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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
8
Experts predict U S construction will total 44.1 billion dollars in 1956 up six percent from 1955 with private non-residential building rising about fifteen percent. Private housing should exceed 1954 pace though slightly behind 1955. Pacific Northwest lumber remains central to the sector energizing wood oriented design and industry growth.
McKee outlined over four million dollars in district investment in six years plus a new $200,000 Coos Bay service center. Plans include a 7,500 kilowatt substation and transmission line in Myrtle Point and a $250,000 rebuild of a Broadbent feed. A Bandon project added a BPA interconnection to boost power supply.
McKee outlined plans to develop power generation in Oregon Washington and Wyoming and said the firm expects to double its generating capacity in two and a half years to meet regional growth. He noted health and medical plan since 1954 has aided 8931 cases and that group life and retirement plans have been modernized with April 1955 rate reductions. McKee urged district to grow on the new low rates and presented service awards for ten or more years of service.
The NAM warns Oregon will see 191000 more aged 18 to 24 by 1973, risking unemployment unless federal tax cuts spur investment. It proposes a five year rate reduction to 35 percent for individuals and 35 percent for corporations, with costs averaging 12500 dollars per new job created.
The proposal would reduce taxes for every taxpayer with taxable income above 2000 dollars a year, aiming to spur business and individual plans. The plan emphasizes broad relief but details on implementation remain unspecified.
Gerald R. Jones of Eugene will serve as research assistant in the Roseburg office starting July 1 replacing Sydney Chandler who recently resigned. Jones, 22, graduated from the University of Oregon on June 10 with a political science degree and is active in Young Republican groups including the University of Oregon Young Republican Club and Oregon College League of Young Republicans. He is on the executive committee of the Young Republican National Federation as chairman of the Western States Federation of college clubs.
An advertising blurb promotes The Christian Science Monitor offering Erwin Canholm stories and broad national and international coverage with home making ideas. Subscriptions from Boston through mail at 16 6 months 8 1 year 160 a year.
City of Myrtle Point announces assessed costs for a sanitary sewer extension in Blocks 39 through 41 Border and Benders Extension. Property owners listed include Wood, Hughes, Fellner, Sisson, Baker, DeWald, Hutchinson, Train and others. Those interested may petition within ten days of first publication, June 21 28 1956.
Ellsworth notes strong public support for higher postal rates to cover deficits. He expects the school construction bill to go to the Floor under an open rule allowing floor amendments. The administration civil rights bill also heads for Rules Committee, with most Southern members opposing both measures.
Floor action on the school construction bill is expected to draw attention as lawmakers weigh funding and scope. If passed, the measure may set timelines and oversight provisions for district projects statewide.
City of Myrtle Point Coos county Oregon calls a special election for July 3 1956. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM at City Hall council chambers 424 Firth Street Myrtle Point. Voters decide on a tax levy excess of 6 percent limit to raise 9847.86 dollars for general city operations 1956 57.
City records note a proposed measure to raise taxes beyond the 6 percent cap per Oregon constitution. Voters 101 for yes and 102 for no appear listed. Dated June 5 1956 City Recorder. Publication dates June 21 and 28 1956.
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