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Pontiac Daily Leader

Location

Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1971

Page

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No instant miracles for Lindsay in party switch editorial

The piece argues John Lindsay's move from Republican to Democrat is not an instant path to the presidency. It notes past party switches, questions the meaning of party labels in American politics, and suggests voters may judge Lindsay by primary outcomes rather than ideology. It compares other defectors and stresses party labels as tools in American elections.

John Lindsay New York Richard Nixon Lindsay Spiro Agnew Arthur Goldberg Teddy Roosevelt Wayne Morse John D. Rockefeller Richard J. Daley Sam Thurmond R-S.c Roosevelt New Hampshire Charles H. Percy Illinois Jacob K. Javits Nixon Treasury Kennedy White House U.N Vietnam

San Quentin breakout prompts hunt for attorney

An Oakland attorney, Stephen Mitchell Bingham, 29, is being sought for questioning in the San Quentin breakout aftermath that left six dead including Soledad Brother George Jackson. prison officials describe San Quentin's blackest, bloodiest day as guards and inmates suffered fatal wounds during the attempted escape and ensuing chaos.

Jeannine Yeomans Associated Press San Quentin Calif San Francisco Chronicle Oakland Soledad George Jackson Stephen Mitchell Bingham Jackson The Chronicle Bingham Bruce Bales Marin County Bales Hiram Bingham Connecticut U.S Jere Graham James Park

Flanagan Board Hears Village Planning Proposal

The Flanagan Village Board reviewed a proposal by Max Anderson and Associates of Clinton on future streets land use housing and zoning regulations and subdivision plans. No action was taken. Bills approved. Water plans discussed including flushing a well and possible new location if output remains low. Water committee reported 152000 gallons collected from farmers and fertilizer firms and four shut off notices issued this week.

Flanagan Max Anderson

Nixon’s bold policy turnabouts signal a calculated gamble

Washington comments trace a pattern in Nixon’s reversals on China and economic policy. He publicly embraces sweeping changes, including a trip to Peking and devaluation tactics, signaling a willingness to gamble big on bold diplomacy and market moves despite past stances.

Peking Nixon Lydon Johnson North Vietnam Eisenhower China Cambodia

Governor signs Harris tax reform package in Illinois

Sen. William C. Harris announces Gov. Ogilvie signs a 29 bill package expanding tax data secrecy, extending confidentiality to all taxpayers, setting penalties for improper tax collection, and funding hardship refunds while boosting consumer protections.

Springfield William C. Harris Pontiac Ogilvie Illinois Harris Senate State Revenue Department Ilinois Department of Revenue Internal Revenue Service Willard Ice

Midwest cities convert IRS offices to local service centers

The IRS converts taxpayer assistance offices in several Midwest cities to wage price freeze local service and complaint centers. Aberdeen Maryland, Chicago, Des Moines, Fargo, Milwaukee, Omaha, St Louis, St Paul, Springfield, Detroit are among those affected with further Monday conversions announced Saturday.

Washington Midwest IRS Aberdeen M.D Chicago Des Moines Iowa Fargo N.D Milwaukee Wis Omaha Neb St Louis

US vaccinate over one and a half million horses in VEE drive

The USDA reports more than 1,638,000 horses vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis across 10 states. Oklahoma leads with 226,575 inoculations and near total coverage, while Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico show high completion. Texas may allow moves of vaccinated horses as state vets authorize the program.

Houston, Tex US Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi New Mexico H.Q. Sibley U.S. Animal Health Association

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