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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1966

Page

5

Libel Slander and Privilege Under Illinois Law

A public service explainer outlines defamation and the difference between libel and slander under Illinois law. It notes that liability requires communication to someone other than the subject, and that true statements can still be wrongful if malice or bad motives exist. The piece explains privilege when reporting suspicions to police or testifying, and warns against malicious poison pen letters even if true.

Illinois

Election Reform Proposals for Illinois General Assembly

The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois urges reform in election laws during the 75th General Assembly. It advocates separating ballots on expensive propositions, improving electronic vote processing, and possibly using counting stations plus trained second teams to speed counts while noting precinct judges’ long day and higher costs for better results.

75Th General Assembly Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois Michael J. Howlett General Assembly 74Th General Assembly Representatives Illinois House of Representatives Federation

Free Ride at the United Nations Speakers On Budget Burdens

An Associated Press report states some UN members dodge full budget payments yet keep voting rights while the U N struggles to curb costs. An African envoy challenges travel economy proposals, arguing diplomats cannot travel as ordinary tourists and questions whether all nations pay their share.

United Nations United States Associated Press General Assembly U.N

Illinois Seventieth Stamp Design Contest Opens statewide

Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission announces a statewide design contest for a 1968 postage stamp. Five winning entries receive 500 dollars each. if a winning entry is adopted by the Post Office, a further up to 1000 dollars may be awarded. Entries due March 15, 1967. rules brochures available at 1936 N Clark St Chicago IL 60614.

Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois U.S. Post Office Department U.S. Post Office Shawneetown Ill N. Clark St Chicago

The Golden Years and Retirement Realities

A nostalgic essay urges those over 55 to face aging with faith and adjustment. It notes 4000 Americans turn 65 daily, many are content with Social Security Medicare and pensions, and highlights decades of adaptation from technology to social change as evidence that retirement can be managed. It offers a 36 page booklet for 50 cents to Dept CSPS New York.

U.S TVA WPA NRA Bishop Pike Outer Space Dept. Csps Grand Central Station New York N. Y

Training Youths For A Stronger America

A call to adults to instill patriotism and moral guidance in youth. The speaker thanks church school teachers, Boy and Girl Scout leaders, 4-H leaders, and devoted teachers for educating and inspiring young people to stand up for their country.

America

Auction Market For All

The New York Stock Exchange has shifted toward public ownership, promoting equal access for individual and institutional investors. Keith Funston, president of the Exchange, says all customers must have equal access and terms, rejecting special breaks for big institutions.

Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Joe Pungle Pumpkin Hollow Exchange Square Deal Whett The Joe’s U.S Keith Funston Aunt Jane

January origins and notable events span history

An overview traces January from ancient Roman calendars and Janus to Saxon names and the Julian reform. It notes January birthstone garnet remedies and highlights key dates: Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, 1778 France recognizing American independence, 1920 Prohibition start, and births of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson among others.

Pompilius Julius Ceasar Christ Caesar Gregory III Abraham Lincoln Washington Panama Canal New Orleans America France Clark Illinois LaSalle Matagorda Bay Texas Upper Mississippi Prohibition Robert E. Lee Bluffs St. Louis Bloody Island Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson

Art Resources Traveler to tour Illinois schools

The Art Resources Traveler, a mobile art center planned by Illinois educators, will travel the state exposing students to original works valued at 100000 dollars. It features pieces from ancient to modern masters and is loaned by the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Olson Foundation, and National Gallery of Art.

Ray Page Illinois Art Resources Traveler B.C A.D Ciotto Renoir Raeburn Carvaggio Art Institute of Chicago Field Museum Olson Foundation National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C Educational Facilities Laboratory The Ford Foundation Devel Congress

World's most valuable stamp is the one penny magenta

The one penny magenta of 1856, British Guiana, is the world’s most valuable stamp with a value reportedly over 100000 dollars. Its unique octagonal form bears the initials E D W and remains known for its elusive single existence and storied history from 19th century discoveries to later buyers such as Arthur Hind.

British Guiana Ervin J. Felix Whitman Publishing Company Racine Wis E.D.W L. Vernon Vaughn Felix Arthur Hind Utica N.Y Hind

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact crossword with across clues ranging from clay to camper’s need and down clues including talking bird constellation raise sideways fish prod and matron wallop Malayan boat. The grid interlocks clues across and down for a classic word puzzle experience.

Lidded pitcher and cryptic clue notes

Puzzle fragment lists items such as a lidded pitcher and a reference to Tre with incomplete crossings. Context shows a crosswords style clue set including Edges and Cab bage salad with garbled text. The readable bits hint at a wordplay puzzle or diarist notes.

Puzzle fragment hints and word clues list

A cryptic style list includes entries such as Spud, Nour, Oriental, Banished, Compass, Contradict point, Waistcoats, First-person, and Level contraction. The text resembles a partial puzzle or crossword clue collection with scattered terms and incomplete hints.

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