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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
2
The Wakefield News lists L. Trezise as editor and publisher with a price of one dollar. The notice serves as the paper’s masthead and pricing detail.
Report from Ironwood annual Upper Peninsula gathering outlines a Mackinac Bridge linking Mackinac City to St Ignace. Engineer J H Cisse cites 25 to 35 million dollars to build with 100 feet spans and 150 feet water clearance. Chester M Howell, publisher Chesaning, asserts the project will pay for itself.
The piece traces historic themes from the War of 1812 to modern auto design, noting back-axle engine placement, European makers Wenner Gren and Mathises proposing rear-engined cars for $500. It contrasts the 19th century federal surplus under Andrew Jackson with today’s national debt near 40 billion, and recalls New York State’s preserved 4 million share for education.
The piece mocks Michigan license plate letter schemes that reflect favorite individuals rather than owner counties, likening it to New York City's World’s Fair publicity. It notes the scheme adds little public value, complicates police checks, and comments on Governor Murphy and the Tourist Bureau's political-ad tie ins. A humorous aside questions whether the Governor is a future president, while random quotes and anecdotes appear amid the critique.
In Grand Rapids commentary, Democratic leaders weigh Gov. Murphy’s strength for November. Rumors link Murphy to a Washington appointment before July 26, with Van Wagoner as a possible successor and J Nowicki to rise if he moves up. Fry’s stance on civil service and a potential referendum on court appointments fuel intra party tensions as the GOP gears for its June convention in Lansing.
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A joint Michigan education and health committee outlines cooperation among university medical schools, dental and nursing associations, social work groups, Red Cross, and state agencies. The piece argues on child behavior, extroversion versus introversion, and how praise shapes development, linking to adult social ease and avoiding harsh punishment.
The text notes Murphy is in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor after meeting Leo J. Nowicki, with petitions circulating to qualify him for the ticket. An umpire was approached by an irate fan after his team’s defeat, asking about a dog’s name.
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