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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
3
The piece argues consumer resentment over rising prices has sparked widespread boycotts and picketing, while blaming mass distribution and inflation. It claims retailers operate on slim margins and that price declines require government action and reduced inflation, noting Americans spend a large share of income on food compared with other nations.
Coaches and fans await the prep title contests as Myrtle Point and other Oregon teams begin the 1966 67 campaign. Coach Frank Grove leads a veteran lineup with six seniors and eight lettermen aiming for a four horse Sunset Six race, opener against Reedsport, while Brookings is tipped as a favorite. Players include Esteve Ray Wayne Carpenter Jerry Brodie Steve Prescott Tony Watson Dennis Dayton Brad Bosco Dan Krewson Dave Evans Jove Bousha Tom Kerenson Terry Bushnell. Thanksgiving visitors noted at the Am Roush and King households in Coos Bay and Medford relations.
The Department of the Army announced that most 1967 trainees will take their first leave after completing Advanced Individual Training instead of after basic training. The policy, effective January 16, 1967, excludes AIT courses over 10 weeks and overseas or on the job training units.
At the November 23 meeting District 41 accepted the resignation of Mrs. Jennie Daniels after years as secretary. Jack Reeves will replace her. Superintendent Joe Stewart, Paula Cook, and Hollis Mast reported on the Oregon School Boards convention held November 16 to 18 in Portland. A dinner for invited district officials from Coos, Curry and Douglas counties was announced for November 20 at Coos Bay Courtel, with property tax relief as the main topic.
Local note recalls Thanksgiving gathering at Willis Dennis residence in Eugene. Guests include Kerry Dayton from 0.8.U. and Vincent Khapaya of Kenya, Africa a student at 0.8.U. Also mentions Gorden MacKerrens entertaining relatives at Laurel Lake with Verne and Verne Lundy, Otto Koppe of Coos Bay, Richard Grumb Coquille, and Jim Macc Ketrow home from Linfield College in McMinaville.
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