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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
4
Stanford researchers drill into retinal detachment using two Gs in a model eye. The goal is a rapid, painless laser “biological spot welding” to secure the retina. Separate note on Mars life probe Wolf Trap and global birth estimates from the Population Reference Bureau.
Hardin County in Illinois southeastern corner is highlighted for its legends and storied figures. The piece notes Cave-in-Rock as a center of brigandage with Samuel Mason and the Harpes, detailing Mason’s Civil War era past and his transformation into a riverfront criminal lauded by legend. It blends history with folk myth and points to future coverage. It ends with a practical note about reusing cans as trinket or paint containers.
Lightning safety tips urge rural caution as 360 killed nationwide yearly and 900 injured. Farm workers on tractors near fences or livestock face danger. seek safe shelter or go to a ditch. Also notes 1912 45 foot whale shark off Florida and a job opening in Springfield for architectural draftsmen with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Gov. Otto Kerner announced a series of meetings in Illinois cities to help flood stricken governmental units apply for disaster relief under President Johnson's proclamation. Eligible public agencies have 90 days from April 24 to file with accurate expenditure records.
The winter carryover of rabbits is lower over most of Illinois this year than in spring 1964. Breeding populations are from 10 to 380 percent lower on most census routes, except in northern Illinois where the spring population matches 1964 levels.
The Week's Letter advises a teenage girl unsure if a boy's compliment is sincere and suggests discussing weight with parents and perhaps a family doctor. It urges realism about self image and mentions contacting FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS for further questions.
Paul Simon provides concise observations from Springfield focusing on local politics culture and daily life with a journalist’s brisk tone. The column highlights notable figures events and community concerns through sharp brief comments and contextual color.
As Illinois faces potential court involvement over reapportionment, partisan friction between Republicans and Democrats stalls Senate House and congressional maps. A federal court ruling may be needed if the legislature fails, with possible appeals to the Supreme Court amid ongoing constitutional disputes.
A Washington report reviews Johnson's first 100 days, noting laws passed on Appalachian development education and aid to aged care and voting rights. It contrasts FDR’s era, warns of at-large races, and urges careful window box repairs with weather resistant wood like redwood and cypress.
A terse instruction directs gripping the wheel firmly and checking to the rear. The fragment suggests steps for vehicle operation or safety checks without full context or clear outcome.
A 59 year old worker considers retiring at 60 with $180 monthly pension at 60 and $125 Social Security at 62. Home valued around $15,000, savings $7,800. with careful planning they could reach about $321 monthly in retirement and explore options such as selling the home or converting life insurance to paid up policies. The piece advises health coverage, housing size, and budgeting for essential purchases, plus a promotional note for a 26 page booklet.
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