24 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1971
Page
1
Editorial highlights coal gasification as a federal industry venture to convert coal into pipeline quality natural gas. It cites vast coal reserves, potential 400 years of supply, multiproduct plants, and job opportunities up to 1,600 locally with each trillion cubic feet per year.
California prisons chief Raymond Procu nier says the abortive San Quentin escape that left six dead may be part of a broader plan. He cites rumors of a system wide breakout by revolutionary types and notes guards and inmates killed or wounded, with figures like George Jackson involved and Berkeley attorney linked to the case.
MecDowell Royal Ellinger of Elsie Michigan called on cousins Mr and Mrs J Chester Morrison and four great grandchildren Saturday afternoon. He shared homemade ice cream and cookies. He later visited Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and Frances and spent the night.
James Marvin Moore of Kempton and Paula Mae Heeler of Ashbum appear for a marriage license. William Arthur Naff of Normal and Deborah Lynnette Carmack of Forrest receive their license. Edith Ray Schultz of Dwight and Lora Amn Stahl of Meadowview Court obtain theirs.
The Kingsmen, a small touring choir from Concordia College Moorhead Minnesota, perform a free concert Friday August 27 at 8 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church Pontiac sponsored by local Lutheran churches. A free will offering will be taken. The group continues a Midwest tour heading to New York and Florida later. Reverend James Haberberg welcomes the choir noting their down to earth gospel approach.
Lynn E. Todd seeks 16300 in damages from an April 4 1970 auto crash on Route 24 near Indian Trails motel in Fairbury. Filed in the General Division Circuit Court against Gerald Kerrick, the case requests a jury trial.
Rep. Benjamin S. Rosenthal urged a congressional investigation into federal food inspection after two botulism tainted soup incidents. Campbell Soup recalled 200,000 cans packed July 15 for botulism toxin. Bon Vivant soup linked to a fatal botulism case. FDA had not inspected Campbell's Paris Texas plant for two years while USDA inspectors were present during Campbell processing.
The American Automobile Association accuses Ralph Nader and his Center for Auto Safety of harassing tactics and foul language in calls with AAA officials. AAA withdraws cooperation in Nader's study, citing unresolved interview requests and information access.
Illinois lawmakers warn consumers could receive 10 to 20 dollars each from refunds of federal excise taxes on auto purchases if Congress repeals the 7 percent tax retroactively. State and local governments face potential sales tax losses totaling over a million dollars as dealers process refunds.
Marketing team touts enhanced freight service schemes including Rent-a-Train Green Thumb Special and Maxi-Rate to maximize railroad utility for all shippers.
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