Racing Commission records, 1983-1985.

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Racing Commission records, 1983-1985.

RG 86-21 contains records of the Michigan Racing Commission. Includes court records (1985), involving the case of William B. Ballenger vs. William L. Calahan and Governor James J. Blanchard; tapes of radio interviews (1983-84), with William S. Ballenger; and video cassette T.V. appearances (1984-85), of four interviews with Commissioner Ballenger.

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Ballenger, William Lincoln

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William S. Ballenger III was born in Flint, Mich. on Mar. 28, 1941. He graduated from Princeton University, magna cum laude, in 1962. He then returned to Michigan and served as the Republican State Central Committee's Director of Research and then as Chairman of the Shiawassee County Republican Party. He married Virginia Lee "Bunny" Woodward in 1964, and the couple have had two children - Josephine and William S. the Fifth. Ballenger was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1968 and ...

Calahan, William L.

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Michigan Racing Commission

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Historical note: The Racing Commission prescribes and enforces rules governing the conduct, safety, security, growth, and integrity of all pari-mutual horse racing in the state. The Commission issues track, race meeting and occupational licenses; collects racing license and tax revenues; appoints stewards and veterinarians to represent the state; approves track-appointed officials; monitors the daily conduct of racing and investigates any irregularities which may lead to criminal prosecution. ...

Blanchard, James J., 1942-

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Blanchard was Democratic governor of Michigan from 1982 to 1991. From the description of James J. Blanchard visual materials. 1982-2002. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778581 Blanchard was Democratic governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991. From the description of James J. Blanchard gubernatorial files, 1982-2002. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778579 From the description of James J. Blanchard sound recordings. 1982-2002....