Why Is Maritime Service Depleted
Investigative Marine Commission reports reveal 1956 ship sales and losses totaling over 2.8 billion dollars since 1946. Senator Williams highlights mismanagement of 1956 vessels, with some sold cheaply or subsidized, prompting taxpayer questions on wartime stewardship and future funding.
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William I. King
U.ted States
Jara Bitte
Congress
United Ou Clan
Maritime Commission
Europe
Russia
Finanostion
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Delaware
Commission
Asia
China
United States Maritime Commission
Senator Williams
Beth Steel Shipyards
American South African Lines, Inc
United States
Victorsone Universal Rouue Co
Detroit
Washington
Korea
Mr Taxpayer
Truman Personal Expenses Spark Senate Bids
The piece notes high housekeeping and travel costs for President Truman. It cites Senate actions cutting $300,000 from the president’s travel and housekeeping funds and details large past allocations claimed by Truman, including rising salary scales and miscellaneous reimbursements.
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Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Feir
Congress
Trumans
Harry- Man
White House
Mundt
Harry Truman
Volunteer Firefighters Stand Guard At Myrtle Point
A local editorial urges citizens to support the Myrtle Point Volunteer Fire Department. It highlights volunteers who risk burns and exposure to protect homes, noting calls occur around the clock and urging public cooperation by keeping phones free and asking only essential questions during alarms. It lists department leaders and members including Chief Marlin Evans and Mayor J M Mitch.
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Myrtle Point
Fir Department
Moertle Paint Volunteer Fire Department
Marlin Evans
Fred “Mantz
J M
Mitch Mo
Milton Schroeder
John Fenner
M.' Craven
Rev W.l
Oddities in Word Counts of Historic Texts
A quirky note highlights word counts of famous texts: Gettysburg Address 286 words, Declaration of Independence 300 words, Ten Commandments 297 words, General MacArthur’s Chicago address 832 words, and an OPA cabbage price order at 26 11 words.
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Provertial Phiadelphia
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Costain
General
How Much Longer Can American People Stand It
A reader vents fury over wartime loans and aid to Russia and United Nations allies. He attacks the New Deal for allegedly yielding eleven billion to Stalin and not recovering ships or debt. He warns leaders risk bankruptcy and communism as Korea casualties mount.
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Natonghy
Bey Nabond
Joe
United Nations
America
Russia
Stalin
Korea
Washington
Community notes mix politics and local life in Coos county
A jumble of letters and musings covers politics, social events, and everyday life. Readers discuss Democrats and unity, praise Coos county friendliness, 4-H activities, and a Sunset Beach Empire unit picnic. The column includes personal anecdotes, upcoming events, and recipes.
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Sunset Beach
Empire Unit
Greendel Grange Hall
Jain Alto
Dolores Peek
East Side
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