27 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1972
Page
1
The piece discusses the decline of Life magazine and the rise of niche publications like Ms. It notes Life as a broad general interest title that mirrored national culture, while new magazines target specific groups such as hi fi enthusiasts and women. The commentary laments the loss of a common reading ground for Americans.
A columnist argues the term surrogate for Nixon aides has become overused and clichéd. The piece notes confusion with legal surrogates, mocks the phrase, and suggests Nixon send surrogates to inaugurations while he rests at Camp David, calling for a substitute label.
Southeast Livingston County Ambulance Service SELCAS has raised about 14000 of a 30000 goal as volunteers recruitment lags. In Fairbury Forrest and Chatsworth areas few residents have signed up for the three hour first aid course, with only 33 from Chatsworth and 13 from Forrest confirmed. Local organizers say volunteer turnout is below expectations and rely on area funeral directors to help man ambulances temporarily.
The First Baptist Church has elected its 1973 standing committees. Members include auditing with Mrs. Donald Wink and Mrs. Fred Croft Sr. and Harry Hansbrough. special flowers and memorials with Miss Ella Ragsdale and others. manual with several members. music with Mrs. John Hayes and others. ushers led by Jack Groves and several assistants. social with multiple couples. and additional committee assignments finalized among parishioners.
Fred Mengarelli Sr. 81 died Sunday at a San Rafael hospital after moving to California from Pontiac 14 years ago. Funeral and burial were in San Rafael. Surviving sons Fred Jr, Ronald, Robert. a sister Ada Rossini. a brother Ray. seven grandchildren. Wife Lena died in 1962. Several local relatives, groups, and committees are listed in the obituary.
National columnist argues Clay Whitehead proposals would extend license renewals to five years and let the FCC pick applicants after removing a channel. He warns the Nixon plan pressures stations to balance coverage or lose licenses, harming press freedom and democratic scrutiny.
Craig Parrish executive secretary of the Pontiac Sportsman's Club spoke at the Pontiac Rotary Club meeting about the club's annual canoe races. He noted growth from 126 entries in 1970 to 165 in 1971 and projected more than 200 entries next year. He described Vermilion River racing as top quality and discussed potential new finish lines due to beltline construction. A new King and Queen Race for ages 16 to 21 was announced along with over $1,000 in trophies last year and filmed race scenes by Roy Vertrees.
Durell Hack 50, of Jacksonville Florida formerly of Cullom, died at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital at 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral in Jacksonville with cremation and ashes to Cullom for graveside rites later. Born April 13 1922 in Cullom to Ernest and Margaret Hack. Survived by mother in Jacksonville two sons Robert and David in Miami Fla a daughter Lynne Britan Davenport Iowa two brothers Eldon Hack Jacksonville and Gene Hack West Palm Beach Florida. Father and a sister preceded him in death.
Subscription rates list carrier delivery per week for Pontiac and several towns 0c to 45c. Mail rates show Livingston County within and outside Illinois with yearly and short-term options, plus Armed Forces rates and single copy price 10c. No mail subscriptions where carrier service exists. Daily except Sunday. Berry's World.
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