Freedom Is Not Negotiable Says Home on Berlin Crisis
Lord Home rebutted Khrushchev's call for negotiations, warning that what is mine is mine and what is yours is negotiable. Kennedy echoed no new ideas in Vienna but urged all to use every device for a peaceful Berlin solution, stressing vows to Berlin must be kept and weakness leads to war.
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Lord Home
Krushchev
Berlin
Khrushchev
East Germany
Western Front
Kennedy
Washington
Vienna
State Legislature Power Versus Constitutional Change
The piece argues on how much power the Legislature holds over state operations, noting limits from constitutional amendments by referendum, earmarking funds, and creation of boards that dilute legislative control while highlighting how budgets and commissions shape authority. It cites examples like the 3 percent sales tax and Civil Service actions.
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Civil Service Commission
Senate
Anti Social Security Medicare Debate Warns of National Debt
The piece argues freedom loving Americans face a foe in the White House Medicare plan linked to Social Security. John E. Carroll warns the program would saddle young workers with a 300 billion obligation and push payroll taxes toward breaking point, framing it as national solvency and socialized medicine risk. The Ways and Means Committee will delay action until next year.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
White House
John E. Carroll
American Hoist & Derrick Co
St. Paul
Mina
Carroll
Ways and Means
Government power push targets utility opposition at Hanford
The piece argues Holifield and Anderson threaten the utility industry with congressional probes and loss of business rights if they oppose converting Hanford into a large government owned power plant. It labels the stance political blackmail and warns of reprisals against taxpayers and investors.
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California
Chet Holifield
New Mexico
Clinton Anderson
Washingon
Hanford
House
Senate
House Conference
Holifield
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Anderson
Fullscale
Resuming Shepherd Schools Amid Mixed Emotions for 1961 62
The release confirms Shepherd Schools reopen for the 1961 62 term with differing reactions from parents and students. Parents anticipate kindergarten starts and shopping for back to school clothes while students look forward to routine reunions and social ties. The date given is Tuesday August 5 with only a half day session.
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Shepherd
Kindergarden
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Constitutionry balance and court victory in federal dispute
The piece discusses limits on government powers and the need for a flexible constitutional framework. It notes a recent court case where Michigan and four states won about 610000 dollars in a dispute with the U S Department, highlighting interstate cooperation.
Defense of the Constitution as daily duty not fireworks
The speaker denounces a group resisting opposing views in Congress and warns of bureaucratic overreach. Citing IRS actions taxing political advertising, they urge public servants to reflect on their oath and defend rights, freedoms, and dignity beyond ceremonial displays.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Service
When Lovers On Wright Avenue Observe City Street
An office window view of Wright Avenue's East half 200 block reveals daily public affection and discreet actions. The observer notes hand holding and necking by teens and older youth, arguing such displays shape local youths' ideas about public decency.
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Wright Avenue
Democratic Women Sponsor Fine Arts Exhibit In Detroit
Democratic Women sponsor a Fine Arts Exhibit at the Light Guard Armory in Detroit September 23 and 24 featuring works representative of Europe, Michigan, and the United States. Detroit gallery experts helped prepare, seeking oils, water colors, graphics, and scalp interiors.
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Light Guard Armory
Detroit
Globe
Michigan
United States
Europe
Keep Safe Distance Behind Cars to Prevent Accidents
Safety consultants from Automobile Club of Michigan stress distance as a key rule for safe motoring. They warn failure to keep space behind the vehicle ahead causes many crashes and deaths. A rule of thumb suggests staying over one car length per 10 mph of speed. If unsure, overestimate distance for safety.
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Automobile Club of Michigan
Michigan Democrat Women host cross state art exhibit
Sylvia Dante and Harriett Phillips promote a statewide Fine Arts Exhibit in Detroit with Michigan artists. Galler ies include AAA Art Gallery and Park Gallery. patrons with $15 tickets attend September 22 preview at Light Guard Armory. Public entry September 23-24 costs $1 per person. all works for sale. Sponsored by the Michigan Federation of Democratic Women.
Chivington Reunion Held August 6th 1961
The 22nd Annual Chivington Reunion on August 6 1961 at Island Park Mt Pleasant drew about 50 members from Seaton Alma Midland Shepherd Mason Freeland Michigan and Celina Ohio. Dallas Chivington aged 73 was the oldest. Bradley Donald seven weeks old was the youngest. Cecil J Landon Jr a Fireman with the US Navy stationed at Baltimore Maryland traveled farthest. Next year’s reunion will be in Ohio on the first Sunday in August with Dallas Chivington as President Cecil J Landon as Vice President Kathryn Cotton as Secretary Treasurer and Ila Eisenberger as Historian.
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Chivington
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Seaton
Alma
Midland
Shepherd
Mason
Freeland
Michigan
Celina
Ohio
Dallas Chivington
Bradley Donald
Don
Althea Chivington
Cecil J. Landon Jr
F.N
United States Navy
Baltimore
Maryland
Cecil J. Landon
Kathryn Cotton
Ila Eisenberger
Feltman Family Summer Visit Near Marion at Luskey Cabin
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Feltman and family spent last week at the cabin owned by Thelma Luskey near Marion. They were hosted by Warre Woodard and family and by Warren Woodard and son Bob, with a dinner at Clyde Woodard’s and Mrs. Frank Sherman’s. Ardis Sherman of Kalamazoo visited H. Perrine.
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Leo Feltman
Thelma Luskey
Marion
Warre Woodard
Warren Woodard
Bob
Clyde Woodard
Frank Sherman
Ardis
Kalamazoo
H. Perrine
Sherman
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Winston Churchill
A. C. Grim
Ruth Lau
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
U.S. Department of the
Interior
Pittman-Robertson Fund
Interior Department
The
AAA
Michigan Federation of Democratic Women
Shepherd Briefs
Isabella County
Grim Printing Co
Grim
Shepherd Argus
Michigan Press Association
Michigan Press Service
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