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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
5
A nostalgic survey recalls once common rural objects now rare across Southern Illinois. It notes the deteriorating John Marshall residence in Old Shawneetown, once the state’s first bank, and traces Illinois banking origins from 1816.
The Illinois Public Health Department warns of cadmium poisoning from cooking with refrigerator racks and metal pans containing cadmium or antimony. Deaths linked to industrial silver solders raise risks for hobbyists, with fumes being nearly odorless. proper ventilation is advised. The guidance also covers conditioning nonstick utensils with oil before first use.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down spanning many word lengths. The grid references names places and common terms across categories including injuries scrutiny theft and expletives style variants and cultural references. It reads as a compact puzzle inventory with numbers guiding entry positioning.
A compact note lists entries from a past puzzle including Exchange premium Hebrew lyre Roman garment and left-hand page as items previously answered. The brief compiles terms likely from a magazine or newspaper crossword section.
John H. Hembree, vice president of Union Planters National Bank, told Southern Illinois University workshop listeners that lenders must treat agribusiness seriously. He urged bankers to extend sound credit, offer friendly service, and inform farmers of all banking options in a competitive funding climate.
Mary Whitman notes Robinson Crusoe remains a top read since its 1719 publication. The tale of a shipwrecked sailor fascinates readers of all ages with themes of survival, ingenuity, and humanity overcoming odds.
A 24 inch doughnut shaped supermagnet at Argonne National Laboratory achieves 88 000 times Earth’s field strength using superconductivity. Michigan researchers report a sunburn resistant skin treatment that extends sun exposure by hours after 12 hours prep. Georgia scientists unveil sliced fresh peaches preserved by refrigeration for 12 weeks in glass jars with light syrup and weak preservative. Cardox notes carbon dioxide boosts golf ball firming before winding. Wisconsin physicists suggest deep in the atom may hold fundamental particles beyond leptons, baryons and mesons. Louisiana State entomologists report radiosterilization of sweet potato weevil reduces crop losses by about 5 million annually. USGS estimates only 60 percent of the world’s crude oil supply remains to be discovered, mostly in remote regions.
A teen describes a long distance romance with a nearby boy and parental disapproval. She grapples with longing, social fits, and a plan to cope while finishing high school. The reply urges trying new friendships, valuing self beyond parental judgment, and seeking guidance through FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS.
An instructional public service piece explains trusts as a protective device for families. It defines the trustee role, duties to manage and invest for income, and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries under a will.
20 000th Lions Club formed It the trustee paid Naturally the trustee is entitled to receive compensation for his work An individual whom you name as trustee may not charge you for anything other than his expenses but he may die or move away or be unwilling to undertake the responsibility For these reasons the use of trust companies as trustees has grown popular However the trust agreement may not be practical for some small properties if a corporate trustee is to be used The charges may be out of proportion to the value of the trust property Trusts need not be connected to a will They may be set up to begin during the lifetime of the person creating the trust and may be subject to revocation by him during his life or irrevocable Also the proceeds of insurance policies may be placed in trust There are estate tax and income tax advantages to be gained by careful use of the trust device These advantages are most important in connection with substantial estates and require the consideration of competent legal counsel for appropriate use The The Law Serves You is written to inform and not to advise No person should ever apply or interpret any law without consulting his attorney Even a slight difference in the facts may change the result under the law The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Division of Feeds Fertilizers and Standards is to receive a complete new weights and measures laboratory according to Robert M Schneider department director The laboratory will be valued at approximately 40 000 and is being provided by the National Bureau of Standards through legislative action of the last congressional session States were selected to receive the new laboratories on the basis of their physical facilities and personnel and their past record of achievement The Illinois Division of Weights and Measures is recognized throughout the United States for its outstanding work in protecting the consuming public.
Paul Powell urges Illinois residents to plan spring trips with care. Drive cautiously on unfamiliar roads, heed warning signs, stop at stop signs, stay on your side of the road, and avoid passing on curves. A free Rules of the Road booklet is available by writing Powell in Springfield Illinois 62706.
Organizations holding wild raccoon hunts field trials regattas or similar activities must apply to the Illinois Department of Conservation at least 10 days before the event. Permits will be denied if requests do not reach the Springfield office in time.
A reader questions a retirement plan from Mutual Funds that deposits a $10,000 minimum, takes an 8 percent commission, and pays $100 monthly until principal risk. The piece notes risks from market fluctuation, potential 4 percent return, and the need to sell shares to fund the $1,200 annual payout, warning of inflation and market history.
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