Strike Settled in Saskatchewan Doctors and Government Reach Agreement
In Saskatoon July 23 provincial doctors and government announced a 23 day protest strike settlement. The plan allows physicians to work outside the medical care program while preserving private insurance options. A special legislative session will be called to adjust the compulsory medical insurance program in line with the doctors proposal.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Saskatchewan
Amd
Saskatchewan College of Priesteians
Kennedy Medicare Plan Defeated in Senate Vote
The Senate voted 248 to 0 to kill President Kennedy's aged care proposal. The President called the defeat a major voter issue for the fall elections and urged rank and file voters to decide the issue on November 6 when voting for senators and representatives.
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Washington
Senate
Kennedy
House
Missile Intercept Demonstrates Nike Zeus Defense Feat
A Nike Zeus anti missile missile successfully intercepted the nose cone of an Atlas ICBM during a test over the Pacific. The three stage, 48 foot Nike Zeus launched from Kwajalein Island tracked the Air Force missile, which rose to about 600 miles altitude after launch from California, 4500 miles away.
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Washington
Pacific
Kwajalein Island
Air Force
Tohar
California
Transatlantic Space TV Brings Kennedy News Conference to Europe
Viewers in Europe and North America glimpse historic live TV via Telstar satellite linking New York to transatlantic audiences. Europeans watch President Kennedy at a news conference while Americans see the Sistine Chapel and Arctic reindeer in a single broadcast.
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New York
Telstar
Kennedy
Sistine Chapel
Reindeer
Arctic Circle
Airliner Crashes in Honolulu Emergency Landing
A Canadian Pacific Britannia turboprop crashed during an emergency landing at Honolulu International Airport on a Sunday night. Twenty seven people were killed and 13 passengers survived with minor injuries. The aircraft struck a runway construction zone and was crushed by heavy machinery. Survivors were all in the aft section. Three flight attendants from Vancouver BC were among the injured.
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Honolulu
Honolulu International Airport
Vancouver BC
Kennedy to Decide Tax Move After July Reports
President Kennedy said he would decide by month end whether to seek an immediate tax cut to spur a faltering economy. He will base the decision on July economic reports as the House Ways and Means Committee plans closed hearings on the issue.
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Washington
Kennedy
Wid Means Committee Agreat
Strike Mediators Report Progress
Mediators report progress in stalled talks between workers and management. Officials from the government and labor groups including union representatives held conferences and discussed the draft contract while aiming to settle the wage dispute and prevent a strike.
Two Wounded In Shooting Prompt BB Gun Warning
Police to seize BB guns from youths after a shooting injures two and damages church windows. A dispute between William Kilgore and his in laws led to gunfire wounding Mr and Mrs Blanton. Kilgore charged with disturbing the peace and jailed awaiting further action.
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Lewis Floyd
Seventh-day Adventist
Pp&l
Amber
Floyd
Annual Pioneer Picnic Slated For Sunday
The Cops Curry Pioneer annual picnic is set for Sunday July 29 in Simpson Park North Bend near the pioneer museum. Dinner at 1 pm is potluck and all attenders should bring a dish for the picnic and luncheon service for the family. The queen will be announced and crowned and a short program will follow. Officers of the Pioneer association will be elected. Co chairs are Mrs Oscar Gulovsen and Mrs Edna Going. Queen committee members include Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs Clara Stauff and Mrs Going. Nomination committee members include Mrs Johnson Oscar Gulovsen Mrs Going and Mrs Martha Purdy.
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Cops-Curry Pioneer
Simpson Park
North Bend
Pioneer Museum
Pioneer Association
Oscar Gulovsen
Edna Going
Mary Johnson
Clara Stauff
Going
Mrs Johnson
Mrs Going
Martha Purdy
Myrtle Point Swimming Lessons Prove Popular This Year
Recreation Director Chuck Humble reports 250 children registered for swimming lessons in Coquille area. Lessons run for ages six to seven and eight to nine with high demand. Bus trips three times daily and a station wagon filled with youngsters reflect the program's big success.
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Myrtle Point
Chuck Humble
Coquille
McKay Lottery Must Stop Says DA Eaton
District Attorney John Eaton orders halt to McKay's market traffic in North Bend. Chambers of commerce in Myrtle Point Powers and Coquille cooperate as he files a complaint charging McKay's with operating a lottery. Drawing set for Saturday.
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Myrtle Point
Powers and
Coquille Chambers of Commerce
John Eaton
McKay
North Bend
Eaton
Bob Cline Dies in Alaska Air Crash at 36
Bob Cline died Tuesday in an Alaska airplane crash at age 36. Survived by mother Mrs Tom Thompson and sister Mrs Claude Williams of Myrtle Point. Services at Evergreen Memorial chapel in Anchorage. Memorials urged to Crippled Children's Hospital in Salem.
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Bob Cline
Alaska
Tom Thompson
Claude Williams
Myrtle Paint
Cline
Evergreen Memorial Chapel
Anchorage
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Salem
Timber Road Tour Highlights Coos Douglas County Access Upgrades
Coos county commissioners led a four wheeled cavalcade along timber access roads in southern Coos and part of Douglas county to inspect road conditions. Participants included advisory committee members and Bureau of Land Management representatives. Observers praised new Salmon creek by pass and the improved wider, paved roads aimed at lowering transportation costs and boosting stumpage bids.
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Reed
BLM
Salmon Creek
Coos County
J. J Bob Geaney
Walter Barklow
Charlies Mahaffy
Coos
Douglas County
Fred Probst
Glae Gould
Charles Seeley
George A Surr
C Wiley Smith
Jack Shutte
B. T Vladimiroff
Bureau of Land Management
Robert Wilson
Roy H Erichsen
County Road Department
Leona Bryant
Rencher
Douglas
Camas Valley
A. Pitt
Tee Pest
Arid” Park
Morheta
Geaney
Cees County
Elks Club to Host Golf Tourney With $800 Prizes
Elks Country Club hosts a weekend You and Yours golf tournament on August 4 and 5 offering $800 in golf merchandise to flight winners. Ray Whiteside advertises entry via the club house. two-person teams must include one man and one woman. Morris Point and Coquille players compete in the recap of the first annual Lions tournament with Myrtle Point winning 8 to 5 and prizes listed for several categories. Mindful of the upcoming second annual state Elks golf tournament set for September 1–3, organizers note Don Ansen as last year’s state champion.
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Elks Country Club
Ray Whiteside
Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club
Mr. Whiteside
M. P. Lions
Coquille Lions
Coquille
Myrtle Point Lions
Leroy Rice
Myrtle Point
Frank Meldrum
Robert Ley
Elks
Don Ansen
Tire building demonstration planned at Myrtle Point Grange
A tire building demonstration will be held Monday July 30 at 2 pm at the Myrtle Point Grange Supply Store. Demonstration head T F Davidson of Vested Cooperatives describes a live tire build from raw rubber nylon and fabric with factory equipment scaled for public viewing. The event offers spectators a chance to see tire production and learn about construction details. A separate note announces Channel 11 Coos Bay moving to Channel 2, effective Friday July 27.
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Myrtle Point
Myrtle Pont Grange
T. F. Davidson
Ito
Bob Cowart
TV Systems Inc
Channel 11
Coos Bay
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Steve Novak
Ritchie Francis
Lloyd Glenz
Bob Mast
Ralph Whitaker
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Paul Snider
Jess Barton
Earl Hamilton
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L. F. Davidson
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