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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
2
Michigan conservation chief P. J. Hoffmaster warns motorists to beware deer on northern roads at night and sometimes by day. He urges cautious driving in heavy deer areas and notes warning signs will be erected at known crossings to reduce collisions and protect both drivers and deer.
The text urges selecting a central infirmary location in the Bessemer region as the county supervisors discuss site options. It argues that Bessemer and its environs offer the most central placement for the facility.
National surveys show a majority across parties favor pensions in principle. The favored plan targets about 40 dollars monthly starting around age 65, with Townsend Long and Coughlin ideas fading as smaller payments gain traction. Government and private programs already provide retirement benefits for many workers.
The Gogebic County conservation committee accuses Copper District Power Company of keeping Lake Gogebic above the 30 inch water level, challenging a court ruling. They urge a final settlement to resolve the dispute.
Tennessee Valley Authority taxes and public revenue become a political issue as Alabama lawmakers note TVA payments far lower than private utilities. Critics warn public ownership shifts tax burdens, with University of Alabama data on land value captures and rising local assessments.
The text discusses how governments in electric utility ventures affect property tax rolls and references a New York Sun quote about giving something for nothing. It also notes prevalent firecracker activity near the Gogebic range and questions the effectiveness of state laws aimed at limiting such displays.
J. T. J. Sanders of Ironwood and Yarl Hanson of Wakefield, both longtime local figures, announce their marriage as the county rushes into a political season with the first candidate filing. Their union marks a notable crossing of public life and private vows in Gogebic County.
In Paradox Hurley the town famous for 60 saloons enforces old rules that booze and gasoline do not mix. Authorities say normal life returns as Bessemer reduces summer carnivals to a single event.
Outlook for the Fourth in Bessemer and Ol while other range towns host foot races ball games and sports. Editorial notes few local celebrations in Bessemer this year and suggests a rest for citizens after years of activity.
A collage of notable quotes from figures like Hopkins, Lady Astor, Darrow, Fosdick and Ford, mixed with schoolyard witticisms and political quips. The collection skews toward social commentary and humor, reflecting mid century public discourse and opinion.
The Republican National Convention pledges constitutional government and free enterprise, denounces the New Deal, and outlines policy on relief, old age security, labor rights, agriculture, tariffs, monopolies, and national defense. It calls for balanced budgets, sound currency, federal regulatory reform, and equal rights for minorities and veterans.
The statement links careful driving yesterday with present driving behavior, portraying prudent motorists as those who consistently value safety and courtesy on the road. It frames driving skill as a habit rooted in prior practice and discipline.
Sunday June 21 marks summer's start and a note to leave chilly weather behind. The piece nudges readers to welcome the season as temperatures rise and plans begin.
Closing note invites attendance at the firemen's dance and fundraiser. It highlights firefighters as boosters for Besse and calls residents to join the event to support local services.
Governor Landon, addressing the Republican National Convention before his nomination, outlines views on labor reform within constitutional bounds and hints at a future constitutional amendment. He backs merit system expansion in the federal service and calls for a currency policy linked to gold while avoiding harm to domestic economy.
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