Michigan Sprint to 1952 Senate Primary Clash
Stephen J. Roth may oppose Senator Blair Moody in the 1952 Democratic primary. Roth blasted Neil Staebler and Dem State Central fundraisers soliciting GOP contributions, urging party unity. Blair Moody was appointed to fill the Van Denburg seat after Arthur Vandenberg's death, with critics suggesting Roth aims to provoke Williams administration scrutiny.
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Stephen J. Roth
Blair Moody
Neil Staebler
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Roth
Arthur Vandenberg
Williams
Michigan policy shifts and economic notes of 1951 session
Governor Williams tightens agenda for a special August session to confirm plans for a state office building. Defense Mobilizer Wilson criticizes Detroit’s handling of defense contracts, citing unemployment risk. Public relations costs at the Highway Department rise under new clearance policy led by Elmer Hanna. Fire activity in Michigan forests dips, with 536 fires affecting 8 613 acres. Archery popular. pig crop projected at 106 million head. Southern Michigan construction awards rise 6 percent for six months of 1951 totaling 442 377 000.
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Williams
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Detroit
Blair Moody
Cass Hough
Daisy Air Rifle Company
Plymouth
Michigan State College
State Highway Department
Elmer Hanna
Hanna
Charles M. Ziegler
Michigan
Southern Michigan
Finkbeiner Death Highlights 1941 Detroit Link
Mrs. Amanda J. Finkbeiner of Detroit former Ann Arbor resident died after a lingering illness at age 56. The piece notes county fairs season amid drought and heat with remarks on gardening and local events. Tyrone Power was seen briefly at a local restaurant three weeks earlier.
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Amanda J. Finkbeiner
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Eximon Becms
Tyrone Power
Notable Celebrity Spotted at Local Gas Station
A partially camouflaged man with a beard and dark glasses ate two ham burgers and coffee while a younger crowd recognized him. He signed a courtesy card at a nearby gas station with his wife An nabella, as they drove a Cadillac. Paul Rogers Alfred Schmig and Lorrin Alber spent the weekend here and plan to depart for Camp Custer for fall maneuvers.
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You and I
Annabella
Paul Rogers
Alfred Schmig
Lorrin Alber
Camp Custer
Three Detroit youths caught fleeing west after theft
In 1926, three boys who stole gear near Detroit were captured in Schuylerville while headed for the west. They ran out of gas and swapped oil with a local man, drawing Deputy Fitz Gerald’s suspicion and arrest. One boy claimed the car belonged to his father, who denied ownership. Ruth Bond spends a week at Briggs Lake.
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Detroit
Pater
Ruth Bond
Briggs Lake
Gala day marks success of new street lighting in village
The August 14 celebration for the new Ace styrene street lighting thrilled locals. Proponents take pride in the event. A shop moved to the post office room offering watch and clock repairs. Flave Ford expands with new buggy stock. Walter Wnissly visited Byron.
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Co. N. How
Flave Ford
Walter Wnissly
Byron
Local shifts in business and housing projects noted
Friday night plans revolve around aiding his father’s store. Fred Weidman watches Mrs Chandlers house progress and plans to move in once finished. Adam Hornung will manage McCormick machinery going forward.
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Fred Weidman
Michigan Gladiolus Show in Ann Arbor Next Week
The Michigan Gladiolus Show will be at the American Legion Home on S Main St in Ann Arbor next Monday and Tuesday. Entries may be brought Sunday or Monday for proper entry. admission is free. Also noted is the returning home of Miss Terry Jane Hunt from St Joseph's Hospital after a two week convalescence. Further returnees include Mr and Mrs Ray Davis and Miss Dorothy Spitler.
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American Legion
S. Main St
Ann Arbor
Terry Jane Hunt
Ray Hunt
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ray Davis
Dorothy Spitler
Davenport friends and family notes fill weekend edition
Mrs. Laing of San Diego visits Davenport with Mr and Mrs Keith Laing while Clara Smith sister of Mrs Davis spends two weeks at the Palmer Clinic. Pvt Robert Klueter informs his mother he has shipped from Washington for overseas duty and his new address appears elsewhere in the paper.
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Davenport
Iowa
Keith Laing
San Diego
California
Laing
Clara Smith
Davis
Palmer Clinic
Paul Klueter
Pvt
Robert Klueter
Washington
Bob
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