Sex discrimination studied in Oregon employment report
An ad hoc committee report prepared for Labor Commissioner Norman C. Nilsen analyzes sex based discrimination in employment in southwestern Oregon. It notes barriers to women in hiring, training, promotions, and pay, and suggests guidelines for implementing the Oregon Fair Employment Practices Act to address these issues. The study cites five communities and warns of wage impacts in a female‑heavy labor market.
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Oregon
Norman C. Nilsen
Oregon Bureau of Labor
Elks leadership winners announced in district contest
Piret place winners were Martin Mone of Broadbent and Rebecca Strader of Bandon. Second place went to Dana Beath and Harrison Petcha m of Coquille and Steve McCasland of Bandon. The contest drew 35 students. district judging produced no prizes but the event was a success. Free throw and scholarship contests are now in full swing with results to be announced soon.
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Piret
Elke
Martin Mone
Broadbent
Rebecca Strader
Bandon
Dana Beat
hRes
Petc
Elks
Looking Back A Patchwork Chronicle From Coos County
A retrospective from 1906 notes Myrtle Port EntRepresser reporting 20 million feet of lumber and 60 thousand tons of coal mined in the past year while Adams town boasts debt-free treasury status. Railroad bridge work on Youngs Bay is set to begin and advance rapidly.
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Myrtle
Coos County
Adams
Young’s Bay
Army Commendation Medal for Pvt Dar A Lewis in Vietnam
Pvt Dar A Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis received the Army Commendation Medal for valor while serving as Scout Observer on a patrol in the Republic of Vietnam. He attended M P High School class of 1967 and was active in wrestling F F A judging and rodeo at Coos County Fair. Inducted April 1969, basic at Ft Lewis Washington.
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Dar A. Lewis
Fred Lewis
Vietnam
Pvt
Lewis
M.P. High School
Coos County
Army
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Oregon’s Population Growth and Looming Resource Strains
In this discussion from D.C. Scene the author warns that rapid population growth risks overwhelming housing, food, education, employment, health services, transportation, and pollution control. The piece urges immediate action to address the population explosion and its impact on Oregon’s future.
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United States
Oregon
Mixon urges nationwide family planning push in five year plan
President Mixon calls for adequate family planning services for all who want but cannot afford them within five years. He argues birth center needs and coordination of private and government programs require a National Center for Population and Family Planning in HEW.
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Mixon
Oregon
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Local Servicemen Achieve Ranks Across Three Conflicts
Navy Third Class William Smith of Myrtle Point Oregon earns a rate advancement at the Pacific Fleet center in Oahu based on service time, performance, and a naval promotion test. Army Specialist Four William Johnson, 19, of Myrtle Point, is promoted in Vietnam with the 29th General Support Group near Phu Loi. Army Private First Class Gerald Warner, 18, Barstow California, serves with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. his father Claude Warner lists Myrtle Point as home.
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Navy Communications
William
William E. Johnson
Edward G. Johnson
McKinley
Myrtle Point
Ore
Vietnam
Johnson
Phu Loi
Gerald D. Warner
Jean Warner
E. Friderske
Barstow
Calif
1St
Claude Warner
Hospital contends Mast Hospital sale plans discussed
Dialogue reveals Coquille Valley Hospital board weighs selling equipment and possible governance changes. Officials note Mast Hospital remains operable and under consideration of a future purchase by a hospital district, while seeking to protect existing investment.
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Coquille Valley Hospital
Nol
Gustafson
Coquille Hospital
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Myrtle Point Herald
Myrtle Point Merald
P.O. Bos
Pyrite Point
Coquille
South Fork
Clare Lehmanowasky
Margorie McCulloch
Bel Tor
Sgninc
North Bend
J.A. Davernport
Playtex
LYCRA
Vlna
Moe Reg
Hes
Lew
Dana
Siereniver
Republic of Vietnam
Giemont
Dan Lew
D.C
With Delenbeck
Eide
Tas
Mast Hospital
Coquille Valley
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