Michigan lawmakers weigh chain store tax reform in 1955
The Michigan Legislature will reexamine chain store taxes in 1955. A Senate Study Committee will hear from the Michigan Chain Stores Bureau and others on punitive effects and economic impact while noting total store counts, tax revenues, and advertising spending in Michigan retail.
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Michigan
Senate
Reid
Carlton Morris
Kalamazoo
Harry F. Hittle
Lansing
Charles T. Prescott
Prescott
Clyde Geerlings
Holland
Robert Haggerty
Detroit
Michigan Chain Stores Bureau
Econof
W. F. Doyle
Chain Store
Doyle
General Fund
Michigan Press Association
Michigan Retail Food Dealers Association
Michigan State College Short Courses Preview
Arthur Henry of Ann Arbor reviews quality milk practices in Young Farmer Courses in General Agriculture and Dairy Production. Robert Van de Giessen of Scotts grades bean samples in career preparation. Other courses cover fruit production horseshoeing engineering poultry and home economics under director Ralph W. Tenny at Agricultural Hall East Lansing Michigan.
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Arthur Henry
Ann Arbor
Robert van de Giessen
Scotts
Ralph W. Tenny
Agricultural Hall
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Mich
Fitzgerald kicks off 12 point platform for lieutenant governor
Detroit attorney and Democratic candidate George S. Fitzgerald outlines a tax cutting agenda urging minimal revenue from gimmicks. His program includes civil rights reform, supportive rural agriculture policy, mental health home care, expanded tourism, education growth, and stronger anti communist measures. He cites past roles with the U.S. District Attorney and Wayne County Prosecutor.
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George S. Fitzgerald
Detroit
Dacy
Publc
Fitzgerald
U. S
Department
Wayne County
Purple Gang
Harry Kelly
State Welfare Commission
Michigan Traffic Record Improves In Early 1954
State Police statistics show a real drop in deaths and injuries in Michigan during the first four months of 1954 despite a rise in total accidents. April alone saw fewer deaths injuries and accidents compared with April 1953, signaling a positive trend in road safety.
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Michigan
Can You Make Your Paycheck Go Around
Dr Lawrence S Ritter discusses how to stretch a limited income across essentials like food housing and medical costs while also meeting bills and planning savings for emergencies and future needs. He outlines practical steps to economize and balance expenses against a tightening budget.
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Lawrence S. Ritter
Michigan State College
Col
Solving the debt problem through budgeting and restraint
The piece outlines three options for managing debt: borrow more, cut major expenses, or live within income via strict budgeting. It warns that borrowing worsens finances, cutting lifestyle may be unappealing, and budgeting requires strict discipline and may force sacrifices to truly cut spending.
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Wakefield News
Lake Street
Wakefield
Michigan Mirror
Brookings Institution
Washington
Michigan Food Council
Ira Carley
Ned Forster
Fred Brieschke
Blissfield
Indianapolis
George Fyreiak
Fowlerville
Gerald Pulver
Mason
St. Lawrence Seaway
Toledo
Great Lakes
Demeter
Fleetwin
Lightwin
Fastwin
Peoples Garage
Wakefield, Michigan
American Motors
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