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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1967
Page
3
University of Illinois plant pathologists report wheat streak mosaic in Monroe County wheat, spread by the wheat curl mite. Symptoms include green yellow mottling and stunting, with higher losses in hot dry weather. Mite transmission and control measures are outlined, plus guidance on corn planting schedules and basic 4-H enrollment details.
A reader asks how to repair a damaged relationship after hitting his girlfriend. The reply urges controlling anger, apologizing, and showing commitment to never repeat the act, warning that ongoing outbursts ruin trust and future friendships. FRANKFORT, KY.
Barron’s Weekly credits the electric industry with safely harnessing atomic energy for peaceful power. Industry bears heavy financial risk while government policy remains low-key, yet cooperation spurs a productive chain reaction. The piece calls the state a silent partner enabling reliable, practical, safe, economical nuclear development.
A major U S airline seeks authority to run flights from five East Coast and Midwest cities to the Pacific and Far East with fares 20 to 30 percent cheaper. A New York Tokyo round trip could be 629 dollars and Hawaii 400 dollars. New long range Superjets enable broader service. The piece frames international air travel as shrinking the world and hopes for a future without foreigners, only neighbors.
The Colorado Farm Bureau article reprinted from the Denver Post urges housewives to trim grocery bills by buying directly from farmers. Monk Tyson cites examples like 100 pounds of potatoes for $2 and poultry savings, then argues for self-sufficiency through items such as corn grinding and even weaving, urging readers to reconsider mass production.
A Graphic Newspapers editorial argues that U S youth are taught to demand more from the country while lack of love for America grows. The piece contends citizens expect government to finance many activities, eroding patriotism and respect for the nation.
In Southern Illinois depots and Western Union offices April 27 passed with little notice yet Morse code’s birthday is marked as Samuel Morse Breese Morse created the telegraph. Veterans like Ralph Woodard in Carbondale recall the dying art as teletype and bug signals replace the brass pounder.
J. J. Paterson of Southern Illinois University issues safety guidance for power mower operation. He urges clearing rocks and debris, maintaining the mower, using blade enclosures, shutting off the motor when unattended, keeping children away, and wearing sturdy shoes during lawn work.
A Springfield observer recalls a 22-3 House vote against a constitutional convention decades ago and notes the Senate has now unanimously approved a call. If the House approves, voters in fall 1968 will decide whether to hold a convention and elect delegates, with the resulting draft constitution to be put to a public vote. The author warns of uncertain public approval and urges broad civic mobilization.
The article stresses keeping feet away from blades when starting the motor and avoiding mowing in wet grass. It warns of foot injuries from whirling blades and slips on wet surfaces and claims following these tips will reduce mower related deaths or injuries.
Crossword puzzle clues include across and down entries with varied topics from games of chance to botanical terms and city names. The list combines numerous numbered items such as Polar or brown 9 percent and Former name of Tokyo, with many garbled entries and misprints.
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