15 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
1
A speaker argues affluence creates emptiness and boredom. Public figures ignore the puzzle, urging focus on poverty rather than deeper societal challenges. He urges new mental and artistic pursuits to restore challenge and meaning. Europe offers contrast with a superior art of living.
Chicago AP Edwin H Gott chairman of U S Steel Corp says the American ideal of freedom is compromised by government involvement in hiring, plant operation and product sales. He questions whether more Americans are down on business due to government actions versus business actions. He spoke at the Illinois Manufacturers Association annual meeting. Environmentalists have sold a pollution crisis narrative to justify regulatory action.
A letter from J E Morrison Flanagan Jr. discusses Wilmington Illinois meters removed from poles, noting free parking nearby and shifting business to a new shopping area. The writer cites a merchant comment about late removal. A separate quote from Gott criticizes anti pollution laws, pollution control costs, and lack of local sewage disposal plants, warning of productivity decline and trade imbalances.
Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan says officials seeking re election must face a report card on policies. NASA administrator Dr James C Fletcher cites Apollo program’s projected economic payoff, estimating $25 billion invested could boost GNP by about $150 billion over 20 years.
James Reston writes that Britain under Prime Minister Heath faces a shift from global to domestic and European priorities. He notes economic progress alongside social decline, rising prices, labor demands, and a complicated move toward the European community while maintaining U.S. and NATO links.
Illinois lawmakers face pressure to act on reapportionment in the spring session after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a 59 district map by a special commission. The 1974 elections could face court challenges unless a new or revised map is enacted. Republicans seek to gain biasing edges, while Democrats aim to preserve current boundaries.
National Retail Merchants Association reports a 2.1 percent gain for the three weeks to December 9 while analysts note a possible 5 to 10 percent rise. Stores from Ohio to Los Angeles report solid demand for electronics and appliances though weather and regional gaps temper gains.
Work change orders have nearly doubled the amount planned for the governor's mansion project in a 12 month period ending September. The R D Lawrence Construction Co of Springfield, low bidder on phase two, faces added costs of 721 459 to 2 953 000 total over two years. State officials defend budgeting for changes amid ongoing renovations. A Tribune source notes concern over contract awards when change orders seem predictable.
Copenhagen reports a possible submarine in ice filled fiords of northwest Greenland, with Denmark asking U.S. bases in Greenland for help. Fishermen sightings from the arctic island provoke a cautious response as a naval officer proceeds to Disko Bay and an inspection ship heads to the area.
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