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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
11
The notice from the Clara Santinal Hotel MF at 112 W Fourth Street Clare Michigan outlines weekly publication details and post office classification. It lists subscription rates for Clare county offices four fifty, Michigan addresses five fifty, and U S addresses six fifty.
Michigan State Police report 2,123 deaths and 151,297 injuries on state highways in 1967. Col. Fredrick E. Davids laments preventable losses while noting risk factors and economic waste. The Legislature passes laws on breath tests, suspended licenses, helmet use, eye protection, and snowmobile operation.
Michigan event draws vintage auto fans from the Midwest and Canada for two days of parades and contests at Greenfield Village. Pre 1926 models race on a short course with prop balloons, potatoes, and driver built gear as Canadian team aims to assemble a Model T in under six minutes. A 1950 Lincoln used by Presidents Truman and Eisenhower is to be officially accepted by the Museum on Sunday.
Sixty years ago in September 1908 Clare County nominated L. W. Sunday for sheriff and A. D. Johnson for surveyor with Johnson unopposed. Delegates named include J. S. Bicknell and others. A. J. Doherty, Michigan State Fair GM, promotes Dan Patch on track for 18 races with $14,000 in purses. William Magnus of Redner builds a stone gateway at Cornwell Ranch entrance.
The September 4, 1928 opening of Clare Public Schools lists 464 students on the first day. New teachers include Katherine Crowell, Eunice Slentz, Estella Holden, and Louisa Rogers. G. R. Bogan leads as superintendent with 18 staff.
Gerald Andrews outlines how ordinary Americans can grow wealth through stock investments. He cautions against chasing big guesses and stresses balanced portfolios and dollar averaging to reduce risk while aiming for modest, reliable returns.
The piece discusses stock strategies focusing on low priced gains and the role of professionals in choosing how to handle sums from investors. It notes potential profits from utilities and technology, adds caution about market fluctuations, and mentions seeking multiple opinions before investing.
The piece argues the Federal Trade Commission should not regulate public morals or smoking. It notes the Supreme Court ordered new rules on cooperative advertising funds and critiques the FTC for delaying proper enforcement while pursuing broader campaigns.
Ruby L. Kowalski from Palmdale recalls Michigan winters in subzero mornings, steam locomotives, and logs in flat cars. She describes Sears orders, preserved fall staples, and the cozy cellar scenes of family life by lamplight with bread baking and the scent of coal.
Camp Zama Japan curbs a new career model for medical officers as Col. James E. McCarthy leads the 406th Medical Laboratory. The pathologist specializing in tropical diseases gains field experience to broaden Army medical understanding under combat conditions. His service includes Korea Okinawa Vietnam and training at Walter Reed Brooks AFB and Fort Rucker.
The Department of Defense asked the Selective Service System to provide 18,800 inductees for Army assignment in October. The move supports approved force levels and ensures timely replacements for men finishing service.
Fort Benning reports the second edition of Combat Notes from Viet Nam, a personal war story collection by Infantry Magazine. The booklet costs $1.25 and is available from Infantry Magazine Fort Benning Georgia 81905 as part of a series presenting first hand American war accounts in Vietnam.
The Army broadens the 150 day early release program to include enlisted soldiers evacuated from short tour areas for medical reasons. The policy applies to those discharged from medical facilities in the continental U S or Hawaii with 150 days or less remaining on current tours. The change, effective August 1, does not affect personnel seeking reenlistment.
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