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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
5
The Eisenhower era is portrayed as the nation’s best ever in peace, with unemployment at a record low, wages and disposable income at all time highs, and per capita income rising. Construction, retail, and GDP also hit new peaks, highlighting a booming economy under the Prosperity with Peace banner.
A Dougherty county writer recalls a California vacation in Los Angeles with notes on Carlton's Cafeteria near the Mayflower hotel, Knott's Berry Farm, the Chinese Theatre, and Disneyland. The piece blends sightseeing highlights with playful asides about the fair and a humorous nod to current events and figures.
Senator Alben recalls a Texan who criticized a 35 cent coin box charge during a recall from Washington to Maryland. The Texan quips that in Texas they can talk to hell for a nickel, prompting the rasied wart of a local call remark.
Governor Patterson designates September 28 as Red Hat Day to honor individuals aware of hunting safety and forest protection. On September 23 red hat wearers will appear on streets in ordinary attire signaling support for live and let live, no rifle hunting, and safe return of family. The Izaak Walton League promotes a statewide drive with local chairmen and county coordinators to reduce hunting related injuries and property damage amid misidentified game and open gates.
The 22 act Christiani and Bailey Circus will perform daily at the state fair stadium in Coos area, featuring clowns elephants trapeze and bareback riding by the renowned Christiani family. The Helene Hughes revue with Zippy and comic acts by Pansey Sanborn and Bob Winters anchors the 8 p m shows nightly. Johnny Matson leads the MC duties with musical and comedic interludes from the Sherhard trio Swillbell artists and Day Dawn Dusk. The Los Gatos acrobats round out the revue segment.
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