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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
1
A Clarks Summit ordinance requires a one dollar move-out permit to tax wage bases, with a one hundred dollar fine for noncompliance. The argument envisions wider effects on metropolitan tax bases and housing demand, urging readers to contact lawmakers about the concept.
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The state report Crime in Florida notes Mount Dora has the lowest per capita arrest rate in Lake County for January to June 1972, with 45 arrests mainly for drunkenness disorderly conduct and liquor law violations. Lake County totals 164 arrests versus Marion’s 1,244 and Okaloosa’s 722. Nationwide crime shows small rises in half-year figures, with burglaries up 3.6 percent and narcotics arrests up 45.2 percent. The Mount Dora Police Department has 11 officers on duty, two patrol cruisers, and two more vehicles for first aid emergencies across 44 square miles.
Lake County Tax Collector T Keith Hall reminds about 5000 1971/72 occupational licenses expiring October 1 1972. Renewal notices mailed September 1 to allow time for renewal. A 1972 law change adds 10 percent penalty for October and 5 percent each month after, up to 25 percent. by September 22 only about half renewed.
Lake County Economic Opportunity Inc. studies two or three alternatives to reinstate Low Cost Transit System serving Lake County and Golden Triangle. Freeman W. Hinson says a report for the County Board of Commissioners is in planning stages with details as of Sept. 22. Virgil Hawkins to review further at the Oct. 9–10 Transportation Conference in St Petersburg. Two buses serve Head Start and disabled elderly meal delivery. remaining buses stored locally.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reminds students in grades one through six to submit Fire Prevention Poster Contest entries by 5 p.m. Friday September 29. Judging occurs Saturday October 14 in Gilbert Park as Fire Prevention Week ends. Prizes include cash and gift certificates with honorable mention awards if prizes are donated by local merchants.
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