Appomattox Way Station as 1965 Reflects on Civil War End
The piece honors Lee and Grant at Appomattox, notes the surrender at McLean house, and argues emancipation and national unity marked a key way station toward true freedom. It reflects on progress over the century since 1865 and ponders what the next century may bring.
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Crossword Puzzle Last Week's Answer Across
Puzzle clue list from a past issue covering across words like Festive Around cheese Absent Additional Strike Herring like fishes Behold Obligation Exclamation Bowlike curved line Abounding in ore Exclamation of contempt Faith Price of passage Beast of burden Craze Stern and surly Botch Edge Male turkey Goddess of dawn Hesitation syllable Eng statesman Indefinite article Kind of hard hat Secure Drench Bird symbolic of peace Finishes in
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The Children Are Waiting for Cancer Crusade Support
The American Cancer Society asks readers to support April Crusade against cancer with a Checkup and a Check. It highlights childhood cancer as the leading killer of schoolchildren and urges vigilance for early danger signals. Leukemia claims many lives, but research receives over 2 million dollars annually.
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American Cancer Society
Southern Illinois Weather Report Highlights Cold March and Dry Trends
The Southern Illinois University Climatology Laboratory reports March was the coldest on record with below normal rainfall, while early April showed a warming shift. Snow summed to 12.5 inches in Cobden and 3.4 inches in Shawneetown, Harrisburg leading with 29.5 inches since January 1, and each community's March rainfall is compared to long term averages.
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Brookport
Glendale
Golconda
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Harrisburg
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Benton
Carbondale
Carmi
Chester
Grand Tower
Creal Springs
du Quoin
Illinois House debates tax bills after adjournment
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned April 15 and will reconvene April 20. The session outlines corporate tax proposals including H R 263 and H R 694 695 with discussions on franchise tax rates and minimum payments, amid notes on the impact on business and regional tax data.
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Illinois General Assembly
House Revenue Committee
When To Date Whom Should She Date
A teen asks when dating should begin and which boys are suitable. The Week’s letter advises dating should be supervised by parents with chaperoned outings, plus transportation provided by parents. It urges discussion with parents, noting disagreements are common but listening helps growth.
For And About Teenagers Letter Service Address
If you have a teenage problem you want to discuss or an observation to make address your letter to FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS COMMUNITY AND SUBURBAN PRESS SERVICE Frankfort KY.
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Community and Suburban Press Service
Frankfort
Recording Debates in Legislature Seeks Public Access
A House measure sponsored by Rep. Abner Mikva would require transcription of all legislative debates, enabling citizens to obtain debate records for 75 cents per page. Proponents argue it clarifies legislative intent and guides history, while newspapers fear higher costs and logistics. The bill, with related Senate measures and other bills, is under committee review.
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Senate
Abner Mikva
Chicago
Federal Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
State Tax Proposals Move Through House Committee
Legislation H R 1179 1184 raise utility taxes on messages electricity and gas from 3 to 49 with pass on to customers Amended 4 13 65 to cap revenue under 19 million dollars annually H B 1180 1183 raise cigarette tax from 4 to 8 cents per pack Bills reported favorably 4 15 bo H B 1185 1186 1187 involve motor fuel tax and racing measures
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House Revenue Committee
Poodles in Space Engines Stir Debates and Odd Tips
Rockets may use poodle named engines by the Atomic Energy Commission with polonium heated hydrogen fuel, enabling outer space propulsion. Mushroom eaters warn that inky cap poisoning plus beer can cause illness the next day. Hot water tricks do not speed ice but heating reduces air in bubbles to freeze faster. A New Orleans candy maker and Louisville firm boost production with a scraped surface exchanger, doubling output to 192000 bars. Appalachiа’s water resources bring floods and pollution risks. AMA highlights suicide risks with depressed individuals. An Atlanta restaurant pipes ceiling carpet for sound dampening.
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Atomic Energy Commission
New England Journal of Medicine
New Orleans
Louisville
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Appalachia
Department of the Interior
Where You May Get a Job After 65 If You're Game
Gardner Foster, retired at 65, found work through a State Employment Security office, then built a part time job into a thriving nursery business by selling evergreens. The article cites common retiree roles and urges contacting commercial agencies or state offices for opportunities after 65.
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Foster
State Employment Security Commission
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