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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1966
Page
8
The piece highlights a Stay In School poster contest sponsored by Art Instruction Schools of Minneapolis in cooperation with Scholastic Magazines. It notes prizes including a $595 scholarship and 50 other prizes, urges local entries, and suggests political and educational reflection on staying in school.
Attorney General Frank J. Kelley proposed aid for crime victims and bills to fund it, plus local funds for those harmed while stopping crimes. The plan mirrors Britain and California, with New York also considering a similar program. The carry over provision could speed session work, while toll reductions on the Mackinac Bridge move to floor debate. Michigan expects 12 million visitors for 1966 with varied events nationwide.
Lansing dispatch outlines current legislative sessions with bills under consideration and state government actions. It notes committee hearings, fiscal measures, and policy debates across economics education and public welfare, highlighting key sponsors and pending votes in the legislature.
State representatives report a flood of proposed bills as Michigan enters week three of the 1966 session. Over 600 drafting requests have been filed and more than 2 000 bills including a crime victims compensation plan and a forest color proposal are under consideration. The Mackinac Bridge tolls refinancing moves toward final passage despite delays. The governor’s budget, likely over 900 million dollars, is due this week and may face swift opposition from majority Democrats. Your comments on pending legislation are welcome.
A discussion by Aaron Einfrank on draft boards revoking student deferments for antiwar demonstrators. The piece argues this moves military service into punishment for political dissent, highlighting flaws in current draft laws and access to avoidance through money or connections.
The piece reflects on graveyard shifts from a steamboat era to modern two shift schooling caused by postwar growth and red tape. It critiques the draft system favoring wealth and privilege, calling for universal military training with equal obligations and no loopholes.
Grim Printing Co Publishers A C Grim Editor G E Grim Business Manager The Shepherd Argus is entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Shepherd Michigan under act of March 3 1879 Member of the Michigan Press Association Michigan Press Service Advertising Representatives
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