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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1962
Page
13
An essay urges respect for free and equal competition as the nation’s foundation for industrial leadership. It argues against backbiting with rail regulation and promotes movement toward market driven transport rates while praising General Douglas MacArthur as the greatest military figure of the twentieth century.
Secretary Dean Rusk told VFW delegates in Minneapolis that the United States intends to win the global struggle against communism. In Washington he then met with Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin for 23 minutes on easing tensions in West Berlin, a topic critics say hints at boldness amid rumors of his possible departure.
Reported exchange shows AFL CIO leaders Meany and Reuther clashing during a private Chicago executive council session. Meany insults Reuther while defending pro labor positions and opposing compulsory arbitration amid broader labor political feuds.
The 1962 legislative session in Michigan ran 102 days, with nearly 1,250 bills introduced and 251 approved. Gov. Swainson vetoed 10 measures, amid major taxes and reforms including Sunday closing rules, a teen conservation camp rider, a new commercial code, and lake-use regulations. The piece also highlights the Secretary of State role and duties.
Dr Milton E Muelder vice president for research and development says research is and will be a basic industry in Michigan and predicts expansion over the next decade surpassing the previous ten years Investments nationwide have tripled from 5 billion in 1953 to an estimated 16 billion this year He notes East and West coast areas drew funds while Midwest lagged and urges universities and local groups to cooperate with industry to attract research firms
Dick Murphy attended a dinner meeting at the Pine River Country Club in Alma on Tuesday August 20 with Isabella County Democratic officials and county leaders. Frank J. Sierawski spoke on license plate handling procedures and attendees hailed from six counties. Murphy will serve as Isabella County delegate to the Democratic State Convention in Grand Rapids on August 24 and 25.
The governor lashes out at lawmakers for not reconvening to approve an ADCU funds program, while facing internal party resistance and a stalled schedule. Legislation adjourned to December 27th limits his leverage, with 190 acts awaiting effect and possible earlier adjournment debated.
Mr. Ernie Howe passed away Tuesday morning August 21 at Maybury Hospital Northville Michigan. Funeral arrangements are pending at Garber Funeral Home.
William H. O'Brien, 74, of Route 2 Shepherd, born October 4, 1888 in Lincoln Township, died August 20, 1962 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Lifelong Shepherd resident and retired farmer. Rosary at J. J. Rush Funeral Home. funeral at Sacred Heart Church Mt. Pleasant with Msgr. Alt. interment Calvary Cemetery. Survived by five sisters and two brothers.
Visitors to the 1962 Michigan State Fair at the Detroit Fairgrounds August 24 through September 3 will see more Michigan livestock and farm products than ever before. Walter A. Goodman announces a record 141000 dollars in prizes. Isabella County entries include Beef Cattle Allen A Ayris Mt. Pleasant Richard Harless Mt. Pleasant Johnsons Polled Hereford Farm Rosebush Karl F Schmdt Rosebush Horse Gerald Allen Mt. Pleasant. Jr. Livestock Richard Harless Mt. Pleasant Swine Harry Quadyenbush Mt. Pleasant.
Local notes report several visiting figures from California Florida and Michigan staying with relatives in Shepherd Clare Lake and surrounding towns. Families include Tarr Rhode Nixon Grant Dossey Callihan and Sprague with ties to Beal City Utica and Weidman during recent weeks and a wedding at St Joseph Church Beal City.
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