1938 in steel: output slump and late-year rebound
The 1938 US steel industry faced a severe production decline with output near 28.5 million gross tons, down from 50.6 million in 1937, and employment fell by 26 percent despite wage rates staying at peak levels. Late 1938 saw some payroll gains and modest demand revival from autos, oil, gas, and construction, while prices fell sharply and basing point changes reshaped pricing. The industry invested about 165 million dollars in modernization, totaling 840 million over 1935–1938, leaving plants better positioned for volume and price competition into 1939.
Michigan Builds Big PWA Program Across 250 Projects
Michigan leans on Public Works Administration grants to fund a $56 million construction drive, totaling 303 grants with 250 projects underway by January 1939. Key investments include 108 educational buildings at universities, hospital facilities, 24 public buildings, waterworks and sewers, highways, and new power plants, creating extensive employment as the state expands its public infrastructure.
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Michigan
Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
PWA
Act of Congress
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Michigan State College
East Lansing
New Marquette Historical Society Building Nears Partial Occupancy
The new Marquette Historical Society building on north Front street is nearly finished and ready for partial occupancy. Located beside the Peter White library and opposite the Northland Hotel, it features birds eye maple, a fine hardwood native to the Upper Peninsula.
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Marquette
The
Marquette Historical Society
North Front Street
Peter White
Northland Hotel
Sharp tailed grouse moved by trapping across Michigan UP
Sharptail grouse are being trapped in five Upper Peninsula areas for banding and transplanting to new ranges. About 50 birds are planned for Fletcher settlement Kalkaska County and 30 to 40 for Pigeon River forest with 20 planted last winter. Additional releases planned next year near Molasses River. The species has not inhabited lower Michigan and efforts aim to establish it in new ranges while gathering migratory data from banded birds.
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Upper Peninsula
Conservation Department
Michigan
Fletcher Settlement
Kalkaska County
Pigeon River Forest
Pigeon River
Lower Michigan
Trout Lake
Department of Conservation
Michigan sales tax drops in year ending June 30 1938
Lansing reports annual State Board of Tax Administration data show Michigan retail sales totaling 4.33 billion dollars down from 5.13 billion. tax collections fall from 55.31 million to 51.45 million, a seven percent drop. The article notes the term Michigan holly refers to winterberry of black alder.
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Lansing
Michigan
State Board of Tax Administration
Draper Allen
State Police Add Troopers In Michigan
Michigan State Police expanded by 100 officers this year to patrol highways and curb violations. About 25,000 motorists were arrested for traffic offenses and 40,000 received tickets, contributing to a 35 percent drop in accidents. Bank robberies fell from 15 in 1937 to 10 in 1938, with four cleared and three others awaiting trial. Fourteen new posts were completed, four more under construction, and additional sites approved across the state.
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East Lansing
Michigan
Ancient trail seen at Pentoga park in Iron county
An ancient thousands year old Indian path may be viewed at Pentoga park near Chicaugon lake Iron county. The route is described as the ancient war and peace way from Keweenaw to Green Bay.
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Pentoga Park
Chicaugon Lake
Iron County
Keweenaw
Green Bay
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Walter S. Tower
American Iron and Steel Institute
Elmer J. Kuivinen
Peoples State Bank
Steel Facts
Taylor
George Ross
James Smith
Pennsylvania
Stephen Hopkins
Rhode Island
Birds Eye
Michela Co
United States
Canada
Michigan Bell
Seasons Greetings
U. S
Wm. Wroblewski
Che Herald Publishing Co
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