League Urges State to Fund Trunkline Costs and Annexation Reform
The League proposes the state assume total cost of construction and maintenance on trunklines within towns and asks the legislature to simplify rights of way acquisitions. It backs an independent body deciding on annexation and seeks planning loans to expand water and sewer services while keeping facilities under state guidance.
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Freezers Cut Costs by Boosting Home Produced Food
A USDA survey in the north central United States finds farm families with freezing facilities obtain more home produced food, especially meat and frozen produce, while spending less on purchased food. Those with freezing use value about $7.10 per person weekly, with $5.75 purchased and 13 percent home produced. Non-freezers spend $6.40 per person with $5.65 bought and 0 percent home produced.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Acreage Deadline Extended for 1957 Winter Wheat Reserve
The United States Department of Agriculture extended the final date to sign for the 1957 Winter Wheat Acreage Reserve to October 5, 1956 from September 21. The two week extension ensures county offices can inform farmers and provide time for participation in the program.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Thieves Strip New Haven Store of $5000 Stock
New Haven, Connecticut clothing shop owner Philip Amato posted a vacation sign and returned to find thieves had stolen nearly all the inventory valued at five thousand dollars. The report notes the loss and ongoing investigation by local police.
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New Haven
Conn
Philip Amato
Thou Shalt Not Park Signs Erected in Tulsa Church Area
In Tulsa Oklahoma in front of John Knox Presbyterian Church the Rev William S Findley consulted the Bible and produced signs reading Thou Shalt Not Park. The action aims to curb traffic congestion near the church.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Knox Presbyterian Church
William S. Findley
Michigan League pushes local tax and governance reforms
The Michigan League urged state local cooperation through the Health Department and commissions and backed a broad system of payments in lieu of property taxes. It sought emergency grants, revolving funds via general obligation bonds, and studies on governmental structure and county advisory departments. It opposed expanding local property taxes and favored greater city representation and home rule.
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Congress
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Michigan
Greater
County Boards of Supervisors
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Ollie Czelusta
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