03 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1973
Page
1
A critic denounces modern inefficiency in American life 1973 ranging from airline mishaps to faulty phone orders. He laments wasted time and money as services misfire and blames the rise of overly powerful computers for magnifying errors. He favors individual choice and traditional reliability over bureaucratic bumbles.
The African Inland Mission plans to bring African missionaries to black urban areas in the United States. AIM director Tom Hopler says urban America has needs equal to or greater than many underdeveloped regions. The project aims to build credibility by having Africans lead and teach in inner city churches.
In a letter from visitors to Pontiac, the family admires the newly painted courthouse dome and the raised Old Glory seen above Mill Street roofs. They praise the town’s refreshed center and hope others share the appreciation.
Dorothy Fitzpatrick of VFW Post 888 Pontiac thanks Cornell residents for showing respect during the July 29 Centennial parade. Ninety nine percent stood promptly and saluted as the flag passed in review.
Ambassador John A. Seals, who became the U S chief delegate to the United Nations in February, starts his first one month term as president of the United Nations Security Council in New York.
Anthony Lewis argues that Nixon's claim of absolute presidential power over secret tapes and security measures conflicts with constitutional checks. The piece cites Ehrlichman and a First Monday defense, contrasting executive discretion with Congress and judicial limits. It notes historical precedents and urges that presidents are bound by law.
Tourists flock to Wounded Knee to view the grave cemetery and remnants of the 1890 massacre site while the AIM siege legacy fuels debate over tribal leadership and federal relations. Community leaders warn tensions persist amid rebuilding efforts and promised housing for displaced residents.
Democratic moneymen plan a million-dollar Illinois Democratic Fund to back downstate legislative candidates whose philosophies match Gov. Daniel Walker. The effort aims to bypass Cook County boss Daley, potentially reshaping party power and influencing the 1974 primary and legislature.
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