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Newspaper

Pontiac Daily Leader

Location

Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1973

Page

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Editorial Bye bye American pie

The piece argues the United States resembles a 200 pound man cutting 25 percent of weight, facing a fuel energy crisis without a real policy. It critiques energy forecasts, cites Nixon and McCormack on shortages, and cites a New Times warning of recession, rationing, and widespread impact on industries, housing, and travel. It urges prudent action over alarm and warns against complacency.

United States Washington Nixon Mike McCormack House Subcommittee On Energy New Times Rome

Keegan Charles E dies at 87 in Cullom

Charles E. Keegan a Cullom restaurant operator and Cullom National Bank director died at 11 20 p m Saturday at Livingston County Nursing Home Pontiac He will be buried in St Johns Church Cemetery with a funeral at 10 a m Tuesday officiated by Rev Joseph Nickerson He was born December 6 1886 in Chenoa married Hattie Butz June 13 1914 in Cullom and survived by his wife He ran a Cullom restaurant 35 years retiring in 1949 then worked for Hicksgas Co until 1965 He was a member of St Johns Catholic Church Friends may call after 4 p m today at Stewart Funeral Home A rosary will be recited at 7 30 p m

Cullom Charles E. Keegan Cullom National Bank Livingston County Nursing Home Pontiac St. John’s Catholic Church Joseph Nickerson Stewart Funeral Home Mr. Keegan Chenoa James Catherine (O’connor) Keegan Hattie Butz Keegan Hicksgas Co

Global economy bears brunt of oil crisis 1974 outlook

World economies reassess 1974 prospects amid oil embargo. US forecasts show GNP could fall to 1 percent growth, with possible 4 percent hit if shortages worsen. Germany and Japan expect near zero growth. Britain and France see limited gains. Car industry hits loom large. manufacturers seek cushions yet warn of broader damage.

Council of Economic Advisers America Department of Commerce Ger Japan France Britain Nixon North America Germany Volkswagen Chrysler British Leyland Ford Opel

Clara Oldenburg Dies at 91 in Pon tiac Humiston Home

Mrs Clara Oldenburg 91 of Humiston died at Humiston Haven Nursing Home Pontiac at 10 40 am Saturday Funeral held 2 pm today Folkers Memorial Home officiating Burial in Davison Cemetery near Minonk Born November 12 1882 in Minonk daughter of Herman and Ida Rickert Married Albert Oldenburg December 14 1904 He died July 1939 Survived by one daughter Pearl Tarman of Flanagan and one grandson A brother and a grandson preceded her in death Member of St Josephs Church of Christ

Minonk Clara Oldenburg Humiston Haven Pontiac Folkers Memorial James Elliott Davison Cemetery Herman Ida May) Rickert Albert Oldenburg Pearl Tarman Flanagan St. Joseph's Church of Christ

Pontiac Leader Publishing Co. Notice and Rates

Livingston County's widely read newspaper lists staff roles and subscription prices. Carrier weekly rates cover Pontiac and nearby towns with mail options for Livingston and outside counties. Daily mailing is second class, with single copies ten cents.

Pontiac Leader Publishing CO Main St Pontiac Inors Livingston County Jerome Pearre Joan Plesko Elizabeth Harris Jim Caviezel Dom Renne Veldon Greeneberg Ken Bond Wayne Jensen Mana Donald Jobst Mgr Merlyn Shanebrook Gen Mgs Chatsworth Chenoa Cornell Culiom Feirbury Flanagan Forrest Odell Saunemin Dwight Gridley Illinois Pontiac Iinois

Cornell Lutheran Christmas program set for Wednesday

The Cornell Community Lutheran Church hosts a Christmas program at 7 30 p m on Wednesday December 19 with carols and readings by children from nursery to sixth grade. Karen Gourley plays flute Jesu Bambino and an ensemble performs while James Russow leads a prayer service and a Christmas blessing follows.

Cornell Cornell Community Lutheran Church Karen Gourley Jesu Bambino Dean Janssen David Husted Sharon Gourley Kim Corrigan James Russow

Mrs. Agnes E Wagner Dies at 87 in Cullom

Mrs Agnes E Wagner 87 died at Fairbury Hospital at 7 30 am Sunday Funeral set for 10 am Wednesday at St Johns Catholic Church officiated by Rev Joseph Nickerson Burial in church cemetery Born June 13 1886 in Braidwood daughter of Samuel and AgnesWelch Monahan Married Edward A Wagner Feb 12 1907 in Campus He died 1924 She married Gustave Wagner July 7 1925 Cullom He died 1946 Survived by two sons Everett Carrollton Mo and Ervine Cedar Rapids Ia two daughters Mrs Marie Billerbeck Cullom and Mrs Mardelle Duffy Melvin 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Three brothers and a sister She was member of St Johns Altar and Rosary Society Royal Neighbors Visitation Study Club Foresters Society and Cullom Home Bureau.

Agnes (Welch) Monahan Edward A. Wagner Campus Gustave Wagner Cullom Everett Carrollton Ervine Cedar Rapids Iowa Marie Billerbeck Mardelle Duffy Melvin

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