Fat as a Status Symbol Returns in American Culture
The piece argues that obesity once symbolized wealth in earlier eras and that today the fashion favors extreme thinness. It notes diet culture driven by vanity rather than health, with references to celebrities, presidents, and societal shifts from opulence to slimming norms, predicting a future return to padding as status.
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United States
Jim Brady
Lillian Russell
Eisenhower
General Features Corp
Jack Kennedy Election Doubts Stir Lib Lobby Bulletin
A Liberty Lobby bulletin argues Jack Kennedy may fail to win the 269 electoral votes on December 19. It cites a supposed North South Republican-Democrat coalition and claims pre election press releases are misreported. The note is presented in full from the Liberty Lobby offices in Washington and San Francisco.
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Liberty Lobby No 1
National Press Building
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Calif
Jack Kennedy
United States
Kennedy
Bulletin of “Liberty Lobby No 1
Sleeper Pass Beats Bobcats To A-2 State Final
Central High Panthers stunned Myrtle Point with a trick play on their opening drive then recovered two fumbles for touchdowns to seize a 20 0 lead. Myrtle Point battled back with two scores in the second quarter but was shut out in the second half as Central held on for a 20 13 win in a dramatic title showdown at Cass.
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Bobcat
Scaltless
Myrtle School
Coos Bay
Bobcats
Central High
Central High School Panthers
Myrtle
Cass
Panthers
T.D
Central
Cats
M. P
Panther
Weise
Hotara
Jim Taylor
John Haggerty
Rich Daniels
Red
Blue
Apis
Rich Armetronig
Dave Stitt
Paul Daniels
Red Clad Cats
Jim Thomas
Armstrong
Lions to Hold White Elephant Sale Saturday in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Lions Club rescheduled its White Elephant Sale to this coming Saturday at the Haga Building at Spruce and 11th, starting 11 a.m. An auction will follow with items including furniture, camping gear, lamps and more. O. E. Glaook is the auctioneer. A $130 TV cable hookup, limited to 150 feet from the main line, will go to the highest bidder with a $4.80 monthly service charge.
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Myrtle Point Lions Club
Haga
Spruce
O. E. Gla Ook
Lions
Oregon Banks Move to Five Day Week Saturday Closures Planned
The Oregon Banking associations announce a five day banking week with Saturday closures beginning January 21 1961 affecting 243 offices. Friday hours extend to meet needs, with bank by mail after hours depositories and drive in facilities. The change aims to ease family scheduling and maintain service levels amid staff wishes. The Security Bank of Myrtle Point will adjust hours to Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Friday 10 am to 6 pm. Mrs John Warner is noted as a $300 Stop and Shop winner from Gaylord in the Chamber of Commerce promotion.
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Oregon
Harold A. Weiss
Oregon Bankers’ Association
James H Stanard
Independent
Bankers’ Association of Oregon
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Chas
Poehlitz
Poehlitz, Cashier
John Bessie
Warner
Gaylord
Chamber of Commerce
Dee
Ae Ie
Ptt
Hartley
Sitkum
Unemployment Visit Sought for Powers Residents
State Representative Clarence Barton urged the Department of Employment to send weekly staff to Powers to process unemployment claims, citing long travel to Myrtle Point, delays, and a reported fainting incident in a crowded line. He requested action from supervisor David H. Cameron in Salem.
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Clarence Barton
Department of Employment Personnel
Powers
David H. Cameron
Department of Employment
Salem
Barton
Myrtle Point
le Palm
Barton Worte
Myrtle Point District 41 Financial Health and Plans Adopted
The fifth report from the Oregon School Study Council assesses Myrtle Point School District 41 finances. It finds strong assessed valuation, moderate millage, low bonded debt, and ample bonding capacity, with a favorable outlook for growth and needed programs if voters approve a modest levy. It also outlines enrollment, facilities, instructional, and financial recommendations for a gradual expansion and improved educational offerings.
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Myrtle Point
Oregon School Study Council
Scheols
Myrtle Point School Tract No
Athens
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the World
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George
Jack
Bill Head
John Warner
Eto Hee
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Dora
Arium
Broadbent
Etalka
Elks
Grange Hall
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