Independence Ice Day 1968 Message From Merbert Prochnow Voice
A column reflecting on American ideals from Independence Hall origins to modern duties stresses liberty law enforcement free speech and property rights. Merbert V Prochnow former president of the First National Bank of Chicago is cited urging ballot participation and individual responsibility for economic security.
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Independence Hall
Philadelpia
Nnet
Merbert V. Prochnow
First National Bank of Chicago
Untended Chamber Show and Driver Safety Findings
A Myrtle Point letter critiques low chamber turnout at the antique car show and proposes member assessments to cover costs. It commends organizers Bill Jefferson Chet Weed Roy Robinson Bill Knife Homer Peterson and urges stronger participation and better promotion for future events. Separately the Oregon Traffic Safety Commission reports 69 surviving drivers were found directly responsible for fatal crashes in the July–December 1967 period due to speeding, passing violations, stop sign disregard, and impaired judgment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Kincheon
Myrtle Point
Bill Jefferson
Chet Weed
Roy Robinson
Bill Knife
Homer Peterson
Oregon Traffic Safety Commission
Oregon
Howard Eddy
Commission
Oregon traffic fatality study details convictions and fines
The report notes 32 drivers cited in a fatal crash with 17 convictions and an average $15 fine. Commissioner Eddy argues against harassing nocent drivers while urging action when life is lost. The panel also finds 60 percent of surviving drivers had more accidents and 17 percent had further convictions within two months.
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Eddy
Oregon
Bridge and Remote News Highlights Local Visits and Outings
The Baptist Brigade held a camp-out at Todd Lake near Bend with members Mike Jomnacn Gary Mitts Larry Daweon Donald Mamilton Mike Stout and Jimmy Gidbels. Residents and visitors from Oregon and California are listed attending family gatherings trips and weekend visits across Eugene Hood River Coos Bay and other towns.
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THE
Baptist Brigade
Todd Lake
Bend
Mike Jomnacn
Gary Mitts
Larry Daweon
Donald Mamilton
Mike Stout
Jimmy Gidbels
Jome Keener
Menry Weathers
Steve Walker
MiBeteter
Linda
William Walker
Hood River
Frank Kaiser
James Gibbons
Bilets
Oregon
James Smith
Sacramento
Cali
Darla
George Clarno, Sr
Delia Warren
Chico
Calif
Patay Weegle
Coos Bay
Elia Warner
San Diego Calif
Eldon Sams
Carl Looney
Hickam
Eugene
Letter of thanks reflects ballot drive and retirement notices
A letter thanks volunteers for efforts to place an initiative on the November ballot as Oregon lawmakers consider a trial tax plan. Despite falling short of signatures, organizers say continued push will seek a future ballot. Also notes retirement gratitude from Dorothy Barklow and visits from Kirkland residents to Fred Gross’s home.
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Oregon Education Assn
John D.denielson
Dorothy Barklow
Oregon Sees First Dent in Bankruptcies Since 1960s
Everett E. Cutter notes Oregon faced high bankruptcy rates but shows a turn in 1967 with a 4.9 percent drop in filings through May. He cites wage garnishment reform and truth in lending as enacted measures and credits improved employment and business efforts to help debtors as contributing factors.
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Everett E. Cutter
Oregon
Washington State
Consumer Credit Counseling Service grows with Oregon reach
The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Oregon based in Portland reports rapid growth serving the Portland metro area and planning expansion to other cities. In one year it became the second largest debt counseling service in the nation with 730 clients and disbursed nearly 1 million to creditors, projecting an annual rate of 1 million. Clients are guided through interviews, financial statements, and debt schedules with pro rated payments and a small monthly fee.
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of
Oregon
Portland
Doug Heider
Oregon Retail Council
CCCGO
Counseling Executive Committee
United States
Oregon Service
CCCSO
Ccc8o
Lawrence Winthrop
J.C. Penny Co
Piel Family Hosts Visitors and Local Outings
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Piel host Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Beeler and son Jerry from Bishop California arriving Tuesday for a weekend visit. Plans include salmon fishing with Mr. Piel and a Sawdust Theatre outing in Coquille, July 4 fireworks in Bandon, and James Piel’s sixth birthday celebration on July 1 1968.
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Eugene Whitningham
Maxine Kinnmen
Portland
Earl Winningham
Matt Patrick
Medford
Waterman Logging Company
David Waterman
Jerry Radford
Gresham
Gene Radford
Bridge Caballeros
Wayne Hardman
Laurie Ann
Torrance
Calif
Walter Hardman
Hatfield
Oregon
Ed Piel
L. J. Beeler
Jerry
Bishop
California
Beeler
Piels
Piel
Coquille
Bandon
James Piel
James
Recreation Report From The Powers Ranger Station
The Powers Ranger Station urges travel with warm days and cool nights. All roads open with Agness Road work cautions. Trails good for hiking and blackberries ripening. Coquille River and Squaw Lake fishing good. A suggested side trip via China Flats to Mt Butler Road offers river and canyon scenery with old growth timber and blooming rhododendrons. Ranger Station offers trip info. Superintendent Joe Stewart attended a summer workshop in Eugene.
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Agness
Powers
Agness Road
China Flats
Coquille River
Mt. Butler Road
Butler Road
Johnson Creek
Powers Ranger Station
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Myrtle Point Herald
Edward Piel
Shirley Francis
Marie Nichols
Society
Association
Bridge & Remote News
John Menegat
Menegat
Arago
Andy Water
Helen Lind
Jean Wyrick
Perry Waterman
Jack Wilson
Chehalis
Washington
Nancy Wyrick
Don Causey
Salem
Norway
Nancy
Merle Wyrick
Dorothy Pullen
McMinnville
Victor Stevens
Chris Bellardi
San Francisco
Orlin Let
Earl Waterman
Gold Beach
Ployd Winningham
Arthur Thompson
Judson City
Bill Farmer
Charles Hazel
Cannon Beach
Marvin Stacy
Coos Forest Cook House
David Manock
Stewart Tagenstecher
Kathy Winkelman
Eden Ridge
Cogs Bay
Safeway
Fred Gross
Jennie Busek
Anita Busek
Pat Brennis
Kirkland
Wash
J.R. Howe
Idard Oz Company of
Florence Guerin
Forest Grove
Fulsen-Friesen Mortuary
Timber Operator’s Council
State Compensation Department
Karl Glos
N.W. Westover Rd
Ritchie Francis
Yuba City
Francis
Mrs. Francis
R.O. Boles
Hobart Johnson
Vango
Jango
Africa
Edwin Wight
Squaw Lake
Joe Stewart
University of Oregon
Chevron
J. R. Howe
Standard
Willam
Vally Ram Sale
Unm County
Willamette Valley
Suffolk
Hampshire
Ronmsey
Lincoln
Corriedale
Southdown
Shropshire
Columbia
North Country
Dorset
Oregon Purebred Sheep Breeders Assn
O. E. Mikesell
P.O
Albany
Ore
Indigou
NIMER
Colns
Rexall
Rexall Liquidist Cold
Super Anapac
Nea
Sempert Rexall
Bickets
Vitormin
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Standard of Man
Standard Oil Company of
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