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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

6

Endorsement Speech Promises Prompt State Action and Candid Forthrightness

A governor candidate pledges swift handling of labor strikes welfare and alien issues, promising to coordinate with national defense and protect industries. He emphasizes restraint on campaigning, urges no political rhetoric, and vows to work to improve economics efficiency and administrative morale while acknowledging past mistakes. He closes with odd domestic tips about onions and frosting.

Wayne County

Inland Steel to Open Sherwood Mine and Related Voices

Inland Steel plans the first new mine in a decade at the Sherwood tract near Virgil after completing a spur into Mineral Hills. The company buys properties for R D Satterly and Victor Backels, names a new mine captain, restarts Ravenna Prickett stripping, and reports May Lake Superior ore consumption totals. The Ironton mine near Bessemer to reopen with 200 workers pending mobilization. A separate Michigan debate on amendments and merit systems cites political risk and a 165,000 signature drive with July 5 filing deadline.

Sherwood Tract Virgil Iron River Inland Steel Company Northwestern Mineral Hills Rudolph Ericson Eighth Avenue R. D. Satterly Sherwood Satterly Morris Ishpeming Victor Backels Ironton Evergreen Mines Company Crosby, Minn Inland Company Lake Superior Lake

VETS TO OPPOSE CIVIL SERVICE BILL

The Republican Servicemen's League of Michigan will oppose the Michigan Merit System Association's bid for a constitutional civil service. Arthur E. Hagen of Owosso, chairman, said the executive committee condemned the proposed amendment as detrimental to war veterans. He argued it would undermine the Legislature and erase veterans' long fought rights in state government.

Iee Detroit Hagen Michigan Merit System Association Secretary of State Republican Servicemen’s League of Michigan Michigan Merit System Association Arthur E. Hagen Owosso

City Assessor Firing Sparks Debate on Moves

City commission battles over the fate of the city assessor with amendments and votes showing divisions. Mayor Wilson casts the sole negative vote on a separate election of the city assessor, while discussions on the city attorney and parliamentary procedure leave the audience uncertain. Employees on the guide project seek an inquiry into alleged unfair practices by the foreman, and a meeting with supervisors is planned next week to address the issues. A separate real estate listing notes a seven room house for sale on Pierce Street in Wakefield.

City Commission

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