Bridge to ease Straits traffic to open in November
Upper Peninsula observers say the new bridge will cut crossing times to about ten minutes and end the bottleneck for tourism and freight between the peninsulas. Officials predict increased traffic from ferries and trucks as winter sports and regional growth expand, with the project already drawing interest from the wider stateside and international audience.
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Genge ‘E. Bishop
See- Widger
Upper Pein Devernment Bureau
Michigan Laboratory
Michigan
Bishop
Rt. 1
Iron River
Iorc
Ecoirces
Upper Peninsula
Save Your Money By Checking Faucets
Handy man tips to stop leaks save gallons of hot water and money. Shut off faucet fully, replace washers if needed, use high quality rubber, and seek pro help for damaged seats. Leaks can waste up to 210 gallons monthly. Vedder notes modern 1957 electric heaters and Detroit Edison plan improve hot water service in SE Michigan.
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Leon Vedder
Detroit
Edison
Michigan
Early Hay Cutting Boosts Feed Quality Says Washtenaw Agent
Washtenaw county agricultural agent Don Johnson says cutting hay when 10 to 33 percent of plants are in bloom yields 15 to 25 percent more protein than later stages. Early cut hay digests better for cows and can reduce grain and protein supplements, saving money next winter. He notes alfalfa provides high protein, while grasses mature earlier. meadow composition affects harvest timing. Johnson warns about bloat from young legumes and offers a three point bloat prevention plan from Michigan State University expert Don Hillman. He outlines feeding, limited pasture exposure, monitoring, and emergency treatments including rumen puncture as a last resort.
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Washtenaw County
Don_ Johnson
Johnson
Don Hillman
Michigan State University
Hillman
When a girl says O brother Ima Washout quip
A humorous quip by Ima Washout notes that a girl who says O brother about a guy signals strong disapproval or resignation. The remark twists social cues into a playful sharp comment.
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Ima Washout
Vast Markets Seen in Europe
The Foreign Agricultural Service chief Garnett says untapped overseas markets exist for American farm crops. He notes world food per person hasn’t grown in 20 years despite rising U S surpluses, due to slow production gains in developing regions. He urges sustained high level exports sold for dollars. The shift favors undeveloped areas as exports reach a record $4.5 billion last year.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
Gwynn Garnett
U. S
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Garnett
Latin America
Far East
Agriculture Department
America
Graduates Receive Real Estate Certificates at Ann Arbor
In Ann Arbor on June 20, 142 graduates completed the University of Michigan real estate program earning certificates after eight courses totaling 256 hours. Honorary certificates went to Vernon E. Shahan and H Edward Toteke, who also earned the regular certificate.
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University of Michigan
Vernon E. Shahan
Jackson
H. Edward Toteke
Benton Harbor
Michigan Real Estate Association
Toteke
U-M
Charles Li
University
Extension Service
Russell A. Stevenson
Th School of Business Administration
Ypsilanti
Margaret C. Abercrombie
Bagley Marshall H. Harris
E. Michigan Ave
Floyd S. Woodward
E. Forest
Saline
Elmer F. Lange
Ann Arbor St. Wayne
Margaret J. Solano
Currier
Exports Tied to Public Law 480 Congress Renewal
Garnett notes 40 percent of total exports stem from special programs of the United States Government including public law 480. The law allows foreign sales in native currencies instead of dollars and is up for congressional renewal.
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Garnett
United States
Plywood Patches Rise As Prime Logs Grow Scarce
University of Michigan wood technologist Allan A. Marra says knots and other defects in plywood are increasing as prime logs for face veneers become harder to obtain. He notes 90 Douglas fir plywood plants exist on the West Coast but only about 50 are operating due to timber quality and a construction slump.
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Alan A. Marra
U-M School of Natural Resources
Marra
Chevrolet Ad Promises Smooth Ride on Curves and Hills
A Chevrolet brochure touts a velvety V8 power and easy road ability. It claims steep grades are conquered with an effortless stride and a light steering touch keeps the car on course. The copy highlights a low wide stance, balanced weight, and tigger rear springs as key to stability and performance.
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Chevrolet
Hill
Milk Handling Changes Shift Dairy Sales Nationwide
Broad changes in dairy farming push milk to be sold as it comes from the cow and consumed on farms. Larger operations and paper cartons favor big dairies while farmers increasingly sell the majority of their milk, with cream demand declining and new products expanding whole milk use. In last year over 125 billion pounds produced, about 111 billion sold. farm direct sales fall from six percent in the 1930s to about two percent now.
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Crop ‘Reporting Board
Deadly mongoose and venom myths in Pada tale
A mongoose is described as a dangerous foe to Doi in Pada folklore. Snakes are noted as Sonous but the tale hints that a bite does not guarantee immunity to the venom's deadly effects.
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Pada
Doi
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