NASCAR Grand National Schedule Focuses on Shorter Races
The circuit gears to 100 mile events over the next two weeks with 113 mile race at Manassas and a 150 mile dirt track race at Hillsboro. Ned Jarrett dominates the 1965 points race and leads the year’s earnings while a fatal Darlington crash prompts reflections on car aerodynamics and manufacturer strategies.
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Martinsville
North Wilkesboro
Manassas
Hillsboro
N. C
Meenaffi
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Rockingham
Ned Jarrett
Ned
Daytona Beach
Darlington
Freddie Lorenzen
Fred
Buron Skeen
Rob Wickersham
Florence, S. C
Richard Petty
Hickory Speedway
Dave Pearson
Petty
Pearson
Crew
Plymouth
Dodge
Curtis Turner
Buck Baker
Ol’ Buck
Buddy
Miami
Bobby Johns
Jim Paschal
High Point
Paschal
Jarrett
Johns
Pontiac
True Democracy At Work In East Town Meeting
A City Council meeting featured a East Town delegation requesting hot and cold water and repairs for rental homes. The writer praises the democratic process, the mayor, and cooperative conduct, urging landlords and residents to clean up and fix up with modest costs.
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East Town
United States
Girls State experience shapes view of government and youth
Mary Ann Tanner recalls three days at Girls State in Seminole Florida where she served as city manager and registered voters. She credits the program with clarifying party value and government functions, noting the honor of national competition and a gold charm. She thanks sponsors for investing in youth and government preservation.
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Girls’ State
House
Senate
Seminole
Wakulla
Homosassa
House of Representatives
Florida
Mary Ann Tanner
New Law Expands Social Security Disability Rules in 1965
The changes allow disability payments after 12 months of disability or expected duration, with October as the first payable month. New rules also provide payments to divorced wives meeting conditions, widows and widowers who remarry after age 60, and extended coverage for self employed doctors. Tips will be credited as wages starting 1966 with reporting requirements and employer tax handling.
Pines Make Beautiful Dignified Shade For Home Landscaping
Conifers offer beauty dignity and year round filtered shade for yards. Longleaf pines grow slowly but potted pines can be planted anytime while Australian pines form windbreaks despite utility concerns. Cedrus Deodara and Juniperus varieties provide versatile screens and color, while Arborvitae offer familiar evergreen options with many cultivars.
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South
Florida
Blood Banks Highlight Florida Role At National Meeting
The Florida blood banking system shines in nationwide efforts as the Association of Blood Banks plans its annual Florida meeting September 14 to 17 in Bal Harbour. About 2 000 doctors nurses technicians nuns and medical workers will attend while 3 900 members in 32 foreign countries contribute to supply and coordination across cities for critical transfusions. Dr Robert E Klein leads Gainesville based blood bank efforts with Frank C Coleman of Tampa and Dorothy C Smith Jacksonville as key organizers.
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Woth Dia
Ie H
Association of Blood Banks
Florida
Bal Harbour
Pacific
San Francisco
Good Samaratan
West Palm Beach
Orlando
Hawaii
United States
Dorothy C. Smith
Jacksonville
Mary Rand
John Elliott
Miami
Dallas
Texas City
Robert E. Klein
Gainesville
Frank C. Coleman
Tampa
Smith
County Chamber Seeks Names For Director Posts
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce asks service clubs and county groups for nominations to join the board for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 1965. Early responses are requested to complete tabulation and mimeographing before the annual meeting on Thursday Nov. 11.
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
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Orlando’s
Larry Grimm
Dick Joyce
Sportsman
Robert Ashton
Davy Jones
Bill Eaters
Raymond Lee
Nascar
By Arch Laney
American Legion
R. E. Norris
Lake County
County Chamber
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Harlan G. Burgett
Alexander
First National Bank
Mount Dora
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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