22 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
1
Paul Harvey extols West Texas as a state of mind beyond mere geography. He praises Amarillo and West Texas cities rising from desert, oil, cattle, and wheat as he reflects on enduring appeal and growth despite harsh scenery.
West Coast Telephone officials said they were very happy and confident about maintaining service as 1600 union workers in Washington Oregon and California walked off Friday over wages. Traffic rose four percent on Saturday as the strike entered its first full day with crews handling most calls and outages confined to isolated pockets in Crescent City and Brookings areas.
Dean Rusk, named Secretary of State by President-elect Kennedy, urges confidence amid rapid change. He says the United States must act with responsibility to shape events and share aspirations with peoples worldwide.
A reader letter from Bob Taylor’s Burnswick Stew column recounts a farmer town in Virginia welcoming hunters with hospitality and an invitation to share dinner after a hunt, urging respect for local welcome while noting distance concerns from Lawrenceville.
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative advances the first exploration phase for an Illinois River hydroelectric project at Bald Mountain Buzzards Roost. The report notes stronger site characteristics than expected, with core samples near granite strength and maps in progress to refine dam height and economic feasibility.
Fred Lewis and Dean Brown were injured when a scaffold they were on while nailing tin siding at the Jeff Lewis farm collapsed. They were hurled over 13 feet to the ground. Lewis suffered a crushed heel and Brown back injuries. Frank Meldrum traveled to Portland on business this week.
Myrtle Point varsity and junior varsity both won over Siuslaw 61 32 and Reedsport 66 47. Larry Dornath led with 24 points against Reedsport while Dennis Schweitzer of the Braves had 26. Next home game hosts Crater High, a strong A-1 rival.
A disrupted service scene in Myrtle Point shows locals facing a prolonged strike. Lois and W V Weatherton comment on efforts to restore top service as tension grows over wages and work agreements affecting the community.
The Chamber of Commerce announces a Stop and Shop drawing for a $500 prize to be held today at 2 PM. Participants must be present in a participating store at exactly 2 o'clock for the winner's name to be announced.
The Retail Trades committee set a Wednesday 2 PM drawing with a $500 prize if a winner occurs today and a $600 next drawing on Saturday January 14. If there is a winner, January 14’s prize drops to $100. The event aims to boost holiday purchases despite many being away for Christmas Eve and work conflicts.
City council orders parking meters capped for free parking this weekend following a chamber request. Business owners and employees must not take shopper spaces, as crews begin filling adjacent areas per contract terms.
Hunters and fishermen are warned that licenses expire December 31. If plans include New Year activity, licenses must be obtained now to avoid missing steelhead streams and sea-run fishing and waterfowl gunnery on January 1.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce voted to send letters to the State Liquor Commission and Governor Hatfield urging swift action to grant a liquor license to the Myrtle Point hotel. One dissenting voice opposed the motion.
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