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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
2
The Wakefield News of Wakefield Michigan is led by editor and publisher H L Trezise. The brief masthead lists the paper price and staff at the top of the page.
The 1897 New York Sun editorial responds to eight year old Virginia O’Hanion’s question Is there a Santa Claus It has become a Christmas classic and is reprinted here for readers who recall or seek the timeless reply The piece preserves the child’s name and address as part of the historical letter and the newspaper’s age old tradition
A Wakefield Christmas story closes with a long Santa visit and a charity dinner. Volunteers from the Rotary Club and American Legion host 100 men and boys for gifts, meals, and songs, highlighting child welfare and community generosity during the holiday season.
Michigan lawmakers consider an old age pension alongside unemployment insurance with Detroit officials pushing both. Proposals differ on retirement age, revenue sources, and benefit levels, with factions split over funding via payrolls, taxation, or mixed methods. Critics warn against burdening industry and insurer contributions altering wages while supporters seek a workable statute.
The piece critiques proposed special license plates based on affiliations and political ties, suggesting risks of favoritism and identity by lodge emblems. It questions what happens if holders are involved with multiple groups and highlights praise and controversy around party figures Sparks, Bromaug, and others across Illinois and Michigan.
George W. Welch in the Grand Rapids Chronicle remains undismayed by pre election prophecies. He foresees Frank Knox as the next national chairman, praising Knox’s Illinois gubernatorial actions against Len Small and supporting the Democratic candidate Judge Henry Horner.
The text argues that experts in insurance actuarial practice must lead the discussion and make conclusions, warning against amateurs politicians or professors guiding the plan. It notes the system's establishment hinges on who pays for Shaktis employment and emphasizes reliance on professional analysis rather than lay opinions.
The Rev John R Hart of the University of Iowa argues that modern feminine conduct reflects imitative frankness and lack of refinement. He contends women who imitate masculine manners diminish social grace and neglect their own temperament, asserting men rely on women to uphold civilized amenities.
In a Dowagiac Daily News column Harry Whitely cites Dr Glenn Frank of the University of Wisconsin arguing that civilization needs more thought not money. He notes cycles of waging war for peace, social irresponsibility, liberal charity without justice, and calls for genuine accountability.
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