Higgins Attacks Ziegler Over Mackinac Bridge and Turnpike Plans
Michigan Turnpike Authority Chairman George N. Higgins challenged Highway Commissioner Ziegler after Ziegler questioned Mackinac Bridge financing. Higgins cited delays on Monroe Toledo expressway and warned of fiscal risks, claiming 39 month construction and urging faster turnpike progress. He contrasted 241 miles in Ohio and 150 in Indiana under similar schedules.
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George N. Higgins
Murray D. van Wagoner
Ziegler
Mackinac
van Wagoner
Michigan
Turnpike Authority
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Higgins
Monroe
Toledo
Detroit
Monroe - Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan Tops Beer Consumption But Low School Rating
Look magazine reports Michigan ranks 19th among states in school opportunities based on funding and results, while third in beer consumption per capita. The school assessment cites NEA and U S Office of Education data. the drinking survey is from the U S Brewers Foundation.
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Michigan
National Education Association
U. S. Office of Education
Frances Rummel
Look Magazine
The
United States Brewers Foundation
FCDA Recruits New Personnel for Civil Defense Warning
The FCDA announces expansion of the nationwide attack warning system and immediate recruitment for more officers. Current staffing includes 17 key officers at 12 Air Force Division sites and regional headquarters. Eligibility requires extensive operational experience and a rigid physical exam, with positions rated GS-11. Applications on SF-57 go to the FCDA National Office in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Civil Defense Administration
America
FCDA
United States
Harry E. Roderick
Air Force
Continental Air Defense Command
Michigan School Board Conference Sets Education Theme
The seventh annual Michigan School Board Conference themed Exploring Our Future will be held Oct 5 at Michigan State University. Sponsored by the Michigan Association of School Boards and MSU Continuing Education Service, about 400 members from local and county boards will attend. Dr. Ed Pfau will lead discussions on needed legislation. Everett N. Luce of Midland is current association president.
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Michigan School Board
M.S.U
Michigan Association of School Boards
M.S.U. Continuing Education Service
Boards of Education
Ed Pfau
Everett N. Luce
Midland
Secretive AG Dept Meeting Weighs Benson Proposals
Agriculture department officials and Ezra Taft Benson's 18 member National Advisory Commission held two days of closed sessions. The panel reportedly approved some proposals, rejected others, and delayed final action until the December quarterly meeting. Benson may be guided by the commission's recommendations though not bound by them.
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Griculture Department
Ezra Taft Benson
National Advisory Commission
Benson
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