Devaluation of Good Old Joe in Soviet policy drift
A 1956 column critiques Khrushchev's Stalin tirade while noting Soviet tolerances for terror and expediency. It argues Moscow’s leaders shift tactics without moral restraint, warns against trusting Russian policy, and cites broken postwar agreements as evidence of a government by expediency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Moscow
Khrushchev
Red Square
United States
Big Red
Khruscheve
Khruschev
Molotov
Tito
Russia
General Features Corp
Methodist to Have New Educational Annex Soon
The First Methodist church of this city will build a two story cement block annex about 95 by 32 feet with a nursery room kindergarten and multiple class rooms. The project follows a $26 000 pledge drive led by Rev Edward McClurg and Rev A L Stevenson of Altanta Georgia representing the National Board of Missions and Church Extension. An apartment for the pastor and family will occupy the second floor until a parsonage is purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McClurg
A L. Stevenson
Altant Georgia
Stevenson
Methodist Church
National Board of Missions and Church Extension
Ben Daniels
Gilbert Brower
Ray Epperson
Hobart Johnson
Marlin
Evans Lynn Schroeder
Ray Harris
Leon Kambak
John Nelson
Irving Edwards
Milton Schroeder
Paula Cook
John Rhodes
Arthur Henry
Flosh Hall
Wm Bell
George McClellan
Cecil Carter
Rufus Rylander
Bruce Whitaker
Teens Under watch in Monday Municipal Court
Teens formed the majority in a Monday Municipal Court session before Judge C P Moore. Five youths aged 16 to 18 received warnings for late hours, with parents also cautioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C P Moore
Coquille
Joseph E Poor
North Bend
Payneath
Donald Rainerus
Competition Keen On Tracts Sold July 20
The Coos Bay Forest District of the U S Bureau of Land Management reports total revenue of $61 535 90 from selling 1831 M bd ft of timber on July 20. Ottsburg Logging Company paid $41 50 M for 690 M bd ft salvage timber near Scottsburg. Sharp Lumber Company bid on 263 bd ft fire killed salvage in Vincent Creek. Textron Logging Inc outbid Shingle Company on other Douglas fir lots for a total of $15 951 60. Several tracts received no bids and remain under 90 day authority for marketing in other O C areas in Coos Bay Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay Forest District
U. S. Dept. of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Ottsburg Logging Company
Scottsburg Company
Snellstrom Lumberompany
Douglas Lane Logging Company
Vincent Creek
Sharp Lumber Company
Textron Logging, Inc
Rickins
Dorahool Cool Head Timber Company
Menley
Post Office
Coos Bay
Oregon
Dairying Topic at Coos County Chamber Forum
Glen Lay of the Oregon State Dairy Association will discuss the dairy industry at the Coos County Chamber of Commerce forum in Coquille. The event on Thursday August 2 at the Coquille hotel includes a 7:30 p.m. dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Co
C of C
Coquille
Glen Lay
Oregon State Dairy Ass'n
Coos County
Lundy Family Weekend Visit Reported in Madras
Mr and Mrs Verne Lundy spent a weekend visiting in Madras with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert Ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Lundy
Madras
Robert Ly
H E Armstrong Chosen Principal Myrtle Point U H S
Hubert E Armstrong of Newberg chosen as principal of Myrtle Point Union High School succeeding Gareth Goddard. He will assume duties Monday August 6 and brings experience from Pacific College Newberg High School and district superintendent roles. His family plans to move once housing is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert E Armstrong
Newberg
Myrtle Point Union High School
Gareth Goddard
Portland
Armstrong
Pacific College
Newberg High School
Hanford College
Pennsylvania
University of Oregon
Wall
Myrtle Cres’ School
S. Game Comm to Draw for Early Hunting Season
The S. Game Commission outlines tentative 1956 hunting regulations and deadlines. Early deer hunts in Drewes Minam and nearby areas, three August elk hunts in Wallowa County, a September Ten Mile lakes elk hunt, and three antelope hunts require applications at the Portland office by August 7 with drawings on August 10. Other deer draws by September 4, elk draws by September 10, and elk drawings on September 17. Renewed rule bars 1955 successful tag holders from reapplying for same species in 1956. Applications available at license agencies and game commission offices by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Game Commission
Imnaha
Wallowa
Ten Mile Lakes
Portland
Cowboy Breakfast Returns at Coos County Fair Days
The Episcopal Men's Club will host a cowboy breakfast at City Park on Spruce Street from 7 to 11 AM during Coos County Fair Days. Dr Edward Engstrom leads the club, offering regular cowboy fare and ample servings for all. Last year Myrtle Point Saddle Club skipped the event after five years giving way to the Episcopal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Episcopal Men's Club
Spruce St
Edward Engstrom
Mens Club
Myrtle Point Saddle Club
Episcopal Mens Club
Coos Curry Pioneer Picnic Plans at Norway Venue
The Coos Curry Pioneer Historical Association will hold its annual picnic and meeting on Sunday July 29 at the McCloskes property in Norway. Election of officers is during the business session. Lunch is at one o'clock with coffee and cream provided by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos-Curry Pioneer Historical Association
McCloskes
Norway
Coos County Liquor Sales Reach 1956 Total
Coos county liquor sales totaled 1 592 394 60 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1956 up 22 937 75 from the prior year as Oregon state control commission reports total state sales 45 102 483 91 an increase 2 184 007 85 over the preceding year price increases effective May 1 1955 boosted revenue while eleven counties declined and 25 rose case sales were about 5 000 fewer than the previous year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon Qeor Control Commission
Commission
Public Notice on Fire Fire Irrigation Freeze Request
Fire Chief John Fellner asks residents to stop all irrigation immediately due to hot weather. The notice was issued Monday and emphasizes conserving water amid high temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fellner
Camp Silicous to Attract Boy Scouts for Summer Camp
About twenty boy scouts are expected to attend Camp Silicous for a week starting Sunday July 29. Scout leader Arlo Punean says participants must pass a physical examination and be Boy Scouts. The fee is 1500 dollars covering all meals, with Mr Duncan accompanying the group to Silicops. Thirteen Boy Scouts enjoyed an overnight camping trip at Bennett Park by bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silivous
Arlo Punean
Anna Cet
Duncan
Silicops
Bennett Park
Vacation Bible School In Progress At Several Churches
Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Presbyterian, Church of the Brethren, Christian and Methodist churches is well attended. Girls outnumber boys in many departments. The juniors and beginners meet at the Presbyterian church, nursery at the Church of the Brethren, primaries 1-2-3 at the Methodist church, intermediates at the Christian church. Enrollment continues through August 3.
