Michigan GOP candidates in flux as rumors swirl
The Michigan political scene shows Secretary of State Fred M. Alger Jr the only declared GOP candidate for governor while Lieut. Governor William C. Vandenberg is courted by supporters. Wilfred Doyle is named as a possible lieutenant governor candidate and others toy with future runs. The state faces a federal tax bill that will cost Michigan taxpayers about 276.58 million dollars more in taxes.
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Fred M. Alger Jr
Grosse Pointe
Friends
Wiliam C. Vandenberg
Holland
Vandenberg
Wilfred
Bill) Doyle
Lansing
Mackinac Island
Menominee
Citizens’ Committee
Alger
Michigan
Owen J. Cleary
GOP
State Central Committee
Kit Clardy
U. S
Blair Moody
Gov. Williams
Sen. Vandenberg
Clardy
John B. Martin Jr
Grand Rapids
Kelly
Arthur Vandenberg Jr
Michigan Fiscal Strains Amid Tax Hikes and Auto Uncertainty
Michigan remains a top contributor to Uncle Whiskers' tax kitty along with New York Pennsylvania Illinois and California due to concentrated industry and agriculture. Further price hikes threaten auto sector despite easing credit. County expenditures fluctuated with 32 counties spending less in 1950 than 1949 and 19 dropping in 1949. Senator Taft to speak in Detroit October 15 for GOP dinner expected 1500 attendees at 100 per plate.
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Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
California
Sen. Taft
Detroit
F. M. Alger
Wayne County
Linstemme
Big Wheel Dems
Upper
Lower Peninsula
We Can't Win Getting Out This Paper Is No Picnic
A humorous quoted exchange complains of the paradoxes of newspaper work. The wry verse notes that printing jokes or sticking to office hours draws critique, while maintaining originality or clipping pieces invites accusations of laziness or theft.
4-H Leaders Honored in County Column Highlights
The county 4-H Club Agent thanks leaders and members for the summer program success. Fall Achievement Day is set for October 23 with awards and recognitions planned. Winter clubs will be organized, and volunteers are urged to lead new projects, with a verse praising 4-H leaders’ enduring impact.
Wayne U. Students Explore Peppermint Use in Michigan
Wayne University students in Detroit study peppermint's many uses from culinary dishes to candy making. They note peppermint ice recipes and garnish ideas, plus three facts: Michigan was first to grow peppermint commercially near St. Joseph in 1835, now ranks second to Indiana in production, and thrives in muck-type soils around Niles Mentha Kalamazoo Muskegon Battle Creek Lansing St. Johns and Flint.
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Michigan
Junior
Wayne University
Detroit
Wayne
St. Joseph
Indiana
Niles
Mentha
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Battle Creek
Lansing
St. Johns
Flint
Shaw School News Highlights Open House and Class Projects
Shaw School students begin mornings with the Pledge and National Anthem. Grade Three works on a nutrition chart, first grade creates a spic and span chart, and all bring 100 percent milk for lunch. Fourth through sixth grades top 100 percent in spelling. Open House set for Thursday at 8 p.m. James Bohnett, Scribe.
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Shaw School
Jean Taylor
Milan
Joyce Reid
James Bohnett
Scribe
Brannan Plan Promoted by USDA Amid Farm Subsidy Push
Auditor General John B. Martin accuses Charles Brannan of using a broad propaganda push to rally farmers to accept federal subsidies and production controls under the Farm Family Policy Review. He criticizes the USDA for directing staff to advance the plan nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Charles Brannan
Brannan
John B. Martin
Secretary of Agriculture
Michigan farmers warned against Brannan plan and propaganda push
The article outlines a warning from Michigan farm leaders about the Brannan plan. It accuses federal agriculture efforts of seeking payroll expansion, field propaganda offices, and federal control over the Extension Service. Farm groups urge vigilance against loss of state agricultural independence.
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Brannan
Martin
Michigan
Department
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Extension Service
Farm Bureau
The
Grange
Motor Power Deficit: Generator Delivers Less Than Drawn
The power output from a motor generator is always lower than the power needed to operate it due to inherent inefficiencies and losses within the system. This energy gap reflects core limitations in converting electrical input into mechanical or usable output.
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Oxl
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Don Johnson
Washington, D. C
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John A. Pittman
Tullala
Miss
Carl H. Dodd
Kenvir
Ernest R. Kouma
Dwight
Pittman
Lt. Dodd
Sgt. Kouma
U.S
Wayne U
Barbara Crick
Boyne City
Reddy Kilowatt
Shaw School News
USDA
Gray’s Photo Service
Michigan Ave
Saline, Aridi
Nash
IREAL
Chevrolet
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Chevrolet Co
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