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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
4
County commissioners approved hiring an outside appraisal firm to reassess all property to align values with 1959 market levels. Mount Dora, already using a county-wide approach, will share data to reduce costs. The reevaluation, expected to take a year and a half, should be followed by a tax-rate cut for true equity.
The piece critiques Florida race track funds used for athletic scholarships across state universities. It notes totals for Florida Gators, Florida A M and Florida State University, with non athletic shares and questions the fairness of directing gaming profits to academics. It argues sports glory overshadows broader national interests and potential non athletic scholars.
J Edward Murray argues American fear and misperceptions about the Soviet Union stem from press behavior. He urges freer reporting that describes both Soviet achievements and failures, warning against censorship and demagoguery, to inform and defend democracy.
The writer compares Nikita Khrushchev to a nouveau riche entering elite circles, noting his awkward social posture and belief that the United States is a single orderly class. He suggests a top psychiatrist could help Khrushchev grasp American society and economic realities.
Elmo Roper surveys lawyers on world peace through law showing a split between senior and junior members. A majority support a world law framework, a presidential commission, and a world police force, while many doubt practical feasibility and urge broader disarmament and enforcement.
The editorial argues the United States should respond to Khrushchev's disarmament proposal with a constructive offer rather than a rejection. It urges phased budget shifts toward a World Development Fund via the UN, verifiable arms inspections, and parallel social goals, to reduce fear of spying and promote peaceful coexistence.
A magazine piece reflects on student desires to avoid parental visibility on campus from matriculation to graduation. It notes parental care and love, yet acknowledges embarrassment from diverse parent styles and unplanned visits, urging a thoughtful, nonintrusive approach.
Local denominations list weekly worship times and pastors. Baptist Rev. Coffield leads services at Sixth and Tremain with Bible School at 9 45. Methodist Rev. Jones presides 11 00 am worship and 7 00 pm MYF. Church of Christ at Fifth Ave with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman offers Bible School 9 45 am and evening 6 00 pm. other churches note schedules and pastors.
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at 11 00 and a Wednesday evening service. Corner location Lemon Grove noted.
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