Editorial on price controls and restraint needed
The piece argues price regulations fail without restraint by government industry and consumers. It urges spending cuts by federal and state governments, tighter money supply, and quicker production boosts guided by better data and research. It criticizes inefficiencies at Commerce and Agriculture and calls for faster innovation and substitute materials development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Reserve
Russia
Commerce Department
Washington
Agriculture Department
Pontiac Circus Letter Praises Local Show
A reader from Pontiac shares appreciation for a recent circus bringing joy to grandchildren and neighborhood kids. The writer notes performers acted cleanly, animals were well groomed, and elephants were dusty yet playful. They would attend again if a circus returns next year. Name withheld on request.
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Pontiac
Pontiac newspaper contact and subscription rates notice
Public notice listing publisher and staff of Livingston County's broadly circulated paper. Details include subscription rates for daily and mail delivery inside and outside Livingston County, with regional pricing and military rates.
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Pontiac Leader Publishing CO
Pontiac
Illinois
Livingston County
Jerome Pearce
John Plesko
Elizabeth Harris
Jim Caviezel
John Renne
Weldon Greeneberg
Ken Bond
Wayne Jensen
Ronnie Joust
Mertyn Shanebrook
Chatsworth
Chenoa
Cornell
Cusiom
Fairbury
Flanagan
Forrest
Odell
Launemin
Dwight
Gridley
Satkoff and Morstadt Bride in Chicago Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Mary Elizabeth Satkoff and James Edward Morstadt wed in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony at Ashburn Lutheran Church Chicago in front of 150 guests. The couple, both connected to Illinois, plan to reside in Lincolnshire Arts Pontiac after a reception at Beverly Woods.
Steffens to Celebrate Anniversary in Forrest
Mr and Mrs Ray Steffen will observe their 2th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday August 19. They wed August 22 1948 in Pontiac with attendants Mrs Wilbur Hoerr and Herman Steffen. They have two daughters Connie and La Rue.
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Forrest
Ray Steffen
Steffen
Doris Zimmerman
Pontiac
Wilbur Hoerr
Peoria
Herman Steffen
Miami
Fla
Connie
St. Francis Hospital
la Rue
FSW
Sam Zimmerman
Edward Steffen
Fairbury
Lutheran youth convention attendance in Houston
Lyndon Johnson, Mark Mackinson and Kristy Rapp, as Rowe correspondents, attended a Lutheran youth convention in Houston from August 4 to 8. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lauritzen visited Pekin Thursday to see Mr and Mrs J E McCallen and celebrate his birthday.
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Harold Asper
Rowe — Lyndon Johnson
Mark Mackinson
Kristy Rapp
Houston
Tex
Gilbert Lauritzen
Pekin
J. E. McCallen
Mr. McCallen
Pamela Zehr Weds David Klendworth in Illinois Ceremony
Miss Pamela Joy Zehr daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Zehr of Flanagan married David Dean Klendworth son of Mr and Mrs Jack Klendworth of Erie in a 3 pm ceremony at Salem Evangelical Mennonite Church Gridley Rev Ron Link officiated. Bride wore white polyester organza over taffeta with beaded headpiece and full veil. cascade bouquet of white orchids carnations pink roses and stephanotis. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Mary Flegel and bridesmaids Miss Kathleen Gengenbacher Miss Ruth Ann Klendworth Miss Judy Zehr. Groom's brother Douglas Klendworth best man. groomsmen Dennis Mennega John Behrens Douglas Zehr. ushers Steve Snowden William Hammer. flower girl Christy Zehr. ringbearer David Weekly. reception in Salem Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside at 510 W Washington St Bloomington. Princess Anne to celebrate 23rd birthday in Scotland with aim to join British equestrian team for Kiev Championships.
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Pamela Joy Zehr
Lyle Zehr
Flanagan
David Dean Klendworth
Jack Klendworth
Erie
Ron Link
Salem Evangelical Mennonite Church
Gridley
Wanda Bennett
Jim Shaheen
Mary Flegel
Kathleen Gengenbacher
Ruth Ann Klendworth
Judy Zehr
Douglas Klendworth
Dennis
Mennega
John Behrens
Douglas Zehr
Steve Snowden
William Hammer
Christy Zehr
David Weekly
Salem Fellowship Hall
Joe Mattioli 90 Fairbury Miner Turned Grocer Dies
Joe Mattioli 90 of Fairbury died at 10 30 a m Monday at Helen Lewis Smith Pavilion Fairbury He was born January 14 1883 in Italy to Dominick and Serafina Mattioli He came to the United States in 1911 worked as a miner until 1925 ran a Fairbury grocery until 1953 retired He is survived by two nieces and two nephews with one brother and one sister in Italy Also four brothers preceded him in death Funeral at St John s Catholic Church with burial in St John s Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday at Duffy Pils Memorial Home with a prayer service at 8 30 p m.
