Politicians Can't Figure YOU Out. Lets Keep Em Guessing
Paul Harvey argues that politicians misread the public and that voters switch sides, citing historical examples from Molly Pitcher to Conestoga wagons. He notes leaders do not simply follow Washington and that underdog support often rises, citing Nixon in Indiana. Continued on Back Page.
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Washington, D.C
Molly Pitcher
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You
Nixon
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce Postpones July 4 Meeting
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce will not hold a meeting on Monday July 4 at Anglers cafe and will instead meet next at the Myrtle Hotel dining room on Monday July 18, according to secretary Mrs Ray Harris.
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Chamber Commerce
Ray Harris
Myrtle Point
Sheriff’s Posse Sponsoring Coos County Rodeo Queen Contest
The Coos County sheriff’s posse repeats its youth queen contest for the county fair and rodeo. Eligible are girls under 20 as of Jan 1 1960 who own and ride a horse. Entries due July 6 with name age address phone and parental signature to Tom Sperling RR 1 Box 458 Coos Bay Oregon.
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Coos County
Coos Bay
Oregon
Coun’ Rgrounds
Myre ‘Point
Avarove of Posse Board of Director
Texas Gal Conducts One Person Strike at Local Highway Cafe
Joy Bales a Texas teen staged a one gal strike in front of the Highway cafe run by Mr and Mrs Henry Fromm. She claims wage disputes over meals and cigarette charges while the Fromms deny impropriety citing min wage pay and four days of work. The Herald notes the budding conflict and warns readers the Texas Rangers may be involved.
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Highway Cafe
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Herald
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Fromm
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Herald Press
Hospitals for the Rich or the Masses As Costs Soar
A historical column notes hospital care shifting from home treatment to institutional care as costs climb. It contrasts hospital charges with rising secondary education costs, arguing hospital subsidies are urged while acknowledging price increases. The piece hints at continuation.
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United States
Putnam Explains Oregon School Expenditure Law
State Superintendent Rex Putnam clarifies limits on school boards in reorganized districts. He cites ORS 330 720 and ORS 294375 about budgets and voter approval for contracts and building costs. The letter warns such actions may be unenforceable without funding approved by voters. Continued on Buck Page.
Questions and Answers on New School District Office Building
Citizens committee provides Q and A on the need for an office and warehouse for the reorganized district. It covers costs, construction, rent options, and potential income from two apartments in the building along with land parcels and appraisal figures.
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Oregon
Coquille Valley Bank
Roe Tractor
Will You Be Among Dead Celebrating the Glorious 4th
Editorial warns readers of July 3rd and 4th holiday traffic dangers as millions travel highways. Safety groups and the American Automobile Association urge careful driving and propose safer alternatives to prevent fatalities, noting an estimated 580 deaths expected during the holiday.
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America
American Automobile Association
Log worker killed in Lakey Lumber accident
Robert Carl Bushnell, 33, died after a sapling struck him in the back during logging at Lakey Lumber Co in Catching Creek district Monday afternoon around 3 15. He died en route to hospital. Funeral set for Friday at Schroeder Bros funeral home with burial at Creek Cemetery. He leaves a wife of Myrtle Point, a son James of Bandon, and four sisters Gladys Smith, Mildred Lakey, Clara Crump, and Betty Frasier.
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Lakey Lumber Co
Catching Creek
Schroeder
E. F. Beber
Hurdie
Bushnell
Schroeder Bros
Creek Cemetery
Myrtle Point
James
Bandon
Nate
Gladys) Smith
Dillard
Marion
Mildred) Lakey
Fourth Annual Lamb Sale at Coos County Fair Grounds
The Coos County Livestock Marketing association will hold its 4th annual feeder and fat lamb sale at the Coos county fairgrounds Myrtle Point on July 11. Well over 2000 lambs expected. commission reduced to 20 cents a head. Lambs received 6 am to 11 30 am with sale starting at 2 30. consignors urged to leave lambs on feed the night before. Hollis Mast to head sale preparations with a July 7 working party.
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Coos County
Hollis Mast
Coos Co Livestock Association
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Brochures Now Available
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce announces free color brochures about the city are now available at the chamber office located at 620 Spruce Street next to Ray Harris Plumbing.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Wilson Wins Spring Handicap Colf Championship
Larry Wilson claims the Spring Handicap Colf title at the Country Club as multiple flights report results. Notable matches include Ray Whiteside vouching First Night and Erny Dettmann beating Ron Getchell 8 4, with several flights still in progress and junior program details announced.
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Larry Wilson
Pees Wees Split Honors at Coquille
Local Pee Wee teams traveled to Coquille for a double header. Coquille won 7-3 in Game 1 as Dennis Dayton hit a two run homer and Darryl Starr, Gib Curry, and Danny Brewster had key hits. Game 2 ended 2-1 with Coquille taking the win on two runs. First-inning outs and back-to-back doubles by Mike Grisham and Mitch Wisecarver highlighted the contest. The teams meet again July 8 at Coquille. Swimming lessons begin Tuesday July 5 with buses from 8:00 and 9:15 a.m. at Maple Point, then 2 p.m. for tennis, and 3 p.m. for racquet sports. Summer sessions start Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.
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Coquille
Myrtle Point
Dennis Dayton
Gib Curry
Danny Brewster
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Pee Wee
Poth
Mike Grisham
Mitch Wisecarver
Coquilles
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