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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
20
The first Democratic Convention met in Baltimore in 1838 nominating Andrew Jackson for a second term. The 1856 convention in Philadelphia nominated John C. Fremont, opposed by Democrat James Buchanan. The note adds that there are 110 Negro colleges in the US.
A nationwide survey by the Federal Power Commission warns of potential brownouts as demand rises beyond capacity. Whiteside County residential use climbs 44 percent in five years from 71 million to about 102 million kilowatt hours annually, lagging national averages. Consolidated Edison reports difficulty adding customers and meeting existing commitments amid tight supply.
Campers at Rock Cut State Park near Rockford can square dance on Friday nights, led by Vern Clark and with instructors from a local club. About 200 attended the first session, and the free program aims to be a regular feature, drawing in first time dancers and repeat visitors alike.
Sergeant David M. Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy E. Clark of Rock Falls, is on duty at Phan Rang AB, Vietnam, marking his second tour. An air traffic controller in the Air Force Communications Service, he previously served at Webb AFB. A 1966 Rock Falls High School graduate, his wife Dinah is the daughter of Mrs. Edna Pearson of Lubbock, Texas.
Mark W. Birdsell son of Mr and Mrs William W Birdsell 906 Locust St Sterling has enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years under the Ground Guarantee Program He will report to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for basic training and then transfer to Camp Pendleton for combat training at a later date
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