29 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1970
Page
1
Cairo rallied from a deficit to take a 27-12 edge at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Whitaker paced the squad as they built a 54-39 margin by the third quarter and finished with an 11:58 victory in a Southwestern Conference matchup.
A 1965 dispute between Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Local 1 Allied Chemical Workers centers on medical benefits for 190 retired employees. PPG offered to cover $3 monthly Medicare costs for retirees who left the company plan. 15 did. The National Labor Relations Act status and bargaining duty are contested. a decision is not expected for weeks.
Republicans warn of an ugly two years as Illinois Senate org questions hinge on Lt. Governor Paul Simon. A Scott opinion says Simon can break organization ties but not voting on bills except amendments, setting up possible Democratic control or stalemate in a 29-29 Senate.
In Washington the Senate and House fought to shape the Social Security bill, trimming amendments and boosting benefits. The Senate raised the earnings limit for benefit retention to 2400 a year, while approving a plan to fund a 16 to 56 percent rise for about 26 million recipients. The House backed a 5 percent increase and both chambers set January 21 for new Congress convening. Nixon aides signaled possible vetoes over welfare reform and family assistance clashes as negotiations continue. Postmen returned to work after a long Christmas break, with Saturday service resuming after New Year’s.
AP reporting that Lincoln Park area groups, labeled New Left, are said to be parented by North Side Cooperative Ministry funded by Holy Covenant Methodist Church. The Young Lords and other groups allegedly used church spaces, with June 1969 occupation of Armitage Avenue Methodist Church cited, while some members reportedly urged violent government overthrow.
In Chicago AP dispatch noted geneticist Dr Bentley Glass foresees deep freez ing eggs and sperm for years, enabling delayed birth with reduced genetic risks. He cites Cambridge University findings on fertilization and embryo development, predicting prenatal adoption and donor selection as future possibilities. A separate CTA collision injured twenty riders when two trains rear ended on the South Side during detouring.
Austria’s state art institutions may receive paintings and other works seized by the Nazis unless rightful owners come forward before Thursday. The items, stored at Mauerbach monastery vaults, are valued at 2.4 to 4 million dollars. Since 1945 about 1,500 pieces have been returned to 300 claimants.
Tonight fair with little temperature change. lows 12 to 20. Wednesday partly sunny and warmer with highs in the low to mid 30s. Pontiac reported 26 degrees at 11:30 this morning. Yesterday’s high 27, low 12. river at Mill 6t Dam measured 8 inches.
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