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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1967
Page
4
The article urges towns to foster public spirit by supporting civic groups and charitable campaigns. It promotes the United Appeal unifying nine drives to ease burdens on merchants and citizens, and highlights media's role in backing causes like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Red Cross.
Fred O. Dickinson Jr the Florida Comptroller urges U S Attorney General Ramsey Clark to revoke Stokely Carmichael's passport claiming civil rights riots in Florida damaged the state's image and economy. He says as chief fiscal officer he must protect Florida's financial stability and reputations against violence in Tampa Riviera Beach and Clearwater.
The Florida State Chamber reports 17,948,980 tourists visited in 1966 spending about 4.311 billion dollars. Most traveled by car, with 14,689,985 on the road, followed by 2,469,541 by air, 359,954 by train, and 429,500 by bus. The note mentions a Freedom of Information law altering access to last address changes.
A coalition of coaches physicians and sports officials led by the AMA urges strong enforcement against spearing in football urging correct head up blocking and tackling. Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian cites extensive clinics and influence against the practice.
County Farm Bureau launches a 1967-68 membership drive during Farm Bureau Week September 17 to 23. Leaders cite 1755 county farm families already involved and urge unity to strengthen Farm Bureau’s voice in legislation, services, and insurance for Florida agriculture.
Colonel H N Kirkman director of the Department of Public Safety urges parents to teach safe walking and riding habits for children. The Highway Patrol Commander recommends parents walk routes to school with kids and point out hazards and proper crossing, bicycle dismounts, and signaling while obeying Florida bicycle laws.
The 1967 68 Posse Horse Show starts October 8 at noon across from Ben White Raceway. Events include grooming class open to horses and ponies, regular working hunter, modified gamblers choice, and several pleasure divisions for under and over 15 and 16 years, with tack rules and restrictions. Contestants may show more than one horse.
The piece notes a rise in pleasure horses from Maine to California with an estimated five to seven million. It highlights 4-H Clubs as key boosters in shows and fairs, emphasizing enrollment growth and honors in 32 major 4-H programs aided by the Cooperative Extension Service.
Lake County Chamber offers Florida State Flags in sizes from 4x6 inches to 4x6 feet along with American and Lake County flags. 1966 total 165 000. 1967 enrollment expected to exceed 180 000 as 4H leaders note youth programs. 4H equestrians teach horse anatomy color markings and tack care plus show ring discipline. LC Pilot Club to show venereal film on Sept 28 at 7 30 pm in Eustis Community Center. John Reagan of the Florida State Board of Health will present Dance Little Children to parents and leaders invited. Three Pilot committees back health education and VD schools.
The notice lists horse show classes for youth and adults. It specifies 8-Stock seat equitation for 15 years and under with stallions prohibited. It also lists 10-Hunter under saddle for horses and large ponies 16 years and over with stallions allowed.
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