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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1959
Page
1
A Saranac Lake Junior Sled Derby story recalls five year old Richard racing downhill, tumbling into snow banks, yet returning for the finish. The narrator presents prizes in a lodge filled with pink-cheeked spectators, noting Richard's brave, undiscouraged spirit despite a slow time. Continued on Back Page.
A December issue of the American Press Association magazine highlights editorials from the West on the November election. Myrtle Point Herald quotes calls to oppose labor-backed candidates and warns that welfare-state plans arise from overcautious, dependent Americans.
A stray quotation from Incognite reflects a provocative line about identity and freedom. The brief piece frames the idea of an inner cage loosened by self acceptance and social perception.
The Oregon Democrat denounces the Portland daily papers The Oregonian and The Journal as deceitful in a front editorial by John S Chill. It claims editors distort quotes by editing and misrepresent facts to sway Democratic voters and split the party.
Official statewide vote tallies show Mark Hatfield Republican defeating Governor Robert D Holmes Democrat by 63,966 votes. Hatfield won 331,900 to Holmes 267,934, carrying 32 of 36 counties while Holmes carried four. The secretary of state certified the results.
A report from The American Way by George Peck & Associates praises Ezra Taft Benson for boosting U S farming in 1958. Farm cash receipts reach about 33 billion. total receipts near 34 billion with 11 percent above 1957 and net income around 13 billion. Per capita farm income hits record highs while acreage controls fade under price supports.
In a small scene from December, Mrs Frank Rema brings a striking rhododendron bouquet that amazes locals. Mrs Sumerlin counters with a grand Hawaiian assortment from her grandson David Barklow now serving in the US Navy. The Hawaiian bouquet features Flaming Ginger Bird of Paradise Wood Roses Orchids and Anthuriums among others. Despite the rivalry, the December rhododendrons stay a local bragging point.
Business and financial forecast by Roger W Babson foresees 1959 as a do nothing year in the 86th Congress with inflationary pressure, a heavy budget deficit, and continued competition affecting profits. The piece notes political caution ahead of 1960 elections and cautious inflationary trends across sectors.
The first annual Jaycee Christmas Lighting contest concluded December 22 with judging. Residential winners were Henry Schroeder Harold Stemmler and Lew Blanksma. Commercial winners were Schroeder's Mortuary Walt's Flying A0 and Williams Radiend TV. Prizes will be awarded soon and the contest is hoped to brighten Morthe Point for Christmas.
Ray M Shaffar recalls four duck hunters in Iowa who ate hawk and owl after meals trial and admits misreporting on South Fork Lumber Co. He invites Hi Power staff to share crow as he clears up false Georgia Pacific ties. The Hi Power piece notes a new 40 man peeler plant by South Fork Lumber Co. at the old Selco Mill site to begin after year start.
Mayor and Mrs Elden Brodie left last Friday for San Francisco Calif to attend the East West Shrine game.
Dr John F Sly, in a 1959 report to Oregon Governor Holmes, recommends new tax options including cigarette, real estate transfer, gross income, car value, and sales taxes. He asks for restraint on spending to keep a favorable tax position with competitors and outlines reforms to improve business climate and limit capital gains, inventories, and local levies.
The Powers High School B squad won the Florence Christmas Holiday tournament by defeating Sluslaw 44 to 39 Saturday night. Powers led 15 8 after the first period and 30 18 at halftime, with Mike Hunt and Jim Bouton each scoring 13. Siuslaw’s Lee Hazen led all scorers with 15, as Powers held on to win the revived event.
Oregon farm land values rose 2 percent in fall, averaging 5 percent above a week prior and 30 percent above 1947-49 levels, per Elvera Horrell extension economist at Oregon State College. National farm land values rose 3 percent mainly along the Atlantic coast, with economists predicting further climbs ahead.
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