Getchell and Hermann's Anniversary Stock Sale Opens
Getchell and Hermann Apparel Store marks its first anniversary in this city with a large stock reduction sale starting Friday July 27 at 9 am. Men women boys and girls clothing will be offered at substantial savings. Guests Mr and Mrs Eugene Fredenberg and children of Vallejo California visited with Mr and Mrs Art Ratcliffe. Fredenberg is a former Myrtle Point resident and Ratcliffe’s cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getchell and Hermann Apparel Store
Eugene Fredenberg
Vallejo
Calif
Art Ratcliffe
Fredenberg
Myrtle Point
Ratcliffe
FFA Dormitory Construction At Fair Grounds
Construction of a new FFA dormitory at the Coos County Fairgrounds progresses under Kenneth Crow's direction. The 26 by 42 foot single story building north of the Community building will house forty two boys and will include a 10 by 26 shower room though not yet ready for full time use due to late start. Volunteers are sought on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays as most materials are donated by local firms and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Coos County Fairrounds
Kenneth Crow
Mourtle Point
Oak Grove
Jenner Ekblad
Coos Bay
Crow
German Woman to Speak at Union Service Sunday
Miss Gerta Hitzemann from Berlin will be guest speaker at the second Inter Church Fellowship Sunday evening union service at the Church of the Brethren Next Sunday July 29 she serves at Myrtlewood camp and spoke recently at Rov a The schedule is 8 o clock with services rotating among churches August 5 at the Christian church Rev Leo Miller will address Drink The Great Deceiver Also mentions Mable Lewellen visiting Roseburg with Alice Knight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerta Hitzemann
Berlin
Germany
Church of the Brethren
Miss Hitzemann
Church of the
The
Christian Church
Leo Miller
Coos Cavalcade Parade Plans and Prize Listed
The Coos County Fair Parade titled Coos Cavalcade will be held Saturday August 18 at 10 am with Mrs Richard McCuskey as parade chairman and Myrtle Point Saddle Club sponsors. Prizes include bands first 25 dollars second 15, Floats non commercial first 25 second 15 third 10, commercial floats ribbon awards, eight children classes with prizes up to 150 dollars, and horse divisions with 500 dollar grand prizes for best woman and best man parade styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Coos County
Richard McCuckey
McCuskey
W B_ Billingsley
Wayne Watson
Myrtle Point
Barbecue and Field Day Draw Large Crowd at Agness
Nearly four hundred attended the Agness Field Day hosted by the Penh Don Lucas led Community Council of Penh. Contests amused the youngsters, hay bales with ten dollars in silver sparked merriment, and a western style barbecue dinner capped the day. The Hiland Theatre sound system, run by Austin Dod, provided music throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agness
Pat Agness
Bness Community Council of
Penh
Don Lucas
Lee
Hiland Theatre
Austin Dod
Bandon Defeated in Coquille Valley Golf Match
On the home course the local club beat Bandon 39 to 9 in a Sunday golf match. A return tournament is planned for Sunday August 26 at Bandon. Eight foursomes played and eighteen players from Bandon participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandon
Coquille Valley
License examiner to visit Myrtle Point August 1 1956
A drivers license examiner will be in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday August 1 1956 from 9 a m to 4 p m according to a Department of Motor Vehicles Oregon notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Department of Motor Vehicles of
Oregon
Recreation Program Highlights and Local Scores
The notice outlines a week of summer recreation activities from July 30 to August 3 with daily sports schedules including baseball, basketball, softball, and pee wee games. It also reports Broadbent’s 45 to 42 win over Arago led by Gary Watson with 21 and Mel Stewart with 15, plus Norway’s 42 to 38 victory over Myrtle Point City Boys aided by DeWald and Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
al Miter
Norway
Broadbent
Ernie Cam Pocee
Holnts
Wes
Iby Marve Hammeck
Owen
Arago
Gary Watson
Mel Stewart
John McCain
Bill Harper
Myrtle Point City
Wayne DeWald
John Whitaker
Joe Martinka
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George We«ly
May Jim Rylander
Richard Springer
Delos Hermann
Joe Csergti
Larry
Hermann
Joe
Methodist
H. E. Armstrong
Myrtle Point U.hs
Cowboy
Vacation Bible School
Getchell & Hermann’s
Shawn
Wentes
Bly Barberes
Dér. Lucas
Fair Grounds
Mable Lewellen
Alice Knight
Roseburg
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