There Are Two Of Us Upholding Southern Illinois Folklore
Southern Illinois University features a column tracing local lore by Professor John W. Allen of Carbon Dale, alongside reminiscences of William Shakespeare and the author’s own Fidelity roots. The piece discusses Legends and Lore of Southern Illinois, regional farming shifts, and shared folk psychology across nearby communities.
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William Shakespeare
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Egypt
Illinois
Professor Allen
Area Services Division
Allen
Kentucky
Fidelity
Mammoth Cave
Marie Peter
Ohio River
Husband hides savings wives face dilemma
A 68 year old husband reportedly hides substantial savings while his wife confronts a costly, common problem. If he dies or disappears, her search for the funds will be hard. experts advise consulting an attorney and bank officer to pursue a lawful recovery.
Golden Years 36-page booklet available
A new 36 page booklet titled Golden Years is ready. Send six dollars in coin to Department CSS Box 1072 Grand Central Station New York 17 N for copies.
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Dept. Css
Grand Central Station
New York
Farmers to Learn Tourism in Illinois Campaign
Illinois will shift its tourism push to farmers with a two day Farm Recreation Enterprise Workshop on April 7 and 8 at the Illini Union Urbana Campus. Gov Otto Kerner will speak at a luncheon April 8 as 100 plus attendees learn how to attract tourists to stay on farms.
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Illinois
Illini Union
Urbana
University of Ilinois
Banks
Chamber of Commerce
Ilinois Board of Economic Development
University of Illinois’ College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Otto Kerner
Corn and soybean production surge in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois yields have soared with corn per acre rising from about 25 to nearly 60 bushels fueled by fertilizers hybrid seed weed control and better tillage. Soybean acreage has grown from near zero in the mid 1920s to about two thirds of corn in recent years, while future gains depend on market conditions and farming practices.
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Albert Meyer
Southern Illinois
William Herr
Southern Illinois University
Illinois
Herr
Ilinois
Governor Kerner urges Keep Illinois Beautiful program
Gov Otto Kerner appeals to residents to join a state litter prevention effort tied to Keep America Beautiful. He urges keeping property litter free, using litter bags, disposing trash properly, encouraging others, and starting programs where none exist.
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Otto Kerner
Illinois
Keep
America
Lorne Greene to Headline 1965 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Show
Lorne Greene selected to star in the final grandstand show at the 1965 Illinois State Fair. Franklin Rust says the Bonanza co star will headline a two hour variety program on Saturday evening August 21. Greene brings decades as a TV newscaster radio personality and actor to the event.
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Lorne Greene
Franklin Rust
Greene
Jose Ferrer
Edwin Booth
FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS BY C D SMITH AGE CONFUSION ON BLIND DATE
A teen nervously hides her true age from a long time boyfriend. The Week's Letter advises honesty and assessing readiness for marriage, suggesting engagement as a prudent delay if underage, to ensure a sound partnership and shared responsibilities.
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C. D. Smith
For and About Teenagers letter to editors
A note invites readers to address teenage concerns to the For and About Teenagers column in the Community and Suburban Press Service based in Frankfort Kentucky. The prompt signals a community advisory feature seeking reader letters.
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Community and Suburban Press Service
Frankfort
Sidelights from Springfield on death penalty debate
The Illinois Senate faces a tight vote on two death penalty proposals. One would abolish capital punishment for six years, the other would remove it permanently except for treason and killing police or prison officers. Support shifts and expert testimony favor abolition as states trend away.
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House
Senate
Robert Canfield
Rockford
Winnebago County
Rep. Canfield
Michigan
Illinois
Robert McCarthy
Lincoln
Iowa
Veterans Insurance Waiver Extended to Age 65
Illinois veterans eligible for waiver of premiums on National Service Life Insurance if total disability occurs before age 65 starting January 1 1965. Waiver previously ended at 60. premiums must continue until VA approval. Contact John N Chouinard in Waterloo on Tuesday mornings. Also note claim about gold in sea water valued at about 3800 dollars per cubic kilometer and extraction challenges.
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Edward B. Akin
Illinois Veteran's Commission
Veterans Administration
Mr. Akin
United States
John N. Chouinard
Minors Veterans’ Commission
Waterloo
The Paramount Obligation by David Lawrence
David Lawrence argues in U S News that the great society depends on individual responsibility. Government can guide but cannot supply talent ambition or initiative for those not born with them. Those who do have it will progress without heavy stimulus, preserving freedoms and spiritual roots of greatness.
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David Lawrence
U.S. News & World Report
Yesteryears
Managing Shade in Lawns and Questionable Fertilizers
A guide to growing shade tolerant lawns under trees with red fescue Chewings fescue and Poa trivialis, plus fertilizing tips and tree pruning. It warns about miracle fertilizers, urging soil testing and consulting the County Farm Adviser for Circular 882 Illinois Vegetable Garden Guide.
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Illinois
Arlin Obst
Crossword Puzzle Across 1 to 44 Clue List
Puzzle list with across clues including Wound mark Applaud Girl s name Kingly western farm Make amends for Beast of burden Continent abbr Becomes softer as with age Little girl Night bird Fencing sword Heathen An alloy In bed mammal Choice group Portcullis Fishes Places Matures as wine Particles
Crossword Clue Fragments From a Stalled Page
A reader-supplied snippet shows clues and partial answers for a Saturday crossword. Entries include 33 Female sheep, 35 Finest, 38 Before, 39 Greek letter, 40 Ear.
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Aturday
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