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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
5
Maurice W. Scott urges broad public political involvement from all citizens. He argues that by engaging in government at federal, state, and local levels, everyone becomes a politician and helps shape policies and leadership.
Congressman Kenneth J. Gray said Congress approved $8,848,871 for fiscal 1967 to operate Marion Federal Prison, Marion Veterans Hospital, Shawnee National Forest, and Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. The budget supports 701 jobs and reflects a $1.15 million increase to boost service and Southern Illinois economy.
A reader test compilation of old sayings gathered by WPA era Southern Illinois researchers. The fragmentary vernacular prompts readers to infer meanings, with missing words marked and numerous proverbs listed in a dialectal, unfinished form.
A teen girl asks if she should end a steady relationship with a boy who is fun at parties but neglects her at school. The reply says she must decide for herself and notes two exes left him, offering options to drop him or keep him as a party friend while treating him as a stranger at school.
The piece traces Carl Sandburg and a Sandberg role in a trade paper for entertainment, detailing a three to four year association that ends when Sandberg becomes private secretary to Emil Sidel, Milwaukee’s socialist mayor elected in 1910.
Bank must bear loss when a forged or altered check drawn on your account is cashed. The bank may recover from the person who forged or altered the check if it sues and prevails in legal action.
A letter discusses bank responsibility for forged altered checks and the need for depositors to inspect statements and report alterations within specified time limits. It also includes Governor Kerner on unemployment tax rates and a National Newspaper Week message thanking the press for cooperation with USDA-ASCS programs in Monroe County.
The article argues campaign financing distorts politics with costs exceeding a million dollars for statewide Illinois races and figures of forty thousand for a single legislator. It cites sources noting funds come from special interests and warns taxpayers pay indirect costs through favors. Roosevelt proposed public funding to reduce influence. It notes temporary fixes like dinners are insufficient. solving financing is needed for government responsiveness. Root rot mushrooms indicate tree health issues. experts advise digging away soil at the trunkline at first sign.
William H. Morris, Illinois State Police superintendent for 10 years, was elected and installed as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at its Philadelphia conference. Gov. Kerner proclaimed a Chief William H. Morris Day in Illinois, with the document presented by Ross Randolph. Morris is the first state police chief to lead the organization.
The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society features an article by Rueben W. Borough recounting his 1907 meeting with Carl Sandburg in the Chicago Daily Socialist office. Borough recalls their shared socialist zeal and nicknamed friendship Sandy and Rube.
Miss Maude Myers announces a special series of state merit examinations on Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5. Open competitive and competitive promotional tests are offered for Behavioral Scientist II, Communicable Disease Investigator, Construction Safety Supervisor, Electronic Equipment Repairman, Professional License Investigator and Welfare Investigator I. Applicants with relevant training and experience should apply to the Illinois Department of Personnel, 508 Centennial Building, Springfield, by October 22.
Governor Kerner announces 1967 unemployment tax rate expected to average 0.4 percent of taxable payrolls, about 50 percent lower than this year, with potential savings of up to 41 million dollars for Illinois employers. Not all employers will receive the same rate.
A partial crossword puzzle listing across clues from a vintage page with entries like Game played from horseback Jump and Noblemar plus several down clues such as By word of mouth law and Harangue, with missing letters and irregular spellings.
Practical driving advice covers what to do if forced off highway to avoid a collision. Do not brake hard, keep tires on pavement, ease off accelerator, steer back onto the roadway when safe, and never back up on a high speed highway. Wear safety belts and request a copy of the Rules of the Road from Paul Po Secretary of State.
A retired city couple describes moving to a 100 acre farm in West Virginia to enjoy space and independence. They rebuilt a two bedroom home, canned 2000 jars of food, hunt in woods, fish nearby, and find fulfillment away from neighbors and city noise. They plan no further work to supplement income.
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