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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
2
The Wakefield News lists annual subscription pricing in a weekly Wakefield publication dated November 18, 1913. It notes the paper is a second class matter with address at 412 Sunday Lake Street Wakefield Michigan.
Michigan's tax collection growth outstripped personal income rise over ten years, with state and local taxes up 109.84 percent while personal income climbed 39.93 percent from 12.9 billion to 18 billion. Local tax receipts led gains, up 126.09 percent. business activity and cigarette taxes drove state increases. State tax share of income rose from 7.53 percent to 11.29 percent. Resort industry eyes record season amid 85 winter facilities and eight new openings, plus upgrades at existing resorts.
Michigan Attorney General Frank J. Kelley warns during the holiday season about unordered merchandise sent by mail. Mail can be refused at any time and kept unopened. opened items cannot be returned. Do not pay for or accept unordered goods and report violations to the Post Office.
Senator Hart pressed for early hearings on the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with Senator Alan Bible. Bible delayed the hearing due to late year and weather, planning to put the issue on the agenda next year. Hart called the reply encouraging and noted a quick start in the next session. The hearing may last one day in the Upper Peninsula.
Governor Romney discusses Michigan’s 1962 record tourist spending and a potential 1963 high, urging creative, man made attractions to complement natural resources. He cites Greenfield Village, the Mackinac Bridge, and Lake State efforts while warning against relying solely on scenery for growth.
The Board of Control of Michigan College of Mining and Technology reports a 1962 housing renovation for the President lacked a work order or state approval, but asserts no fraud. It commits to tighter controls and says a report is due by December 20 1963 with steps to prevent future violations.
Governor Romney announced he has asked state agencies to ensure continuation of rail car ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac as the Mackinac Transportation Company plans to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission to discontinue the St. Ignace to Mackinaw City ferry line. He noted the annual rail traffic ranges from about 7 099 to 8 000 cars and warned the loss would affect the regional economy.
University of Michigan astronomer Hazel M. Losh explains a total lunar eclipse will occur in the early morning of December 30. Observers in Michigan may see only the first half as the moon sets while still in eclipse with a dull reddish glow during totality.
Thousands of teenagers join the Teen Age Program TAP of the 1964 March of Dimes to fight birth defects and arthritis. Judy Meyers and Philip Dawson head the effort as national co chairmen detailing school and community projects and the value of scholastic achievement in public service.
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