Labor bulletin urges wage hikes amid 1950 unemployment forecast
The American Federation of Labor bulletin predicts substantial wage increases in 1950 and unemployment near 5.1 million. It warns of a short business slump, urges lower prices and higher production, and criticizes government spending. The piece contrasts Roosevelt's 1932 views with current fiscal concerns and calls readers to action.
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American Federation of Labor
United States
Union Labor Organization
Aminesses
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Old Kentucky fishin and Myrtle Point derby tales
Edgar Watson of Broadbent claimed a prize steelhead in the Myrtle Point Powers Steelhead derby weighing 14 pounds 2 ounces. Tom Root landed a 17 pound 5 ounce steelhead near Arago for the top prize, while local characters share stories and anticipation of bigger catches.
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Gal
Old Kentuck
Edgar Watson
Broadbent
Old Kentucky
Zeke
Watson
Alaska
Tom Root
Letts Bar
Arago
Lans
Tom
New Year Party At Community Club Opens Year
A New Years party was held at the Community club with a potluck supper at 8:30 pm. Officers were elected: President Clay Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Frank Rema, Clerk Mrs. Frank Rema, and Director Karl Ward for a three year term. Floor managers Emerson Whitney and Charles Kissell were named, R H McCall in charge of carpentry. Several new and returning members joined.
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Cogl Bushnell
Clay Williams
Frank Rema
Treas
Karl Ward
George King
Emerson Whitney
Charles Kissell
R H McCall
WE. Ralph
Lester Higgins
Elmer Ford
Doris Ford
Harve McCall
Ace Carman
F Ll Rema
Zane Rema
Norman Morris Kent Marsters
Farrell Rankin
Stanley Roberts
Marylee Bushnell
Philomath
Christmas Visitors and New Year Greetings at Local Homes
Christmas and New Year social notes from Myrtle Point list guests including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith and Jerry of Myrtle Point. the Ralph family and children Austin and Charley spent a week visiting relatives. Marion Labey and others were noted. Shirley Cameron visited Eugene with her parents and planned to resume studies Tuesday. New Year guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Netley were EB Whitney callers. Stanley Roberta also visited. Elmo Shepherd and family spent New Year’s in Grants Pass with his mother.
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Lester Higgins
Connie
Higgins
Dude Edwards
Langlois
J D Breuer
Vern Breuer
Victor Bushnell
Terry
Homer Frazier Joe
Patty
George King
Amos Payne
Russell Smith
Jerry
Myrtle Point
Weron
Marion Labey
Aie de Cabey
Ana Tot Tiening
Shirley Cameron
Eugene
Clifford Cameron
Misa Cameron
Mrs. Elmo Shepherd
Grants Pass
Mr. Shepherd
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G.W. Mall
Coos
Sander
American Press Association
AFL
Ross Roy Inc
Detroit
Herald
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Dmocrats
Lions Club
Bobcatscats
Steelheads
Sams
Steelhead
Ore & Tan
Rose City
Lans Lenove
Sante
Lanse
MR. President
Ty Ira R T Smith
White House
Tr Smith
Sumerlin
Atehning
P.C. Roper & Co
Myrtle Paint
Ore
Bob Net
EB. &. Whitney
Stanley Roberta Spen
E. Marsters
Power News
Meret
Buck
Valve
Rds Now
Supra
Arnuse
Buick
Pilus
Beller Oy
Teme
Henry Taylor
ARC Network
Southwestern Motors
W. First Street
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