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(Director of Mental Health Pat Babcock discusses the current status of Mental Health Programs in an interview from May 22, 1984. In the interview, Babcock discusses the changes that have taken place since 1982 to improve the overall Mental Health Program. Some of these changes include: new accredidation for childrens and adult hospitals, restoring staff levels, new policies and criteria for admissions, and dealings with the chronic mentally ill.)

(An excerpt from Governor Blanchard's "Senior Power Day" Speech given on May 17, 1984. In his speech, Blanchard addresses issues regarding Social Seccurity and rising health care costs. He assures the audience that the state of Michigan will never tax Social Security benefits and that new legislation is proposed to help slow down the rising costs of health care.)

(John Savich, Acting Director of Michigan Travel Bureau, addresses the importance of tourism in Michigan and the first Governor's Conference on tourism.)

(Governer's Public Information Line announcements including the first Governor's Conference on tourism, HMO conference, 125th Anniversary of Mental Health ceremony, briefing for governor's visit to China)

(Governor Blanchard addressing tourism in Michigan which includes its economic importance and the state government's effort in tourism.)