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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
Michigan’s tourism push shows 45000 inquiries from out of state cottages and hotels. 100 new cabins planned despite material shortages. States funds 250000 ad program. rail lines, steamships, air and bus travel set for expanded schedules. Policymakers call for prudent taxation and strong leadership.
Michigan faces rising pension bills for teachers and old age programs next fiscal year. State contributions to teachers retirement will hit 5.5 million dollars while old age pensions cost taxpayers about 42.68 million. Federal funds cover much, yet the burden remains on Michigan workers and local taxpayers as debates over school aid and infirmary pensions intensify. A small local audience later saw the stage play The First Year at the theatre.
Ohio Michigan and Kentucky report only 48.5 percent of approved WWII veterans have entered GI education or job training programs. VA figures show 294,100 of 605,926 approved have started training across the three states with Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky detailing counts by state.
The column argues education welfare and highways are not local duties. It notes these costs exceed local property tax capacity and may justify state administration. The piece stresses money remains locally administered yet questions sufficiency and clarity of local control.
Senator Arthur Capper launches a strong attack on conflicting marriage and divorce laws and pushes for a constitutional amendment as the June issue of The Detroit Sunday Times highlights why a uniform divorce law is needed across states. The article includes probate and court notices from Michigan with names and addresses linked to ongoing legal proceedings.
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