Michigan Governor denounces Communist pressure and outlines tax plan
The governor recounts receiving a hostile letter from the Communist Party State Committee, pledges to oppose red baiting, and highlights defense contract gains of 756 million dollars in February. He notes new tax bills increasing intangible taxes, utilities, health insurance, and liquor sales tax sharing with local units.
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Detroit
William Albertson
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Walker Cisler
Emergency Defense Contracts Commission
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U. S. Department of Labor
Port Huron
Bay City
State Senate
Michigan Civil Defense cuts feared. hospital program praised
The governor warns that a 90 percent Civil Defense budget cut would wreck state and local programs and force higher local costs. He highlights the Dowagiac Lee Memorial Hospital dedication and a broader $40 million hospital expansion funded mainly by local and federal sources. He notes progress in service and hospital beds, and mentions grand jury action regarding the Michigan State Fair director, with his request to suspend pending hearings.
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Dowagiac
Michigan
State Office of
Fair Board
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State Fair Management
Reader letter on privacy concerns for “20 Years Ago” column
A reader suggests removing items that reveal individuals ages from the "20 Years Ago" column. The note praises The Saline Observer and thanks Editor Coley and the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce for civic blood program publicity and support.
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Saline Observer
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Chamber of Commerce
Stanton G. Roesch
Coconut Jubilee Cake Celebrates Many Happy Returns
A Coconut Jubilee Cake recipe and decorating idea for birthdays weddings and anniversaries. The downy angel food cake with fluffy icing and tinted coconut centers on flowers with candles and well wishes. Includes detailed steps for preparing beating folding baking and frosting plus a note on bringing eggs to room temperature.
Legislature Earns Cautious Praise For Reforms
The writer notes repeated claims this is the worst legislature but argues improvements since 1935. Both houses cut committees, Senate creates its own panels, final night rowdiness faded, mental institution policy softened, and taxpayers receive more consideration. The author deems this and the prior session the most economy-minded in a generation.
Michigan Legislature Holds Ground Against Pressures
The Michigan legislature, though diverse and inexperienced at times, remains the most democratic government branch and a key safeguard for the people. It resists executive overreach, balancing legitimate interest groups amid challenges and pressures. It would benefit from sales resistance training and continued independence.
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