16 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
Riots and a wave of muggings along fraternity row near Columbus University in New York City prompt calls for more police protection after three gunmen robbed nine students. A letter from fraternities warns the pattern of brutality risks paralyzing the campus and community.
The United States Savings and Loan League notes S and L assets grew from 100 to 200 billion in eight years after 132 years to reach the first 100 billion. The movement started with the first S and L in 1831 and expanded post World War II becoming dominant in single family home lending. Savings and loan now absorb about a third of OTC savings and resemble commercial banks for most people.
A Letter to the Editor argues ecology has moved from a dictionary term to a community duty. It urges curb burning of trash and autumn leaves, recycling newspapers, conserving water, reducing car use, and litter cleanup to protect air and water quality for future generations. Joyce Masching Odell, Illinois
Checks cleared by the two Pontiac banks totaled 5 167 264 36 last week, down 24 22 percent from the prior week s 6 818 189 90. The year ago week stood at 4 799 445 31, reflecting a $1 650 925 54 decline.
Israel plans for up to 35 000 visitors during Christmas as the Tourism Ministry reports Israel ready for its biggest Christ mas since 1967. About 20 000 pilgrims visited last year while state radio notes hotel reservations canceled due to rising regional tension.
Pontiac Leader Publishing Co publishes Livingston County’s widely read paper with staff including Jerome Pearre as publisher and Elizabeth Harris as managing editor. Subscriptions vary by region and term, with carrier and mail options and prices for Pontiac and surrounding towns.
The Han dynasty established enduring government features through Confucianism and civil service exams. Wu Ti expanded territory, built the Great Wall, founded Central University, and regulated prices with state monopolies on salt and iron. The era produced a prosperous economy and a centralized bureaucracy.
LaSalle County Democrat Joseph Fennessey filed petitions in Springfield for re election as representative for the new 38th District. He serves on Appropriations Banks and Saving and Loans and Motor Vehicle committees and has been involved with the Illinois Mississippi Canal Commission. He notes the legislature faces a growing budget and real estate tax challenge and aims to work with residents of Kane DeKalb Kendall LaSalle and Livingston counties. He has chaired the Central Committee since 1957 and plans to continue serving northern Illinois constituents.
Saunemin hosts a Christmas program at 7 p.m. Saturday December 18 at the Saunemin Christian Church. The Saunemin United Methodist Church choirs present a Christmas cantata at 7 p.m. Sunday December 19 at the same church.
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