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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
9
Baldock and Ellsworth Center on Hiways face a fiscal proposal written by the Ways and Means Committee. The plan anticipates extra motor fuel and auto excise taxes to fund most of the program over 15 years with no long term sand plan, and Baldock estimates federal taxes will cost about a penny per 10 miles driven but yield up to ten times that in benefits.
A Senate subcommittee inquiry into Rogue River Oregon patenting revealed little beyond the prior administration's approach under mining law. Senator Goldwater argues the probe exposed ideological rift between New Deal Fair Deal governance by men and this administration by law. Park Service launches Mission 66 to expand facilities and staff, with Crater Lake Park’s $381,500 budget tied to the plan.
The American Legion Auxiliary District 10 conference was held in Coquille Oregon on February 11 at the Cedar room of the Coquille hotel. A dinner was served between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. as part of the event.
The Eagles hall program opened with the department president awarding national citations to district 10 units hitting the November 11 1955 quota. Myrtle Unit No 38 Myrtle Point earned one certificate and two vas es for reaching the December 31 1955 target. The department president spoke on auxiliary duties and the American Legion service officer discussed veteran benefits. A new poppy slogan Wear any Honor the Dead Help Give Hope to the Living was adopted for the May 25 26 sale. Members present included Mrs Bert Pearson Mrs Lloyd Jarvis and Mrs Gene Parsons.
Vincent J. Eggleston president of the Oregon Trucking Association pledged full industry support for a new federal highway bill in Congress. The plan features an expanded program funded on a pay as you go basis with higher road user and excise taxes and a uniform fuel tax increase. heavy trucks would pay roughly four times a light car due to weight and usage differences.
The statement argues a 2 percent excise tax on new trucks trailers and buses will align with passenger car taxes. It asserts a six axle truck pays 25 to 30 times more in tire taxes and supports immediate action to fund interstate needs. The American Trucking Association endorses paying full share to boost vital defense and transportation revenues.
Mrs James Keetch Keech and Fannie Eppler were elected to fill unexpired terms of Dale Crew and Jack Bushnell after 151 votes cast. Eppler 115 votes and Keech 73 led in results. Bushnell 71 and Quilhaugh 39 received other tallies. Community events included Lions Sweetheart Night with International Lions Governor William Miller visiting, March of Dimes update, PTA Founders Day programs, and local notices from Powers, Oregon.
Ford's Thunderbird V-8 engines in Fairlane and Station Wagon lead the low-price field with the 66 Ford models described as the lowest-priced American-built cars. Performance drives Ford V-8 to be the world’s largest-selling eight, with 1955 sales surpassing the combined totals of the two other low-priced eights.
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