Washtenaw County Holds Second Annual Air Tour
Four planes from Ann Arbor Airport will depart at 10:00 a.m. Monday for a 30 minute round trip. The tour visits farms in Pittsfield, Ann Arbor, Superior, Augusta and Saline townships to showcase soil conservation practices including contour strip cropping and sod waterways. Don Maurer will brief riders and pilots will serve as in-flight commentators.
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Ypsilanti State Hospital
Don Maurer
Air Tour tickets and weather contingency plan outlined
Tickets for the Air Tour are $3.00 with no advance reservations. Flight admissions can be bought at the airport on the day of the tour. If weather is unfavorable, the tour will be rescheduled for the next day June 2, Tuesday.
Local Michigan borrowings rise with high interest costs
The Michigan Municipal Finance Commission reports rapid borrowing by school districts and cities in early 1953. School districts lead in approvals and amounts, while cities follow with sewage water facilities and street projects. Tax anticipation notes and state aid pledges finance operating expenses.
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Michigan
Municipal Finance Commission
Small Towns Face Sluggish Market Amid Rate Hikes
Volume remains limited in villages and townships as higher rates curb borrowing. The past year shows a noticeable rise in interest costs with BYL% to 4% premiums over prior levels. Michigan mirrors national trends as a flood of turnpike and road bond offerings appears, while many municipalities race to fund capital improvements.
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