Fort Massac and Southern Illinois Heritage Revival
The piece highlights Fort Massac as a state park symbol of early American expansion tied to George Rogers Clark and frontier life. It notes proposed $1 million in state funds to restore the fort, plus broader restoration efforts for other historic sites and local historical society fundraising. It also covers bird migration trends in Southern Illinois and a claim about early wireless inventor Loomis gaining recognition in the World Almanac alongside Otis Young.
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George Rogers Clark
Illinois
Henry Hamilton
Vincennes
Clark
Ft. Massac
State Conservation Department
Massac
America
Ohio River
Ft. Ascenscion
Ft. Massiac
Anthony
Wayne
Zebulon
Pike’s Peak
Pike
Ft. Michilimackinac
Indiana
Ft. Ticonderoga
Gallatin County Historical Society
Shawneetown
Illinois’ First Bank
Kentucky
Mid- America
SIC Transit Marconi
Otis B. Young
Southern Illinois University
Mahlon Loomis
Young
Loomis
Washington, D.C
Marconi
Pesticide Use Surges Amid Safety Calls From SIU Expert
J J Paterson of Southern Illinois University warns pesticide use in farming is expanding rapidly as 90 000+ brand-name products exist and firms spend years and millions developing new chemicals. Farmers apply more sprays for apples and vegetables, boosting yields but raising residue and health risks. Four safety rules emphasize reading directions, proper application, secure storage, and safe disposal. SIU 1966 graduates spread to 83 of 102 Illinois counties, 43 states, and 26 countries.
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J.J. Paterson
Southern Illinois University
Paterson
Illinois
Drying by Paul Powell Lets Bet On Youth
Secretary of State urges expansion of student driver education in Illinois high schools. He cites 18 percent school participation and 60 percent enrollment, noting youth under 20 account for 10.79 percent of all accidents against a national 14.9 percent. He calls for industry responsibility and broader, safer driver training for all ages.
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Illinois
Campaign Extends Push to Reach Hospital Fund Goal
Victory remains the aim as St. Clement’s Hospital Development and Building Fund Campaign continues until the $1,250,000 goal is met. With $800,000 raised, the committee plans extended solicitations, guarantor pledges, and broader outreach by 60 percent of the target, urging individuals, companies, and estates to commit.
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St. Clement's Hospital
Henry W. Gentsch
Hill-Harris
Gentsch
State of Illinois Health Department
Carl Kelson
Kelson
Glenn Horrell
Hospital Law Advisory Board
Horrell
Teenager Seeks Marriage Advice From Your Letters
A fifteen year old writes about quitting school to marry a twenty five year old boyfriend who may go overseas. The columnist urges finishing high school first, notes several objections, and asks to consider waiting until older and more certain.
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Viet Nam
Major bills stall as Illinois lawmakers near session end
With about a month left in the Illinois general assembly, tax reform, school aid, ethics and lobbyist disclosure face resistance. Proposals on university funding and expansion, civil service for state workers, open housing, and pollution remain unsettled amid ongoing debate.
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Illinois General Assembly
Senate
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