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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
1
Police investigate a vandalism incident in the Clare Public School parking lot. Several buses show damage including broken windshields and a bus with a damaged push button ignition, with police suspecting local youths.
Michigan State University dairy specialist John Speicher warns against breeding yearling heifers to beef bulls. He notes farmers replace about 30 percent of dairy herds annually and about 30 percent of calves are from two-year-old cows. If beef calves predominate, only about 35 percent of total calves remain as potential heifer replacements.
The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police promotes a Burglary Prevention Week during the week of June 21. President Arthur Pears notes the need for summer prevention as homes sit unattended, urging public support for simple precautions to aid police efforts.
Michigan State University engineer Sverker Persson discusses raising average transmission speed and using hydraulic systems and planetary gears to boost power delivery. He cites weight transfer, wider tires, and four wheel drive as methods, noting design changes are needed to shift weight and enable full power.
Michigan State Police credit seat belts after a patrol car crash rescue of two troopers, Philip Walker and Robert Darling, who escaped severe injury when their vehicle rolled over at high speed during a chase. Four occupants of the pursued car were hurt, none wearing belts. The incident underscores belt safety in trooper protection and in accidents caused by mechanical failures.
Michigan State University agricultural economists report Michigan ranks seventh nationwide in sugar beet production and among the top five states in celery onions asparagus pickling cucumbers canning beets and carrots.
Central Michigan University will add a new family life education option to its home economics curriculum in fall 1964. The sociology intensive program leads to a home economics major with sociology minor and meets state teacher certification requirements. Dr. Helen Lohr notes two pathways to the same goal and highlights support from students including Clare residents Rhea Moore and Nancy Burton.
Circuit Judge Donald E. Holbrook of the 21st judicial district announced his candidacy for the Michigan Court of Appeals 3rd District. A 16 year Midland Clare Isabella veteran, he cites faster, cheaper case reviews and has held multiple legal and civic posts including past Michigan Judges Association president and Clare County prosecutor.
State Police with National Guard support will intensify patrols for the 78 hour July 4 weekend to curb holiday accidents after 38 deaths last year. Commissioner Joseph A. Childs notes that 1963 tied 1950 for the high holiday toll with 30 fatal crashes, including two multi death events. Patrols run noon Friday July 3 with peak coverage 3 PM to 9 PM daily. pass days for troopers and desk crews adjusted as needed.
An Automobile Club of Michigan review details advances in camping gear from light sources to stoves and refrigeration. Gasoline and kerosene pressure lanterns provide bright, steady light, with spare mantels recommended. Camp stoves vary from one to three burners, including propane options, while insulated ice chests now preserve perishables up to 72 hours with ice.
Area road improvements are set for summer and fall with bids opening July 1 by the State Highway Department. Clare Harrison and Isabella county projects total nearly 90000 of the 38 Michigan jobs. Seaboat work on US-10 Clare and US-10 business Reed City and M-61 near Harrison to finish by October 15 1964. In Isabella county three paving pieces include Loomis Road north from Loomis and Whiteville Road west of Rosebush with completion by November 1.
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