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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
6
Governor Mennen Williams outlines causes of the Jackson prison riot and argues for increased funding and staffing. He notes underfunding and overcrowding, requests 4600000 for staff and new facilities, and details parole of riot leaders and ongoing prosecutions while defending the peace agreement's limits.
The official described ending a prison mutiny by persuasion to avoid bloodshed, citing a prior Colorado incident with seven hostage guards slain. He praised the decision as wise, noting all hostages survived and no prisoners escaped while order and staffing stabilized with 800 workers. Oldsmobile rocket components are detailed and a Lansing Ordnance inspection command is named.
Oldsmobile confirms completion of its first year producing 3.5 inch rockets. The milestone notes ongoing manufacture and potential expansion plans for the rocket program.
J. Wolfram of General Motors announced that Oldsmobile has shipped more than 2.25 million missiles to the Army Ordnance Corps. Since April 1951 Oldsmobile delivered the first 3.5 inch rockets and converted its engine plant to rocket manufacture, installing 230 machines and using WWII production gear from government warehouses.
Edison officials outline safety measures to protect well drilling work from overhead electric lines. Gage R. Cooper, Edison Arbor district manager, stresses the risk of contact and the need to guard drop pipes and casings.
Detroit Edison will handle hazards from downed or exposed wires whether on its property or public right of way. Farm service advisors will share this information in rural areas and urge people needing service to call the nearest Edison office.
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