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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
4
A year end essay argues material wealth alone cannot define a nation. It urges citizens to defend freedom through self-reliance, duty, and spiritual belief, warning against complacency despite strong economy and high living standards. It cites Jefferson and calls for reaffirming founding principles.
Early January warmth lures gardeners to sift through seed catalogs from SIU and nurseries as crocus and japonica push shoots. The vivid pictures promise flowers and crops while beetles aphids and other pests loom, delaying spring and testing patience.
A partial crossword clue list includes entries such as llama for 42 and celerity for 44 with several down clues like distress signal and prickly envelope of a fruit. The fragmentary text also shows mixed language gaps and incomplete grid references, indicating an OCR slice from a puzzle page.
A cryptic note lists 40 Coniferous tree 41 Species of pilaster 43 Man's nickname possibly. The fragment hints at a crossword style clue set and unresolved entries from the prior week.
Southern Illinois readers cross into Indiana to tour New Harmony sites including the Roofless Church designed by Phillip Johnson with sculpture by Jacques Lipschitz. The visit covers Barrett Gate House Harmonist Museum cemetery Fauntleroy home Poet's House Neef House and defense fortes.
State officials and industry groups announce $50 rewards for information leading to a definite scabies diagnosis in sheep flocks this winter. Reports may be made to Dr. Paul B. Doby with a third award of $50 if three infested flocks are disclosed. Also notes new state fish records verified in December and oil and gas permit tallies.
Secretary of State offers guidance on skid prevention and recovery. Avoid braking hard and excessive speed. If skid occurs slow gradually, stay off the accelerator, and choose appropriate steering depending on front or rear wheel skid. When danger from oncoming traffic exists, veer off the road if needed to prevent a collision.
A thirteen year old asks about having a boyfriend after receiving a ring. The columnist advises waiting, stressing age appropriate priorities, good school and home life, and growing up with balanced friendships.
A public notice invites readers to address teenage related concerns to the Community and Sub Urban Press Service in Frankfort Kentucky. The letter column is coordinated by Frank Fort.
Special Washington report argues President Johnson reduced federal outlays and civilian employment while boosting military strength. It cites a first budget well below expectations, ongoing departmental ceilings, and a pursuit of 1965 reductions contrasted with rising state and local spending. end notes December fatalities in Illinois highways.
The United States acquired 830000 square miles from France in the Louisiana Purchase. Napoleon agreed to sell all French lands west of the Mississippi River for 15 million dollars, dramatically enlarging the nation.
A city readers’ tale warns retirees to verify local life after moving to glamorous spots such as Colorado Creek, Southern mountains or an inland Florida waterway. The Brown couple found their ideal image hid scarce neighbors and work, urging choosing a locale with natives’ approval, not a city’s glamor.
An older readers publication titled Golden Years is announced as a 36 page booklet ready for mailing. Readers are instructed to send payment in coin to a New York address at Box 1672 Gr. Station to receive the booklet.
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