Soil Research at SIU Addresses Southern Illinois Tillage Issues
SIU soil scientist Joseph P. Vavra outlines problems in Southern Illinois soils including early summer drought, poor water retention on light topsoils, and crusting. Experiments test sealing with fatty alcohols and calcium carbonate or gypsum, plus organic matter like sawdust and crop residues to reduce crusting.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
Joseph P. Vavra
Southern Illinois University
Vavra
SIU Cooperative Agronomy Farm
Committee Named To Probe Eastern Illinois University Contracts
Gov Otto Kerner asks a three member public committee to investigate alleged contracts at Eastern Illinois University Charleston The panel includes Philip Will Walter E Hanson and Leonard J Graff The inquiry follows a report to the Legislative Audit Commission and aims to determine if contracts were executed according to proper plans.
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Otto Kerner
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
Philip Will
Chicago
Illinois Council of American Institute of Architects
Walter E. Hanson
Springfield
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Leonard J. Graff
Associated General Contractors of Illinois
Legislative Audit Commission
James Loukas
Richard Larson
Galesburg
Kerner
Rep
Loukas
Christmas traditions around the world for Yuletide season
The article surveys customs in nations from Denmark to Switzerland, noting shipboard trees in Denmark, Finnish horse sleigh races, Norse Julenisse gifts, Irish candle windows, Italian wooden spoons and serenades, Japan’s Tokyo shopping, Kenya trick or treat, Sweden Santa Lucia, Fiji early carols, France nativity scenes, Mexico Posadas and pinatas, and Swiss midnight bells with Ringli and hot drinks.
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Finland
Norway
Julenisse
Yugoslavia
Ireland
Mary
Joseph
Italy
Japan
Tokyo
Ginza
Kenya
Sweden
Santa Lucia Bay
Santa Lucia
Fiji
France
Switzerland
Zurich
Valais
Constitutional Convention Considered by Illinois Taxpayers
The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois reports discussion of a constitutional convention to revise the Illinois Constitution. Process would start with voter approval, elect delegates, then submit revisions to voters. The 1870 constitution outlines timelines, funding, and member qualifications. a 1968 election would authorize, with convention to meet within three months of member election. CLEAR CREEK CHURCH in Jonesboro notes its 1849 construction cost of 1260 dollars and teardown in the 1940s.
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Illinois General Assembly
Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois
Illinois
General Assembly
Senate
Illinois Senate
Formation of a Church on Christmas Day
Discovery of an old photo and church records tracing Clear Creek Baptist Association origins. Minutes show 1865 Shiloh Church in Pulaski County hosted 24 church delegates for the Thirty Fifth Annual meeting, while Clear Creek Church in Jonesboro began on Christmas Day 1818 by ten citizens dubbed Baptist derelicts at Senator Bogges home seeking Missouri ministerial aid, including a church named Tywappaty.
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Jonesboro
Clear Creek Baptist Association
Shiloh Church
Pulaski County
Clear Creek Baptist Church
Illinois
Clear Creek Church
Senator Bogges
Missouri
Tywappaty
Highway safety tips and church history in Illinois notes
The column discusses highway hypnosis and safe driving habits while recalling early Illinois church history. It mentions rules on fatigue, glare, and rest during long trips, plus notes on Bethel Church and its 1806 founding and later evolution into First Baptist Church of Jackson.
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Paul Powell
Springfield
Ilinois
Appointed Division Head For Foods And Dairies
Gov. Otto Kerner names Dr. Roy W. Upham chief of the Division of Foods and Dairies at the Illinois Department of Public Health effective January 1. Upham holds a DVM from Kansas State and an MS in Food Technology from MIT, is a diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Public Health, and has served as advisor on food production in Japan and Vietnam 1962 63.
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Otto Kerner
Roy W. Upham
Division of Foods and Dairies
Illnoois Department of Public Health
Upham
Kansas State University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
American Board of Veterinary Public Health
Japan
Republic of Vietnam
How to Meet the New Year If You're Near Retirement
A 1967 guidance essay on retirement planning for those over 59. Retired office manager Robert W. Gardner shares lessons from an unprepared but largely successful retirement, stressing early medical and legal file setup, downsizing to an apartment, and building new social circles. Details include obtaining a 36 page Golden Years booklet for 50 cents from CSPS, Box 1672, Grand Central Station.
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Robert W.gardner
Gardner
Dept Csps
Grand Central Station
New York
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