Birthdays recall 79 years of Southern Illinois history
The piece surveys 79 years of Southern Illinois history, citing radio and television's rise, first telephones in Texas City, the Australian ballot in Rector township, and major events like the Panama Canal, the Titanic sinking, Wright brothers flight, and notable figures such as Tarbell and Bryan. It notes societal shifts, public health advances, labor views, and makes vivid reminders of daily life and progress.
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Texas City
Eldorado
Rector Township
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Tarbell
Markham
Steffins
Henry Ford
Simu
W. B. Davis
Altgeld Hall
Woodrow Wilson
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
Emma Goldman
Edward Bok
Ida M. Tarbell
Russell Conwell
William Jennings Bryan
Lycceum
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Jack London
Heywood
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
William Borah
Robert G. Ingersoll
Frank James
Illinois
Charles J. Guiteau
Theodore Roosevelt
Edwin Markum
San Francisco
Eastland
Chicago
Chiccago
Dewey
Sampson
Schley
Batson
Aguinaldo
Cooler Than Average Temperatures Forecast in Illinois
The 30 day October outlook from the U S Weather Bureau predicts cooler than normal temperatures with light precipitation for Illinois. Northern counties saw light rainfall last week while totals rise southward to about one inch in the south and two inches near the Ohio River as state roads and communities cope with gumbo conditions.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Illinois
Ohio River
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List From a Page
Puzzle clues include across and down entries with definitions for conceal island group So Pacific corridors viper of the teeth pronoun disappoints American moth prevalent finesse one of three kingdoms purchases pungent seasoning caribou or moose American Indian printers measures gnarled debrew month salad days music note Mississippi embankments chicle ordeal ensigns Houston and others French river hurry mischievous city in one France perform ex grocer s name shot book high mus and viscous name Russian sakes antelope vents apport phone mention signals wads bridge hand thigh live coals inundation Macaws well know Braz apple
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Pacific
Mississippi
Houston and Others
Crossword Clue Fragments From Last Week's Answer Sheet
A compact item lists crossword clues last week including ship s bottoms gang by way of fuel Buddha and Chinese measure.
Rules of the Road Advice From Paul Powell
Secretary of State Paul Powell urges pedestrians to follow traffic signals use crosswalks and stay alert during warm weather. He warns against jaywalking and distractions and offers to send a free copy of the Rules of the Road upon request.
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Paul Powell
Springfield
Illinois
Management Program Offered by State
The Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development will launch a seven week Executive Orientation Program. Three executive participants from Illinois utilities will learn state government functions, with Jack Kunz Harold Oosten and Edward Hansen named as first enrollees. Graves describes the pilot as a cooperative effort promising economic progress for Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
Illinois
Jack Kunz
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Harold J. Oosten
Northern Illinois Gas Co
Edward P. Hansen
Peoples Gas, Light & Coke Co
Gene H. Graves
Department
New Beige State Police Cars To Replace Black and White
Illinois police announce a color shift from black and white to solid beige with twin rotating red lights. Superintendent Morris says the transition aims for faster identification by silhouette and markings, with new door insignia to appear on 1967 vehicles.
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Illinois
William B. Morris
Morris
Aerial Scooter Goes Into Production in England
A single-seat autogyro weighing 450 pounds with 100 mile range enters production in England. It sells for about $5,600 and costs under $6 an hour to fly. Two Columbia University scientists report detecting viruses in prostate cancer, a common disease in elderly men.
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England
Columbia University
Bacterial fossils survive and reproduce after 600 million years
A German scientist reports living bacteria dating to the dawn of life 600 million years ago. The organisms reportedly remain capable of reproduction, challenging assumptions about ancient life persistence.
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Earth
The Family o Manager Nonstick Tips and Sharing Advice
Non stick cookware is easy to clean and safe to use with nylon spoons. In large families, each child should have something of their own to reduce sharing conflict. Crushed potato chips add a Zippy crunch to appetizers when pressed between wax paper with a rolling pin.
Advice for a Teenage Relationship Strain
A teen writes seeking guidance as a four month romance cools when the boy spends time with her uncle. The reply urges not to monopolize his time, stresses needing other friends and interests, and warns against possessiveness to ease the strain on the relationship. The notice directs readers to address letters to FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS in the Community and Suburban Press Service.
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Frankfort
Fireblight Battle Waged by Mowry in Illinois Orchards
IL orchardists face fireblight threatening pear and apple crops. Prof James B Mowry of SIU leads research at the Illinois Horticultural Experimental Station sharing service with the University of Illinois. He crosses apple rootstocks, tests pears, and expands a new greenhouse to study resistant strains.
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Illinois
James B. Mowry
Illinois Horticultural Experiment Station
Southern Illinois University
SIU
University of Ilinois
Mowry
Jonathan
Iinois
Fireblight
Merton-Malling
East Malling
England
Nnseries
A Problem For The United Nations
Senator Paul Simon argues for a minimum population standard for UN admission to prevent chaos from tiny islands and ensure equal footing among nations. He cites Gambia s 320000 population and contrasts with larger cities and countries, urging small nation leadership to push reforms. He also notes economic realities and the risk of weakening the UN by admitting insufficiently large states.
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United Nations
Gambia
Africa
United Nations General Assembly
United States
Soviet Union
Chicago
Illinois
Security Council
General Assembly
Red China
World Organization
The Golden Years and Hidden Cash Hoards
Retirement money and savings habits raise safety concerns as families reveal large cash hoards in houses and scattered bank accounts. A couple hoards cash worth over 38000 in sealed metal boxes. another keeps 12 bank accounts with multiple signatures to hide wealth. a mother hoards coins in hollow bed posts. The note advertises a 36 page booklet for 50 cents.
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John Smith Brown
John S. Brown
J. Smith Brown
J. S. Brown
Dept. Csps
Boxome Central Station
New York
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Southern
Literary Society
Rector Bottom
Glueck
Joe
Fiz
Tre
Fis
Tan
Navy
Canada
McGill University
Isaac Newton
Jay
Abert Meyer
Bank OF Orchardists
The
Sen
Paul Simon
Chimney Rock
N.C
Outer Space
U.S. Army
Army Corps of Engineers
U.S
Hawaii
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