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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1977
Page
9
A local letter criticizes zoning in Grant Township and questions votes by Ronald Cooper and Albert Schumm. The writer urges a No vote on recall petitions and defends zoning as necessary despite tax fears and outside comparisons.
A reader chides Grant Town trustees for “suave double talk” inviting the editor to publish clearer truth. The letter criticizes evasive responses and calls for candor in local governance.
Grant Township residents challenge editors over zoning plans and recall moves. James S Bicknell argues against state overreach and cites votes, budget figures, and local development limits while naming participants and local officials in Clare area context.
Clare County Road Commission held its June 1 1977 meeting in Harrison Michigan. They approved May 18 minutes and payments totaling 811 165 85. A resolution to advance one third of second quarter funds was adopted unanimously and sent to the Michigan State Highway Commission.
A Clare County official defends against recall charges over planning zoning by advisory commission. He argues the recall cites misfeasance and political motives, says zoning complies with Michigan law, and questions replacing the entire board. He notes 35 years in the county, five children raised, church service as Deacon and Trustee.
Ronald H. Cooper, a 2% year trustee and WW II veteran, urges residents to vote no in the June 28 recall election to keep Albert Schumm and himself in office, citing integrity and patent work with Dow Chemical.
In the Clare Sentinel letter dated June 15 Terence H Cooper of California backs a recall and cites zoning bases under police power The writer argues against zoning and urges a YES on the June 28 recall citing local official Ronald Cooper as a recall target
The trustees outline a conservative platform opposing big government and local controls while upholding states rights and the Constitution. They pledge lower taxes and strong support for the Bill of Rights, with a strict stance against socialism. The author asks what conscience score they give themselves and urges a YES recall vote on June 28.
Albert Schumm urges Grant Township residents to vote NO in the June 28 recall election. He argues elected officials and petitioners clash over control, planning, and rights, warning of costly campaigns and divided neighbors. He cites integrity and fair play as township hallmarks and asks voters to back Ron Cooper and himself.
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