12 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
1
Editorial argues that CPI overstates hardship by ignoring quality gains. Moore cites motor oil efficiency, acrylic paints, polyester sheets, and cheaper hospital care due to vaccines, suggesting price rises do not always threaten living standards. DON OAKLEY.
Chenoa VFW Auxiliary met for its annual Christmas party with a turkey dinner at Steve’s Cafe then a post home meeting and games. The treasurer reported Buddy Poppies sales at 147 dollars and five cents.
The funeral for Clifford Brown aged 56 of 423 Chestnut Street was held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Glenn Joder officiating. Burial followed in Gridley Cemetery with pallbearers Bill Snyder Dean Miller Carl Franzo Sr Rickey Stang Terry Graham and Harold Wells. Brown died Thursday of an apparent heart attack at the Fiesta Bowl.
In Cape Kennedy observations on Apollo flights show weightlessness alters body chemistry and heart function. Astronauts lose weight and calcium while blood shifts to the chest. electrolyte balance, especially potassium, emerges as a key risk. Apollo 15 and 16 illustrate these changes, with adjustments in diet to limit potassium loss and uncertainties about long term effects.
Mrs. John LaRue presented a fashion oriented program at the Twentieth Century Club meeting held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jacob Thompson. Members showcased wardrobes and travel outfits from Spain Portugal Hong Kong Europe Israel Hawaii and more.
Margaret E. Hackerson 47 of Meredosia, born November 18 1925 in Dwight, died at Passavant Hospital Jacksonville. Survived by husband John two sons Michael Paul two daughters Maga Shoemaker Peggy Hackerson a sister Mary Gassoway and a brother John Weldon. Memorial services set for Friday at Mount Morris United Methodist Church. Baker Funeral Home in charge.
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