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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
12
The Home Life Insurance Company's College Paid-For plan allows parents to start funding while children are in early grades. It promises easy payment options with annual or monthly installments up to 30 percent cheaper than conventional endowments, aiming to curb rising college costs and bolster family self reliance.
Michigan Health Commissioner Dr Albert E Heustis advocates study programs to improve care in nursing homes. He notes licensing rules set high standards and emphasize personalized attention. He urges more family and community support while highlighting diverse patient needs and the cost of quality care.
Dag Hammarskjold warns the United Nations faces a turning point while US officials, Amb Lodge Jr, and Adlai Stevenson weigh Soviet intervention in the Congo. The Wall Street Journal notes 600 African students in Russia as influence grows. The US launches nonstop airlift of troops and supplies as Congress nears.
A memo from the Aerospace Industries Association describes a Convair machinists union strike over contract talks. Pickets at Cape Canaveral halted construction as workers from related firms refused entry, raising fears that the common situs picketing bill could threaten public order and national defense amid missile base delays.
A memo describes missile firms ceasing services and causing worker stoppages at contractors like General Electric Kellogg RCA and Burroughs. It notes a Federal district court injunction halting a secondary boycott and limiting strikes to Convair, preserving Cape Canaveral operations. The piece warns that a common situs bill would have crippled the base.
The Shepherd Argus is entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Shepherd Michigan under act of March 3, 1979.
A historical note cites fatigue as a secondary cause to carelessness in accidents while Michigan reports a relatively low fatality count of 14 dead.
Dr. E. J. Brenner thanks Shepherd Argus for cooperation in a recent X-ray clinic. A total of 319 X-rays were taken, bringing Isabella County's grand total to 13 647. He also acknowledges the Women's Club volunteers Mrs. Max Augustine Mrs. F J Cauchon Mrs. David Burrows and Mrs. Lloyd Hollenbeck for assisting with registration.
A compact glossary defining hi fi terms such as amplifier and baffle. It explains bass pickup tonearm enclosure surface noise tweeter woofer and related concepts for stereo enthusiasts.
During a three day Independence Day weekend, traffic fatalities rose each day. Friday saw one death, Saturday two, Sunday four, and Monday seven in Michigan roads, with Secretary of State James M. Hare attributing the trend to driver fatigue.
A Michigan State University survey shows average motel earnings from 3000 to 5800 dollars for 10 to 20 unit operations. Robert McIntosh notes owners spend most income on expenses and fixed costs, leaving about 30 cents in profit while many stay for the work and sideline income.
Franklin K. DeWald named director of the Michigan Civil Service Commission after leading a nationwide exam with 186 applicants. He succeeds the late Arthur G. Rasch, who served since 1942 and retired in May 1960, coming from the Navy Civilian Personnel Department in Washington, D. C.
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