Fighting Irishman lawler given bold Civil War career
The article recalls General Michael K. Lawler buried at a rural Illinois cemetery near Hickory Hill. Born in Ireland, he fought in two wars, led Illinois militia, and commanded in the Mexican and Civil Wars. His methods drew praise for bravery and criticism for harsh discipline, including a notorious court case and a 2:30 am hanging order overturned by General Halleck. The piece notes his Vigilantes era and risky leadership ethic.
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Widow with 159 A Month Finds A Good Retirement
Nancetta Gephart retires in 1961 on Social Security 99 dollars and a 60 dollar pension. She owns her home and rents one room for eight dollars monthly. She spends taxes and insurance, travels little, saves yearly interest, decorates and gardens, and adapts to retirement without poverty. She urges others to plan a frugal, independent life beyond Joneses and Fol derol. New GOLDEN YEARS booklet available for 50 cents.
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July Illinois traffic deaths fall from last year
Illinois reports July traffic fatalities at 151, down 29 percent from 212 in July 1964, with seven month total at 1,118, a five percent drop from 1,172 the prior year. Public works head Francis S. Lorenz notes the July decline is the largest in two decades.
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Francis S. Lorenz
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Lorenz
State Fair Highlights Include Andretti Race And XB-70 Display
Rookie Mario Andretti leads a star pack in the 100 mile national championship at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 21 with an $18 000 prize. The fair also features the Illinois State Fair Light Horse Show August 13 20 with over 1 300 horses from 28 states and Canada contesting for 87 205 in prize money. A scale model of the XB 70 will be shown in Exposition Hall during the fair opening August 13 with an 18 foot high display and color transparencies.
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Illinois Expenditures Lead in 1964 State Finances Ranking
Maurice W. Scott notes Illinois ranked fifth in personal services and seventh in total revenue for the 1964 fiscal year end. The Compendium of State Government Finances shows California New York and Pennsylvania leading revenue while Illinois total revenue reached 1.938 billion and expenditures 1.798 billion for the first half of the 73rd biennium.
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Maurice W. Scott
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New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Who Does He Really Come To See This Week
A reader asks why her brother resents her boyfriend and how to handle the confusion. The reply notes typical teen jealousy and suggests ensuring clear intentions when the friend visits, and that the brother might be shy about having his own girlfriend.
Driving Riding In House Trailers Prohibited
As of July 1 1965 passengers are no longer permitted to ride in moving house trailers on Illinois highways. The law aims to prevent injuries from trailers breaking loose or sudden movement while passengers are not seated. For safety pull over to the parking lot for naps and keep trailer chores off the road.
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Food for Peace program needs urgent reform and expansion
Special Washington report argues the Food for Peace program has fed millions and built global benefits but now faces shrinking surpluses and rising hunger. Mondale warns population growth outpaces production, calling for beyond surplus disposal to sustain aid and support democracy.
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United States
Latin America
America
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed in Fragment
A fragmented crossword clue list with across and down entries, partial words and stray letters. The jumbled numbers hint at ciphered terrace and missing definitions, with several entries incomplete or garbled.
Good Queen Answer Count and Chemical Suffix
Last week’s clue list includes a good queen entry a count value a chemical suffix and a female deer and an electric unit. The puzzle items blend royal termology with science and measurement themes across entries.
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