Michigan FEPC law passes after long battle in 1950s
Michigan adopts a six member bipartisan Fair Employment Practices Commission to prohibit job discrimination based on race creed color or ancestry. The commission can subpoena witnesses and records but cannot levy direct penalties. enforcement relies on conciliation publicity and court contempt as a last resort. Governor Williams hints at possible 1956 presidential bid amid national attention. White Pine Days at Ontonagon mark economic revival as the town celebrates June 9 11 with parades pageants and banquets.
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Michigan Legislators Endorse Arterial Road Program And Reforms
Governor Williams lauds the session for enacting the arterial road program and reforms in Workmen's Compensation foster care and racial equality laws while criticizing the chain store tax repeal. He urges swift highway reports and a five year arterial highway construction plan by June 24 as Michigan braces for a brief July session. The report also notes troubling April traffic deaths, injuries, and statewide travel totals for 1955.
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