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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
2
Colonel Mason explains that local boards can accept volunteers under the Selective Service Act, which expired in 1947, and cites 1948 regulations allowing 18 to 25 year olds to enlist for two months through Army recruiting stations, with eligibility restricted after reporting for a physical. He thanks the press and radio for aiding public information.
A county committee investigates weed control and forms a weed group with Dement, Carman, and Geaney named. Forest Patrol reports insect pest spray trials at seven communities and livestock tax adjustments for grazing lands. A $50 premium is planned for 1949 fair lamb pens and beef cattle at the livestock show. Memorial remarks honor Ralph Christensen. Members plan a summer function with the fair board to improve the livestock section.
Local residents anticipate the next budget meeting as Broadbent must raise 10000 dollars to bring the present building up to state education standards 810000 total funds cited. Despite upgrades the aging facility will require further repairs later and a new room may be needed to meet the 25 to 1 pupil teacher ratio amid population growth.
Etalka School District No 47 plans to join a petition for consolidation with Broadbent and Myrtle Point to advance educational standards. The move has been pending a January 6 vote.
The piece notes Republicans in the minority forming a brief caucus and naming former Speaker Joe Martin as Minority Leader. It discusses expectations for changes to the House Rules and Un-American Activities committee but finds no actions taken. Three majority factions are identified: Left-Wingers, Southern Democrats, and 100% Trumanites, with the last group the largest.
The author argues that if Congress approves all requested legislation the federal government would spend at least 18 billion dollars more annually, a 30 percent rise, with taxes rising by 4 billion as a starter. The piece warns against government funding of production facilities and government loans, urging against a policy that substitutes government for private industry.
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