Governors Conclude Mackinac Island Conference in 1945
Michigan hosted 41 state governors and their families on Mackinac Island for the 37th Governor’s Conference. Highlights included Detroit tours, Henry Ford II hosting, and a lavish Grand Hotel reception as island security and logistics ran smoothly despite wartime shortages.
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Mackinac Island
Michigan
Harry F. Kelly
Mackinaw City
Arnold Ley
Kelly
Fort Mackinac
Theodore Roosevelt
Lake Superior
Liquor Control Commission
Governors’ Conference
Grand Haven
Teacher Appreciation and Parental Interest in Schools
A Parents' Magazine associate editor notes teachers shape a child's growth and urges written thanks to teachers. A University of Pittsburgh study shows parents care most about child health and education value, less about athletics or building programs, suggesting appreciation can boost teacher motivation.
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University of Pittsburgh
Bureau of Educational Research
Ohio State University
Governors Conference Faces War Anxiety and Housing Gap
The governors conference moved soberly through sessions with an off the record lunch with General Marshall and Admiral King. While discussing social security and veteran needs, concerns arose about a returning veteran needing a governor's home at Lansing, highlighting Michigan's lack of an official residence.
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Marshall
King
Lansing
Mlichigan
Wives Of Visiting Governors Relate Mansion Woes
After listening to wives recount entertaining at state mansions Mrs Kelly remarked she felt luckier than she realized. The brief note ends with an ellipsis hinting at further impressions.
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Kelly
Governor’s summer home rises as an eagle’s nest
The governor’s three story 1900 frame house built by Chicago broker A L Young stands as an island emblem near fort property. It offers many rooms and beds but may be too convenient for secluded rest. Mrs Kelly prefers the family cottage near Gaylord.
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Chicago
A. L. Young
Kelly
Gaylord
Political Gossip Shapes 1946 Kansas Gubernatorial Scene
Gossip centers on Governor Kelly's 1946 plans. Vernon J. Brown is certain to run for governor. Secretary of State Herman Dignan, a Brown ally, likely seeks renomination. The status of Dr. Eugene Keyes' candidacy remains uncertain.
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Michigan
Vernon J. Brown
Herman Dignan
D. Hale Brake
Eugene B. Eliott
John Morrison
John Dethmers
Charles Ziegler
W. F. Doyle
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island Park Commission
Bul
Harold Titus
Charles J. Allers
Titus
Doyle
The
Conservation Commission
Kelly
Brown
Eugene Keyes
Dewey Pursues Presidency Amid Stassen Rising Support
Michigan figures Thomas E. Dewey and Harold Stassen draw public interest as potential presidential contenders. Stassen makes strong impressions at the Governors Conference while Dewey delivers a birthday cake token to Esther Tufty and regional editors outline costs and benefits of a $25 000 conference publicity allocation.
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Michigan
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold &. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Esther Tufty
Murray D. van Wagoner
Dewey
Booth
Guy Jenkins
Lansing
M.A. Gorman
Flint
Iowa War Bond Appeal Highlights Record 1942 Agriculture
The article notes Iowa farmers exceeded prior records in 1942, producing 29,527,006 tons of hay grain and forage, with eight main crops totaling 20,627,000 tons. Led by 61.5 bushels per acre corn, the state contributed millions of dollars from War Bonds to support processing for service members.
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Iowa
America
U.S. Treasury Department
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State Department of Agriculture
Chas. J. Figg
Clarence Bolander
Detroit
Henry Ford II
Dearborn Inn
Greenfield Village
Ford
Mercury
Lincoln
Detroit Athletic Club
Bruce Anderson
Bay City
Niles
Bruce
Oscar Olander
Michigan State Police
Olander
Arnold Renner
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Sam McCool
Mackinaw
Fort Brady
Sainte Ste. Marie
Distilled Spirits Institute
Parenthood
Catherine Conrad Edwards
Parents’ Magazin
Dorit
Mr. Fox
Fox de Luxe Biwg Co
Grand Rapids
Atich
Edison Office
Edison
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