Editorial: Nixon Vietnam peace chances in 1969 debated
The piece weighs whether Nixon missed a 1969 chance at peace in Vietnam. Harriman and Shriver say talks stalled by Thieu and table disputes. Lodge contends no real option existed. Editorial notes 1972 election pressures frame the debate and public risk of continued war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Vietnam
Sargent Shriver
U.S
France
Henry Cabot Lodge
Averell Harriman
Paris
Richard Nixon
Harriman
Shriver
Cyrus Vance
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Grafton faces contempt fines over sewer decree
The town's three member Board of Selectmen failed to approve planning funds by March 24 1971 drawing contempt findings by State Justice Reuben L Lurie. Fines of 2000 500 daily were imposed with potential transfer of voting power and attachment of property if action remains blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Board of Selectmen
Reuben L. Lurie
O'Donnell
Baby shower honors Mrs Kallas and Joseph Michael
A baby shower was hosted by Mrs. Jack Wooldridge at 45 Oakwood Drive at 2 p m Sunday in honor of Mrs. Joseph Kallas and Joseph Michael. Eleven guests attended including Sandi Drury Maggie Gostelli and Marolyn McDowell. Joseph was born July 18 at St Joseph Hospital in Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wooldridge
Oakwood Dr
Joseph Kallas
Joseph Michael
Sandi Drury
Maggie Gostelli
Marolyn McDowell
Mary Ann Ellis
Lori Gibson
Nancy Gahn
Mary Green
Joanana Gostelli
Shirley Headley
Janet Kallas
Joseph
St. Joseph Hospital
Bloomington
Set exam to qualify before IRS
Springfield announces a special enrollment examination for non CPAs and non attorneys to represent clients before the IRS. Applications due by Sept 1 1972. exam set for Sept 25 26 in Springfield District. Forms 2587 and details available at local IRS offices. $25 fee mailed to Director Audit Division Washington DC 20224.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Leon C. Green
IRS
Green
Director Audit Division
Washington, D.C
Mrs. Goldie Munson Rites Held At Pontiac
Funeral services for Goldie M. Munson 66 of 725 W Livingston St were held Monday at 11 am at Raleigh J Harris Funeral Home with Capt Lois Emerson and Lt Donna Croghan officiating. Buried in South Side Cemetery. Pallbearers Dean Munson Streator John Cashmer Bill Leach Gerald Ryerson Paul Voorheis Tom Lewandowski. Died Friday at St James Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie M. Munson
W. Livingston St
Raleigh J
Quote: Gary Hart Warns Against Failing to Plan
Timely quote notes that to neglect planning is to plan for failure. Gary Hart, longtime campaign manager for George McGovern, emphasizes preparation as a key strategic principle for political endeavors.
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Gary Hart
McGovern
Gridley Apostolic Church to host national conference
Gridley’s Apostolic Church will host the national conference of the Apostolic Christian Churches of America August 23 24 and 23 with over 1 000 representatives from New York California and other states. Gridley residents will house delegates as Elder conferences and committee meetings proceed over two days followed by an all brotherhood meeting. All events occur at the Apostolic Christian Church at the northeast corner of Gridley with public services Thursday and Friday evenings open to attendees. Local committees led by Ralph Rolpens tien coordinate arrangements for this regional gathering.
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Gridley
Apostolic Church of
Apostolic Christian Churches of America
New York
California
Apostolic Christian Church
Local Families Visit in McDowell and Surrounding Areas
Social notes record visits and moves among residents of McDowell Saunemin Chenoa Normal and nearby areas. The entries mention Mr and Mrs Richard Howes of Houston cousins to late Mr Morrison and several calls by Ethel Kelson Marge Dixon and others. Relatives of Steven Pike attended his baptism with extended family from Kankakee Normal and Pontiac. A move to McDowell by the Cahernour family and gatherings with the Neubauer and Ramseyer families are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Morrison
McDowell
Richard Howes
Houston
Tex
J. Chester Morrison
Harold Bressners
Mr. Morrison
Ethel Kelson
Marge Dixon
Saunemin
Imo Crouch
Hamiston Haven
Chris Schulz
George Schulz
Mildred Sutton
Allan
Dorothy Olson
Fred Croft
J. Cester Morrison
Lee Cahernour
Frank Webster
Chuck Flurer
Chenoa
Steven Thomas Pike
Terry Pike
Frank Wiencoff
Kankakee
Robert Pike
LeRoy Pike
Frieda Howard
Pontiac
Marian Heath
George Boyd
Lee
Normal
Walter Wowcliffe
Orchard
Iowa
Ben Neubauer
Richard Ruff
Mike
Debbie
Pam Davis
Jeff Davis
Anchor
Charles Neubauer
Jim Ramseyer
Juliet
Bloomington
Two Nods and a Wedding in Dwight and Forrest
Dwight Miss Jean Ann Legner wed Michael Wykis in a 3 p.m. Saturday ceremony at First Congregational Church Dwight attended by 200 guests with Rev. Gerald Tupper and Rev. John Nabb officiating. The yearbook style event featured organist Delores Myers and a bridal party detailed with blue, yellow, pink, green and orchid gowns.
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Dwight
Jean Ann Legner
Merlin Legner
Michael Wykis
Jeanette Wykis
Chicago Heights
Gerald Tupper
John Nabb
First Congregational Church
Delores Myers
John Metzke
Mary
Ervin Daniel
Judy DeLong
Joan Mannheimer
Skokie
Donald Oleson
Bloomington
Ann Wykis
Mattoon
Tom van Hooteger
Park Forest
Jim Legner
Chicago
Gene Ranieri
Donald Wykis
Mark Berjane
Shane Daniels
Dwight V.F.W
Jim Frawley
Leroy Seabert
Dawn Thomas
Jo Metzke
Mary Kay Slattery
Forrest
Deborah Faulk
Walter Faulk
Philo
Carson E. Dillman
William E. Dillman
Savoy
United Pentecostal Church
Jim Hayes
Elk Grove Village
Edythe Campbell
Virginia Faulk
Bill Dillman
Colonial Inn
Mrs. Dillman
Champaign High School
State of
Illinois
Fairbury Fair Opens Five Day Run With Circus and Races
Fairbury selects a five day run starting tomorrow with exhibits judged at 8 a.m. Gene Holter Circus performs at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Marvel shows light the Midway except mornings. Herman the Hippo and an elephant highlight the acts along with ostrich races featuring twelve locals. First afternoon heat stars Bill Kelleher Bob Nussbaum and John Gerber. Second heat includes Warren Olson Bob Ward and John Luttrell. Evening heats list Jim Cottrell Ken Jenkins and Don Hedrick. Last stirrup race lists Jerry Stephens Jim Steidinger and Wayne Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Gene Holter
Herman the Hippo
Friend the Elephant
Bill Kelleher
Bob Nussbaum
John
Buddy” Gerber
Warren Olson
Bob Ward
John Luttrell
Jim Cottrell
Ken Jenkins
Don “Sam” Hedrick
Jerry Stephens
Jim Steidinger
Wayne Hammer
Opening sessions set for Cornell High School workshops
Dr. Owen West will speak on Evaluation at Cornell Community High School on Monday August 28 at 9 am. Dr. Will Arnold will discuss Communications at 1 am Tuesday August 29 for high school and Cornell Grade School teachers. First day of school is Wednesday August 30 from 8 30 to 10 30 am.
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Cornell
Owen West
Eureka College
Cornell Community
Will Arnold
Illinois State University
Woodland
Pontiac
Carroll Garrison
Garrison
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