Editorial Shrinking Republican Core in 1976 Congress Race
Don Oakley argues the 1976 election will likely cement Democratic control of Congress, with voters favoring Democrats by 52 to 27 in polls. He notes independents at 33 percent, Reagan-driven GOP shifts, and a shrinking Republican core despite presidential dynamics.
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Political charge against Centralia police chief in cigarette theft
Centralia Illinois—Chief Simon Franklin with 25 years on the force is formally accused in Circuit Court of shoplifting one pack of cigarettes valued at 52 cents. The case has stirred local debate over politics and law enforcement.
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Dennis Montgomery
Associated Press
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Big John’s
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Marion County
Norman Schuchman
Franklin
Memorial Day thanks and local police chief tax politics
Readers thank volunteers for Memorial Day rites at First Lutheran Church and note 604 flags placed by named residents. Separately, Clinton County faces a shoplifting charge against Chief Franklin amid political dispute claims, with statements from Mayor Sligar and State's Attorney Conaway.
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Victor Opperman
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Robert Beebe
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Gene Ripsch
Sandra Fitzpatrick
Myself
Dorothy Fitzpatrick
Pontiac Memorial Day Association
Pinewood Derby Set for Wenona Saturday
Vermilion Valley District hosts its third annual Pinewood Derby with over 70 boys from 30 packs. Weighing begins at 12 01 p m and racing starts at 1 15 p m at Venona Grade School. Trophies ribbons and a traveling prize will honor top finishers and highest attendance. Attending packs hail from Streator Pontiac Venona El Paso Chataworth Odell Fairbury and Forrest.
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Ronald Coons
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Streator
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Chataworth
Odell
Fairbury
Forrest
Fairbury Couple Announces Engaged Beth Herzog to Scott Rolf
Mr and Mrs Eugene Herzog of Fairbury announce the engagement of their daughter Beth Herzog to Scott Rolf of Fairbury son of Mr and Mrs Leland Rolf also of Fairbury Beth is a 1969 Fairbury High School and 1973 Illinois State University graduate who teaches math at Pontiac High School Scott works as a construction worker in Fairbury and attends Illinois State University part time He is a Fairbury High School graduate The couple plans a August 21 wedding.
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Fairbury
Beth Herzog
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Scott Rolf
Leland Rolf
Miss Herzog
Fairbury High School
Ilinois State University
Pontiac High School
Rolf
Illinois State University
Reston urges electing a government over a single candidate
James Reston argues the nation faces turbulent years ahead and must focus on assembling a capable government in Washington rather than choosing a single hero. He questions how to unite a president, cabinet, and Congress to pursue workable policies amid global change.
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