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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
2
Wakefield News announces annual subscription at $3.00 for the Wakefield Michigan edition. The paper is published weekly and entered as second class matter November 18, 1913 at the Wakefield post office under the 1879 act.
Michigan teeters toward a statewide educational television network with a potential $1 million state match. A Kennedy era $32 million federal appropriation target could fund new stations after plans submitted to Washington around July. Progress meetings set at MSU June 13. Michigan’s Big Three plus others are involved, urging sound proposals to secure federal dollars.
A construction worker asks how credits are reported and checked. Employers report earnings each calendar quarter and workers can request a record by mailing form OAR 7004 for an official SS account. For retirement eligibility, quarters of coverage depend on years since 1950 up to ages 62 for women and 65 for men, with a minimum of six quarters required.
Governor laments that only a nuisance tax package remains from a Republican legislature and pledges action on unmet needs in education and mental health. He outlines an anti litter campaign with TV, radio, print ads, school programs, and enforcement, plus long term reviews of litter facilities and disposal methods. The message emphasizes fiscal reform, equity, and state leadership on litter prevention.
Michigan electors may vote on the proposed new Constitution in November 1962 or possibly in April 1963. A suit seeks a November vote in Ingham County Circuit Court while President Nisbet urges a May 28 decision. Major groups back adoption including the Michigan Farm Bureau and the League of Women Voters. The Farm Bureau praised strengthened branches and local government and kept the 15 mill property tax limit. The League endorsed substantial improvements over the present constitution at its Ypsilanti session. Other groups, including the Michigan Education Association, hint at support pending member action. The Junior Chamber of Commerce also applauded delegates for completing the Con Con work.
Delegates reviews the new Michigan constitution with leaders urging citizens to study it. Jaycee leaders anticipate a June board meeting to endorse Con-Con action. NAACP opposes the document citing civil rights and apportionment provisions. Dr John A Hannah of Michigan State University defends the proposal as the most civil rights rich state constitution. He chairs key panels on civil rights and apportionment. Proponents praise the Civil Rights Commission powers and fair reapportionment. An opinion notes business conditions but favors continued vigilance. other readers offer quips about bills and Jones.
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