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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
2
The Wakefield News lists H. L. Trezise as editor and publisher and notes its second class mail status in Wakefield Michigan under the 1870 act.
The article envisions Governor-elect Murray Van Wagoner pursuing a businesslike administration that trims the 29 million dollar state deficit by ringfencing revenues and pushing for a centralized tax department with veto power over appropriations. It notes likely friction with a Republican legislature and key figures like Harry Kelly, while outlining potential reforms in agriculture and budget balancing aimed at appeasing pressure groups and expanding services.
A reader requests a cough remedy while a physician warns against self diagnosis and prescription. The piece explains coughs have varied causes from sinusitis to chronic irritation, TB, cancer, or heart failure and stress the need for proper examination and treatment.
Frank McKay has been indicted on three federal counts by a Grand Jury. The piece argues the indictment was overdue and notes McKay’s long wielding of state party power, centralized nominations, and patronage, while criticizing state institutions for failing to curb his influence. It questions whether federal action was the only path to truth and suggests outcomes remain uncertain.
Gouvernor elect Van Wagoner faces pressure over sales tax control as Herbert Rushton exits to run attorney general. The new eight member civil service board will include Vernon Brown Harry Kelly and Theodore Fry with Rushton possibly guiding the appointment. co chairmen Porritt and Butler will oversee the inauguration while state highway and education posts draw late interest.
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