits Bruce Barton for asserting that superior inner courage overcomes circumstance, urging individuals to trust their inner potential.
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Bruce Barton
Area Church Schedules Prominent in Mount Dora News
Local notices list multiple church services across denominations including Chimes Baptist Church Methodist Church Church of Christ Presbyterian St Edwards Episcopal and Central Christian Church. Times span morning worship Sunday school Bible study and midweek services led by pastors such as Rev David Coffield Rev James Jones Rev George Kress and Rev Lester Doerr with midweek prayer meetings and choir rehearsals.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Training Union
Methodist
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Sixth Ave
George . Kress
ST. Edwards Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John F. Ihangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Bible School
Ip Servicell
Worm
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
Corner of Lemon Grove offers Sunday services at 11:00 a m with Sunday School at 11:00 and Wednesday evening service scheduled.
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Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
Fifth Ave
P. Kelley
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon Grove
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Eisenhower
Berlin
Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
U. S
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mabel Norris Reese
Irwin Caplan
The
Travelers Safety Service
M. C
First Federal Savings
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Eustis
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