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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1966

Page

5

Saint Patrick Day observations and memories of Ireland

The piece recalls St Patrick and Ireland’s history and culture on St Patrick's Day with music tales and memories. It notes Irish emigration to America during the 1840s famine, then reflects on Ireland as a land of romance and remembrance, ending with a note on telephone reach in 1965. George S Counts is referenced as the song writer.

Patrick Ireland Britain St. Patrick America Killarney St. Patrick’s Day Seven Bridge Dublin Indiana Tipperary Blarney Castle Hill of Tara Baker University Kansas Delta Tau Southern Illinois University Saint Patrick Zuyder Zee Old Pat George S. Counts

Golden Years column challenges retirement age norms

The piece argues against mandatory retirement at 65, questioning societal and economic incentives tied to pensions and Social Security. It muses on how life after 65 could still hold purpose, noting that aging workers remain capable and that a mass stop would disrupt services and employment dynamics. The author suggests a booklet offer on the topic.

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Medicare Q and A column answers on hospital and medical insurance

A Social Security Q and A outlines Medicare eligibility rules and costs. It explains hospital coverage first 40 dollar deductible, 10 dollar daily charges after 60 days, and 80 percent coverage over 50 dollars for doctor bills. It notes card mailing started Feb 1966 and is phased in. It clarifies eligibility ages and student benefits and provides mailing address for questions.

c/o. Clarion Printing Company N. Rapp Ave Columbia, Il

Senate Operators To Meet In Springfield

The 31st annual conference of the Illinois Sewage Works Operators will be held in Springfield April 11, 12 and 13. C. W. Klassen, technical secretary of the Illinois Sanitary Water Board, calls the conference a very important phase of the water pollution control program and points out that properly operated waste treatment plants are our first line of defense in control of pollution.

Illinois Sewage Works Operators Springfield C. W. Klassen The Illinois Sanitary Water Board

Funds For Head Start Projects Set Aside For 1966

The Office of Economic Opportunity announced Illinois will receive 4,113,001 dollars for Head Start projects in summer 1966. The program targets underprivileged children with preschool training and funds are in addition to existing anti poverty allocations to Illinois Community Action Committees.

Office of Economic Opportunity For Illinois Federal Office of Economic Opportunity OEO

Advice for a 14 year old girl about dating

A letter asks if a 14 year old in the eighth grade may court. The reply urges discussing feelings with the mother, noting she will understand a girl’s growing interest in boys, and stresses that permission and guidance are needed before dating.

New Tourism Display Unveiled in Chicago

The Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development unveiled a 40-foot tourism display at the National Boat Travel and Outdoor Show in Chicago. The panel answers questions on Illinois scenic historic and recreation sites with a 23 inch screen and color transparencies. Director Gene Graves estimates one million more visitors and $10 million in revenue from participation in travel shows.

Ilinois Illinois Gene Graves Department of Business and Economic Development

Giant Foxtail Spreads Across Illinois, State Warns

Robert M. Schneider of the Illinois Department of Agriculture warns that giant foxtail is spreading rapidly across the state. He says the department will enforce the seed law strictly and relies on farmers and seed suppliers to cooperate to halt the spread.

Robert M. Schneider Illinois Department of Agriculture Schneider State Agriculture Department Illinois

Easements Being Purchased for Highway Beautification

Scenic easements to preserve natural beauty along certain Illinois highways will be acquired soon by the Division of Highways. The Highway Beautification Act of 1965 provides funds to expand the Keep Illinois Beautiful program. About $500,000 of a $3,000,000 federal allotment will be used to purchase easements. Progress Mexico now claims 33,000 miles of roads making its highway system the best in Latin America.

Ilinois Division of Highways Congress Illinois Otto Kerner Mexico Latin America

Wild garlic in Southern Illinois lawns eyed for control

SIU expert Portz notes wild garlic appears as green clumps in late winter lawns with strong bulbs. He favors early season 2,4-D sprays to kill tops and weaken bulbs, but notes three to four pounds acid equivalent per acre may be needed before grass greens and warnings on drift and sprayer contamination. Persistence may take three to four years.

Ilinois Herbert L. Portz Southern Iinois University Portz

TIPPLING TERRIERS CAN CTA MUSIC? (title adjusted for length)

A Chicago veterinarian notes that many dogs addicted to alcohol are introduced to beer by owners often showing off. Other items report high frequency heat in non conductors, inner ear pathology labs, PA rock microseisms, antibodies neutralizing transfusion reactions, and about 85000 fly varieties with 17000 north of Mexico.

Chicago Harry W. Boothe Votator Louisville United States Emory University John H. Per- Lee Northwestern University Mexico

Eyes And Driving Vision Principles

Experts warn that 20/20 vision does not guarantee safe driving. Drivers should scan the road, stay mentally alert, and practice steady concentration. Learn traffic rules. obtain "Rules of the Road" from the Illinois Secretary of State, Paul Powell, Springfield.

Paul Powell Springfield Illinois

Crossword clues puzzle fragment 14 to 34 and beyond

Fragmented crossword list lists clues for various entries including parts of churches oriental late ahead peer Gynts mother site of Cornell University and more with terms like vermin harmonize lean to flowing substances grins biblical king spigot fences mountain pools paddle frogs drone debate fortified place cinder awned relative of Edward French pronoun entire small fruit describing trees north side favorites ow

Peer Gynt Cornell University Grins Spigot Edward

Puzzle Clue Set Recapped From Last Week's Answers

The list repeats puzzle items including Brightly colored fish Olympus queen birds father Fr. Conclade Peruke and a chemical suffix. The retainers reference numbered items 35 to 44 and suggest a themed wordplay collection from prior publication.

Olympus Queen Conclade Peruke

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