Legislators Plan To Pass Brake Bill Over Veto
Legislators prepare to override Governor Van Wagoner in a short July session to pass the Brake Anti-Chain Bank Bill. The measure, approved by two thirds in both chambers, aims to curb branch banking expansion. The Michigan Bankers Association backs the bill, seeking to inform the public and lawmakers of the veto’s perceived injustice.
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van Wagoner
Senate
House
Lansing
Michigan Bankers Association
Legislative Committee of Michigan Bankers Association
Murray D. van Wagoner
Michigan National Bank
Grand Rapids
Port Huron
Saginaw
Battle Creek
Marshall
Banks Embrace New Defense Bond Education Role
Albert W. Atwood notes banks now educate the public to invest in three new U S defense bonds as a public service during unprecedented spending. Banks urge thrift to guard against inflation and offer defense stamps for those unsure to buy bonds, fully guaranteed by the U S Treasury.
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Albert W. Atwood
United States Treasury
Drowning Risk Higher for Boys in Michigan This Summer
Michigan health officials report boys face nine times the drowning risk of girls as heat brings two thirds of drownings in summer. Of 247 statewide deaths, 222 were male, 25 female, with two thirds under age 22. June 45, July 71, August 50.
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Michigan Department of Health
H. Allen Moyer
Michigan
Our Army Program Faces Criticism Over Modernization
The piece argues current Army plans favor large infantry masses over mechanized, mobile units. It cites German blitz lessons, calls for reform, mentions General Billy Mitchell, and notes age and promotion practices shaping leadership while warning Congress may press for changes inspired by Europe.
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Congress
Europe
Billy Mitchell
Hitler
France
Maginot Line
Herald Prints Pay and Press Promises
The Herald reports on improved printing practices boosting earnings for local printers. Officials praise precision and efficiency as jobs and revenue rise, while customers benefit from clearer, quicker service and durable catalogs produced in the town.
WPA projects praised in Gogebic County report
Abner E. Larned WPA state administrator commended Bessemer water reservoir athletic field band shell and bleachers on Massie field as outstanding county projects over five and a half years. Timbered praise went to Mount Zion water tank and Wakefield skating rink while a broad range of works and employment details were listed from roads sewers schools parks and hospital additions to airport hangar and city hall interior decoration.
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Bessemer
Massie Field
Abner E. Larned
WPA
Mount Zion
Wakefield
Gogebic County
Michigan Wpa
Larned
Rudolph Bolich
Ironwood
Dexter McSwain
Ramsay
Marenisco
State Police
Erwin Township
Roosevelt
Ironwood Township
Grand View Hospital
Bessemer City Hall
Michigan United Conservation Clubs Meet Opens with Spearing
Whitefish spearing by jacklight is planned as a diversion for sportsmen attending the fifth annual Michigan United Conservation Clubs convention at Traverse City on June 21. The event gathers anglers, hunters, and conservationists for talks, exhibits, and demonstrations.
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Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Traverse City
Bessemer Township High School Class of 1941 Graduation
Eighty-two graduates received ninth grade diplomas at Anvil Hall in a ceremony by Bessemer Township School District staff. Supt H O Johnson presented diplomas. Frank Brighenti gave each graduate a copy of I Am An American. The program included band, invocations, class presentation, diploma presentation, and music by the school.
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Anvil
Bessemer Township
America
Bessemer
Supt
H. O. Johnson
Frank Brighenti
Fritz Fredrickson
American Legion
Jr. H. S
Wm. J. Steele
Howard Brown
The
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Herald Publishing Company
E. Mary St
Bessemer, Michigan
Rupert W. Wrobleski
Maurice R. Burt
Banks
the General Insurance Agency
George L. Mazanec
Peoples State Bank
Buldine Phone 58
Bessemer, Mich
St. Ian
Ernest Dimperio
Harpo’s Haberdashery
LarGange
Ill
State
Capitol
Fighty
M. Rutiman
V. Sorenson
J. Sabin
G. Beissel
E. Jacquart
M. O. Lamoreux
J. A. Sabin
Perotti Hotel
Sellar St
Elmer J. Kuivinen
Death Valley Desert
U.S
Conoco
Conoco N& Motor Oil
Death Valley
U.S. A
Continental Oil Co
Lars Sucuss
Purdue University
TM Reg US
Igerm
Alas Youn
Engi
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