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Fairbury
Joe Mattioli
W. Oak St
Helen Lewis Smith
St. John’s Catholic Church
Charles Clifford
St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Duffy- Pils
Italy
Dominick
Serafina (Magelli) Mattioli
United States
Exams Set for Saunemin Athletes
Physical examinations for boys in grade school and senior high athletics are set for Thursday, Aug. 16. The bus leaves the high school at 6:30 p.m. Ninth graders are excluded. Regular school physicals are accepted for athletics. High school baseball practice begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Saunemin
Pontiac Chamber Sets Deadline for Legislative Breakfast
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Thursday breakfast at the Palomar Inn with Lawrence Brainard of the U S Chamber presenting Washington affairs. Reservations close Wednesday at 5 p.m. call the Chamber at 44 5131. The event starts at 7 30 p.m.
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John Satter
Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Brainard
United States Chamber of Commerce
Palomar Inn
Brainard
Washington
Chamber
Homecoming Visitors Attending Cullom Events
Cullom hosts a line of visitors for homecoming including Harley Kewley and Omer Meredith of Kankakee, Springfield guests Burnell Trost, Fort Wayne visitors Max Geist, Lakwa? no Roy LaBeau Florida, and multiple relatives from St. Ann Missouri Peoria Dayton LaMoille LaMoille Reverend Serr, plus Zirkle and Sparrenberg families and others from New Windsor Mokena.
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Irene Koerner
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dale Wise
Maxine Wise
Peoria
Richard Magee
Thomas J. Kane
Laurie
Rebecca
Joe Blaha
Mokena
William Hilst 76 dies. Pontiac native
William F. Hilst a former Pontiac resident aged 76 of rural Manito died Monday at his home. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 30 a m at Manito Methodist Church with burial in Manito. Visitation 7 to 9 p m Wednesday at Limbach Funeral Home Manito. Survived by wife Thelma Clauser two sons Darrell Havana and Beryl Manito and five grandchildren.
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William F. Hilst
Manito
Pontiac
Manito Methodist Church
Limbach
Thelma Clauser
Darrell
Havana
Beryl
Local Boys Club Sees 100 Members Join Roster
More than 100 area boys have joined the Chief City Area Boys Club and take part in weekly activities. Jack Oberholtzer won a medal in the air rifle tournament held monthly, while Skipper Kipfer earned a national award from the American Archery Association for archery skills. The club seeks volunteers and adults can pick up an application from Director Tom Cormack.
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Chief City Area
Jack Oberholtzer
Skipper Kipfer
American Archery Association
Tom Cormack
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Wnd
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George Satkoff
Mr. Satkoff
Chicago
James Edward Morstadt
Robert Morstadt
Waukegan
Reynold Lillie
Ashburn Lutheran Church
Gerald Keck
Nottingham
Jace
Terri Carroll
Larry Ehretsman
Linda Rolfe
Normal
Marilyn Mischler
Palatine
Judy Boustead
Riverdale
Woodburn Abbey
Monroeville
George Saam
Felix Mendiaguita
Jacksonville
William Jakomovich
James Janks
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Beverly Woods
Sharko’s
Lincolnshire Arts
Ray Steffens
Lillie V
Lillie V's
Pamela Zehr
David Klendworth
Klendworth
Mennonite School of Nursing
Bloomington Manor
Erie High School
Illinois State University
Funk’s
Bloomington
the Elms
el Paso
Washington St
Anne
London
Buckingham Palace
Scotland
Kiev
Soviet Union
Mrs
Berry's
NEA
Barnie
Robert Kennedy Jr
First Methodist Church
Jane Kay Dohleman
Gordon Dohleman
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Timber St
William Hilst
Chief City Boys Club
Mr. Fun of
North Locust Street
Pontiac, Il
Japania
Coryband
Avoris
Garele
Wella
Andy’s Drug Shop
Hare‘s Drug Store
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