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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues for maintaining decentralized, local control of Washtenaw County schools, citing New York’s centralized problems and noting Saline residents’ satisfaction with current local governance despite broader countywide pushback and anger over school policy and millage debates.
The Reporter notes the death of Lulu Fairbanks 80 in Seattle where she lived and worked for years. A Saline native at heart she reported Saline news from Seattle during the 1962 World Fair and served on the fairs planning committee.
The Schools Advisory Council will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday December 4 in the High School library. The public is invited. James Knight Jr. the president will appoint committees for the coming year.
The adult committee of Cub Pack 464 will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Thomas Curtis home at 598 Rosemont.
A junior high school conducted a rapid evacuation rehearsal last week. Students moved to the nearby Presbyterian Church and awaited an all clear signal or possible bus transport. Similar drills are planned for other schools.
Letter from Muriel Dimon praises Washtenaw County programs helping children with mental retardation through the Washtenaw Day Training Center Sullivan School Rackham Institute and local volunteers. She urges compassion for all families and notes ongoing efforts and holiday appreciation in 1968.
The Rotary Club announces there will be no meeting on Thursday Thanksgiving Day. Members are advised to observe the holiday instead and return the following week.
Ron Olson, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Olson, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. His wife, NE, is with him.
Ramona Goff, 21, of 1858 Judd Rd, escaped serious injury when her car hit a passing Ann Arbor Railroad train on Willis Rd at 11 23 p m Saturday. The vehicle was dragged into a ditch and she was treated at University Hospital and released. The engineer blew the whistle but could not stop. Willis Bemis crossings have a history of accidents despite red lights and cross arms.
State implements new motor vehicle impoundment law November 15 for suspended or revoked licenses. Secretary James M. Hare doubts full functioning for months and questions strict application. Informants say State Supreme Court may delay issuing uniform lower court directives initially.
Michi regional manager S Donald C Bolton warns women about hidden hazards in shopping center parking lots. He urges proper lane use, signaling, and awareness as pedestrians and drivers frequently appear unexpectedly leading to crashes.
The Jaycees announce their annual fruitcake sale to fund a Christmas shopping party for needy children. They plan a citywide canvass. fruitcakes are available at Harold's Barber Shop the Saline Dairy Bar or by calling Marland Hutt at 429 7676 for outside city delivery.
Remember to check pedestrian traffic when crossing a sidewalk. Do not rush in parking lots and ensure you can stop for hazards. Look for pedestrians and drivers from nowhere and watch for hazards like stray shopping carts.
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