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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

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The Technique of Soviet Propaganda pamphlet urged reading

A 1960 General Features Corp item urges readers to study a Senate Judiciary Committee report titled The Technique of Soviet Propaganda. It claims churches and press are infiltrated by Communists and outlines pages 6 7 for how Reds operate in unions schools and media. It promotes obtaining the pamphlet from the Government Printing Office in Washington.

Air Force Hke Liberty Senate Judiciary Committee France United States Khrushchev Nuee Washington Generc! Features Corp

Where To Vote In May Primary Polling Places Listed

County clerk Georgianna Vaughn releases polling locations for the May 20 primary. New site at Myrtle Point Precinct 69 at the Episcopal church parish hall. Other sites: No 54 Myrtle Point city hall No 55 Myrtle Point Union High School shop No 58 Broadbent Grange 1 No 57 Bridge Grange 2 No 58 Powers Moose Lodge No 59 Catching Slough Fred Messerle residence No 60 Arago Arago School Gym.

Georgianna Vaughn Myrtle Point Episcopal Church Parish Hall Miss Vaughn Broadbent Bridge—Bridge Powers—Moose Lodge Catching Slough Fred Messerle Arago Myrtle Point—Episcopal Church

Lynna Martin Wins Gold Seal for Oregon Science Project

Lynna Martin of Myrtle Crest school earned a Gold Seal prize in Portland for her science fair project on the bacterial action of toothpaste. She was the only recipient in southwestern Oregon. Plans exist for her to attend the May 23 banquet in Portland.

Lynna Martin Myrtle Crest School Portland Oregon

Boy Scout Finance Drive Set For May 12 Kickoff

A. Severson chairs the annual Boy Scout finance campaign to be held Thursday May 12 starting at 7 a.m. with a kickoff breakfast at the Myrtle hotel. All workers on the drive attend the breakfast and the public is urged to contribute to support scout camps and education.

A. Severson Everyon Myrtle Heel Boy Scouts Scout Fund

Connecticut Woman Defies Taxes Wins Refund in Court

George Peck recounts a Connecticut woman who defied withholding tax demands, had her bank account seized for about 7000 dollars, pursued the case to judgment, and secured a refund from the government. The piece notes ongoing resistance to the tax and urges further reading on Page Two.

Connecticut Gov

Labor bosses and Congressmen accused in Landrum Griffin bill tale

Editorial accuses labor bosses of manipulating the passage of the Landrum Griffin anti labor bill and labels many Congressmen as spineless. The piece cites Human Events reporting a 229 to 201 vote and claims lawmakers sought voter forgiveness in exchange for support. It notes Liberal Congressmen allegedly mislead constituents while AFL-CIO influence looms large.

National Congress Landrum- Griffin Washington Landrum- Griffith Afl-Cio

Vandals Smash Glass Windows in Myrtle Point Businesses

Early Tuesday vandals damaged three plate glass windows in Myrtle Point business district, including a $200 break at Henry A Schr oeder & Sons Thrift near The Herald building. Debris littered the walk, while Dunn TV Sync and Haga across Eads garage area also reported window damage. Police say the nightwatchman was off duty after 3 am and the thiefs remain at large.

Myrtle Point Henry A. Schroeder & Sons Thrift Herald Eads Garage Spruce Dunn TV Itertnces Dunn Haga

Porter Questionnaire Results Reported by Rep Chas O Porter

In his April 1 weekly letter Porter summarizes a 4th district survey with 20 349 responses. Key questions cover farm support and crop control ending, federal aid for public schools, and U S China policy with leading opinions and presidential preferences among 13 questions. Richard Nixon leads with 5 883 votes and 33 percent in the president question.

