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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
3
In December marks thirty years since Prohibition ended. The nation has moved toward moderation with lower per capita spirits consumption compared to the dry era. Repeal boosted government tax revenues, industry spending, and payrolls while moonshine remains a nationwide menace with millions in lost tax revenue from illegal production.
District manager George C. Franzen in Marquette urges adults over 65 to check eligibility as recent law changes reduce work requirements. Many still working can receive benefits, and rules allow benefits if earnings stay under 100 dollars monthly or if over 72 with no earnings limit. Contact the local Social Security office. a free pamphlet If You Work is available.
Auditor General Billie S. Farnum explains that most taxpayers misperceive state funds. She notes that over 56 percent of tax revenues flow back to Michigan’s 83 counties and local units, with billions for schools and highways.
MSU scientist Dr. Oliver W. Kaufmann reports tests detecting type E botulism in living Lake Michigan fish. He links human and wildlife outbreaks to lake pollution rather than processing faults at West Michigan fisheries. Cooking destroys the toxin, so fresh fish remains safe.
Experts warn Lake Michigan pollution may drive the die off of gulls and aquatic birds along the shoreline. Researchers link snow cover and proximity to urban areas to increased use of Michigan winter sport centers, urging responsibility beyond processors.
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