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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
1
Senator McClellan will pursue hearings on two introduced measures tied to labor and defense. One would ban strikes in strategic defense facilities covering missiles munition and space vehicle production. The other would apply anti trust laws to transportation union activities.
A holiday note urges safe driving as the new year begins, wishing readers a joyful year ahead and reminding motorists to take care on the roads during celebrations and travel.
January 2 updates include Harry Brattin’s sudden illness and a new freeway sign inviting travel. Blue Jays move to first in league after a holiday tourney win. January 10 notes bank and chamber activities with plans for a VFW auxiliary show. January 17 reports hospitalizations and a fatality in an auto crash. Blue Jays extend win streak. speed zone set near schools. January 24 items list deaths and fire losses totaling 72 175 for 1960.
Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 8215 V F W made plans Tuesday night for the showing of cancer films on January 8 at the Shepherd community building. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served by the Auxiliary. Two new members were initiated at the meeting, reaching six new members in two months. The January social meeting was canceled due to January 1.
The Isabella County Safety Council and Boy Scouts distributed 2,000 leaflets titled Keep Your Holidays Safe. Aimed at home safety during holidays, the leaflets feature holiday pictures. Trooper Robert Robertson of the Michigan State Police chaired the project as safety council vice chairman.
Michigan State Police summary for 1962 reports an all time high with about 107 500 injuries and 231 500 accidents. The projected road death toll stands at 1575 an increase from 1961. The force will add 24 hour expressway patrol merge civil defense with State Police and introduce a trooper of the year award.
The Joe Alsh Post 8215 V.F.W. will sponsor a New Years Eve Dance at their hall on Shepherd Road starting at 9 00 PM and lasting until late. Music by The Country Gentlemen and refreshments will be available.
Chief Justice Leland W. Carr of the Michigan Supreme Court will administer the oath to Governor-Elect George Romney on New Year’s Day marking Carr’s golden anniversary in public service. He previously officiated for both major parties and has witnessed inaugurations from 1963.
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