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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary notice cites Wakefield Michigan and an act of Congress dated March 3 1870 seeking a matter related to a second loss in office with unclear details.
In Ishpeming and Negaunee, Marquette County faces rent payment challenges as unemployed families struggle. Mining company homes see rent cuts and deferred charges, while privately owned rentals in mining areas face higher rents and threats of eviction. County aid covers essentials but not new rental obligations, and landlords are urged to work with tenants who will pay once employed. The Mining Journal notes landlords should avoid ejecting tenants who may pay later.
The piece outlines campaign framing by Republicans and Democrats, Hoff er era contrasts, and Hoover stance on prohibition. It notes Mills in Boston launching casel, Mills and Garner criticisms, a draft acceptance speech, and debates over a five day week in government service. It covers Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan publicity, unemployment relief funding fights, and immigration trends amid rising emigrants and deportations.
Michigan citizens will face many issues on next falls ballot with seven constitutional amendments awaiting approval or disapproval. Proposals include reapportionment, repeal of prohibition, tax caps, and residence exemptions. Additional measures address pardoning limits, annexation polling places, and franchise limits for public funds questions. Counties and municipalities may share election dates.
Senator Glass, Democrat of Virginia, introduced a resolution in the Senate to revise the Eighteenth Amendment while preserving Congress power to prevent liquor sales in saloons and interstate shipments. The move was blocked by Senator Norris, Republican of Nebraska, as unanimous consent was required. Glass said he would press again before adjournment.
National interest grows as Governor Roosevelt in his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination proposes a bond issue to fund reforestation. The plan aims to provide employment while boosting forest resources and national resilience.
A Grand Rapids Press editorial criticizes the fall ballot for its multiplicity of issues. It argues voters cannot give each item proper attention and that the load strains common sense. The piece urges simplification to restore discernment and civic focus.
The column explains how Federal Reserve open market operations affect credit and markets. Buying U S Government obligations tightens liquidity, boosts securities demand, and aims to halt deflation while easing policy for borrowers. It suggests higher confidence and a broader recovery as operations continue.
The FBI has assumed full charge of fingerprinting applicants for federal civil service jobs. The transfer from the Civil Service Commission to the FBI identification division aims at efficiency and economy. Since 1929 the criminal applicant ratio fell from 1 in 13 to 1 in 22 in 1931, and only criminals can object to fingerprinting.
About 450 California bonus seekers gathered at the Capitol to press Congress for immediate payment to needy veterans. Two marines were stationed for guard duty against the protesters, who conducted a 24 hour continuous procession before the entrance to the halls of Congress before Marines withdrew after ten.
Amid broad economic strain three Supreme Court justices work overtime while federal judges in New York decline to hear cases as the new economy curtails visiting judge allowances from ten to six dollars daily. An auto crash in Chicago shows eight horns on a college car. Massachusetts Art Commission rejects a portrait of former Governor Allen for the State House due to hands in pockets. Enid Oklahoma couple after 62 years of marriage seek divorce. Atlanta feeds 22 000 destitute.
A weary crowd at the Washington Navy Yard witnessed a brief moment of excitement as the Leathernecks departed. The tired procession steadied itself, cheered the troops, and moved on with a somber vigil.
The Wakefield Michigan City Commission met July 20 1932 at City Hall with Mayor Cleon and five commissioners present. Minutes of prior meeting approved. A list of bills including electrical supplies, sidewalk refunds, postage, and vendor items for the Fire Department and city services was read and continued to page three.
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