Quiet noises and decibel dangers around SIU Carbondale
A Southern Illinoisan piece surveys everyday sound levels from a quiet library nook to the Crab Orchard Lake area and on Illinois 13, detailing decibel readings for birds, crickets, boats, bikes, and car traffic. It cites OSHA thresholds and quotes local figures like Mary Lou Trammel on Illinois Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Morris Library
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Howard Hesketh
SIUC
Hesketh
Crab Orchard Lake
Illinois 13
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Mary Lou Trammel
Illinois Avenue
At Wits End Love Keeping Us Alike After 32 Years
Erma Bombeck humor article notes longtime marriage changes as a couple grows to resemble each other. The author jokes about shared habits, eyes, chins, attitudes, and daily quirks while recounting a lighthearted exchange about shopping, Reagan statements, and routine routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bombeck
Reagan
Understanding loan costs and how to compare rates
Consumers Union explains how interest, APR, and repayment length shape borrowing costs. Higher bank rates at 13 to 17 percent for three years raise total interest. shorter terms cut long-term costs but raise monthly payments. Tax deductibility and inflation affect the value of repayments over time. shop lenders and use the APR as the main rate comparison tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Union
Smart ways to finance a new car loan in year
A survey in February shows 48 month loans of 6000 dollars vary by about 230 across Washington DC Maryland and Virginia. Insurance company loans often offer the best terms backed by the car. Credit unions may be cheaper but rates may rise. Dealers may match bank rates. avoid high rate finance firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Maryland
Virginia
Readers debate sex and satisfaction in letters to Ann Landers
A reader questions what women gain from sex and accuses women of faking pleasure. Ann Landers replies that communication and mutual effort are essential for a healthy sex life and urges women to voice needs. A separate letter critiques sharing money with a younger sister, with Ann’s humorous take favoring individual earnings and free enterprise.
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Ann
Eve
Boudoir
Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers
Sis
Hillsdale, Mich
Hilly
Head Start enrollment opens for SIUC agency
The SIUC Head Start Agency invites applications for the Head Start Program beginning September 1981. Children aged 3 to 5 must live in Murphysboro Grand Tower Carbondale DeSoto Marion Herrin Cambria Carterville Colp or Hurst. Call 536-2341 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M for an application or information.
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SIUC
Murphysboro
Grand Tower
Carbondale
DeSoto
Marion
Herrin
Cambria
Carterville
Colp
Hurst
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Jerry Lower
Cathy Monroe
Wit’s End
Ee Eos
Carde
Better Homes & Gardens
First Federal
Etter Hound Gardens
Egetalies
First Federal Savings
Better Homes and Gardens
Sparta
Broadway
Market
Mardale
Walnut St
Steeleville
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