Vote Yes on the Blue Ballot for Illinois tax reform
Monroe County urged voters to back the Blue Ballot on November 8 1966. The measure modernizes Illinois taxes by favoring a true sales tax and possible income tax with limits, abolishes certain personal property taxes, and equalizes school district funding while keeping real estate taxes stable outside Cook County.
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Illinois
Cook County
General Assembly
Circuit Court
Monroe County
Should We Keep the Right of Privacy
An editorial argues against legalized wire tapping in Illinois and other states. It warns that granting police the power to record private conversations risks invasion of privacy, potential abuse, and little proven crime reduction. The author urges electing honest officials to address crime rather than sacrificing freedoms.
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Illinois
New York
England
Iran
United States
Columbia
Old Holiday Still Is Youthful All Hallows Eve
The article traces Halloween origins from Druid practices in Northern France to its Christian transformation as All Hallows Day. It describes bonfires torches and pumpkins as remnants of ancient rites and notes modern youth still chant trick or treat while awaiting a safer, festive mood.
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Hallowe'en
France
Samhadrin
Pomona
New Seat Belt Alert Device Senses Unfastened Buckle
The article describes an electronic warning device for drivers that signals when the seat belt is not fastened. It notes the existence of specialized paints and decor guidance for rooms and warns customers to inspect pockets before dry cleaning to avoid loss.
Durability Differences Found In Wooden Pallets Study
A study by Daniel Dunmire of the North Central Forest Experiment Station compared green and dry hardwood pallets. Over four years in a Carbondale fruit packing plant, air dried deck boards on green stringers proved most durable, while all green pallets required the most repairs and edge boards split more from nail stress.
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Abert Meyer
North Central Forest Experiment Station
Daniel Dunmire
Forest Products
Southern Illinois University
Ilinois
Dunmire
U.S. Forest Service
Carbondale
No Hunting or Trespassing Signs for Sale in Columbia
Local Clarion office in Columbia advertises hunting and trespassing signs for sale. The brief notice lists available signage and contact details for purchase.
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Clarion
Columbia
Jill Smith inspires Rural Carrier aid for education
Jill Smith, a quad amputee girl from Valmeyer Illinois, is the focus of a Rural Letter Carrier Auxiliary project "HOPE Through Education" led by Helen Schaefer and Mrs Maher. The drive raises nickels for stockings and funds to support Jill and educational needs, with distributions across lower and higher grades and potential future beneficiaries.
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Helen Schaefer
Valmeyer
Illinois
Jill Smith
Jill
William A. Smith
Jan
Jimon Valmeyer
Union Electric
Rural Carrier Auxiliary
C County
University of Iinois
Chicago
Association For Beneficial Legislation
Nurses
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THE
Columbia Star
George W. Smith
Roy P. Conrad
Clarion Printing Company, Inc
Gperarifen
Wemper
Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc
General Insurance Agency
South Central
Illinois Department
Horn
South Main St
Eldo Horn
Southern
John W. Allen
Topsy
Hallowe’en
Kodak Films & Finishing
Daah’s
John A. Daab, R. Ph
Monroe National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Smith
March
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