Straits Bridge Set as World’s Safest Suspension Span
Wind tunnel tests on a large scale model of the Mackinac Bridge indicate unprecedented aerodynamic stability across all wind speeds and angles. The $100 million structure linking Michigan’s peninsulas is praised for its design, with tests showing resistance to dynamic wind forces and ice-covered deck scenarios.
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Mackinac Bridge
Michigan
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Lower ‘Peninsulas
Prentiss M. Brown
Brown
Mackinac
Steinman
Great Lakes Once Home Of Whales
University of Michigan geologist Russell C. Hussey notes whale skeletons found in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, with sites near Oscoda Flint Tecumseh and a swamp south of Ann Arbor. He explains fossils show no ice-transport or human burial, suggesting ancient glacial lakes connected to the Atlantic via water routes after the Ice Age, allowing marine visitors to reach Michigan.
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Flint
Tecumseh
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Atlantic Ocean
Boy Scouts Plan New Program Onward for God and My Country
R C Lebetsamer announces a four year program launching January 1 1956 to prepare boys for modern life and future responsibilities at the Tenth National Training Conference in Ann Arbor Michigan September 2 9. The conference showcases six study areas and 54 elective subjects across administration program enrichment financial support membership manpower and planning.
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Boy Scouts of America
America
R. C. Lebetsamer
Valley Trails Council
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Central Michigan College Begins 63rd Year with Enrollment Rise
Central Michigan College prepares for its 63rd year with an expected total enrollment of 3 075, including 1 120 freshmen and transfers. Orientation is September 18 19 with registration on September 17 for new students and September 19 for upperclassmen. The school adopts the name Central Michigan College. Funds totaling about 2 million dollars support growth projects including a new psychology and education classroom building 40 000, a print shop 55 000, and a library remodeling 256 000. A new million dollar library is to be occupied soon. Two new departments Information Services and Education and Psychology are created, with about 23 faculty additions. Mr Lebetsamer and four staff members depart September 2.
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Central Michigan College
George N. Lauer
of Education
C.G. Anspach
Warriner Hall
Information Services
Lebetsamer
Islanders Celebrate A Ten Year Fly Control Victory At Mackinac
Mackinac Island residents report a decade of success in reducing flies through spraying, sanitation, and a landfill. Officials from the Island Park Commission and U S Public Health Service cite improved health and tourism as measures like DDT lindane and malathion mix curb swarms.
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Mackinac Island
Island Park Commission
Town of
O2rrow
I. Smith
Carl Nordberg
Mackinac Island State Park
Sam McIntyre
Bugs
Stella
King
My Stephenson
Social . Health
Debate over Michigan license plate slogan change
Michigan Tourist Council weighs removing the Water Wonderland slogan from plates. Executive Secretary Robert J. Furlong says action would be premature amid rising slogan use nationwide and conflicting guidance from safety groups. He notes 92 states now use slogans or images and urges careful study before any legislative move.
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Alogan
Michigan Tourist Council
Robert J. Furlong
Michigan
Furlong
District of Columbia
Department of State
National Safety Council
George C. Stewart
Safety Council
States of the Union
Peaches Face Zinc Deficiency in Michigan Orchards
Michigan State University horticulturists report zinc shortages in some peach orchards. Symptoms include small narrow leaves with pale color and short internodes. Chelated zinc shows promise while soil zinc has limited success.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
Bob A Sales & Service Ad in Clare Offers Tires
De Soto and Plymouth autos serviced at Bob A Sales & Service in Clare. Tires tubes batteries and accessories stocked. Phone 342 for inquiries and fitting.
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DE Soto and
Plymouth
Bob’a
Clare
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