22 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
1
Editorial argues no short term fix for inflation, warning price controls failed in history. It urges improved world wide statistics gathering, foreign aid to boost data collection, and targeted domestic measures to ease bottlenecks, open land, and boost imports. It cautions against quick solutions.
The Pentagon begins a hiring and promotion freeze affecting over 2,000 personnel in the offices of the secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Supply Agency also imposes a freeze. cuts to civilian payroll of 48,000 and military strength of 37,000 are proposed for next year as part of a $110 billion defense program.
Safire argues judges overstep by gagging media in Nebraska murder case. He urges limits at the source, venue changes, and controlled information release to balance Sixth Amendment fair trial with First Amendment press rights. An overall call for judicial restraint and protection of accused rights.
American Jewish organizations scale back travel to Mexico after the U N vote labeling Zionism as racism. Cancellations hit Acapulco and Mexico City hotels, costing millions and prompting public policy debate.
The University of Illinois Swine Seminar on January 16 features John Diehl and colleagues discussing infertility and sterility in swine. The program runs 9:30 am to 3 pm at First United Methodist Church in Pontiac and covers parasite control, hog price outlook, housing ventilation, and waste regulations.
United Methodist plans a Christmas Eve 7 p.m. communion service. Forrest church groups host programs and candlelight services. Teresa Delaney wins VFW Voice of Democracy with What Our Bicentennial Heritage Means To Me. Families gather for Christmas events across Forrest and nearby Bloomington attendance noted.
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