Eisenhower Farm Plan Seeks to Restore Parity and Markets
The parity ratio fell from 113 in February 1951 to 94 by January 1953, with most decline under Truman. The Eisenhower administration moved to expand export markets, boosting exports by 7 percent in 1954 and 4 percent in 1955. Congress passed the 1954 Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act to move surplus commodities, totaling over 4 billion since July 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Eisenhower
Congress
4-H News Highlights National Club Week Activities
Walter Schroeder reports National 4-H club week starting March 3 across the United States. Clubs plan window displays to promote 4-H theme Improving Family and Community Living with home beautification ideas. A March 3 meeting for members 14 to 21 includes awards discussions and slides. Charles Andrew Nemec arrives February 10 as third son for Mr and Mrs Po Jo Nemec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schroeder
U.S
Geranna Stevens
Myrtle Point
IOOF
United Nations
Carolyn Bickworth
Chicago
Po Jo Nemec
Charles Andrew
Nemaccs
National Anthem Adopted by Congress in 1931
A list notes March 3 1931 as the act making The Star Spangled Banner the national anthem. It also recalls March 12 1773 as the first steam engine in the US and a 1676 Providence raid by Indians. The line ends with a quip about horse sense and a famous Patrick Henry speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Providence
R.I
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Correction: Myrtle Crest School March of Dimes total
The report on last week's March of Dimes donations corrected an error. Myrtle Crest School’s contribution was $85, not $16, as stated, per drive chairman Leo Nuttman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Crest School
Leo Nuttman
Forest Service Access Roads Budget Approved
The bill authorizes 24 million dollars for Forest Service access roads and 4.46 million for access roads on O and C lands. Additional allocations include 470 thousand for camp grounds care and 465 thousand 250 for improvements on the forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Access Road Funding for Timber Lands Urged by Senator
Senator urges a five year program of 25 million dollars per year for forest timber access roads to sustain yield capacity. He notes current 24 million authorization expired and calls for action in the highway construction bill. Oregon Senators previously requested 50 million annually, influencing budget balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO & C
Appropriations Committee
Committee On Highways
Forest Service
Oregon
Births at Mast Hospital In February Records
The Mast hospital recorded six February births: Fritz Panalp and Broadbent couple (boy 8 lbs 9 oz) on Feb 16. Pete Nemec and Myrtle Point couple (boy 7 lbs 8 oz) on Feb 10. George Clark and Powers couple (boy 8 lbs 14 oz) on Feb 16. Harry Maartin Fourmile and Fourmile couple (boy 8 lbs 6 oz) on Feb 24. Otis Martin and Powers couple (girl 5 lbs 11 oz) on Feb 22. Gerald Holliday and Myrtle Point couple (boy 6 lbs 7 oz) on Feb 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hospital
Fritz Planalp
Broadbent
Pete Nemec
Myrtle Point
George Clark
Powers
Harry Maartin Fourmile
Otis Martin
Gerald Holliday
Local Birth Announcements From Coquille Area
Feb. 23 Mr and Mrs Harry McCarthy Coquille announce a girl. Feb. 17 Mr and Mrs Edward Harris Coquille report a boy eight pounds ten ounces. Feb. 25 Mr and Mrs Norman Steinhauer Coquille have a girl eight pounds four ounces. Feb. 19 Mr and Mrs Clifton Collins Bandon report a boy five pounds one ounce. Feb. 20 Mr and Mrs Robert Genaney Coquille a boy seven pounds four ounces. Feb. 26 Mr and Mrs John Courtright Coquille a girl seven pounds one and a half ounces. Feb. 26 Mr and Mrs Jack Moffitt Myrtle Point a boy six pounds. Feb. 13 Mr and Mrs Thomas Bandon a girl seven pounds eight ounces. Feb. 13 Mr and Mrs Glenn Fry Broadbent a boy eight pounds. Feb. 10 Mr and Mrs Joe Latimer Broadbent a girl eight pounds eight ounces. Feb. 27 Mr and Mrs Don Hickman Riverton a boy seven pounds nine hundred thirty four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCarthy
Coquille
Edward Harris
Norman Steinhauer
Clifton Collins
Bandon
Robert Genaney
John Courtright
Jack Moffitt
Myrtle Point
Thomas
Glenn Fry
Joe Latimer
Don Hickman
Riverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ike
Iland
Joe
Ji Dowie
Davy Crockett
Sterling Hayden
Anna Maria Lberghetti
PrLus
Ine
Coquille Valley Auction
Birthday Club
The
Box Office
Menmoeanee
Mer
Perkins Drug
Rexall
U.S.D.A
M.J.B
Cherios & Trix Y
Price
Sperry Pancake
Betty Crocker
Tela
Utah
Seery
Angel Food
Dromedary
Ives
Al-Rite
Roseburg Road
Stubbies
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