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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
5
The Menard Time reports three guards killed in a four hour prison incident but counters early bold headlines as inflated. A small group of inmates caused the event while over 1,000 prisoners complied with peaceful retreat and many offered aid. The piece emphasizes mourning for the guards and the community impact.
A reader thanks auctioneer L. Card Sitter for a file of family almanacs from 1869 to 1924. The piece Reflects on how almanacs guided farming, livestock care, and building tasks by moon and star lore, noting early European and American publications and Franklin's influence with Poor Richard.
The piece surveys early almanacs from 1639 to 1887 including Pierce's 1639, William Bradford 1683, Old Farmer's Almanac 1792, Grier's Almanac 1807, and Blum's at Winston-Salem. It highlights varied content from recipes and weather to medical claims and aging ads, noting post Civil War medical almanacs and dubious cures.
SF physical illnesses may hinder reading in children says Fairleigh Dickinson University psychologist Dr. Harold A. Solan describes mild disorders as ill defined laterality. Other items note cattle hides per hour, geodetic boundaries, a deep sea chalk layer, and Purdue environmental studies institute.
The article explains who is the drawer drawee payee and endorser of a check and compares checks to cash. It advises naming a specific payee or using For Deposit Only to secure deposits and notes the Uniform Commercial Code as Illinois law governing checks enacted in 1962.
Winterizing done drivers should review personal driving habits. The Law Serves You warns not to interpret laws without an attorney as even small factual differences may change the outcome.
A driving safety notice emphasizes adjusting to winter conditions. It urges clear windshields, functioning defrosters, and proper wiper blades, plus clearing all windows after storms. Drivers should watch for hidden driveways, stalled vehicles, and pedestrians behind snow banks and request the Rules of the Road book from Paul Powell in Springfield, Illinois.
A 1966 outlook on retirement for men over 59. Robert W. Gardner shares lessons from his own experience turning 59, stressing early medical and legal file preparation, downsizing living arrangements, and emotionally preparing to redefine personal relationships. He urges proactive planning, including documents, records, and a gradual disengagement from the job.
A fourteen year old asks how to begin dating against parental rules. The reply urges openness with parents, noting changes in youth and advice from sisters, encouraging conversation and patience rather than withdrawal.
Washington report outlines the Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 1965 which authorizes three years of federal grants to state and local police for training and crime prevention programs. It notes federal aid complements state control and aims to improve methods in enforcing laws and administering justice.
The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois reports Illinois paid $1.67 in Federal aid per dollar received, with 32 states netting more grants than taxes. Alaska earned 18c per dollar. Iowa 99c. New York faced a $322.4 million net loss, Illinois $158.5 million, while Louisiana led net gains.
Thomas J. Rillo of Southern Illinois University outlines how fencerows serve as outdoor classrooms. He notes they contain unseen vegetation, wildlife shelter, food sources, and clues about farmers and economy. Guided questions help students explore habitat, climate, and historical context without long trips.
A cryptic crossword style list presents across and down clues with numbers and partial phrases including presses, verbs, nationalities, titles, and common objects. The mosaic of clues references place names, people, and everyday terms like sail, poet, and measure, forming a dense grid puzzle reader would fill.
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