31 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
1
A reflective piece argues January 1 is an arbitrary start to the year, noting historical calendars and seasonal cues. It suggests New Year’s Day belongs to the heart, tied to goodwill from Christmas and the desire for beginnings, and ends with a universal wish for happiness.
Mrs. Janie Alford 70 of 04 W Livingston Fairbury died 3 15 a m Sunday at Fairbury Hospital after three days as patient. Funeral 11 a m Wednesday at Silver Home for Funerals Rev Marlin Foster officiating. Burial Graceland Cemetery. Survived by husband Chester Lee Alford two sons William Willis Fairbury two daughters Genera Jeffers Cincinnati and Paulette Luttrell Fairbury nine grandchildren one great grandchild, two brothers two sisters. One son, daughter, and sister preceded her in death.
Cullom residents share holiday visits with relatives in Champaign Pekin Murphysboro and Chicago. Local restaurant owner Edward Evans improves after illness. Mona Unit Homemakers to meet January 9 with lessons on self confidence and keeping tax records.
Robert Williams director of the State Department of Agriculture will address the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce fuel allocation luncheon seminar on January 9. Appointed by Governor Daniel Walker in May, he is a grain and livestock farmer active in conservation and flood control and has held leadership roles on regional commissions and White County politics.
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay rejects running for president in 1976. He speaks on NBC Meet the Press before leaving City Hall after eight years, saying his 1972 bid aimed to highlight urban needs. Dr. Joseph C. Aub, 83, former Harvard Medical School chair and cancer metabolism pioneer, dies.
District Director Alva L. Pilliod announced the annual alien address report program is under way. Reports are required by law with possible serious consequences for noncompliance. Forms are available at post offices and INS offices and are returnable by stamp on the car or mailbox. Trained personnel will assist at INS offices though not all post offices have staff to help reporting aliens.
Wicker argues the energy shortage, while causing short term air pollution and job losses, could push innovation toward high efficiency electric cars, mass transit revival, intercity rail, and a move from cans to glass and paper packaging. He also warns against renewed coal use without strong environmental safeguards.
Geneva Republican Cliff Carlson announces he is leaving the State Central Committee race to focus on his 1974 bid for Congress in the 15th District. He notes his 1972 election to fill the former 15th District term after Charlotte Reid resigned. Carlson criticizes gas policy and mass transit limits, arguing many workers will be forced to drive as prices rise.
Local want ads invite readers to call 842-1153 for people seeking musical instruments. The brief notice highlights instrument requests and a single contact line.
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