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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

2

George Peck and Labor: Clash Over Racketeering Leaders

A Myrtle Point Herald writer recounts being labeled anti-labor for opposing union bosses. George Peck, a Democratic columnist, argues he supports organized labor but condemns leadership racketeers and calls for reforms. He cites Meany and AFL-CIO leadership, urging emancipation of workers through noncoercive unionism and congressional support.

George Peck Myrtle Point Herald National Association of Manufacturers Nam Peck Mr. Peck Oiher George Meany Afl-Cio Labor Congress Samper Gompers George Washington Union Labor Movement America Gompers Union Abraham Lincoln Meany Congress of the U.S.A Mr. Meany Workers of America

The Green Light Stage: Economic Push Then Pull

The piece contrasts economic stimuli and restraint, noting economists once urged Reserpine like measures and Fulbright witnesses warned of precarious prosperity. It describes tighter credit, brake-on-borrowing policies, and reduced home building and auto sales as government actions cooled demand.

Fulbright Committee

1956 Prosperity Seen With Higher Employment and Growth

The piece argues for cautious optimism about the economy in 1956 noting more Americans employed than in 1955, department store sales up 3 percent, personal income rising by 18 billion dollars, and first quarter savings up by three billion. It warns against overextension and urges perspective as prosperity continues.

Department Stote

1955 record year sets stage for 1956 gains

The article argues that 1955 was a peak year and predicts a continued rise in 1956. It notes higher income used to reduce personal debt and increased savings signaling a business upturn in the final quarter. A savings backlog boosts consumer confidence and future spending.

Forgotten Valley film shown at local church event

A film Forgotten Valley featuring Wendell P Loveless will be shown Sunday evening at the church starting at 7 45. Mr and Mrs Bill Mai host with Luvenni and David away on vacation. Coos Bay speaker Mr Cline fills in for Mr Mai.

M J Stewart Forgotten Valley Wendell P Loveless Bill Mai Lvnni David Cline Coos Bay Mai Arnold Dalls Bridge Sam Balan Green Edward Spanier San Francisco Barry Ernest Clausen Marshall Henson Cres

Local Sociales In Tulelake And Surrounding Areas

The American Way reports visits and family gatherings across Tulelake and nearby towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs Thomas Forrest, the Havlings, Everndens, Roselles, Hochs, Hoffmans, Barker, Northups, and many more. Numerous Sunday visits, road trips to Gold Beach and Sunset, and family reunions highlighted community life.

Cent City Calif Thomas Forrest Chester Havling Betty Lou Bill Tulelake Joe Evernden Frances Roselle Myrtle Point Harry Herzog Judy Sacramento Joe Everndens Lester Higgins Catching Creek Frank Northup Wilmot Hoffman Seattle Luther Barker Grants Pass Connie Hoffman Hoffman Raymond Long Violet Joe Hall Frank Conn Virgil Cottage Grove Ray Baker Salem McMinnville Glide Roseburg G. A. Kenyon Sandy Dan Stevens Gold Beach P E Northup Arcada E A Smith Brookings Truman Hartle Louis Beverly Harold Emery Eggers Ontario Ruth Ann Mai Orland Mefflin Stewart Richard Allister Myrtle P David Binches Greenacres Sue Stewart Peggy Brawley Stanley Brawley Ronnie Stewart Virgil Smith R V_ Kelly Mr Smith Seal Rock Glenn Gulstrom Walter Strain Walter Strain, Jr Tri Citys Lyle Strain Ferats Winston

Community Playful Names and Weekend Visits Across Town

Local residents including Mrs Ella Lainger Ray Lewis and the Gulstroms plus families attended gatherings and picnics in Powers Myrtle Point and nearby towns. Visitors from Willits California Seattle Washington Tacoma Washington joined hosts J A Smith Buster Odel Lester Odel and others for weekend get togethers and park outings with multiple family groups and kin.

Ella Lainger Ray Lewis Glenn Gulstrom Violet Miller Eddie Rubin Carlton Powers Barbara Labers Gardner J. F. Johnson Nettie Smith J.A. Smith J. A. Smith Tiere Smith Tacoma Wash Ketly Smith Seattle Bill Evans Willitts Calif Buster Odel Lester Odel Peggy Samon Creek Nevie Smith Marvin Larry Briner Mefflin Stewart A. J. Stewart Lavern Park Richard McAllister Myrtle Point Dike Hensen Greenacres Fred McAllister Port Orford

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