Take Time Out from Washington A Stateman Reflects
In a reflective piece from Washington DC the author explains resisting moves to relocate the headquarters for decades. He argues distance from the capital sharpens judgment on national issues and criticizes near Washington views as nearsighted while praising President Eisenhower's broad outreach. The column hints at budget concerns and ongoing public discourse.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potomac
Eisenhower
Georgia
Colorado
Texas
Pennsylvania
White House
Oregon Liquor Revenue Distributed After 90-Day Period
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reports 2 791 461 dollars from liquor sales and privilege taxes for the three months ending December 31. Funds are allocated to cities counties and the state general fund above working capital needs, with 2 500 000 from liquor revenue and 291 461 from privilege taxes allocated accordingly.
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Oregon Liquor Control Commission
State General Fund
Incorporated Cies
General Fund
Great Decisions Program Offers Public Forum in Coos County
Coos County newspapers report a 1937 Great Decisions program organized by the county extension staff with stations across the region. The schedule lists weekly broadcasts on KFIK and KOOS stations, inviting community members to participate and discuss topics presented by statewide committees and guest speakers.
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Coos Counly
Gaten Ma
Mae Flon
Telus
Washington
Michagan
Wyoming
Oleflows
New York
Coos County
Myrtle Point Young Man Returns From India Exchange Program
Ward Armstrong of Myrtle Point, Oregon, returned last week after several months in India as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange IFYE. A 24 year old Oregon State College forestry student, he joined 16 other youth visiting India Pakistan and Nepal to foster world understanding. The program pairs rural youths with host families in each country to learn life abroad and share American customs. Ward’s parents are the Hubbards of Myrtle Point, formerly Newberg.
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Ward Armstrong
Oregon
International Farm
India
Ward
Pakistan
Nepal
United States
Hubert Armstrongs
Myrtle Point
Newberg
2 Way
Eugene
Oregon State College
International Farm Youth Exchange
Weekend Guests Honor the Caughell Family
Week end visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Caughell included Mr and Mrs Charles Caughell and their son from Lansois.
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Jack Caughell
Charles Caughell
Lansois
Bobcats Tangle in Two Home Tilts This Week
Morile Point will host games at home on Friday and Saturday this week. Friday’s return match with Coquille could lift the Cats into first in the sub district. Saturday faces Glide High School from Douglas County, a strong club that recently edged Douglas High in a close game.
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Bobcats
Morile Point
Coquille
Cats
Trict
Glide High Schoo
Douglas County
Glide
Douglas High
Rest of the Story on General Robert E Lee by Paul Harvey
The column discusses Paul Harvey’s new book The Rest of the Story focusing on incidents in General Robert E Lee life. It notes Lee’s stance on slavery and his choice to remain with Virginia rather than command Northern forces. It mentions his leadership of Confederate armies and eventual defeat.
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Robert E. Lee
Paul Harrves
North Point Herald
Pope
Corves
Mr Harvey
Robert E Lee
Teddy Roosevelt
Robt E Lee
Misters
Rober
Fo Lee Ruestion
Slavan
United States
Lee
West Porter
Lincoln
Virginia
American Legion Crab Feed Eyed For Sunday Afternoon
The American Legion plans a crab feed for Sunday afternoon. Club organizers will host a social hour with proceeds aiding community projects. Board members will lead monthly meetings February through April with three members in charge each month. A Rotary club basket social to fund a new high school gym will be held soon, date to be announced.
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Pete Dooty
Stelin
Pet
Scout Bank Nodetter
Ng Te FO A
CAL Weld
Art Henry
Ray Getehell
Ben Daniels
Rotary Club
Bob Parsons
Ore Coast Timber Operators Elect Officers for 1957
Don G Baxter of Reedsp ort wood Lumber Co re elected president of Oregon Coast Operators at the 13th annual meeting in Coos Bay on Jan 14. Lee J Nelson of Al Pierce Lumber Co Coos Bay re elected vice president. Alan M Lambert Mohawk Handle Co Coos Bay re elected treasurer and Karl F Gles re elected secretary. Executive board members for two-year terms include Lee J Nelson Joseph Stronko Ralph G DeMais DW Martin and Charles J Short.
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Don G. Baxter
Northern
E K ‘Wood Lumber Company
Reedspor
Oregon Coast
Coos Bay
Lee J. Nelson
al Pierce Lumber Company
North Bend
Coquille
Alan M. Lambert
Mohawk Handle Company
Karl F Gles
Lee J Nelson
al Peirce Lumber
Joseph Stronko
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Ralph G. de Mais
United States Plywood Corporation
Mapleton
D W. (Diamond) Martin
K.&m Logging Co
Reedsport
Charles J Short
Western
Evans Products Company
Myrtle Point Youths Learn Crime Does Not Pay
About twenty youths from the Myrtle Point area were rounded up by the Myrtle Point police after months of petty crimes. The group reportedly learned the consequences of their actions and now face local consequences for their activities.
