Negotiation Fails to Prevent Berlin Crisis Deepening
The article notes Soviet and East German forces tightening control around West Berlin with barbed wire, water blasts, and tear gas as Western air corridors are challenged. Moscow sends a 700 word note to US Britain and France denying West German status in West Berlin, raising fears of broader travel controls. The White House denies subversive transport allegations and warns Moscow to respect US rights in Germany. The piece urges steadfast Western resolve to avoid a broader war.
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West Berlin
West Germany
Stooges
Kremlin
Moscow
Britain
France
White House
Berlin
Wesern
de Galle
Equal time rules debated in 1960 campaign impact
A 1960 election overview critiques section 315 of the Communications Act suspending equal time for top two candidates. It warns about free press implications and the burden on broadcasters, citing Frank Stanton and Sigma Delta Chi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Frank Stanton
Columbia Broadcasting System
Professional Journalism Society
Sigma Delta Chi
United States
Stanton
States and communities urged to curb tax discrimination against industry
The article argues that state and local tax practices hurt industrial growth, citing Minnesota’s valuation rules for iron ore and homes. It notes centralizing industrial assessments create inequities, with iron ore taxed at 50 percent of full value while homes tax rates lag. It urges Chambers of Commerce to review local tax structures to avoid driving industry away.
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Minnesota
Ibas
Steelways Magazine
Najion
Mnesota
E! Magazine
Catn
Eco
Chambers of Commerce
Industrial Committees
US space progress hinges on small rockets says Vitramon executive
Barton L. Welter president of Vitramon Inc argues that US use of smaller rockets drives electronic miniaturization and high reliability, creating a technological lead over the USSR. He said Saturn and future giant rockets would accelerate American supremacy in space once deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Reds
Barton L. Welter
Vitramon, Inc
Bridgeport, Conn
America
Space race tactics and warns of war mobilization
The speaker argues our advanced tech allows smaller rockets for defense while Russia requires large missiles. He cautions against overrefinement slowing progress and warns labor strikes at Canaveral and missile bases threaten survival, urging utmost concerted effort to outpace the adversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Weller
Russia
Weller
Canaveral
New Freeway Speed Limits Take Effect in Michigan
Michigan sets new daytime freeway limits at 70 mph and 60 mph at night covering over 500 miles of divided highways. Nonfreeways reach freeway status only via interchanges. Detroit area freeways keep current city limits. Over 200 signs will be updated or overlaid, with costs around 7500 dollars and enforcement beginning next month.
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Michigan
State Highway Department Traffic Division
Harold H. Cooper
Lansing
Cooper
Detroit
Coover
School Bus Driver Education Program Opens at CMU
Central Michigan University begins the Michigan School Bus Driver Education program in Isabella County on September 12 at Shepherd. The 12th year program reaches 1549 participants last year and covers traffic safety, driver human factors, emergencies, pedestrian issues, and modern school transportation practices.
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Central Michigan University
Michigan
Isabella County
Shepherd
Department of Public Instruction
Mt. Pleasant
Beal City
Mecosta County
Blanchard
William Jakab
Keith Allen
Central’s
Weekend Visitors and Outing Gather in Shepherd Area
Shepherd brief notes several local visits and a lake camping trip. Mr. and Mrs. George Grim and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cark and sons camped at Coldwater Lake from Thursday afternoon to Sunday evening. Elmer Narther of rural Shepherd visited his sister and brother in law Donald Gimmey and family Sunday evening. Weekend guests at Claude Coomer’s home included Robert Coomer and son from Grand Rapids. A family dinner Saturday featured Wilson Coomer and family of Middand Harold Hetherington of Midland, Mary Hunt and daughter, Helen Reed of Vestaburg.
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George Grim
William Cark
Coldwater Lake
Elmer Narther
Shepherd
Donald Gimmey
Claude Coomer
Robert Coomer
Grand Rapids
Wilson Coomer
Harold Hetherington
Midland
Mary Hunt
Helen Reed
Vestaburg
Grim Printing Co. under Grim editorship leads firm
Grim Printing Co controlled by A. C. Grim as publisher and J. Grim as editor with Grim as business manager. The notice highlights the firm’s leadership and management structure.
Shepherd Argus Second Class Post Office Filing
The Shepherd Argus is entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Shepherd Michigan under act of March 3 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Argus
Shepherd
Michigan
Michigan Press Association Ad Representatives Note
A brief listing notes advertising representatives affiliated with the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Press Service for member publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Michigan Press Association
Michigan Press Service
Air Force Couple Departing for Azores Tour
Mr and Mrs Virgil Coomer of Shepherd Missouri and their infant son prepare to join him in an 18 month Air Force tour in the Azores. Mrs Coomer and the child will remain with her parents in Kansas City Missouri during his deployment.
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Virgil Coomer
Shepherd
Bob
Azores
Air Force
Kansas City
Missouri
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San Francisco
Cow Palace
Shepherd Briefs
Che Shepherd Argus
State
Stade
Leonard
Doepker
Leqnard
T.wdia Dinkham
Camnauadd
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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