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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
A columnist argues against overbureaucratized medicine and calls for targeted public health reform. The piece cautions that indigent care should be funded, not universal guarantees, and urges administration by local and state units to avoid waste and inefficiency.
The Portland Oregonian editorial argues price declines will come from manufacturing savings and efficiency rather than wage cuts. It notes wartime shortages, OPA controls, and basement prices, but anticipates restored competition, better goods, and improving conditions as retailers push toward a true competitive market.
At a recent Non High Board meeting bids were authorized for all routes except Green Acre Marsh field High routes. The Green Acre Marsh field route remains in force for 1947 48. The board also decided to complete contracts with South Western Motors and Ford Garage in Coquille for two buses with one to Fairview and the other either sold or kept for emergencies as buses are hard to secure. One bus order was placed July 29 and another was being investigated September 23 194. The board may rent a bus to cover until delivery. Mimner Gant of Two Mile district took oath. Clyde Deal was elected Vice Chairman.
A special Broadbent school meeting on January 8 elected Daniels to fill the six month unexpired term of Duke Davenport as director. The Broadbent Booster’s Club held its regular meeting. George Herman named school clerk replacing Jean Davenport. Phillip Robinson returns to school after rheumatic fever. Bill Flowers begins spring plowing at the old Hayes place. Dorothy Herman and Roderick Herman return from Portland. a booster card party raised funds for playground equipment.
A humorous reflection on state capitol proceedings critiques seating limits for the House and Senate and the role of secretaries and witnesses. It notes potential efficiencies from shorter sessions and morning hearings while praising meritorious proposed changes and public attendance considerations. The piece also references theater events and a frontier tale staged at Hiland Theatre.
Marvens Christensen Amy Marie Davenged The Juniore hosted a Friday night dance following a rapids trip down the Salmon River in Idaho aboard a small bed. The event highlighted club activities, punishments and committee plans for Lettermen and FFA members amid a busy campus schedule.
A resident assisted a Raymond Washington effort tied to a 17 year old case involving Myrile and Betilyena Ray mond with help from a local source. The report notes involvement of Mrs. My ere reom in the cure process.
The schedule lists games in Coquille North Bend and Coos Bay with kickoff at 2 20 p m for North Bend and Nerth Bend venues. The Coos County tournament is set for Saturday in North Bend with further games under arrangement.
A dwelling on Sugar Leaf mountain was burned to the ground. Fire crews battled flames through the night, with only charred remains and scattered debris reported at the scene. No injuries are confirmed, and investigators seek the cause of the blaze.
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