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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1962
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic published in Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by the Mount Dora Publishing Company. The paper is a second class matter since April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Post Office under the act of March 3 1879. Associate publisher and advertising manager Laced Plant superintendent YHNSON. September 6 1962.
A city backward glance argues for ending the 30 minute courtesy parking and replacing it with voluntary repeal and fines for violations. Merchants urge free parking to draw customers while police burdens and negligible revenue are cited. Mayor Willmott and the City Council are urged to act promptly.
The political column argues Kennedy has success with defense and trade measures while failing to pass welfare state bills such as Medicare farm and urban affairs. It notes strong majorities for his party yet publics grows wary of welfare statism and lost liberty amid costly programs.
The piece argues double taxation on dividends hurts capital formation and urges Congress to raise dividend relief. It cites 1954 partial relief and compares unfavorably with England Japan West Germany and Canada. Proposes excluding the first 100 dollars of dividend income and boosting the tax credit to at least 10 percent to spur investment now.
A reader laments the drift from peaceful lake shores to busy waterways as speed boats and new outdoor crowds rise. The piece urges stronger laws, zones for swimmers, boat licensing, and safety training to curb accidents and preserve recreation areas nationwide.
Florida shows a 5.3 percent employment rise from 1959 to 1961, the strongest gain among similarly sized states. Excluding agricultural workers, 1961 employment was 1,340,600, with wholesale and retail trade contributing an eight percent increase to 371,200, per the Florida State Chamber of Commerce and Florida Industrial Commission.
Winners in a 4% table Howell movement were: first Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Mount Dora and Stephen Johnson of Eustis. second Mrs. Gladys Remy of Mount Dora and Mrs. Betty Bob of Tavares. third Mrs. Royce Gilbert of Umatilla and Mrs. W. T. Calhoun of Umatilla.
Senator Herlong offers a pragmatic view as Congress debates adjournment and the Florida Cross-State Barge Canal funding. He urges a soft approach, noting House Senate friction over the Satellite Bill and Public Works measures, while stressing ongoing talks with subcommittee members to secure $205,000 for canal planning and avoid burning bridges.
Florida families received 56.4 million dollars in life insurance death benefits in the first half of 1962, up from 50.7 million in the same period last year. The six month total was 22 percent higher than ten years ago. Death claims paid out to policyholders reached 38,800 in the first half of 1962, versus 36,000 in 1961 and 16,900 in 1952. Of the total, 15.2 million came from group life certificates and 7.8 million from industrial policies.
The idea of daylight saving was first advocated in England in 1907. The question remains whether adopting such time shifts improves efficiency and daily life in the long run.
Guidance on selecting solid wood furniture focuses on room style, proper wood types, and reading labels. It emphasizes not buying overly hard woods, checking joints and drawers, and preferring screws over nails, glue quality, and finishes that resist damage.
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