We The People Of Myrtle Point Face Change And Hope
In Myrtle Point the community reflects on Georgia Pacific’s arrival and the looming shift from lumber to diversified wood products. Residents consider economic strain, demand for new skills, and the need for leadership and planning to guide change while preserving neighbors’ welfare and independence.
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Georgia-Pacific
America
Grandpa
Canada
Georgia- Pacific
Myrtle Point
Repeal the Jones Act survey at Georgia-Pacific favors change
Georgia-Pacific employees favor repeal of the Jones Act by 96.9 percent among non union staff in a company survey. The firm sent letters to 6 300 Oregon employees to gauge reaction from both union and non union workers. Canadian lumber competition cited as causing higher costs for American shippers.
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Merald Press
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Taxpayers May File Protest Petitions
Coos County assesses petitions open for taxpayers who believe property values exceed fair market value. Appeals go to the Board of Equalization and must be filed by May 20. Forms are available from the county assessor's office.
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Coos County
Board of Eqalization
J. J. Geany
Board of Equalization
Geany
Social Security Payments Listed in December 1962
In December 1962 Coos county paid $352 300 in old age survivor and disability benefits to 4 988 people. Nationally over 18 million people received nearly $1.2 billion that month. Oregon got $170.5 million, and Coos county total 1962 benefits approached $57 million.
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Coos County
Dean O. Haley
Social Security Administration
United States
Oregon
This Means You Safety Men Say Driver Confidence Rules High
The Oregon DMV Traffic Safety Division reports survey results showing most respondents rate themselves as average or above average drivers. Only 115 of 10 305 people polled rated themselves below average. Officials note the common belief that safety appeals target the other guy.
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Oregon
Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety Division
Fire Season To Be Later
Governor Hatfield signs HB 1112 Oregon Omnibus Forest Fire Bill. Debris burning permits not required. loggers need not carry fire tools until spring. Fire season closure may be set by districts based on conditions, replacing a fixed calendar date. Ronald E. Smith of Coos Forest Protective Association announced.
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Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Ronald E. Smith
Coos Forest
Cattlemen Seek Tax Fix Amid National Legislation
Oregon beef councils push funding to the National Livestock Tax Committee as Congress weighs tax reform. Cattlemen urge a targeted crackdown on loopholes that does not harm legitimate ranchers with outside income.
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Internal Revenue Service
Oregon Beef Coucil
Oregon
National Livestock Tax Committee
Oregon Cattlemen’s Association
Gross
Livestock Tax Committee
Treasury
GP Exports Jump as Kraft Paper and Linerboard Rise
Georgia‑Pacific reports a 30 percent 12 month surge in kraft paper and linerboard exports, with weekly shipments averaging over seven cars. Increased production at Toledo raises capacity to 800 tons daily, driven by steady overseas demand and three core factors including full line availability and global technical support.
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Free World
Georgia-Pacific Corp
Albert G. Naudain
Toledo
Georgia- Pacific Mills
Naudain
England
Maly
Ai Abe Ee
Naudeis
Africa
Belgium
Colombia
4-H Girl Aims Blue Ribbon for Charlie at County Fair
Joan Anderson, a 4-H member, works to win a blue ribbon for Charlie at the County Fair, highlighting hopeful competition and young exhibitors in the event.
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Charlie
Joan Anderson
Myers Serves Aboard USS Hancock Honolulu Port
Seaman apprentice Eldon C Meyers aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Hancock en route to Pearl Harbor for training operations to qualify Navy pilots and train ship personnel. He is the son of Mrs. Ethel Hollenbeck of Myrtle Point.
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Eldon C. Meyers
ABN
Ethel Hollenbeck
Myrtle Point
Hancock
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
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Myrtle Point Herald
Elbert F. Hall, JR
Phyllis Countryman
E. F. Hall, SR
National
Society Editop
Newsbaren Suiswans
ER Representatives, Inc
Nat'l. Adv
Representive
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Portland
France
Greece
Guatemala
India
Korea
Mexico
Norway
Panama
Puerto Rico
San Salvador
Sweden
4-H Club
Future Farmers of America
FFA
West
Alaska
Standard Oil Company OF
California
Myers
Carrier
Peeler
Sherwood Forest Products, Inc
Broadbent, Oregon
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