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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1958
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce will host a Bicycle Road-e-o at 6th and Spruce next to the Highland theatre on Saturday March 1 starting at 1 pm. Riders will be tested for safety inspections and licensed under city and state police supervision with instruction on safe riding.
The passage notes that bicycle riders and parents seeking more details should contact Mr. Clute, an instructor at the high school and junior high who can provide further information about merit licensing.
The candidate Geaney has led efforts for tax equalization across rural and city Coos county, chaired the Bureau of Land Management advisory board, and built a 1200 acre stock operation. He champions a businesslike county government and a cost effective road program to protect taxpayers. He married Mayme DeLong in 1928 and has three children.
Paul Harvey criticizes U S foreign aid, noting statements by Dulles and critics like Spruille Braden and Allen Ellender. He argues aid fosters dependency and benefits Communists, urging Europe to bear more of its defense and burden rather than extended American funding.
In heated remarks Senator Ellender criticizes U S foreign aid and argues Russia has improved its position since 1945. He cites repeated visits to Russia and warns that continued spending will collapse the U S economy, urging a two year notice to allies.
Agness leaders urge keeping Rogue River scenery intact and favor trading privately owned lands along the river to the Forest Service. They support moving the road back from the river to preserve wilderness charm, arguing tourism benefits outweigh logging inconveniences.
E J Schneider secretary appeals for careful road planning to protect the Rogue river wilderness. He emphasizes safeguarding natural beauty while advancing access and infrastructure. The letter calls for due consideration by planning authorities.
The Oregon telephone company seeks higher rates, citing plans to spend over three million dollars in 1958 for new construction funded by investors. Company official McBride notes growth from 3.7 million after World War II to about 20.5 million by 1956, stressing the need for healthy earnings to attract capital and improve service.
The company notes population growth and higher telephone use require expanding plant and facilities. Rising prices for inputs have squeezed earnings and threatened investment appeal, arguing a rate adjustment now will enable better future service.
The Hiway 42 planing meeting in July discussed 1959 highway funds with allocations anticipated in September or October. A state highway fund of 600000 remains unallocated for 1959, not counting the 60 percent federal match, totaling about 1500000 available for Highway 42, with potential additional state votes.
Chas. Reynolds the present State Highway Commission chairman will retire on March 1. Governor Robert D. Holmes will appoint his successor. After appointment and reorganization the commission will inspect Highway 42 on an official tour.
Housewives for 42 learn the State Highway Legislative Interim committee will meet at Coquille Community building March 19 at 2 p.m. Al Flagel chairs the committee and urges all interested in Highway 42 to attend. Housewives for 42 plan to attend the April State Highway Commission meeting in Portland at the Imperial Hotel.
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