St Louis encephalitis outbreak remembered in Illinois
Fifty years ago a summer plague known as sleeping sickness struck St. Louis and southern Illinois. About 1,100 cases occurred in 1933 with over 200 deaths. Health officials note 24 positive bird blood tests from 1,300 samples, signaling stepped up mosquito control and testing while stressing no cure exists. The piece recalls earlier research, the role of culex mosquitoes, and emphasis on prevention through eliminating breeding grounds and protective measures.
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Joan Murard Springfield
St. Louis
Ilinois
Illinois
Alth Department
Southern Line
Central
Ind
Wisconsin
Freebie guides to easy home improvements and gardening
A reader notice about free booklets and magazines that aid home care and gardening. How to Work with Lattice offers 82 pages on lattice projects, Selection Care and Use of Plants in the Home provides plant care guidance, Rug and Carpet Care covers carpet maintenance, Gardens for All magazine showcases monthly gardening content, and Freebies details subscription freebies from Freebies magazine.
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Lynn Carlisle
Portland
Ore
Cornell University
Research Park
Ithaca
N.Y
Johnson
Johnson Wax
Consumer Services Center
Department Fem
Racine
Wis
National Association of Gardening
Department P
Flynn Avenue
Burlington
Freebies
Freebies Magazine
Copley News Service
San Diego
Calf
Copley News
Federal Employees to Pay Social Security in 1984
New legislation expands Social Security coverage to federal workers nonprofit employees and state and local government workers. Starting January 1 1984 newly hired federal employees will pay Social Security tax and lawmakers will also contribute. The move is expected to boost Social Security trust fund revenue.
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Congress
Civil Service
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Mary Huck Huck
Public Health Department
Ilinois Health Mes_senger
Shaw
Joseph R. Shannon MD
Orland Park
Kedzie Avenue
Chicago
Santa
Chevrolet
Vanson
W. Lincoln
Chicago Heights
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