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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
2
Congress adopts a watchful stance on the OPA after the presidential veto ends price control for now. Senate delays a temporary extension, preferring a new bill while supply and demand may restrain prices. Businesses aim to keep prices down as food items rise, with continued debate over future controls and inflation.
A wartime shortage of heavy equipment threatens lumber and related sectors in the Northwest. Officials review WAA surplus inventories and CPA certificates to identify available tractors graders shovels timber lifts and other gear to speed delivery from West Coast depots. A June check prompted calls to Army Navy NHA and WAR to clear the status and avoid further losses.
A letter notes no power shovel records in the Wes WAA office and says a survey team of WAA NHA and OPA reps will inspect large west coast depots. The writer expects to find hundreds of tractors and other equipment to satisfy CPA certificate needs for the northwest lumber industry.
Only one bid among 31 county parcels was accepted by Coos County Court. Coos Bay Logging Co. offered $7644 for the east half of southeast quarter of section 12 township 23 south range 12 west. Al Peirce of Coos Bay bid $2100 on 21 tracts. other bidders included Carl E. Ross Reuben Humbert Ruby F Peterson and James M Bancroft. The county held remaining bids for consideration.
The piece reflects on 18th and 19th century political tensions between liberals who favor individual freedom and government restraint, and reactionaries who seek centralized power. It notes shifts from kingly rule to republic, the rise of liberal labels, and enduring conflicts over liberty and control.
A mix of community items shows a Methodist beach picnic led by Mrs Mathel Wain and Mrs Rhinelander, while Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson of Myrtle Point celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary with dinner guests from Coos Bay Reedsport and North Bend. Also mentioned are political excerpts debating liberalism and government control.
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