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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1965
Page
2
The Wakefield News, published weekly at 412 Sunday Lake Street, lists annual subscription price of three dollars. The paper is entered as second class matter in Wakefield Michigan, under the 1879 act, with publication date noted November 18 1913.
The Michigan Mirror notes long effort to establish a four year college in the Delta area led by State Rep. William Boos and Kalamazoo/Saginaw options. State funds may be raised, with site selection undecided, as backers push for the 11th state supported college. Camping demand rises with 15 6 thousand state and national forest campsites, 3.1 million permits last year, and 50 thousand groups turned away. Federal grants to Michigan totaled 362.7 million in 1963 64, per capita 46 dollars, sparking debate on reliance on federal aid. A juvenile traffic point system proposal moves through the legislature, with court action still at the probate level. Ojibway Job Corps staff appointments include John Lupis director, with Deputy Directors Smith Patterson and DeMario, training set for July and offices to move to Marenisco.
The piece urges Michigan families to camp in state or federal campgrounds and explore Porcupine Mountain State Park in the Upper Peninsula. It highlights swimming, fishing, and the range from modern conveniences to backcountry cabins, noting peak demand after school ends in June. Conservation officers can guide locations.
The speaker notes income tax funds travel to distant nations and space projects, referencing destinations like the moon Mars and Venus. They question whether any funds return on a round trip, implying skepticism about fiscal reach and accountability.
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