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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1964
Page
2
State Police Sgt. Dan Kostrzewa urges parents to warn children about strangers offering gifts or rides. He cites rising sex offense complaints in warm months and advises reporting all incidents with details. Children should travel with companions, avoid isolated areas, and memorize suspect details.
A series of listed houses in Shepherd and nearby Mt Pleasant describe modern and nearly new homes. Properties include 3 to 4 bedrooms with attached garages gas heat basements and terms or down payments. Prices range from modest sums to listed 17 500 for a tri level.
A report notes concerns about an individual's conduct around children while acknowledging possible proper explanations. Authorities seek clarity and reassurance through a forthcoming explanation.
Travel options to the New York World's Fair are outlined by Jerry E. Fisher of the Automobile Club of Michigan. Air, rail, bus, and road routes are detailed with times and tolls, plus parking guidance and traffic notes for Long Island access.
The Verrazano Bridge linking Staten Island and Brooklyn opens in 1965, allowing traffic to bypass Manhattan. A four lane parallel Whitestone Parkway Bridge is under construction, with links to widen to six to eight lanes. A new six lane Van Wyck Expressway extension encircles and crosses the Fair Grounds. The IRT Main Street and LIRR offer direct access to the main gate, with express service from Times Square and frequent trains. Helicopter flights from Pan American Building planned, about 30 daily at $9 fare.
New York Secretary of State James M. Hare reminded World’s Fair visitors from Michigan of two state motor vehicle rules. Drivers must carry minimum bodily injury and property damage insurance, and every vehicle must have safe tires with at least 1/16 inch tread. Officials plan strict enforcement.
The report warns drivers face penalties for operating a vehicle without proper insurance in New York. It urges motorists to verify coverage with their insurers before traveling. The guidance notes drivers must be at least ten years old to drive legally in the state.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Grim enjoyed Sunday evening with daughter Mrs Charles J Clark and family of rural Shepherd. The gatherings included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Krick of Lansing and others. Philathea Class held a potluck at Walter Chaffin’s home. Mrs Okla Baughman visited her daughter in Clare with Harold Hughes family.
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