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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1958

Page

8

Oregon Receives 7.71 Million From Forest Lands Fund

The Oregon share of national forest receipts for the year ending June 30 totals 7 708 049 04 dollars, part of 11 601 234 08 for Oregon and Washington. Payments come from 25 percent of forest land receipts, with Lane County Oregon and Skamania County Washington receiving the largest allocations. The funds support public roads and schools under the O C formula administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

Portland Oregon Washington Pacific Northwest J Herbert Stone United States Forest Service Forest Service National Forest O&c National Forests Bureau of Land Management BLM Skamania State of Washington

Forest lands provide cash and wide local benefits

The speaker notes an almost 54 cent per acre return and a 25 percent cash share to local governments, while stressing national forests deliver broader welfare contributions. Permanent improvements, expenditures, payrolls, and resources like water recreation and wildlife are highlighted as crucial, though harder to value in dollars.

Stone

Fund Raising For Shakespearean Building

Ashland Oregon Shakespeare Festival reports $135 993 raised toward a $275 900 building fund after three weekly luncheons. Ashland aims to top $50 000 with $39 376 09 raised, Medford seeks $100 000 with $43 748. Early donors pledge a match, and the drive targets opening the 1959 season on July 28. An anonymous donor offers to match Ashland dollar for dollar.

Ashland Ore Oregon Shakespearean Festival Ashland-Medford Ashland Medford

Sweetheart Chest Gains Popularity as Yuletide Gift

The trend of giving a sweetheart chest as a Christmas gift grows among the young set speaking to love and future plans. walnut cedar interiors offer versatile styles from modern to early American, with decor and placement suggested for bedrooms halls or living rooms. The article notes rising festival donations and mentions Sir John Gielgud's personal well wishes for the festival.

Local campaign leaders across Oregon California and Bay Area

Mrs Nion Tucker leads the project in the San Francisco Bay area while Ginger Rogers chairs Southern California. Ore gon cities list Portland Salem and Eugene with chairs including E C Sammons Del Milne William Russell and Sidney Bazett. Amounts raised for out of town campaigns have not yet been announced.

Nion Tucker San Francisco Bay Area Ginger Rogers California Oregon Portland E C Sammons Salem del Milne Eugene William Russell Grz Ts Pass Sidney Bazett

Battle for Budget Power Sparks Washington Debate

Congress fights over budget control as Hayden and Cannon, long time appropriations chiefs, push for restraint. Hearings will start late January with possible steady spending cuts as both parties seek economy in government.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Budget Bureau Len Carl Hayden Senate Appropriations Committee Clareney Cannon House Appropriations Committee Hayden Arizona Cannon Missouri Len Hayden House Senate Rep Cannon Elsberry Congress

Honest dealer pledges fair deals for all makes

Ritchie Francis representing Lounsbury Ford Sales promotes a trustworthy approach built on three years of selling cars in the community. He emphasizes honest needs assessment, one price, and customer confidence over sensational new models. He invites inquiries at Myrtle Point 2812 and 341 Cequille.

Amy Cantons Ritchie Francis Lounsbury Ford Cequille

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