Editorial Letter Calls for Americanism and Honest Government
A 1982 style editorial urges a return to representative government led by the people, warns against Communist worldviews, and advocates honest administration. It cites Washington Jefferson and Demosthenes to argue for cautious foreign entanglements and strong national unity in the face of Mutual Security programs. The piece condemns drifting into loss of freedoms and fiscal excess.
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Wilbur
Chicago- Daily
Beech
America
Roosevelt
Randest
Georg Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Demosthenes
Big Noise in Politics Elephant and Donkey Clash
The piece compares political factions to an Elephant and a Donkey, noting a lengthy contest to decide who leads. Voters consider which side is strongest, with rideable images and a jab about a Donkey's reputation and a warning sign about safety and death rates in urban traffic.
Can Americans Remake the World
An essay asks if the United States can reshape world affairs without ruin and at what cost. It questions expanding military fronts in Europe Asia and Africa and whether Americans will sacrifice youth and wealth to become the world’s keeper.
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John T. Russell
Europe
Asia
Africa
Old World
Herald ad coverage cited as proof of local newspaper value
The Myrtle Point Herald touts its role in promoting local business through advertising. It cites Bob West of Saveway Store and a 60th anniversary guest speech by Ellee Schroeder, arguing strong local news coverage and advertiser support drive community growth and trust.
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Herald
Bob West
Saveway
Elee Schroeder
Pioneeroeder & Sons
Schroeder
Coos
El‘ton
Myrtle Point
Te-In—Bemr
Myrtle Point News Highlights From Local Coffee Shop to Court
The Myrtle Point column covers Ben Daniels warning on marriage strain, praise for Pirates and Bobcats in a basketball tilt, and a critique of a congressional medal incident. It notes Jack Frater returning to the police force and a busy Odd Fellows pinochle night with scores and hospital absences.
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Ben Daniels
Myrtle Point
Ben
George
Willie
Jack
Jack Frater
M. P
Belly whipping birthday on sleigh ride in New Hampshire
In the January issue of Quick Pictures of the Week Mabelle Cutter of Jaffrey Center New Hampshire celebrates her 80th birthday by bellywhopping down a hillside sleigh ride refusing an upright position saying she's too old to change and dignity must remain. The piece weaves other readers notes on politics and local humor with playful chatter about a Teddy Roosevelt comparison and political ambitions.
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Jaffrey Center
N. H
Maybelle
Oes
Teddy Roosevelt
Harry
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