Debt as Status Symbol in Postwar America Opinion
A letter argues debt reflects societal values, citing growth in national and consumer debt since 1917 and 1967, noting rising wage earner bankruptcies. It questions lenient bankruptcy laws and warns against overextending credit as a social status. It also questions street improvement petitions and cites local council, maintenance costs, and petitions in Myrtle Point.
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Coquille
Myrtle Point
Community urged to approve school budget
A Myrtle Point reader urges district voters to support the school budget highlighting its careful preparation by teachers administration and budget committee. The letter emphasizes tax necessity and asks residents to pass the budget on the first vote.
Arago News Notes and Local Social Highlights
Miss Joyce Lillie reports Arago social events and community activities. Lillian Farley and Zella Hall hosted guests. a book report at RLD S Church. Home Economics Career Day speakers. Oregon Dairy Council speaker Elaine Chambers. campus tours for moms and daughters. Glenn Lillie and Darrell Gulstrom weekend visits. Arago PTO spaghetti feed served about 240. local entertainment by students. Gideons speaker Carl Miller at Arago Community Church. State Elks Scholarship contest where Mike Adams won first place. residents discuss pavement width on County Road to Sitkum.
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Lillian Farley
Zella Hall
Allison Roberts
Robert Waterman
Darrell Gulstrom
John Winningham
Arago Pto
Schuddakopf
Simons
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Clarence Winningham
Darwin Qgulstrom
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Carl Miller
The
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Arago
NAM Opposes Federal Crop Reserve Plan as Unnecessary
The National Association of Manufacturers argues against proposed legislation to create reserve stocks of agricultural commodities. NAM warns of at least a one billion dollar cost plus storage and interest, regardless of government or producer ownership, and says no crisis justifies stockpiling as an end in itself.
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Doubness
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
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