Romney's Michigan program praised amid partisan debate
The Wakefield News summarizes mixed views on Governor George Romney's legislative record. Democrats criticise his achievements while observers note Romney surpassed his claimed 80 to 85 percent success rate, with open occupancy and minimum wage among the contested items. The piece covers internal GOP dynamics, conference-driven compromises, and ongoing policy efforts in mental health hospital patient placements and public assistance. It also notes cost trends for single men versus married households and features a photo caption highlighting three veterans of Newberry State Hospital.
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Graduation Wisdom From Governor Romney Speech 1963 Michigan
Governor Romney urges Michigan graduates to balance realism with hope for a postwar world. He reflects on past hardships and future promises, praising graduates for their practicality and urging continued education, national knowledge, and the luck of preparation meeting opportunity.
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Michigan State Police Adopts Five Day 48 Hour Week
Michigan State Police will shift to a five day 48 hour maximum work week starting July 14 under a Civil Service Commission order. Officers below sergeant receive overtime credit and compensatory time, while sergeants and higher do not. overall staffing remains below authorized strength, with a projected shortage of 266 officers for the fiscal year.
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Micky Davis Appointed To Ironwood Tourist Center
Micky Davis named Supervisor of the Michigan Highway Department's new Tourist Information Center at Ironwood near the Wisconsin line. Construction starts in about 30 days with a mobile unit operating this summer. the center will open next fall as part of seven planned permanent facilities. Davis, 24, joined in 1959 after high Civil Service exam placement, and hails from Harrison with wife Helen DeBarr.
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