Ex Georgia governor resigns from price office amid waste charges
Melvin Thompson ex governor of Georgia quits as a consultant with the office of price stabilization accusing Washington of drift in a sea of dysfunction. He claims a daily salary of 6348 for twelve weeks with no work performed and cites many others in the administration drawing high pay for little effort.
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Fair Deal
Melvin Thompson
Georgia
Office of Price Stabilization
Washington
Thompso
Thompson
Coos County Men Listed Among US Army 40th Division Draftees
The 40th division of the U S Army, landing in Japan last week, included numerous Coos County youths. Names from Myrtle Point include Pfc Charles G Mack Pvt Donald R Davenport Pvt Curtis Wayne Struss Pvt Robert W Kuenzil Pvt Kenneth Lloyd Ray Pvt Joseph H Magill Pfc Bert Welson and others. Also listed are Foren of Empire Clark of Charles Aton and Anrahancaen from Coos Bay along with Lengendoerfer and Putman family members. Continued on Page Four.
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U 8. Army
Japan
Coos County
Charles G Mack
Charles Mack
Myrtle Point
Donald R Davenport
W R. Davenport
Curtis Wayne Struss
Dorothy Neal
Robert W Kuenzil
Ralph W Kuenzil
Coquille
Kenneth Lloyd Ray
Sig Abrahamsen
Coos Bay
Roney Af
Joseph Lengendoerfer
Ray Langendoerfer
Bunker Hill
Robert H Putman
Robert Putman
First Impressions of Truman MacArthur Controversy
Rural residents share views on the Truman MacArthur dispute as the nation watches the conflict. Townsfolk voice strong opinions on policy and leadership amid fishing season interruptions and busy phone lines.
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Tolks
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Erma
Masts
Wick Perkins
Barklows
Harpers
Hutchinsons
Clausens
Ted
Clarnos
Ropers
Mr Pearce
Rinearsons
Kirstines
Rudy Roceks
Carters
Weeklys
Andersons
John Vinell
Powers Subscribes $200 Over Quota For Red Cross
Mrs. Griffin announces a total of 822.55 pledged locally for the Red Cross drive. Helen Gamwell notes thanks to co workers and firms for contributing, praising blood plasma work aiding wounded soldiers in Korea and marked for battlefield use.
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Powers
Red Cross
Mrs. Griffin
Harry Griffin
Griffin
Boysinese
Korea
Howard Pointer
Thorp
Ford Worsham
Carey Bones
Pioneer meet honors Coos County seniors in March
A Wednesday gathering in Coos County recognized long marriages and long residency. Cal Gant, 91, claimed oldest man. Mrs Cal Gant, 61 years married. Mrs Mary Burns, 93, oldest lady present. Albert Volkmar, 84, longest county resident. Additional honorees included Steve Lee, Tom Guerin, Reed, Dickson, and the Guerins. Other top ages noted: Mrs Nan Collier 86 and Mrs Anna Marsters 82.
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Cal Gant
Mary A Burns
Coquille
Albert Volkmar
the Gants
Steve
Tom Dickson
Steve Reed
Coos
Edwin Schroeders
Tom Guerin
Nan Collier
Callant
Anna Marsters
Hatcher
Rusha Miler
Rose Knight
Anna Reed
Louisa
4H All County Auction Sale Plans At Coos County Fair
Coos County 4 H Leaders plan an April 28 auction at the fair grounds to raise funds for a new 4 H dormitory and exhibit building. The sale features a Myrtle wood chess table donated by Herman Koch and numerous handmade items, with Bridge Grange hamburger booth support and refreshments by the committee.
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Coos County
4-H Leaders’ Association
Herman Koch
Myrtlewood
Bridge Grange
Committee On
Ful Swan
Glenn Gulstrom
Broadbent
Paul Davis
Sitkum
Myrtle Point
T. J. Davis
Bridge
OSC Alumni Social Hour Set for Sunday Evening
Oregon Stair college alumni and friends will gather for a social hour Sunday at 8 oclock in the Seeuf building. The event invites local graduates to enjoy fellowship and conversation in a casual evening setting.
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OSC
Oregon Stair College
Seeuf
Four Arrivals Reported in Weer Family Notices
A hectic week brings multiple birth announcements from families in Coquille Bridge Route Point Powers and surrounding areas. The tidbits list eight newborns including four girls and four boys with dates mainly in April 1951 and related parental credits.
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Frederick J. Marineau
Coquille
Son
Escalar Sen Esi
Sea
B. Coquille
Qevetier
Ee Ee
Ure
Forrest J
Mra. Deweyy Eennings
Point, Son
John E. Therston
Powers
de Ter
Annual Meet Loggers at Eugene 26 28
About 400 loggers and operators will attend the 13th annual Willamette Valley logging meeting in Eugene. Registrations begin April 26 at 10 am at the Osburn Hotel. Talks will cover military demands for wood products and defense preparations.
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Eugene
Willamette Valley
Osburn Hote
Rapetis Armore
Gatake
Lumber and Lumber Properts Division
National Production Administra
Kendall
Land Of Golden Twilight Delights Crowd At Meet
The Land of Golden Twilight depicts fishing scenes at a Sportsmen's Annual Meet. Mr Youngs in a boat shows bait near the surface as big trout jump. A guest girl catches her first fish, then kisses it in triumph. The pictures show moose and grizzlies, sunset scenes, and the lead mentions Frank Henry presiding.
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Mr Youngs
Youngs” Ledge
Nick's Got a Job Hear Ye Hear Ye Step Right Up
Local council hears reports from Chief Jack Flater on dog handling and staffing while Buck Elliott seeks a garbage-plant permit and a garbage fee increase. The council will compare with other cities before acting. Library needs and fiscal notes appear in a garbled city notice segment.
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Nick
Flere
Jack Flater
Jack
Bobcats Open 1951 Schedule in New Southern Oregon District
The Bobcats enter a restructured 1951 grid schedule in a redesigned Southern Oregon League. Officials announced district realignments affecting travel and opponents for the season.
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Bobcats
Oregon
Sportemen Salvage Thousands Of Stranded Fish In Lakes
Thousands of anglers salvage stranded fish in lakes as crews work to recover fish stock. Officials say weather and low water caused the mass stranding, with salvage teams operating along multiple shoreline areas.
Firing MacArthur Another Victory For Dean Acheson
Washington reports Ellsworth claims the firing of General MacArthur marks another victory for Dean Acheson. The terse comment places the decision within the broader new administration strategy on Korea and war policy.
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MacArthur
Dean Acheson
Ellsworth
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