China trip raises questions on U S China relations
The Nixon visit to Peking sparks global interest in China, prompting visa surges and fashion intrigue. Analysts warn the scene hides deeper issues such as China’s fragile central government, Mao's grip on the party, and potential future upheavals that could shape Sino American ties.
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China
Mao
Dennis Bloodworth
Nixon
Liu Shao-chi
Chinese
Communist Party
Bloodworth
Mao Tse-tung
Chenoa PTA to Host Meeting on School Feasibility
A joint meeting of the Chenoa PTA and the Chenoa Citizens Study Committee will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Chenoa High School gym. The session will cover a feasibility study involving the Chenoa Gridley and Lexington school districts chaired by Dr. Benjamin C. Hubbard.
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Chenoa
Chenoa Pta
Chenoa Citizens Study Committee
Gridley
Lexington
Benjamin C. Hubbard
Boards of Education
PTA
Chenoa Mulls Zoning Changes and Building Code Additions
Chenoa City Council and Zoning Board met to consider trailer lot placement rules for all parcels and tighten building code requirements. The panel agreed to revise ordinances, require multi-owner signoffs within 300 feet for permits, and study electrical and plumbing standards plus broader building code updates.
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Chenga
Chenoa
Reedy Family Visits Florida Trip and Birthday in Goshen
Graymont notes Clinton L Reedy spent eight weeks in Sarasota Florida visiting relatives and friends including Aman Scheeler in Winter Haven. He then visited Clark Miller family in Springfield Ohio and Stanley Reedy family in Elkhart Indiana. Jill Reedy celebrated her first birthday at the Amble home Goshen with family and Attlee Beachey. Nearby, Baren H McCormack Dow Jones leader dies in New York after a 40 year career. Pontiac police report Mill Street collision injuring a 1966 Dodge and a 1966 Pontiac with damages and a speeding ticket issued.
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Claire Ryerson
Clinton L. Reedy
Sarasota
Fla
Florida
Reedy
Aman Scheeler
Winter Haven
Lloyd Pamper
Dave Rich
Donald Miller
Springfield
Ohio
Stanley Reedy
Elkhart
Ind
Goshen
Jill Reedy
Roy Amble
Jill
Ann Marie
Attlee Beachey
NEW York
Baren H. McCormack
Dow Jones & Co., Inc
Dow Jones
McCormack
Wall Street Journal
Pontiac
Mill Street
Water St
John E. Spaniol
Washington St
Mill St
Robert DeBolt
S. Locust St
Spaniol
DeBolt
Winter Florida trip ends for Flanagan and Schwerins
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schwerin returned home after a month at Drop Anchor Resort in Islamorada Florida. Mrs Audra Crawford of Flanagan who joined them is spending the winter in Florida with her brother Wilbur Bane at Fort Myers.
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H. J. Schwerin
Islamorada
Fla
Audra Crawford
Flanagan
Schwerins
Florida
Wilbur Bane
Ft. Myers
Nixon and Mitchell chat in chopstick joke call
President Nixon is interrupted by a long distance call from John Mitchell about re election. The back and forth uses misheard Chinese names and a Mah Jongg joke as Mitchell asks about plans while Nixon jokes about being in a mah jongg lesson.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Washington
Nixon
Peking
John Mitchell
Chun Mit Chow
Chin
Chun
John
Mao
Riartha
Chairman Mao
Alabama
Misssissippi
United States
China
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Weekend visits and church events in Cornell area
Readable items note visits by Bobby, Andy, Tammy Shay with the Clarks and Gird families while Howard Shay attended a DeKalb Agri-research meeting in Chicago. Church groups meet in Danforth and St Johns, and Harold Glander shares experiences from five weeks in Japan.
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Harold Asper
Rowe
Bobby
Andy
Tammy Shay
Cornell
Clark Husted
David
Lyle Girard
Jimmie
Howard C. Shay
Chicago
David Rapp
Cecil Runyon
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Community Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Danforth
Harold Glander
Wisconsin
Japan
Far East
Cornell music students win contest honors
Cornell Community High School music students earned top scores at the Illinois State High School Association solo and ensemble contests in Ottawa. The group posted superior ratings for mixed double number one, clarinet trio, and clarinet quartet, plus numerous excellent and good performances by individuals and ensembles across vocal, brass, and percussion categories.
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Cornell
Illinois State High School Association
Ottawa
Cheryl Schultz
Cathy Tiffany
Linda Taylor
Julie Delheimer
Matthew Patterson
Steven Wenders
Terry Mullen
Wayne Schaer
Jeanette Gokoo
Cindy Gourley
Kim Thompson
Terri Lyons
Sherri Hale
Robert Roth
Diane Cool
Kandi Mills
Sandra Gaston
Becky Wonders
Roberta St. John
Darlene Zimmer
Donna
Rowe 4-H Family Night Recaps Club Leadership
Esmen Tip Top Notch Farmers 4-H Club hosts 30 members and 34 guests for an evening chaired by Dan Dixon. Reports from Julie Francis and Kristine Mackinson, pledges led by Larry Thorson, awards presented to members, and a film shown by Roger Gosteli. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday March 27 at Pontiac Esmen School.
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Rowe
Esmen Tip Top Notch Farmers
Bill McNamara
Roger Gosteli
Custom Farm Service
Vernon Roth
Gene Francis Sr
Pontiac-Esmen School
Thank You Note from the Vance Family
A brief gratitude message from Mr. George Vance and family thanking Hamiston Haven staff for kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. The note expresses deep appreciation.
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Hamiston Haven
MR. George Vance
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Education Administration Department
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Pontiac Leader Publishing CO
Main St
Illinois
Livingston County
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Elizabeth Harris
Jim Caviezel
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Weldon Greeneberg
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Odell
Launemin
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Inez Haase
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Sam Highland
Ole Highland
St. James Hospital
Sam Highlands
Gretton Eaton
Elmer Erickson
David Kiesewetter
Eureka
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Robin
Hungehow
Mir
John Pat
Duke
George Wallace
Albama
Cornell Music
Schlueter
Kris Mills
Joe Bammann
Robert Sherwood
Kevin Gray
Brass
Lori St. John
Cindy Hatzer
Ban-Lon
N. Mill
Charles Peck
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Peck
William Taylor
Director of Public Safety
Indiana Ave
M. Sullivan
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