Michigan labor board act sparks debate and scrutiny
The Michigan Mirror discusses Governor Loren D. Dickinson’s critique of the 1939 labor law and the Fitzgerald plan as it examines the impact of a proposed prestrike intervention by the state mediation board. It notes the five‑day cooling period, the right to strike, and potential arbitration, with emphasis on preemptive action to avert labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
New Labor Board
Loren D. Dickinson
Chrysler
Senate
State Mediation Board
Dickinson
General Motors
CLO. United Automotive Union
End of Taxes Claimed Under Townsend Plan
Dr. Joseph Warnock, a Townsend Plan representative, spoke at Wakefield Community Building arguing that a two percent transaction tax would fund $200 monthly pensions for seniors over 60, replace all taxes, and retire the national debt. He claimed the plan would halt taxes and create employment, while criticizing detractors and outlining steps to mobilize credit banks for public welfare.
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Joseph Warnock
The
Townsend Plan, Inc
Wakefield
Warnock
Wall Street
Gerald K. Smith
Townsend
Dr. Warnock Es
House of Representatives
WPA Schedule Opens Next Tuesday Night
WPA Recreational league games begin next Tuesday at the Community building gym. Two games per night on a three-night weekly schedule involve Ramsay vs Conocos and Collegians vs Merchants, with additional matchups on Wednesday and Thursday. Six teams compete under high school rules, junior games held after school.
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WPA
Ramsay
Conocos
Collegians
Merchants
Trojans
CYO
Conoco
Stores Stay Open Late and City Holiday Observed
The city stores will remain open until nine each night for the balance of the week to serve last minute shoppers. A two day holiday is set for Sunday and Monday with no post office deliveries on Monday. Methodist Church No. 1 hosts a Christmas service at 9:30 a.m. themed The Invaluable Gift, plus a choir medley of Christmas hymns. Church school meets at 10:30 a.m. under J. S. Gilbert. No Epworth Leagues this Sunday. a Watch Night service and party are planned for the next Sunday.
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Methodist Church
J. S.gilbert
Epworth
City Commission approves snow contract and budgets advice
The city commission, in a brief meeting, learns the state will cover 60.6 percent of snow removal costs on US 2 and M 28 starting Jan 1 and defers action on a $20,000 debt request until an attorney general opinion is obtained. They plan an archival indexing project for records back to 1890 and consider expanding staff. Unemployment is not deemed an emergency and a Lansing visit to discuss WPA issues is paused pending guidance.
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State Highway Department
State Department
Bedell Avenue
Billie
Lake Shore
Public Debt Service Commission
City Commission
Lansing
Chamber Decorated Yard Prize Contest Opens Registration
The Chamber of Commerce offers holiday yard and window decorating prizes. Citizens register with Miss Viola Hanson. many displays already lit. Judging will use district prizes plus a citywide top prize. Judges Dr H A Tressel Mrs Kenneth Duncan and Mrs R B Wortley. Cash awards, no entry strings, final judge decisions.
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Chamber
Chamber of
H. A. Tressel
Kenneth Duncan
R. B .Wortley
Committee Elected In Charge Of Soliciting Funds For Finnish Relief
A public meeting at Temperance Hall elected a nine member relief committee led by Alfred Laakso to solicit funds for Finns in Europe. Members include Victor Lepisto treasurer Amanda Carroll secretary and volunteers across city districts. Donations of warm clothing to Amanda Carroll are requested.
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Temperance Hall
Europe
Alfred Laakso
Victor Lepisto
Amanda Carroll
Vaino Lindh
Johni Kuivinen
Henry Ahola
Wm. Konno
John Niemela
Arvo Liu
Gabriel Korpi
Isaac Raisanen
Hilja Laaksoharju
Ida Saari
Gust Lampi
John Lampi
Vaii Lindh
Christmas Programs at Finnish Church Schedule
Schedule for Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church detailing Christmas events Friday through Sunday. Finnish and English services with Holy Communion, Sunday school rehearsals, Christmas programs by Luther League, choir concerts, and multiple student acts. Includes dates December 23 to 26, times, parties, and church activities led by Rev. F W Kaskinen and pastors.
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Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church
F. W. Kaskinen
Jackson
Matt Hongisto
Luther League
F Kaskinen
Pearl Hongisto
Ruth Hallbe
Vernice Hill
Irene Luoma
Rudolph Jarvi
The
Li | Brothers
Progr
Barbara Kuiv
Richard Nyman
Kenneth Kilpo
Prosecutor Clarifies Pistol Laws and Concealed Weapon Rules
The Prosecuting Attorney explains the Concealed Weapons Act 372 of 1927 defining pistols as any firearm six inches or longer and requiring owners to register by November 1, 1927. Licensees must obtain a concealed weapon license to carry in any vehicle, with applications via the chief of police or county licensing board.
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L. J. McManman
Sheriff's Office
Camere Glatt
Midnight Mass at St Marys Church Christmas Carol Mass
St Marys Catholic Church plans midnight mass continuing a long tradition with the senior choir led by Miss Eileen Kirby starting 11 30 pm The program features Mendelssohn pieces and several carols including Angels We Have Heard on High O Holy Night and The First Noel Masses for Christmas morning are scheduled at 6 7 8 and 10 o clock Separately Mr and Mrs Chester McGraw of Kalamazoo announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday December 12 and the McGraws visit relatives at their son’s home
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Eileen Kirby
Mendelssohn
Bishop Chadwick
E. Walters
Adam
Christ
J. A. Kornteee
Chester McGraw
Kalamazoo
James McGraw
Chester
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Michigan Mirror
Michigan ‘United Conservation Clubs
Conservation Department
House
State Administrative Board
Conservation Commission
MUCC
Lower Peninsula
Harry Gaines
Northern Michigan Sportsmen's Association
Upper Peninsula
NMSA
Gaines
P. A. Hera
East Lansing
Mucc Presit
Commission
Jacobson
Finnish Church
Nona Karling
Charles ‘Kuivinen
Bobby Hero
James Kilponen
Dennis Mattson
Donald Poikonen
Peter Hill
Harold Peterson
Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
Rev
Kaskinen
Charlotte Haanpaa
Russell Tuomela
Lita
Maki
Thyra
Dagmar Teppo
Salome Kaskinen
Aune Kivi
Gertrude Luoma
Vieno Maki
Shepherds
Sarah Kaskinen
Paul Kaskinen
Billy Lahti
Rev. Kaskinen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Godfrey Stevenson
William Roberge
Robert E. Byquist
St. Mary’s Church
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