Editor Ide asks if U S people accept socialism as life
The editor warns that spending drives prosperity to ruin and accuses politicians of steering the nation toward bankruptcy and Communism. He cites World War veterans, Soviet danger, and the Monteagle labor day event, urging bold action to save American liberty before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ide
U. S
America
Nickolai Lenin
Americas
Rome
Dawn
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Woods
Argonne Forest
Truman
Russia
Bune
Roosevelt
Yalta
Teheran
Monteagle
Tennessee
Reuther
Labor
Weeping walls and fading fortitude threaten national strength
The passage laments loss of faith in principles and institutions, warns of cynicism after adversity, and calls for restraint and wisdom across industry, labor, and government to sustain the national interest above self. It emphasizes uncertain efforts ahead and the potential for greater challenges.
Push-Up George Club inspires readers and jokes
A 1957 column promotes exercise with the Push-Up George Club, recounts Frank Purnell’s report of daily sit ups and pushups, and jokes about sleep remedies and Christmas cards while noting light community humor and holiday scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Purnell
Whittier
Calif
Frank
Loma Vista
Situp
Christmas Gratitude Card From Myrtle Point Couple
A Myrtle Point couple sends a warm Christmas card to George and The Herald Staff praising their community work. The note expresses heartfelt thanks and wishes for joy during the holidays, while a playful jab ends with a quip about the term racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Myrtle Point
George
Clocks, Conscience, and Labor Monarchs in a Parable
A wry sermon compares Charles V with modern union leaders who seek to force demands through broad tactics. It notes rulers and church figures backing labor powers while criticizing one size fits all methods and urging a morally lifted approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuste
Charles VI
Charles V
Jesus
Drawing Power vs Driving Force in Society
A reflective piece contrasts Jesus drawing all to him with modern despots who drive people. It argues that drawing power, not coercive force, best shapes society and questions when this truth will be embraced. The column ends with a light aside noting flattery can turn single men into husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Charles V
J.C. Ingebresten
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Myrtle Point Herald
Blishers "Association
Myrtle
Faia
Ore
Greece
National Editorial Associat
G. W. Hall
Weekly Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Cary, Weee Pao
Thornton
U.S. Royal and
Goodrich
Coos Bay
Coquille
Cub Scouts
Shakespeare
Whittier Chapter
THE
Pushup George
Santa
Dad
Dottie
Harold Bargett
Ed Roberts
Betty Dottie
Harold
Brodie Shingle Company
City Heating Oil CO
RE. Howe
Oregon
Ashley
Michael G. Carney
Optometrist
North Adams
Roxy Theatre
Oregon-Nevada- California
Heeren & Linn Insurance Agency
Fifth Street
Heeren & Linn Agency
Edwards’ Electric
Beame
Werner
Ora
E. ( Roberts Realtor
W. A. Roberts
Salesmar Therlands
City Property
Harris
8Th St. Myrtle Point
Yastot
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