Clare daily postal note lists editor and rates
A weekly Clare Michigan newspaper page lists Alfred R. Bransdorfer as editor and publisher Paul G. Schroeder as general manager and advertising manager Kari Hulsey as managing editor and shows mail subscription rates. In Glare County and military service five fifty, Isabella Gladwin Osceola Midland Mecosta six fifty, elsewhere in Michigan seven fifty, other states eight dollars.
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Alfred R. Bransdorfer
Paul G. Schroeder
Glare County
Service
Isabella
Gladwin
Osceola
Midland & Mecosta
Michigan
States
Modular housing debate stirs Clare zoning decisions
In Clare a city commission denied building permits for modular homes in Feel's Subdivision citing locale unsuitability. The letter argues for zoning flexibility to expand low and moderate income housing, noting Michigan's 1969 survey shows 431,600 dilapidated units and that conventional housing hasn’t kept pace.
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Clare
City Commission
Michigan
No exception in fuel tax allowed
The Lansing State Journal argues against exempting diesel fuel from a proposed fuel tax increase intended to fund highways and mass transit. It warns diesel trucks would cross state lines to avoid higher costs, urging lawmakers to reject the exemption and keep all motorists paying the same tax.
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House
Michigan
Lansing State Journal
New Drug Penalties May Spur More Drug Trafficking
The Senate passed a watered down drug penalty bill with harsher penalties only for certain offenses, and the governor is expected to sign. The law lowers punishments for possession of hallucinogens like LSD and marijuana, draws opposition from police and prosecutors, and sets prison terms and fines up to 20 years and 25 000 dollars for delivery of narcotics. The measure doubles sentences on second offenses and directs parole reviews. In a separate note, a school testing program for fourth and seventh graders faced parent protests over socio economic questions and may remove or retain them in future assessments.
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Senate
House
Michigan
House of Representatives
State Board of Education
If it Fitz
Letter from Jim Fitzgerald Christmas 1971 update with family news. Richard, 4th assistant manager at Kroger, celebrates birthday. Marcia's grandson born. marriage rumors. Aunt Stella training at Fort Knox. Ralph at Michigan State University visiting family.
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Fitz
Jim Fitzgerald
Richard
Kroger’s
Marcia
Belfrey
Stella
Fort Knox
Ralph
Michigan State University
Christmas Letter From Mary and Family
A brisk family Christmas note from Mary recounts Ralph seeking San Francisco dreams after graduation, Sam’s son Tom in Vietnam eight years, Connie’s 38th birthday, Annette’s anti pollution leadership, Harriet’s reconciliation with a Chevrolet dealer, and Dad’s political hints while joking about FBI director hopes.
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Ralph
San Francisco
Richard
Marcia
Henry
Stella
Sam
Tom
Vietnam
Connie
Ann Landers
Annette
Harriet
Michigan ranks 23rd in taxes per capita in 1970
Commerce Department figures show Michigan collected 115.47 per 1000 personal income in state and local taxes, slightly below the national average of 116.58. Property taxes stood at 46.56 per 1000, near the national average of 47.74, while total expenditures reached 171.67 per 1000 against 176.40 nationwide.
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State Commerce Department
Michigan
Private Michigan colleges pitch affordability to students
A brochure from the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan argues private colleges offer costs close to public schools with scholarships jobs and loans. It notes enrollment shifts and highlights smaller class sizes access to instructors and active participation as advantages.
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Michigan
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan
AICUM
Borchure
Public confidence wanes in Michigan government says VanderLaan
Senator Robert VanderLaan of Kentwood criticizes state government and the Michigan Legislature for eroding public trust. He cites media focus on salaries fringe benefits and spending as fueling skepticism while defending the legislature as capable amid a complex modern society.
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Robert Vanderlaan
Kentwood
Kent County
Senate
Bob VanderLaan
Milliken
VanderLaan
Ward Heeler
Michigan
Confidence in government and the journalism that probes it
VanderLaan argues media scrutiny of government is vital in a complex society. He cites slow drug law passage since 1952 and ongoing school busing issues, suggesting smaller legislatures and modern tools could boost efficiency. He warns of deep public division and calls for a unifying leader to bring people together.
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VanderLaan
van derLaan
House
Senate
Vander Laan
Nixon
Ohio
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Michigan Press Association
Kari Hulsey
Sen
John F. Toepp
Parole Board
Bob Hope
Ann Margaret
Dad
FBI
Mary
Michigan Mirror
Elmer E. White
John L. Gaffney
Lansing
Almanack
Richard L. Milliman
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