Editorial Kowtowing Out Of Style In Chinese Protests
The Chinese government protested strongly against the New York Times accepting political advertisements from anti-Peking Chinese and from the Chiang Kai-shek government on Taiwan. The Times defended press freedom and refused to tailor editorial policy to Beijing, arguing ads are part of a free press.
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New York Times
Taiwan
Chou Nan
Peking
United Nations
The
Times
A. M. Rosenthal
the Times
Rosenthal
Secret ballot poll on strikes and union elections
A nationwide Opinion Research Corp. survey for The Business Roundtable finds 83 percent of the public and 86 percent of union members favor a law requiring a secret ballot before strikes. The poll also shows 81 percent of the public and 83 percent of union members backing a 60 day strike vote. Additionally 74 percent of union members and 66 percent of the public favor secret ballots to decide on union representation.
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Opinion Research Corp
Princeton
N.J
U.S
Watergate Caper satire in Letters to the Editor
Louise Stoutemyer of Chatsworth, Hl. denounces a national scandal as a parlor game titled Watergate Caper. The writer mocks scandal points used to indict or convict opponents and parodies dignified parliamentarians playing such a game.
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U.S.A
Louise Stoutemyer Chatsworth
Democracy and presidential power compared across eras
A letter questions whether democracy remains sound if executive and legislative branches gain unbalanced power. The writer contrasts George Washington with Richard Nixon, asks if office expansion erodes founding principles, and notes concerns about executive reorganization and budget comprehension. Local notices follow about residents visiting Iowa and a teen injury at a rural farm.
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the Leader
Lt. Calley
George Washington
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Washington
Lincoln
Legislative Branch
George D. Monical
Howard St
Pontiac, Ill
Zonta Initiates Sixteen New Members in Pontiac
The Zonta Club of Pontiac initiated sixteen new members led by officer Mabel Marler with Lucile Goodrich Dorothy Mathieson and Gladys Weber assisting. New members include Peg Durham Irene LoPiccalo Sue Welch Frances Hirstein Gale Jensen Gladys Kohrt Eleanor Sikes Ruth Glotfelty Ann Olson Mary Lehman Shirley Doran Phyllis Lesker Sister Viviana Bly Evelyn Dawson Virgie Wertz Anla Morse. Scholarships and fundraising news followed with Lynn Schultz winning a $200 business college scholarship and bake sale proceeds totaling $109.
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Zonta Club
Pontiac
Mabel Marler
Lucile Goodrich
Dorothy Mathieson
Gladys Weber
Peg Durham
Irene LoPiccalo
Sue Welch
Frances Hirstein
Gale Jensen
Gladys Kohrt
Eleanor R. Sikes
Ruth Glotfelty
Ann Olson
Mary A. Lehman
Shirley Doran
Phyllis Lesker
Viviana Bly
Evelyn L. Dawson
Eleanor Scott
Rustic Barn
Bloomingdale
Lee Groening
Leona Cleary
Irene Peters
Doris Smith
Margaretha Meyer
Waldo News Summary from Hesston and Nearby Events
Waldo notes graduate Waldo Barbara Roeschley from Hesston College Hesston Kan. Pastor Eshleman visits Lira Ohio. Jerold Zehr and Rose Zehr admitted to local hospitals. Cora Stalter Edna Weaver Bernice Bach man sang at Good Samaritan service with Eshleman as guest speaker. Funeral held for John Rocke 34 at Salem Church. Ewing announces engagement Carol to Patrick Duffy with August wedding planned. Herman Henrichs moved to Bowling Green OH for therapy. Grieser family from Houston Texas visits Flanagan area. William Raber visits Meadows relative in family home.
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Barbara Roeschley
Hesston College
Hesston
Kan
Eshleman
Waldo Church
Lira
Ohio
Jerold Zehr
Mennonite Hospital
Rose Zehr
St. James Hospital
Cora Stalter
Edna Weaver
Bernice Bachman
John Rocke
Salem
William Ewing
Nebraska Township
Carol
Patrick M. Duffy
Herman Henrichs
John Henrichs
Waldo
Bowling Green
Gerald Grieser
Mark
Houston
Tex
Flanagan
William Raber
Meadows
Walter King and Sons
Cullom Weekend Visits and Local Events
Cullom residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits including Sgt Randy Steffens and family from Wuksmith AFB Michigan and others from Independence Missouri Danforth and Paducah Illinois. A graduation breakfast for high school and eighth grade graduates is planned in St John Catholic parish hall after practice. Ascension Day Masses at St John Church are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Secretary Morton advocates gasoline conservation by using a smaller car in a lighthearted AP report.
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Irene. Koerner
Cullom
Ursula Kane
Randy Steffens
Wuksmith
Afb, Michigan
Will
Keith Steffens
Independence
Diane
Janet Hornickel
Danforth
Alice Halpin
Chicago
William Halpin
Burnell Trost
Springfield
Bill Carlson
Paducah
Margaret Morrissette
Tom Whalen
Danny Wooldridge
Tom
Irene Koerner
Maybelle Twiehaus
Nora Fagan
Utica
Twiehaus
Fagan
Michael Koerner
Ilinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Duane Koerner
Michael
Maybelle Twiebaus
Milton Lange
Thawville
St. John’s Catholic Parish
St. John’s Catholic Church
Queen chosen for Threshermen Reunion comes Aug 29 to Pontiac
The Pontiac Junior Woman's Club sponsors this year’s queen contest for the 25th Central States Threshermen’s Reunion. High schools in Livingston County pick two graduates each to compete. Candidates must be available Aug 29 to Sept 2, with events at a Kiwanis banquet, horse show, and parade. Finalists announced at an August picnic.
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Pontiac Junior Woman’s Club
Pontiac
Livingston County
Pontiac Kiwanis Club
Donald Bock
H. W. Lowell Ave
Chatsworth plant votes against union drive at Nichols-Homeshield
Workers at Nichols-Homeshield Inc. in Chatsworth voted 73 to 65 against joining the Aluminum Workers International Union. About 140 people work at the plant. The election was supervised by the National Labor Relations Board.
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Chatsworth
Nichols - Homeshield Inc
Aluminum Workers International Union
National Labor Relations Board
Mobile Homes Move in Want Ad Sale Pitch
A brief Want Ad touts how mobile homes really move when offered for sale, urging readers to call 842-1153 for listings and inquiries.
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Dial
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