State liability questions loom over Michigan deals
The article outlines debates on governmental immunity and state liability for accidents involving state activities and facilities. It notes six Court of Claims dismissals, possible Supreme Court action, and proposed legislation to define liability bounds and insurance needs. It also covers a Michigan Politics guide, governor’s budget projections to 1965, and a fire loss report for 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Claims
Supreme Court
Paul L. Adams
Thos. J. Whinery
Grand Rapids
House
Judiciary Committee
Adams
Chile Faces Half a Billion Dollar Loss in Earthquake
Chile endures a devastating aftershock of earthquakes with an estimated half a trillion dollar property loss and a reconstruction stretch of ten to fifteen years. Destruction hits homes churches and schools from Puerto Montt to Concepcion with many lives lost or saved only by luck. Catholic Relief Services-National Catholic Welfare Conference leads the largest voluntary relief program urging contributions through local churches or CRS at the Empire State Building New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Puerto Montt
Concepcion
Catholic Relief Services
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Empire State Building
New York
N.Y
Fire deaths and fires by cause in 1958 report
The 1958 figures show 198 deaths and nearly four million dollars less property damage. Lightning started 813 blazes, while 2,887 were due to spontaneous ignition with a human element. Inadequate safeguards improper use of flammable material and arson by children caused most traceable fires.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan State University
Joseph la Palombara
Bureau of Social and Political Research
Michigan
Phlet
Bureau
G. Mennen Williams
Lee Equipment Company
MT. Pleasant
Wolverine
Jos
Oren’s
Oqren
Alma
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