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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
6
Canvass of 1,067 returned straw ballots shows strong support for reduced light and power rates in Bessemer. Of 1,067 responses, 1,025 said yes to lower rates, 24 said no. A second question on municipal plant plans drew 975 yes and 78 no.
The piece decries sprawling Michigan state government budgets and lavish payrolls across departments and commissions. It notes salaries, audits, and new commissions added under pressure from leaders, urging taxpayers to unite to cut waste and restore fiscal control. The author casts the state as ruled by spenders critiquing bureaucratic excess and calling for relentless economy.
The Michigan Department of State will press to collect 1 559 000 dollars claimed as back gasoline taxes interest and penalties from Standard Oil. A federal judge in Detroit ordered the department to show cause why a temporary restraining order against closing Standard Oil gas stations should not become permanent. The department warned licenses could be revoked if payment was not made, while a federal court restraining order was issued. The dispute centers on gasoline tax law interpretations regarding allowances and shrinkage. The matter recalls a prior similar demand of nearly 1 5 million. The article also lists Sunday services and a church program schedule.
WJMS marks seven months on air with growth and announces a bigger home in the St James Annex. The station will relocate to larger studios by McLeod Avenue within 30 days and extend summer hours to 8 pm daily while trimming mid afternoon silence. A brief obituary notes Frank Obremski, 55, dying after a monthlong illness. Funeral held at St Michael’s Church. Burial at Riverview.
Nine graduates in the 1932 class will receive diplomas at graduation exercises. Rev. Gilbert Curtis of Ironwood will deliver the commencement address at the high school on Thursday evening.
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