03 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1973
Page
1
An editorial discusses the energy crisis and Sunday driving bans abroad while noting Nixon's push for limits and voluntary fuel conservation at home. It argues that laws may be needed as many Americans will not volunteer to cut fuel use, and hopes crises don’t force a return to horse power.
The dispute centers on about $500000 in deductions for Nixon’s vice presidential papers donated to the National Archives and the sale of the San Clemente estate. IRS audits found no questions, while questions linger about capital gains on the estate sale and the Key Biscayne lot profits shared with Tricia Cox. Nixon’s cash flow during his presidency shows $2.8 million gross income and $2.4 million in expenditures through May 1973, with significant bank certificates including $250000 in Key Biscayne. Dade County seeks Nixon bank records, sparking legal challenges amid ties to Clarence Rebozo and Howard Hughes funds.
St James Hospital reported 23 births in November, including 12 boys and 1 girl. The total for 1973 to date is 260, down from 271 at the same point in 1972. No multiple births occurred in November, and October totaled 34 with two sets of twins.
Edith Kaiser 66 of Geneva and formerly of Pontiac died Saturday at Community Hospital Geneva. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at Yurs Wittenburg Funeral Home Geneva with Rev Frank Joyner officiating. Graveside rites 1 p.m. Tuesday Memorial Park Cemetery near Pontiac. Born Aug 21 1907 in Cullom daughter of Maurice and Ida Jensen. Surviving Edward husband Pontiac son Gary Charleston S C two brothers Wesley Denver Cole and two sisters Vera Gordon Port Charlotte Fla and Ethel Pasadeau West Chicago and three grandchildren. Memorials to Calvary Baptist Church of Geneva suggested.
Cullom Nature Club finished its 1973 Autumn Bird Census with 116 species seen from Sept 1 to Nov 30. The final report noted a petrel seen at Mrs. Rosina Brydon's home as the most unusual sight, with other rare species including a red cross bill grebe and a woodcock. Reports came from a 20 mile radius including Bork's Woods Saunemin Emington Chatsworth and Kempton as members documented evergreens in the census.
Sulzberger reports on Maoist era gender changes in China noting past male supremacy, labor equality in factories, and state birth control. Despite gains in dress, work and laws, women still lack broad political power as reflected in party leadership and gender representation.
Corona, 40, convicted of murdering 25 migrant workers, is expected to survive extensive stab wounds in his Vacaville prison cell. Officials said he lost an eye, had the other repaired, and faces possible parole after seven years. Four suspects were being questioned, with Garcia saying the attack appeared unprovoked.
Mrs. Claire Ryerson correspondent reports Miss Mildred Frobish hosted dinner Friday with guests Mrs. Grace Wickline and her daughter Virginia, Mrs. Mayme Ryerson, and Claude Pampel of Flanagan.
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