Michigan Weekend Exchanges
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 3 months AGO
AP-Michigan stories for the weekend of Jan. 18-20. Members using Exchange stories should retain bylines and newspaper credit lines. If you have questions, please contact the desk at 313-259-0650
For use Sunday, Jan. 19, and thereafter.
MI—EXCHANGE-PROPER RESPECT
DETROIT — The daughter of Korean War POW and Army Pfc. Robert Fletcher convinces Congress after a 20-month campaign to change policy, resulting in a recent amendment with the potential to affect thousands of enlisted veterans across the country. All former POWs and Medal of Honor recipients can now receive full military funeral honors at Arlington, regardless of their rank. The measure was included in the National Defense Authorization act signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 20.
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For use Monday, Jan. 20, and thereafter.
MI—EXCHANGE-MUSEUM TREASURE HUNT
PORT HURON, Mich. — Port Huron Museum is closing its Carnegie Center for three weeks for a massive reorganization of artifacts and exhibits. The museum’s community engagement manager said it could turn into a “real treasure hunt” of new and old discoveries.
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