Illinois Year in Review Highlights Racetrack Stock Scandal
The Associated Press notes the 1971 year’s top Illinois story as the racing stock controversy tied toJudge Otto Kerner, with 13 of 16 first-place votes. Other leading items include school finance struggles, the Salem train wreck, welfare controversy, and Hanrahan indictment. The poll tallies show Kerner’s case dominating the year’s news.
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Associated Press
Hlinois
Federal Appeals Court
Otto Kerner
Salem
Cook County
Edward V. Hanrahan
Black Panther
Chicago and Southern
Illinois
State Racing Board
Chicago
Kerner
Washington Park
Sportsman’s Park
Hanrahan
Peoria
Richard B. Ogilvie
Richard J. Daley
Daniel Walker
Daley
Nixon plans record farm subsidies
The Nixon administration aims to make 1972 the costliest year for farm subsidies to curb surpluses and boost farm income. Next year’s total could exceed 4 billion dollars, with a new wheat plan adding about 200 million. Substantial portions fund feed grains, wheat, and cotton, plus soil bank and conservation programs.
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Don Kendall
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
National Association of Wheat Growers
Congress
Nixon
USDA
Nixon orders five day bombing campaign in North Vietnam
Nixon mounts a five day air attack against North Vietnam as a show of strength and to protect dwindling U.S. forces and captive airmen. Officials say the raids aim to disrupt Ho Chi Minh trail supplies while acknowledging uncertain impact on the war’s outcome. Interior funds exceed $1 million for Illinois fish and wildlife programs based on hunting, fishing activity and population.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Nixon
U.S
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Indochina
United States
Vate
Hanoi
Washington
Laos
Plain of Jars
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Interior Department
Ilinois
Department
Soybeans Could Become Regular Menu Item After Discovery
Rep Paul Findley announces University of Illinois researchers have found a low cost method to remove bitterness from soybeans and make protein suitable for human consumption. Boiling about 30 minutes eliminates taste and odor, yielding nutty flavor and higher protein value comparable to beef. Illinois produces 42 million bushels yearly. at three dollars per bushel, the crop could be worth about 725 million dollars.
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Springfield
Paul Findley
R-Il
University of Ilinois
Findley
Iinois
Hope for a leprosy cure gains momentum from armadillo cases
AP Science writer Frank Carey reports two armadillos in Louisiana have contracted Hansen's disease, strengthening hope for a cure or vaccine for the 15 million people affected. The new finding counters belief the initial case was a genetic fluke and could advance understanding of cancer and organ transplant rejection as well.
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Frank Carey
Washington
Louisiana
U.S
Carville
United States
Star
Carville Hospital
Gulf South Regional Institute of
New Iberia
Waldermar F. Kirchheimer
No Leader Edition This Saturday Due to New Year Holiday
The Leader will not publish on Saturday because of the New Year holiday. Readers are advised to check the next issue for new content and updates.
World rings in 1972 with global New Year rituals
The globe celebrates New Year’s Eve with varied customs from Rome’s crockery tossing to New York’s Central Park parades and San Francisco gorilla party. Traditions include champagne, oysters, 12 grapes, and house cleaning. Safety appeals and free transit options accompany the revelry.
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Associated Press
Rome
New York
Central Park
San Francisco
Guy Lombardo
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Father Time
London
Royal Horse Guard
Scots Guard
Spain
McCracken Warns Phase 3 Needs Market Friendly Controls
Paul W. McCracken, retiring chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, says Phase 3 will be needed to keep market operations free while still curbing rising costs after Phase 2 ends. He predicts Phase 2 lasts through the 1972 election and notes Phase 3 could be long term, possibly only official supervision. McCracken returns to academia. Herbert Stein will take over January 1. The Price Commission also says rent increases will be delayed at least one month.
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Indianapolis
Jaycees
Stees
Union Station
San Francisco
Sacramento
Maine Turnpike Authority
Dearborn
Mich
Lake Zurich
Louisville
Wisc
Gary Burbank
Robert L. Campbell
Associated Press
Washington
Paul W. McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
McCracken
Nixon
University of Michigan
Herbert Stein
The
Price Commission
C. Jackson Grayson Jr
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
Chicago
North American Rockwell Corp. Aerospace
Rumsfield
Commission
Internal Revenue Service
Alleman rallies to win Pontiac tourney title in final seconds
Rock Island Alleman defeated Waukegan 59 58 in the Pontiac Holiday Basketball Tournament final as George Tometich and Jeff Widdell sparked a 7-0 late run. Waukegan led 56 52 with 39 seconds left before Alleman’s rally secured their second title in four years.
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Rock Island Alleman
Don Morris
Waukegan
Alleman
George Tometich
Mike Kiss
Jem Caviezel
Unbelievable
Rock Island
Waukegan Bulldogs
Pioneers
U. High
Steve Scovil
Scovil
Jeff Widdell
Aileman
Widdell
Bill Bucks
Quad City
George Ometich
Peter Duel Shot to Death in Hollywood Hills
Hollywood police report Peter Duel co star of Alias Smith and Jones was found shot to death at his Hollywood Hills home. Detectives say the head wound appears self inflicted or possibly homicide. Duel, Rochester New York native, also appeared in Combat The Fugitive The Bold Ones and Name of the Game.
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Hollywood
Peter Duel
Smith and Jones
Hollywood Hills
Duel
Rochester
N.Y
The
St. Lawrence University
American Theater Wing
New York City
Hannibal Hayes
Weather update: clouds gather as temperatures drop
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the upper 20s and a Saturday turn to colder conditions. Highs shift from 45 down to 33 with late afternoon or early evening cooling. Pontiac reports 28 degrees at 9:30 a.m. today. yesterday's high 38 and last night's low 25. River level at Mill St dam reads 43 inches.
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Pontiac
Mill St
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Bloom
Trojans
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Vitory
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