Chas. O. Porter China Hubert Humphry Lyndon Johnson John Kennedy Wayne Morse Richard Mixon Nelson Rockefeller Adiat Stevenson Stuart Symington

Republicans Outnumbered in Cooge County Primary Fight

County Clerk Georgianna Vaughan reports Democrats lead Republicans 13 382 to 8 007 in Cooge. Democrats outnumber Republicans by 5 725 voters risking a tough primary and difficult general election for any Republican candidate underway between May 20 and November.

Georgianna Vaughan

Oregon Retailer's Association renamed at UO meeting

The Oregon Retail Distributors Institute voted to rename itself the Oregon Retailer's Association after a committee report. The 24 25 April University of Oregon gathering elected Loren Clark of Beaverton as president with Gerald Frank Salem as first vice president Elsen Schroeder Myrtle Point as second vice president Dick Lance Hood River as third vice president Jack Crocker Portland as full vice president George Mattox Eugene as treasurer and Don Law Eugene as secretary. Directors for one year were Don Farr Coquille and Vern Owens Klamath Falls two year directors were Curt Emery Florence and Ed Attebury Portland.

University of Oregon Loren Clark Beaverton Erb Memorial Union Gerald Frank Salem Elsen Schroeder Myrtle Peint Dick Lance Hood River Jack Crocker Portland George Mattox Eugene Don Law Don Farr Coquille Vern Owens Klamath Falls Curt Emery Florence Ed Attebury

Bud Hagerty Dies in Tulelake California

Word reached The Herald that Bud Hagerty aged 55 formerly of Myrtle Point now living in Tulelake California died there on Monday. An effort to get devils was lessful.

Bud Hagerty Tulelake, California Myrtle Point Tulelake Caifornia

Elks Initiate 22 Candidat Tuesday in Myrtle Point

Coquille Valley Elks lodge No 1935 chaired by Exalted Ruler Robert Ray initiated 22 candidates at the new Elks home at Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club Myrtle Point. Golf course manager Ray Whiteside plans Spring Handicap qualifiers starting May 16 with 18 hole scores due May 15 and inter club events with Bandon and Cottage Grove announced. Junior and ladies lessons offered Saturdays and Wednesdays respectively with a pro shop opening.

Coquille Valley Bandon Cottage Grove Whiteside The Elks

Ralph Whitaker Elected to R-41 School Board

Paula Cook, clerk, reported votes in the reorganized R-41 School District election. Ralph Whitaker won the board seat succeeding Don Driscoll with votes tallied across three zones and committees.

Ralph Whitaker Don Driscoll Whitaker Paula Cook Noyes Prince

Etalka School Controversy Referred to Study Group by Board

A Gaylord area meeting led by Kenneth Dietz Bob Klein and Foster Thompson urged the school controversy be sent to a study group. The board showed sympathy with Etalka residents and directed a reassessment, as noted by a university service report.

Gaylord Watte Ithe Broadbent An Kenneth Dietz Bob Klein Foster Thompson

First Service in New Christian Church Building

May 8 1961 marks the first public service in the new church building led by Ed Moon and Al Albertson building committee chairs. The cement block structure seats 108 in the sanctuary, hosts a Bible school for 200, and features a volunteer-driven interior with women contributing heavily to decor.

New Christian Church Next Sun Mother's Day Ed Moon al Albertson

Appeal to Broadbent TV users for membership drive

An appeal to Broadbent TV translator users seeks renewed memberships to support continued service. The notice urges non members and members to remit ten dollars to sustain facilities and comply with FCC requirements, warning about funding shortfalls without prompt response.

Amoun Wee FCC

High School Coaches Named Charter Members of Hall of Fame

Roy and K lead a list of three coaches selected as charter members for the hall of fame. Mr. Lever served Linfield as athletic director for 18 years, Mr. Keene worked about 15 years, and Mr. Quinn has spent 31 years at ECCE. The event will be at the Soljene Center in Porthed Slat.

Roy &. K Inquet Pelt i of Fame E Tone Ce Ae Lever Linfield Keene Quinn ECCE Soljene Center

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