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Welfare caseload posts drop in state LANSING (UPI i State officials say an improved economy and tighter eligibility screening have helped reduce Michigan's welfare caseload to its lowest level in two years. Figures from the state Department of Social Services show that 196,014 families are receiving Aid to Dependent Children payments, the lowest since September 1975 when the caseload level stood at 195,688. The record high for ADC payments was reached in March 1976 when 207,000 families were receiving the aid. John Morberg. a budget analyst in the Senate Fiscal Agency, said he expects the ADC caseload to rise to about 200.000 families in the coming months and a i a foreseeable future.

"The economy has improved to the point that we think we have leveled off on ADC payments," Morberg said. "That could change if the economy dips, obviously, but we aren't anticipating that for 1978 or 1979." Morberg said there are two main reasons why he expects the ADC caseload to reach 200,000. "Unemployment in Michigan today is about 5.5 percent, which is very low, and we don't expect it to dip any further, which means at the very least that the caseload should stabilize," he said. "Also, in October we raised benefits to ADC recipients by 6 per cent and we also raised the amount of money a family can be making and still receive ADC- Morberg said. Another factor cited by officials for the two-year welfare low is the fact that both state and county agencies have been i i i a a i a a eligibility.

The projected 200,000 caseload level would cost Michigan taxpayers about S55.1 million a month, or $666 million a year based on the current average payout of $275.60 a month, Morberg said. Detroit's Carl Levin makes Senate noises DETROIT i UPI i City Council President Carl Levin has announced the formation of a "standby campaign committee" so that he will be ready for a possible U.S. Senate race next year. i i a a tablishment of the committee while announcing that he has taken a job with a downtown law firm under an agreement that will allow him to spend time with his family and on a possible Senate race. The Democrat said he will make no decision on running until after Dec.

31 when his term on the council expires. He said he would definitely make up his mind about the Senate race before the end of February. Levin, who was first elected to the council seat in 1970 and has served as president since 1974. did not seek reelection this year. It has been known for several months that Levin was considering a run for the Democratic nominated for the U.S.

Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Robert Griffin. "We're going to prepare to run so that if I decide to go. I'll be ready to go," Levin said. He acknowledged that the delay in making the decision may cost him some support since the Democratic field is becoming crowded and key backers already are making commitments.

"I'm paying a price for doing it my way," Levin said. Levin said he wanted to have time after his retirement from the City Council to consult his family and practice law, which he has not done since becoming council president. Six candidates already have declared for the Democratic Senate nomination, including Philip H. Power, a suburban Detroit newspaper publisher; former U.S. Rep.

Richard Vander Veen of Grand Rapids; state Sen. John Otterbacher of Grand Rapids; state Sen. Anthony A. Derezkinski of Muskegon; Dudley" W. Buffa, former aide to the late U.S.

Sen. Philip Hart, and Warren D. Bracy, a law professor from Ann Arbor. Levin will be associated with the law firm of Jaffe, Snider. Raitt, Garrattand Hever beginning Jan.

1 Berkley man wins lottery DETROIT (UPI i A retiree from Berkley who wants to take his wife on a grand tour of the United States won the top prize Friday night on the i i a "Michigame" show. Gilbert Leach. 65. took over the winning spot by defeating six challengers, including two-time champion JuliaTSegan, a widow from Zim. who took home 5214,000 from her earlier appearances.

Leach said he buys $5 worth of tickets each week and was "kind of surprised" when he learned he qualified for the "Michigame" show. "Well, I'm going to live on some of it," he said of his windfall. "Then my wife and I are going to see as much as the United States as we can." SUNDAY, meet THOMAS TROMBLEY our Hoover representative --and see the Sweeper demonstration-SUNDAY 1:00 to 4:00 featuring the 4107 Hoover Convertible 1 Upright Cleaner. It beats, as it sweeps, as it cleans; tip-toe carpet adjustment; full time edge cleaning; 3- position handle; all steel agitator. Quick and clean bag changer.

And Sunday afternoon, November 27th, choose from any Hoover Upright Cleaner in stock and -SAVE 10.00 The Trmvenc City, Mich. 4MM, Sctorday, November It77 Page 5 is special a erv sprinkled-the magic spirit of Christmas all over the store, in every department. Christinas shopping at Milliken's is your home away from home. Bring the family and make an enjoyable afternoon of it. Get ideas for gifts that will please.

They'll tell you their sizes and color preferences. Milliken's is shopping excitement! SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER in the balcony Tearoom Home Made Vegetable Soup cup bowl 60c CHICKEN and DUMPLING 2.50 Tossed Salad, Choice of Dressing Vegetable Home Made Apple Bread and Butter SPAGHETTI and MEAT BALLS 1.7S Small Tossed Salad, Choice of Dressing Home Made Apple Bread and Butter HAMBURGER 1.00 HOT DOG 65c WEIGHT WATCHER 2.25 MILLIKEN'S SPECIAL 1.50 CHEF'S SALAD 2.25 FRUIT PLATE 1.75 Heavenly Ambrosia uessert, Sunday, MEET THE to 5:00 SHIRLEY BRACE hobbyist turned pro, the joy of weaving. A three-year veteran of the looms, Ms. Brace attended classes at the Arts and Crafts Center, Her background has been in art having been involved in oil painting. She has a minor in art from Michigan State University.

She and her husband and three daughters are residents of Traverse City for the last fourteen years. See her at work in Milliken's Contempo Shop on the second floor. BILL WHITING the well-known artist of Traverse City who creates his sketches holding his pen or pencil in his mouth. Handicapped as the result ol an accident, Bill courageously continued his work and his achievement is a matter of record. See him do his thing in Milliken's Luggage Shop on the main floor.

SANTA PICTURES in our Santaland on the main floor in Milliken's East. The kids will thrill to having their picture taken with Santa and you will have a lasting memento-12 noon until 5:00 GOLDEN GIFT WRAP a beautiful metallic gold and white paper with our own gold- color seal. Any size package of I gifts purchased in our store gift wrapped for only 50C each. DOWNTOWN where the excitement is -lots of free parking on Sunday afternoon; street carolers, outdoor activity and shops filled to the brim with colorful Christmas ideas. See the decorated windows.

Visit Santa Claus. Downtown is where it's at. Make Milliken's your downtown headquarters. USE YOUR E.S.A., our exclusive Early Shopper Account is extended through Sunday. December 4th.

Great news' Christmas ahop now, pay 3 equal payments in Januarv, Februarv, March and NO FINANCE CHARGE' if paid up before April 1st, 1978. Relax in December. The E.S.A. is a separate account. Still time to open an E.S.A.

special! ALL SWEATERS in Sportswear OFF! Sunday only! Open 12 noon until 5:00 Come, Have Fun!.