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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
4
A local voice debates when Japan will surrender, weighing six months to two years and the cost in lives. The author urges following Allied leaders toward unconditional surrender, urging continued effort and civil discussion. The page includes notices on irrigation and water usage.
OPA chief Cheater A Bowles hopes Ration Book No 5 issued early in December will be the last. He envisions rationing ending as the coupons are used, with the A M gasoline books issued similarly. Book five covers 10 to 15 months and may extend into next year. Sugar meat fats shoes may remain tight. stamps of certain numbers stay valid. Books five and the A gasoline book will be distributed by teachers in public buildings nationwide. the new gasoline book starts December 22, with five stamp sets for a 16 month period, while book five goes into use January 1.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett principal of Brattain School Springfield Oregon visits Myrtle Point and Coquille this week. She will spend the rest of the summer in Redmond Oregon with her daughter Dorothy Mia N Chappel and granddaughter Beth Louise. She attended summer school at the University of Oregon.
As of July 1, farm wage rates in Oregon and nationwide are 10 percent above a year ago. The national price index for commodities, interest, and tance rose about 2 percent. Despite wage and cost increases, the average farm price rise of 7 percent is largely offset. Parity calculations for 166 farm products show varied figures such as Wheat 98 percent, potatoes 144, hogs 112, milk cows 187, apples 168, and many others across categories.
Paul Porter 17 son of Frank Porter of Reedsport and Stella Hart Keene of Albany drowned at Reedsport while logging with his father. Born Feb 28 1928 in the area. Survived by sister Patricia and brother Nile. Rev Henry Carver officiated. service held at Schroeder's chapel. body taken to Albany for burial.
An editor urges continued subscriptions despite disagreements. A Colorado nugget weighing 307 pounds contains 90 percent silver and could total 6640 silver dollars. An eastern scientist probes why men go bald. Steamship fares between Coos Bay and Portland and Reurka rise again. Near Gold Beach butterflies thicken around Grissley camp, hindering travel by horse.
July 31 1807 petitions circulated in this and Curry counties for a daily mail route from this place to Port Orford and Gold Beach via Dalbyville. Ambassador Edger A Bancroft died in Tokyo after a long illness. Cooley of Alturas California named agriculture instructor for Union high schools under the Smith Hughes act urging farming focused studies. Charles Gilroy a Spanish-American War veteran recounts the Serpent order at Port Orford and prep for reenlistment encampment.
About 200 people from across the county attended the annual Iowan picnic and gathering at North Bend park this Sunday. A Myrtle Point post office letter reports Marshfield navy recruiting station seeks applicants for enlistment with attractive service options. Coos County Fair plan includes a log bucking contest September 11 to 14 showcasing logging camps’ peak season and Paul Bunyan like strength.
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