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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
2
The Wakefield News is a weekly publication issued from 406 Sunday Lake Street Wakefield Michigan. It lists subscription rates including 1 year local and out of state options and notes its filing as second class matter with postal authorities dating to November 18 1913.
Michigan lawmakers face a 405 million dollar request for next year as they weigh tighter controls and possible bond financing for higher education and state services. Gov Williams and Republicans argue over revenue and spending while districts push for new schools and prisons.
Senator Charles E. Potter warns in a public letter and speech about a new technique called subliminal projection that could plant unseen messages in viewers minds. He urges FCC testing under legal safeguards while noting potential political and social manipulation risks. Also included is a Michigan State Police graduation report with 28 recruits and remarks by the governor and commissioner.
The passage explains how the Michigan Plat Act, now with stronger penalties since 1954 Public Act 186, targets selling land divided into five or more parcels. It requires proper roads drainage and utilities, with a 25 percent of sale price or $500 fine, whichever is greater, for noncompliance.
The column explains reporting earned wages to Social Security for beneficiaries under 72, noting earnings over 1200 yearly must be reported even if not covered by Social Security. It also outlines qualification: a man needs 34 years of covered work for full insured status, a 62 year old woman the same, and a 65 year old woman with no prior credits would need 134 years of work under the law to become fully insured.
The University of Michigan wildlife expert Warren Chase notes a sharp drop in deer camps in Michigan as rugged tent campers switch to motels. He cites poorer hunting success since 1952 and bad opening day weather, plus the UP bridge opening shifting hunter numbers and past starvation impacts on herd size.
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