Alleman, Jacksonville reach consolation finals in Pontiac tourney
Alleman Pioneers beat Waukegan East 63 52 to join Jacksonville in the consolation finals after a morning semifinal. Jacksonvilles strong second and third quarters secured a 69 63 win over New Trier East. Pete Vazikis led Alleman with 10 points, Jim Morris 12, Matt Sollus 11.
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Alleman
Jacksonville
Pontiac
Ap.m
Waukegan East
New Trier
Waukegan
Alleman Pioneers
Waukegan East Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Pete Vazikis
Jim Morris
Matt Sollus
Pioneers
Jim Henry
Teader
Sottos
N Morris
Schilling
U A
Meyers
Terronez
Lagomarcina
Kankakee
Jim Harmison
New Trier East
LaGuardia Reopens as Investigators Seek Bomb Suspect
LaGuardia Airport reopened after a deadly blast that killed 11 and injured about 75. FBI agents and NYPD combed the luggage claim area for leads while passengers expressed fear and rushed to collect their bags. Airlines posted an 850000 reward for information.
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American Airlines
Dallas
Levada June
Elvis in Concert at Pontiac Stadium Tonight
Elvis Presley headlines a New Year’s Eve concert at the newly completed Pontiac Stadium in Pontiac Michigan with more than 90 000 fans anticipated to attend AP reports the event aims to cap a blockbuster year for the rock icon and draw a diverse crowd into the arena for a high energy performance
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Pontiac, Mich
Pontiac Stadium
Elvis Presley
Plan group approves rezoning for bank
The Pontiac Plan Commission voted unanimously Tuesday for city council approval of a petition by Pontiac National Bank to reclassify property at 539 W Madison St from R-4 to R-1 to allow a drive in bank facility. The commission cited improved traffic flow and no adverse effect on nearby areas. Six vote in favor: Hoffrichter McCoy Sandham Sparks Trainor Opperman. Alonzo Clay present but abstained due to conflict as a bank director.
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Pontiac Plan Commission
Madison St
E. J. McCoy
Ervin Sandham
Farley Sparks
Joseph Trainor
Victor L. Opperman
Alonzo Clay
Clay
Pontiac National Bank
Postage stamps rise to 13 cents in sixth rate hike
The 13 cent first class rate takes effect, with 9 cent postcards and higher parcel post, as Postmaster General Bailar forecasts further jumps to 15 or 17 cents by 1977 and 23 cents by 1980. Justice Burger denies stay on the increases amid bulk mailers’ challenge.
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Jeffrey Mills
Associated Press
Washington
Benjamin F. Bailor
Bailar
Warren E. Burger
Cloudy Weather Update For Pontiac Area
Cloudy conditions continue tonight with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Thursday remains cloudy with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. At 11:30 a.m. Pontiac reported 41 degrees as yesterday’s high reached 33 and last night’s low 26 with a trace of precipitation. River level near Mill St dam logged as Sinches.
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Pontiac
Jevel
Mill St
Independent firm disputes jobless figures survey
An independent survey by Sindlinger & Co. shows 1.5 million more jobless than Bureau of Labor Statistics reports using the official definition. The firm says the unemployment rate would be over 9.2 percent in November, or 10.6 percent by its own criteria, signaling a possible undercount. Researchers and academics like Prof. Charles Killingsworth question the U.S. labor data, noting retroactive shifts since 1965 and programs such as Public Service Employment influencing counts.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger & Co
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sindlinger
Census Bureau
Killingsworth
Public Service
Ford orders federal action on airport security
President Ford orders swift federal steps to strengthen airport safety after a New York City bombing at LaGuardia that killed 11 and wounded about 75. The FBI has over 300 agents on the case, with measures under consideration including locker security, centralizing keys, and random baggage checks. White House aides must deliver rapid progress reports and final recommendations.
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Jay Perkins
Associated Press
Washington
Farah
New York City
Ford
Transportation and Justice Department
FBI
White House
Ren Nessen
Transportation
William T Coleman Jr
Trans World Airlines
la Guardia
Coleman
Nessen
Federal Aviation Administration
John McLucas
Gandhi accuses United States of destabilizing India
Indira Gandhi accused the United States of a Chile style destabilization effort in India and vowed to weed out American agents. She spoke at the Congress party convention in Chandigarh City saying foreign interference threatened India and criticizing Kissinger. US diplomats expressed stunned concern over the remarks.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
United States
Congress
Chandigarh
Allende
Chile
U.S
Year end fete marks Bicentennial with nationwide events
Americans observed 200th birthday of the nation with New Year celebrations led by Guy Lombardo at Waldorf Astoria New York and a move of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Fireworks atop Pike's Peak, Times Square ball drop, and large city parties highlighted the night amid weather concerns and security plans. Fort Lauderdale anticipates riot risk. Boston Symphony opens with Arthur Fiedler at Symphony Hall.
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Guy Lombardo
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Philadelphia
Natonal Park Service
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania
Park Service
Douglas Warnock
The
U.S. Mint
Times Square
Rockies
Adaman Club
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Plains
New England
South Atlantic
Eastern
Gulf
No Leader Edition Thursday due to New Year's Holiday
The Leader will skip publication on Thursday because of the New Year's Holiday, with readers informed of the temporary cancellation and return to normal schedule afterward.
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