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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1972
Page
10
The Clare Sentinel, a weekly Clare Michigan newspaper, lists staff including Editor Alfred R. Bransdorfer and Managing Editor Kari Hulsey. Subscription rates are $5.50 in Clare County and military service, $6.50 in surrounding counties, $7.50 elsewhere in Michigan, and $8.11 for other states.
Clare City Commission votes to offer a half way plan allowing snowmobile trails on a trial basis. Officials warn privileges could be revoked if misuse occurs and pledge to cooperate with police to prevent violations.
The governor argues a presidential primary in Michigan broadens participation, including new voters, and offers democratic reform beyond merely changing the date for precinct delegates. He cites costs and local government impact of a spring precinct primary and favors direct presidential candidate selection.
Columnist notes Nixon’s fascination with football and coaching rhetoric. Pundits miss the deeper meaning as Nixon pushes for teamwork and a strong running game before passing. The piece riffs on references to Reagan and sports commentary.
The piece argues Nixon must establish a running game before pursuing his broader goals and compares political strategy to football. It mocks delays in ending Vietnam and frames political success as prioritizing the final quarter, invoking Vince Lombardi and Lincoln as analogies.
Almanack notes the 1972 Michigan session likely to be brief with half the House up for election while 38 senators are not. The piece cites Governor Milliken's address focusing on job creation and economic growth, amid party wrangling over state business and elections.
The governor pushes for a presidential primary in Michigan, arguing it would engage voters and pressure front runners to address rank and file concerns. Democrats show caution while union leader Leonard Woodcock supports the idea, signaling a charged race with reapportioned districts in 1972.
Secretary of State Richard H. Austin proposes tying voter registration to driver's license applications, extending the nonvoting period before purging from rolls, curbing campaign spending, and tightening penalties for impaired driving. He also urges medical reporting on drivers. The piece notes Michigan's dwindling brick roads, with 32 miles remaining of 9,251 total.
A Lansing Notebook item corrects a January 12 1972 Clare Sentinel report stating the gas was found in the Fry family water well not Francis Fry. It notes Governor Milliken and Speaker Ryan target a roughly half-length 1972 session with a mid year windup around June and no deadlines set for bills.
Governor Milliken previews an ambitious budget and program in the State of the State message. He expects a $2.268 billion federal fund budget, about 11 percent above the current budget, with no new taxes. The plan relies on tripling the economy and international trade appropriation to promote Michigan business nationally and abroad.
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