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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
2
Wakefield News at 406 Sunday Lake Street is published weekly and entered as second class matter November 18, 1913 at the Wakefield Michigan post office under the act of March 3 1879.
Michigan accelerates a de-mothing program after identifying the gypsy moth as a major threat. The plan uses DDT spraying over 104000 acres in Ingham and Clinton counties with 58,000 gallons from aircraft, funded by a $150000 appropriation and coordinated with federal authorities.
A nationwide effort funds spraying to curb gypsy moths in Michigan with Central Airlines of Yakima handling spraying. Traps will extend 50 miles from Lansing as eggs hatch and larvae spread threatening green vegetation. Officials consider matching federal funds to support battle against the moth's spread and impact.
A social security guidance note explains that at age 65 the higher of two benefits applies, not both. It notes most individuals must work longer than 1 year to qualify for benefits from their own account, with a 6 quarter rule for those turning 65 by July 1 and longer work required for those turning later.
The Legislature rejected a last minute bond proposal and created a joint committee to commission a comprehensive state wide highway engineering and fiscal study. The Automotive Safety Foundation of Washington DC will provide analysis at cost, while financing options will be explored in parallel.
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