Lusk Creek Canyon Faces Dam Threat in Pope County
Southern Illinois article outlines a proposed U S Forest Service dam on Lusk Creek within Shawnee National Forest to create a 2400 acre lake. Conservationists fear inundation of unique flora including eight rare plants and 14 unique lichens, while supporters cite recreation for 15 20 thousand people and a plan to preserve part of the area. The piece also notes ongoing core drilling and possible alternative sites, plus a SIU study on how lighting affects bass and bluegill dynamics.
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America
Everglades
Redwood Forests
Grand Canyon
Cascades
Northwest
Illinois
Lusk Creek Canyon
Pope County
U.S. Forest Service
Lusk Creek
Shawnee National Forest
National Sierra Club
The
Nature Conservancy
Illinois Nature Preserve Commission
Eldorado
William Hopkins
Hopkins
Owen Jamison
Forest Service
Indian Kitchen
Jamison
Grand Pierre Creek
Southern Illinois University
Cooperative Fisheries Research Laboratory
SIU
Southern Illinois Day set with parade in Springfield
Over 500 Southern Illinois leaders and hundreds of high school band members plan a friendly invasion of the Capitol City on May 10 to celebrate Southern Illinois Day. Delegates from 34 southern counties will meet Gov. Kerner and state officials. The event aims to boost tourism and business in the region with a noon parade led by Ray Byers and visits to Lincoln Shrines.
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Southern Illinois
Otto Kerner
Bob Beckmeyer
Nashville
Springfield
Ray Byers
Marshall
Lincoln Shrines
Kerner
Paul Powell
Public Instruction
Ray Page
Governor Signs Four Bills and Senate Measures Progress
Governor Otto Kerner signed four bills and lawmakers advanced several Powell measures. Actions include tighter truck title rules and higher fees for copies and title or registration searches. The Senate passed a library funds bill and a driver license surrender measure moved to the Senate. The panel also favored higher notary, magistracy, and corporate filing fees. The Geneseo Republic remarks on the role of a free press.
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General Assembly
Paul Powell
Otto Kerner
Powell
Illinois Commerce Commission
Senate
Secretary of State
House
Senate Revenue Committee
Notary Public Commission
Senate Judiciary Committee
Two Kinds of Taxes and Public Expenditure
Pulaski Enterprise contrasts two tax types and two expenditure styles. Good taxes fall on others while bad taxes are paid by us. Wise spending serves public needs and may yield private profit, while foolish spending yields little cash or benefit.
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Pulaski
Water program urged to curb Illinois pollution
Rep Norbert G Springer warned of future water shortages and urged support for the Illinois Pure Waters Program a 750 million bond measure to be voted in 1968. The plan includes a 450 million municipal loan fund a 200 million grant program and a 100 million loan guarantee to aid cities industry and pollution control efforts.
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Illinois
Norbert G. Springer
R-Chester
New Taxes an Unpleasant Reality in Illinois
Governor Otto Kerner pushes broadened sales tax to cover services and essentials, signaling tough choices after ruling out a state income tax. Options include higher sales tax, a property tax, or broader service coverage, with economic limits and expected school funding needs amid a likely unpleasant Springfield period.
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Otto Kerner
Illinois
Senate
House
Springfield
For And About Teenagers The Week's Letter
A teen letter asks how to handle a romance with a boy lacking a high school education and his drifting from a girlfriend. The reply urges coaching him to return to school, noting a diploma opens doors, and suggests the issue reflects a broader teenage problem rather than the affair itself. Address responses to FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS.
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Community and Suburban Press Service
Frankfort, KY
Crossword Puzzle Acros and Downs
A compact crossword puzzle listing of across and down clues with numbered entries covering birds instruments lilies meals and more. Readable hints include Ostrich like bird musical instrument near and far examples plus downs like Exaltation and Mine entrance.
Wordplay Quiz Clues From Last Week’s Puzzle
A column lists crossword style hints with numbered prompts including a Bears reference a Russian river and a choking bit and notes an open poetic theme. The fragment implies a puzzle answer set and literary wordplay clues for readers.
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Columbia Star
George W. Smith
Roy P. Conrad
Ophelia Mueller
Alice Horcher
Clarion Printing Company, Inc
Columbia
Southern Illinois University Information Service
Paul McKinnis
Paul
Iannbie Eiaas
Historical Society Tour
Illinois State Historical Society
Monticello
Pratt County Historical Society
Illinois Pioneer Heritage Center
Voorhies
William T. Lodge
Pratt County
Franklin H. Rust
Betty Jo Mack
Ill
Francis J. Gerty
Sameul H. Shapiro
Ilinois Department of Mental Health
Dixon State School
William
NEW Waterways
Illinois Division of Waterways
Sterling Rock Falls
Gwen
Vlone
Free
United States
Geneseo Republic
Rep. Springer
Sym
Andy's P
Ces
Ial
Minnesota
Harden
Pierces, Ag
Concise
P.I
Snakes
Athos
Porthos
Continent
Ryy
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