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- Douglas Baker and Russel Baltz recount life in Grand Haven during the first half of the twentieth century. Doug Baker owned and operated the Baker & Son Lumber yard, which originated as the Bakker Sawmill in 1871. He discusses his genealogy, his connection with the Jackie Band and the First Presbyterian Church, and taking the passenger ship the Alabama to Chicago. During the dance-hall days, he enjoyed playing in a couple house bands. Russel Baltz joins him in giving a detailed description of the Fruitport Pavilion and the Hyland Gardens. Russel was the proprietor of the Hyland Gardens for many years. When the Big Band era ended, he converted the building into a hotel and named it the Bil-Mar Hotel after his two children. A few years later, he also bought The Barn in Grand Haven. In addition, the Baltzes owned the building at 200 Washington Ave. Through the years, it housed Addison-Baltz, Steketee's, and the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Russel includes a story about hazing during his college fraternity days.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Lyndon B. John announces a plan to send federal troops to Detroit, Michigan, at the request of Michigan Governor George Romney, to deal with rioting.
- Date Issued:
- 1967-07-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Question and answer period with the voices of reporters Patrick Stoyan, Lesley Stahl, Terence Smith, Andrew Glass, John Wallach, Don Irwin, Chris Ogden, Fred Barnes, Lisa Myers, Harrison Rainie and David Green.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Detroit native Jim Daniels, Professor of English and Creative Writing at Carnegie Mellon University, reads from his works, "United States Street football", "Revenge of the crash test dummies" and "In line for the exterminator". He answers questions from the audience about free verse poetry and prose poems, seeing people from the old neighborhood, and incorporating memories from his youth into his writing. Daniels is introduced by Professor John P. Beck for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series which is described by Peter Berg.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-09-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet for their third and final debate of the 2012 campaign. CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer moderates the debate centered on foreign policy. Schieffer asks about Middle East policy. Romney suggests more economic help be focused on the region while taking on the anti-American jihadists. Obama challenges Romney's shifting positions over the course of the campaign then lists his own accomplishments supporting U.S. friendly governments even while promoting democracy and self determination. Romney surprises Obama by broadly agreeing with Obama's approach then turns the discussion back to domestic economic policy and global trade. Romney explains how he can cut the federal budget without touching defense. Obama says, "the math simply doesn't work" then defends his approach suggesting that Romney is out of touch with current military strategy and needs. They argue about the Iranian nuclear program, whether Obama conducted an "apology tour", the end of war in Afghanistan, and remaining threats in the region. Romney advocates for challenging China's monetary policies and dealing with the trade imbalance. Obama recounts where his administration has successfully challenged China then accuses Romney of exporting jobs to China starting an exchange about the American auto industry and the bailout. Held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama urges Congress to pass short-term legislation to cut spending and increase tax revenue so that "sequestration" can be delayed for a few months. He tells reporters he is prepared to work with Congress through the regular budget process to reduce the deficit by a total of $4 trillion by cutting more spending and eliminating tax loopholes for the wealthy. Obama says the economy is moving in the right direction. "Sequestration" is a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered as agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Held in the White House Briefing Room.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Vice President Joe Biden addresses the National Governors Association. Biden says he appreciates their hard work and optimism about doing some hard jobs. President Obama describes the challenges faced by the middle class and solicits support from the governors for his plans to create more good jobs that pay good wages, training more Americans to be able to take the jobs that are out there right now and the jobs that are created, guaranteeing access to a world-class education for every American child, and making sure that hard work pays off. Held in the White House State Dining Room.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- United States President Barack Obama delivers a speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors held in the East Room of the White House. Obama emphasizes the importance of the partnership between cities and the federal government and says that the federal government is investing more money to help cities build water infrastructure and that $80 million will go to the state of Michigan for the city of Flint. In addition, Obama outlines his legislative agenda for the year which includes criminal justice reform, combating the drug addiction, improving schools, and making it easier to vote.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In the first of two interviews Dale Brickner, professor in the School of Labor and Industrial Relations and associate director of the Labor Education Program at Michigan State University, talks about his youth, family and education and explains how he became interested in labor issues. Brickner talks about his early labor activism and says that he served on a picket line as a youngster and was struck by a teargas canister. He recalls jobs he had in college that had him advocating for labor rights, working in a steel mill and as a reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Brickner also talks about graduate school, teaching economics and labor relations and recalls several of the union officials with whom he worked and shares stories of his time working with unions and educators. Brickner is interviewed by John Revitte, MSU professor of Labor and Industrial Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 1995-07-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- An unidentified male speaker on the U.N. Social and Economic Council pleads to the chairman not to send "underdeveloped people" to underdeveloped areas. The speaker states his support for using regional grouping and implementing projects in the social field.
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection