Democrats Ready To Ride FDR's Coat Tail In Michigan
Michigan Democrats convene in Flint on June 15 to shape delegates for the national convention in Chicago and to influence Governor lieutenant governor and U S senator nominations. The fight centers on Roosevelt third term coattails and delegate loyalties with VanWagoner Shields Porritt and Brown amid shifting Wayne County alignments and potential runs by Fry Wilkowski and Frankensteen.
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Flint
Michigan
Chicago
United States
Roosevelt
Murray D. VanWagoner
Prentiss M. Brown
van Wagoner
Edmund C. Shields
Charles S. Porritt
Wayne
Wayne County
Theodore I. Fry
Anthony J. Wilkowski
Clara van Auken
R. J. Thomas
Uawcio
Fry
Richard T. Frankensteen
Shields
Consumers Power Co
Philadelphia
John J. O'Brien
Detroit
Had Carriers Union
Stage Hands Union
Thomas
Frankensteen
Michigan Republicans weigh strong ticket for national races
The piece outlines Michigan Republicans courting a bold slate for U S Senate and statewide offices. It notes Michael J. Hart of Saginaw returning to politics as a Senate candidate, Leo J. Nowicki facing resignation rules, and possible moves by Wilkowski Starr and others. The Flint scene could decide delegate and committee picks ahead of the Philadelphia convention.
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Michigan
Michael J. Hart
Saginaw
United States
Leo J. Nowicki
Nowicki
United States Senate
Highway Department
Wilkowski
Raymond W. Starr
Flint
June Bride Homemaking Column Delights readers with two party dishes
A June Bride focused column offers cheerful tips for homemaking after the honeymoon. It presents two recipes: a Lemon Mallobet frozen dessert and a Tossed Salad Deluxe with marshmallows, pineapple, cabbage, and watercress. Each includes simple instructions, serving ideas, and a reminder this guidance helps new homemakers enjoy planning luncheons and gatherings.
Greene withholds opinion copies from news channels
Greene kept copies of the opinion locked in his desk to block distribution from the attorney general's office, angering Read and hindering its reach to typical news outlets.
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Smith
Michigan
Detroit
Fred Elliott, Jr
James A. Greene
Thomas Read
Green
Elliott
Stoddard
Greene
Attorney General's
Read
Fire Loss In State Is Small
A 1940 forest fire briefing notes the first seven weeks ended in June with more fires and greater acreage burned than any comparable period since 1934. By this date 542 fires burned over 11 263 acres, while last year had 513 fires and over 43 213 acres.
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Montmorency
Fifth Annual Bass Festival at Crystal Falls
The Hold Bass Festival celebrates its fifth year on Sunday June 30 at Crystal Falls. Prizes await top bass catches, boat races and log rolling events as enthusiasts from Michigan and nearby states attend in a region famed for bass fishing on the Paint River.
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Crystal Falls
Michigan
Paint River
Forest Visitors and Vacationers Raise Fire Risk
Increases in forest visitors and vacationers heighten the chance of fires starting, as more people explore wooded areas and engage in outdoor activities. Authorities warn of heightened danger during peak travel weeks and urge vigilance.
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Jacob Steketee
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Davidson
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