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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
11
The brief item lists the Clare Michigan post office designation and weekly Wednesday publication, noting membership in the Michigan Press Association with Alfred R Bransdorfer as editor and publisher and Paul G Schroeder as a staff member.
A Kalamazoo Public Schools complaint argues the Sloughton Mifflin Reading Program discriminates against girls. It cites Dick and Jane as outdated symbols and calls for HEW investigation or federal funds withdrawal. The committee notes few female leads across twelve texts, urging a non discriminatory reading program and reintroduction of Dick and Jane.
The Clare County Allocation Board last week debated a fixed millage to replace annual allocations amid state school funding uncertainty. A fixed millage would reduce annual jockeying and tensions among local units, but the key issue is setting the long term rate, which would shape funding for years.
A British correspondence school promotes 10 honorary degrees for $25 or more donations and prints the donor’s name in gold on a certificate. The ad notes honorary degrees lack real academic legitimacy, contrasts funding incentives, and suggests earning degrees via other cheap, mostly correspondence options.
The column argues that legislators influence college budgets and highlights a Kalamazoo superintendent’s pay tied to annual performance. It criticizes the expectation of regular raises, the unreliability of performance evaluations, and the likely persistence of entrenched pay practices despite reform rhetoric.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court in tennis rivalry and river threats. The narrator links childhood memories of Terrible Jean at Pine Grove Park to a modern moment of Court accusing Riggs of foul play and drawing a river punishment. The piece blends sport, family lore, and moral lessons.
Gov William G Milliken appears set to run again with Lt Gov James H Brickley as likely running mate If Milliken declines Brickley would run for attorney general or seek the governorship Analysts also expect Attorney General Frank Kelley to seek reelection Secretary of State Richard Austin already signaled a fourth term The piece also notes possible federal gas tax increases could affect Michigan economy and car sales
The House approved a newsmen shield measure 75 to 27 to safeguard the free flow of information while protecting private citizens and officials from unjust convictions due to lack of information. Governor Milliken supported protections for reporters and sources in a widely discussed proposal.
The Michigan House approved a shield bill aimed at protecting reporters from disclosing sources while balancing citizen protection against defamation. Lawmakers seek a broad press freedom definition after Supreme Court limits on source protection. Continued discussion expected as the measure moves forward.
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