The Pontiac Press: 1961-01-17

Won’t seek GOP chairmanship: Elliott drops out of State race ; Announcement shock to many part workers ; McNamara shuns unionist: defense chief irks labor ; ‘conflict’ quiz for McNamara ; Commissioners study pay hikes ; Cashier admits $2-million theft ; No answer to taps of on submerged tower ; ’60 payrolls 2nd only to ’55 here ; Boulevards of the world beckon to press tourists ; Train rams gas truck; nine killed ; Milton R. Henry quits city post ; 6 men missing in Navy blaze ; Romeo Man, 64 burns to death ; Gets YMCA drive vice chairmanship, Kidnapped girl’s body is found ; Pontiac officer wins promotion, The day in Birmingham: Parking-lot assessment delayed at least a week, Jurors hearing Harrelson trial ; Ike sets final report to Nation ; Ben-Gurion lights fuse of new crisis ; Graham tells Kennedy election helps religions, Lumumba flown to New City ; Benson Ford national head of UF drives, Mandel resigns board position ; Commercial activity is highest since June ; Over billions out in city banks ; Rabies on run: no city cases in past 6 years ; Ike asks for cash to fight sea lampreys ; ‘Ethel Mertz’ off for Hollywood with new hubby ; Deaths in Pontiac and nearby areas ; Faulty taillight pair’s downfall ; 22 voided petitions are recalled by City ; Archbishop Dr. Fisher is resigning ; 34 of Pontiac area get MSOU honors