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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
7
Government announces a plan to create a space age park on 5 000 acres near John Day Dam. The program involves state, local and federal agencies including the Port of, the state game commission, the corps of engineers and the federal fish and wildlife service.
A regional plan outlines industrial and recreational uses while prioritizing full conservation of natural resources. Officials discuss balancing development with ecosystem protection and public access.
Miss Sadee olive Mies honored for lifelong civic work in Powers. Retired in June after guiding PTA and Eastern Star efforts. Article mentions fundraising plans under Mayor Ben Crabill and local conditions at the Coquille River bridge area. Community shower for Lynn Post and McDonalds family noted with numerous attendees listed.
The text notes a family including a son, Robert Bushnell, returning to Coquille after a vacation in southern Mexico. The fragment mentions an additional Scout and other family members arriving home last week.
Mrs Foster Toompee and Mrs F French visited Floras Lake and Rigg Zamvalt with Mrs Robe Swenson. Mr and Mrs Jas Devereaux hosted dinner. Chester Root and relatives attended events in Fair ve and Sumner. Clinton Carman and John Carman at North Bayside grange and juvenile anniversary events. The report lists multiple visits and gatherings around Gaylord and nearby towns with several families attending various functions.
Preparations for Shakespearean Opening Night continue as the Oregon Festival in Ashland readies the July 25 launch. Box office reports show early advance sales ahead of 1958 figures. membership totals reach $15,060 and individual seat sales total $16,893 as of early July.
Representative Charles O. Porter describes theater offerings in America and outlines housing, school aid, minimum wage and medical care proposals. He criticizes Congress recessing before major issues are resolved and notes an anti segregation rider tied to a Senate bill, with pending rule committee actions.
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