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Myrtle Point
Myrtle Pointers Thrill Crowd at Eugene GOC Potluck Dinner
The Eugene GOC potluck attracted 243 attendees with distinguished guests including Col Arthur M Sheets and Lt Harold Anders. Dianne Pullen performed piano and Miss Duane Pfeiff won hearts with Rhythm With Ms Nursery Rhymes. Juvenile court proceedings loomed for local youths amid recent gang activity and theft incidents in Coos County.
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Myrtle Pointers
Eugene
Funene
GOC
Mayer Flosd Fo McConnell Portinet
Mayjor Janes Graves
Tacom
M Jooutter
University of Oregon
Walter Andes
Oregon State
Hoarold Anders
Robert H Brvant
Thasares
Arthur M Sheets
Salem
Oregon Fogets
Mass
Dianne Pullen
Myrts Pont
Ltth Jovear
Duane Pfeiff
Myrtle Point
Nursery Rhimes
Borte
Roseburg
Coquille
Auto license examiner to be here January 30
A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday January 30, 1957 from 9 am to 4 pm per an announcement from Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Myrtle Point
Jd. H. Olinger
Maple
Mitch Myers
Department of Motor Vehicles’ of
Oregon
University of Oregon
Eugene
Volare
John Boone
Otis Boone
Myrtle Point Boone
University
Hollis Most Elected President of Coos Co Livestock Assn
Coos County Livestock Association held its annual meeting at the Community building in Coquille last Saturday. Hollis Mast of McKinley Route was unanimously elected president for 1957, succeeding Tom Guerin Jr. Other officers included Frank Rema as vice president and Mrs. Tom Guerin as secretary.
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Coos County
Use of Liquor by Minors Continues As Big Problem
Portland Oregon report shows minors repeatedly attempting to buy alcohol at taverns restaurants and package stores. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission notes enforcement remains a major issue with hearings over the past six months highlighting ongoing violations and underage access to both on and off premise sales.
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Portland
Oregon Liquor Control Com
Commis
Sion
H J Detloff
Powers In Powers: Gunman Terrifies Town
John P Edwards a 25 year old Coos Bay Timber Co employee caused chaos in Powers on Sunday night after drinking heavily He entered homes demanding guns and ammunition firing at police Chief George Hurst who pursued him Edwards later held for assault with a deadly weapon and jailed in Coquille He is married with three young children.
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City of Powers
John P Edwards
Coos Bay
Powers
Hurst
Edwards
Tick Myers to Visit Parental Home This Weekend
Tick Myers of Sasta unio College Redding California plans to arrive Friday to spend several days with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Myers.
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Tick Myers
Sasta Unio College
Redding
Calif
J. M. Myers
Odd Fellows Rebekah Officers Installed in 1957 Ceremony
Myrtle Lodge No 150 Odd Fellows and Una Rebekah Lodge held a joint installation ceremony at the Odd Fellows hall with Everett Wolgamott and Mrs Art Ratcliff assisting. Officers shown include Mrs Tom Royer treasurer and Mary Lewis C.O. among many named members. after the service a musical program, cake and coffee, and card games followed.
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Myrtle Lodge No
Una Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Everett Wolgamott
Odd Fellows
Art Ratcliff
Rebekahs
Rebekah
Tom Royer
Pat Snyder
R.S.V.G
Fred Lewis
I.G
Walter Crabb
Henry Sell
C.O
Ervin Royer
Violet Miller
C.co
Mary Lewis
Oliver Enlund
N.G
Kathrine Train
C. P. Moore
Robert Trigg
Treas
Stanton Stevens
al Baker
L.S.N.G
Lyman Rackleff
Ervin E. Revie
Gee, Hughes
F.S
Muriel Rickert
E. A. Kirkpatrick
Herald Pises Phete
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Chamber of Commerce
Bill Downing
E. A
al) Wyld
Deskin Bergey
Robert C
Bob) Bolloni
Weassue
Cma Imate
Jaen
George
Pau
Harvey
Emery
Elmer Strode
American Legion
Morates
Ghana
Ore
Coast Timber
Juvenil
Bill Tankersley
Tankersley
Dennut Creek
Country Club
Odd Fellow Lodge
Herzog Jooping Co
Power Highway
Broadbent
Herald
U. OF O
John Carman
Gaylord
Ray Waterman
Four Mile
Fred Gross
Catching Creek
J. J. Morris
Bandon
Tom Guerin, Jr
Wallace Dement
D. A Curry
Coquillo
Lena
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