Need for A bomb ends war, editors argue for and against
A wartime column questions using the A bomb to end the Korean conflict. It contrasts military leaders and president Truman on battlefield strategy, warns of continuing casualties, and notes fears of profiteering and a continuing struggle with Red Russia. The piece ends by promising continuation on Page Two.
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Budwon
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Harry Truman
Yuletide
Joseph
Iron Curtain
North Korea
Russia
Christmas at Ed Soxeys in Portland
A family in Portland celebrates Christmas one day early at the Soxeys home. The scene shows a typical American Christmas with a busy mother arranging decorations and a bustling household preparing the turkey as children cheer and the tree glows with ornaments.
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Ed Soxey
Portland
Extension Art Courses Begin January At Myrtle Point High
Myrtle Point residents may enroll in winter art classes led by Miss Jean Sutherland of the Oregon State General Extension Division. The course runs Tuesdays from 7 to 9 48 p m for 11 weeks with a $10 fee for personal use. college credit options require prior arrangements. Additional courses include Ed 316 Oregon School Law and Seminar in Conservation of Natural Resources, among others, with varying instructors and schedules. Fees vary by course. Foundations of Physical Science for Myrtle Point was cancelled.
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Eugene
Myrtle Point
Jean Sutherland
General Extension Division
Oregon State System of Higher Education
Myrtle Point High School
Ruth Hopson
Coquille High School
Mildred Ericson
Bandon High School
Farmers to Get Help In Filing Tax Forms
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be in Myrtle Point at the city hall on January 8, 1951 to assist farmers in preparing and filing their 1040-ES forms for 1950. The deadline is January 31, 1951. Hugh H Earle, collector of internal revenue, Portland, released the notice. Other taxpayers will be assisted at a later date.
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Internal Revenue
Myrtle Paint
City Hall
Hugh H Earle
Portland
Nation records 774 holiday traffic deaths during Yuletide
The National Safety Council reports 774 total deaths during the 78 hour Christmas period. Traffic fatalities reached 4554 nationwide with Texas 44 California 45 Michigan 30 and North Carolina 30 leading highway tolls. Nadereen urges lessons to reduce New Year accidents through any necessary means.
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National Safety Council
Texas
California
Michigan
North Carolina
Nede.rbeen
The
Nail Safety Council
Lions Club Christmas Party Delights 760 Children
Over 760 children attended the Lions Club annual Christmas party and watched a screening of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm starring Shirley Temple. Santa distributed sacks of candy and nuts to the youngsters.
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Lions
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Shirley Temple
Santa
Assembly of God Watch Service On New Year Eve
The Assembly of God church invites all to a candle light Watch Service after the 7:45 Sunday evening service with a midnight cutoff. The following week marks a national week of Prayer for the country and troops. The church will open nightly 7:45 to 9:30 for prayer and listening to the new program Revival Time on KWRO at 5:30 to 6:00 Sundays. Sponsored by the Assembly of God and led by Evangelist Margaret Moehr.
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Assembly of God Church
KWRO
The
Margaret Moehr
Assembly
Dairymen to Meet in Coquille January 10
The Coos County Dairymen's association meets January 10 at the Coquille Community building junior auditorium. Program starts 10 a.m. with herd improvement testing discussion for 1931. A pot-luck lunch follows, then the annual Dairy Breeders meeting and election of directors for 1981. Oscer Hagg, dairy marketing specialist, is the principal speaker. motion pictures may be shown.
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Coos County Dairymen's Association
Coquille
Ben Meonson
Mauser
Ceos County Dairy Breeders Association
Dairymen's Association
Oscer Hagg
Weyerhaeuser shareholders approve split of shares
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. shareholders vote to split 3,125,000 no par shares into two shares with 25 dollar par value each. The amendment to articles of incorporation was approved at a December 20 meeting in Tacoma and becomes effective December 30, 1950.
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Tacoma
Wash
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co
J P
National Income to Rise in 1951 Amid Slower Business Volume
The 1951 outlook shows national income reaching a record high as war orders replace civilian demand, while total business volume excluding defense orders is projected to fall below 1950. Federal controls are expected to hinder business expansion, with the United Nations planning to withdraw from Keren during 131.
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United Nations
Keren
United
Powers Anglers Dominateweek Three For Steelhead Wins
Ken Barkdoll of Powers wins first prize in the third week with a fine steelhead as conditions stay ideal for big fish. Chas Johnson reports an 11 pounder and H A Taylor of Powers lands a 16 pounder while local anglers urge more entrants to try the river current and water.
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Ken Barkdoll
Powers
Prise
Sir-Ree
Chas. Johnson
H. A. Taylor
Santa Claus Wins Race With Stork on Christmas Day
A baby boy named Patrick Scott Parsons arrived at Mnet hospital weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces on Christmas Day born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Parsons. The child’s birthday party is planned for July Fourth. Also listed are multiple other births at Mast hospital during the past week including families from Portland Coquille Myrtle Point Sitkum and Fourmile with several newborn daughters and sons dated mid to late December.
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Santa Claus
Stork
Senta
Sterke
Robert E. Parsons
Mnet
Patrick Scott
Parsons
Burt-Raye Co
Portland
Mast Hospital
Bobcats edge Medford and Ashland in close state showdowns
Myrtle Point Bobcats upset two of the state's strongest teams, Medford and Ashland, winning 45 to 44 at Medford and then 54 to 48 at Ashland. Cunningham scored 25 in each game with strong support from teammates as coach Bun nell guides the squad.
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Bobcats
Myrtle Point Bobcats
Medford
Ashland
Beckham
Rinearson
Bunnell
Medford Black Tornadoes
Ashland Grizzlies
Medford Boys
Cunningham
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Lettermen's Mall
al Bingham
Ellis Lewis
George D. Hall
J. M. Myers
Diane Burrell
Frank Hoffman
Bill Roush
Nancy Haga
Elton Schroeder
Norman Jarvis
Eddie Hatfield
Delores Bowers
Glen Zeller
Bob Mast
Corbin Bones
Allan King
Bill Brooks
Shirley Tobey
Bobbie Jean Morris
Richard Reweh
Myrtle Point High
Assembly of God
Weyerhaeuser
Myrtle Pott
Lewiston J. Bagley
de Point
Theodore RB. Powers
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Edward W. Hanson
Fourmile
Ernest A. Smith
John B. Young
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