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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
2
The piece condemns labor radicals favoring a universal closed shop while noting broad public demand for stable wages. It shifts to Michigan deer hunting policy, criticizing increased licenses and possible overharvest, warning of long term harm to deer herds. Voices from David Warfield and Irvin Cook appear in the mix.
The Michigan Mirror reports on defense collaboration by business and media through the council's advisory committee and radio division. Figures include C D Blessed Walker & Company Don McGowan Consumers Power and participation from WXYZ Michigan Network and outdoor advertisers.
A summary of Dr S F Boyce and Dr Walter L Palmer studies on stomach cancer from JAMA notes most cases are advanced at diagnosis, leaving only a small portion operable. It urges vigilance for indigestion in middle aged adults, use of X rays when suspicion exists, and periodic testing when gastric acid is absent.
Vernon J. Brown replies to Prosecuting Attorney McManman from Lansing on November 27, 1941. He notes missing facts in the audit release, cites distance from the Capitol as a cause of misunderstandings, and expresses satisfaction with the reforms and disposition of criticisms. He believes continued effort will bring better results.
The Michigan Attorney General rules that delinquent tax lands cannot be redeemed to remove mortgages by simply reverting to the State and re purchasing. Redemption reinstates mortgages if the former owner repays after title vests in the state. third party sales clear mortgages. Judge Wilkin comments on political turmoil.
The public remains in the majority. no one will escape guilt for endangering peace and security. Dean Chester Emerson of Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland emphasizes accountability for those who play fast and loose with public order.
The article notes cancer concerns rise with aging populations and stomach irritation from irritants and hurried eating. It cites Charity Hospital in New Orleans serving many poor and African American residents, highlighting lack of information about health matters and suspicious stomach trouble. A coordinated effort is planned to improve figures.
Fifty new civil service examinations planned for about 5 000 applicants were cancelled after a Wayne county injunction freezing competitive tests. No deputy warden changes at Jackson or Ionia prisons for now as Glen Carpenter and Edward Good failed to secure top grades. A court opinion on civil service power to impose competitive tests on unclassified jobs pending. Also, CCC operations and possible NYA merger to be discussed. 26 abandoned camps in Michigan to be reviewed. plans to use camps for rehabilitating draftees with minor disabilities considered. Michigan voters may decide in fall on constitutional convention to overhaul the 1908 framework. State payroll for October hit 2 674 178 with 19 545 employees paid, slight net drop in general agencies offset by hospital staff. Loren Dickinson, former governor, reports being flooded with marriage proposals from widows and others as he plans a Florida trip for a change not a vacation.
Rudolph Anderson county clerk J McManman prosecuting attorney M E Nolan judge of probate James Nolan John Lascady and Arthur Pakanen were guests of Governor Van Wagoner's party at Iron River and at Joseph Green's and Senator Stephen Benzie's camps in Iron county during the hunting season Leslie Butler state Republican chairman joined part of the stay in the upper peninsula.
In Ironwood a coroner jury ruled death by self harm in the case of Toivo Kunsti after hearing 19 witnesses and a report by Harold Mulbar. Several local incidents and legal actions are noted, including a hunting accident, a light department audit, a divorce, and traffic violations.
Eleven Upper Peninsula high schools contested the first official Michigan High School Forensic League debate held Saturday. Winners included Ewen Iron River Ironwood and Watersmeet with strong records. Wakefield went 2 2. A practice round featured Michigan and two Wisconsin schools. The 13 December rematch heads toward Marquette and UP champion bids with the topic on universal military training.
The attorney general's office ruled that townships lack authority to restrict Sunday hunting unless expressly granted by statute. It notes legislatures control hunting and county boards have only powers conferred by statute, deeming local ordinances on Sunday hunting invalid.
Regular meeting of the Wakefield Michigan City Commission at City Hall on November 26 1941. Present Mayor Wilson and Commissioners Trebilcock Colberg Bedell, absent Kuivinen. Minutes from November 12 approved. Water analysis safe to drink and Fire Department report for November 7 received. Mabel Prout urged separate sewer connections for adjoining premises. Feasible solution discussed. Meeting adjourned.
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