22 May 1973
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1973
Page
1
An article notes the gas crisis prompts a historic shift in advertising as oil firms and automakers urge less driving and more fuel efficiency. It cites campaigns advising public transit, car pools, and conservational messaging, with implications for broader consumer behavior amid resource worries.
Analysts recount flaws of total package procurement from the 1960s, noting delays and cost overruns as programs like the C5A and LHAs faced inflexibility, change orders, and late production. Litton and Lockheed warn the Navy and Air Force about rigid specifications, while defenses say reform is needed.
Fairbury-Cropsey named Don Miller of Staunton as head basketball coach for 1973-74, replacing Steve Orchard. Miller, 43, brings Staunton highs’ programs leadership, a 232-158 career basketball record, and teaching social science. he has coached at Camp Point Central and other schools, and is linked to Chicago Cubs pitcher Rick Reuschel. The board also approved band uniform purchases, lunch price increases, milk contract, and several personnel contracts, with principal position still open.
The Fairbury-Cropsey Community Unit School District No 3 plans an Opinionnaire survey next week to gather input from about 1500 residents including parents teachers and students The seven page questionnaire aims to shape a written plan for future education per Illinois standards and results will guide district goals The committee includes two parents two teachers two board members and Supt Lester Miller and can be contacted at the unit office for those not mailed a form.
Letters from Pontiac Illinois emphasize wearing the red poppy before Memorial Day to honor servicemen who died in World Wars Korea and Vietnam and to support disabled veterans and families through American Legion and Auxiliary programs funded by Poppy Day. Readers praise youth charity efforts and thank local contributors for fostering civic good.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith of Viola announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Charles Gokoo son of Dr and Mrs Federico Gokoo of Cornell. Patricia is a NIU sophomore majoring in home economics. Charles is a NIU junior. No wedding date set.
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