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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
8
A public letter argues that efforts to curb inflation by targeting farm prices will harm rural communities, noting government grain sales and export restrictions hit producers while food costs rise 61 percent after leaving the farm. It urges addressing costs beyond farm gates and welcomes solidarity among citizens.
State Representative Russell H. Strange announced that the Michigan Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for several state government positions with a May 16 deadline. Openings include welfare administrator, food inspector, tabulating machines operator, and operations supervisor, with applications also accepted for practical and attendant nurses, institution workers, correction officers, and attorneys. Interested individuals should contact their nearest state employment office or the Michigan Civil Service Commission, Lewis Cass Building, Lansing.
Michigan farmers can win cash by producing 150 bushels of corn on 20 acres or 10 acres for reduced prizes in Klein Fertilizers contest. Entry forms available from Klein reps or local Michigan offices in Fowlerville Perrinton Shepherd Cass City.
State Police Mt Pleasant post invites the public to an open house Friday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors see how the post operates with officers as guides and an exhibit at 1011 North Mission. Similar programs are planned at all posts.
A young graduate receives gold bars with his diploma, a special reward for his time as a student. The ceremony honors baccalaureates and officers, offering congratulations and a salute for their service to self and country.
A reader recalls a jolly rural mail carrier who caused slips and removals of mail items. Tales include forgotten mail, a bounced suit box, a hat in a hat box blown from the road, and the driver going beyond duty to fetch groceries or notes for neighbors.
State Police Sgt Kostrzewa urges caution as the warm months bring more outdoor activity and reports of sex offenses. He urges parents and schools to set outdoor guidelines, supervise children, require companions, and report any molestation to police to curb the menace while protecting involved youths.
The Williams Papers at the University of Michigan Chronicle reveal former governor Williams advised the Mackinac Straits Bridge name. The legislature dropped the name change amid Senate politics with Williams seeking a U S Senate bid. The collection highlights research limits and partisan uses in campaigns.
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