Criticism of OPS spending and its tax impact in Washington
Harris Ellsworth reports that the Economic Stabilization Agency has spent hundreds of thousands on furniture and chairs while arguing that OPS price ceilings won t save the average citizen money. The piece contends higher income taxes would finance these salaries and perks, labeling OPS as a creation of white collar jobs for parasites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Ellsworth
Washington, D .c
Economic Stabilization Agency
Down South
U. S
O. P
Myrtle Point Student Charlie Bingham Wins Harvard Scholarship
Myrtle Point High School superintendent G B Goddaerd announces Charlie Bingham son of Mr and Mrs I G Bingham has been selected for a Harvard University scholarship entry among 279 winners from 48 states from over 1300 applications across 40 grades. Charlie plans to attend Harvard starting September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bingham
Harvard
G. B. Goddaerd
Myrtle Point High School
I. G. Bingham
Charlie
Myrtle Point
Valedistorian
Veteran charms spread across forty nations celebrate service
Myrtleweed creates leather keepsakes for veterans and service members. About 300 World War II veterans hold her beaded charms, with three men not returning home. A new four leaf clover charm for Korean War soldiers already chosen by 50 recipients.
Interview with Melba Myers Shows Hopeful Spirit
The piece recalls a past interview with Idaho statesman William E Borah and shifts to a current meeting with Melba Myers, a shut-in since 1937 who remains joyful and life‑changing for others. The report notes Myers is the daughter of Mrs. Millie Myers and sister of Mayor J M Mitch Myers with continuation promised on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Myers
Nator
William E. Borah
Idaho
Millie Myers
J M
Mitch) Myers
Women’s Clubs urged to lead in home defense efforts
Coos Bay special report describes Oregon civil defense official Tom Brubeck urging women's clubs to share knowledge and assist local civil defense. He notes clubs cannot affiliate with the official CD organization but can act as volunteers, offering first aid, home nursing, clerical help, and blood donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
American Legion Auxiliary
Coos Bey
Tom Brubeck
Oregon Civil Defence Agency
Dad Stork Delivers Nine Newborns Across Coast
A weekly round of bundles brings six boys and three girls to parents across Myrtle Point Coquille Arago and nearby towns. The newborns arrive from May to August 1951 with families led by Mr and Mrs Bryan Schrader Hodge Walton Thompson Edgman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad Stork
Myrtle Point
Allan E. Pittulle
John B Bryan
Bullards
Coquille
Robert L Schrader
Arago
Albert F Tomlinson
Carl H Hamil, Jr
Klamath Falls
Allan E. Pittulo
Bob West Promoted To Portland Safeway
Bob West, longtime manager at Merril Point, is promoted to a Safeway store in Portland Oregon. A. K. Arnason confirms the appointment and notes West has two children and is seeking housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob West
Portland Safeway
A. K. Arnason
Broadbent Student Named USC FFA Vice President
Verlin Keith Hegnann of Broadbent, a sophomore, was elected vice president of the OBC Collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America. He will serve in the 1951-52 school year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Forest G Hermann of Broadbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Corral-la
Verlin Keith Hegnann
Broadbent
OBC
Future Farmers of America
Hermann
Forest G. Hermann
Next War to Be Atomic and Survival Plans Ahead
The piece discusses America’s potential atomic war and asks what steps are needed for national survival. It notes wartime air force buildup and reflects on Senate committee progress and foreign policy scrutiny of administration officials.
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America
Kerce
cAmour
Senate
Cies
Sneak Thieves Attempt Robbery Of Local Store
Mrs. Glen Putnam and neighbor Mrs. S W Greer reported two men attempted a robbery at a local shop Monday morning. A broken coffee maker worth $37.50 and a waffle iron valued at $18.50 were left behind as the suspects fled in a Chev panel truck east on Spruce. Police were notified but apprehension had not occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Putnam
Tobey
S. W Greer
Washington
Spruce
Mrs. Melby Headed Myrtle Point Community Chest Again
The Myrtle Point group reelects Mrs. Melby to lead the Community Chest drive. Articles of incorporation were read and will be filed in Salem with attorney Jack Dunn aiding. A future meeting at the city hall on June 25 will set committees and internal by laws for the November drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seat Red Cross
Mecune
Bill Downing
Jack Dunn
Salem
City Hall
Melby
Association
Ay Hall
Crowds Throng Band Parade and Clinic in Myrtle Point
Crowds watched a two day music clinic for 500 students in junior and senior bands. A giant parade ran through Myrtle Point Saturday at 2 PM with nine bands from Coos Bay Myrtle Point North Bend Bandon Coquille Reedsport and other districts performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
North Bend
Bandon
Coquille
Reedsport
Chamber of Commerce to Hear Forest Tax Talk
Don Stickney will address the Chamber on a forest tax issue at the Myrtle dining room next Monday at noon. The event is open to Chamber members and guests, with both men and women welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Don Stickney
Don Sikony District Forest
Myrtle Dining Room
Tig Hme
Stickney
Robert
Loanl Group
Ckney
You Honek Hive
Coquille Chamber Dinner Hears Walsh and Laird
State Senator Willem J. Walsh of Coos Bay and Representative Ivan C. Laird of Sitka Point spoke at the Coquille Chamber dinner meeting Tuesday. They discussed recent legislative actions, urged unity for the next session, and advocated shifting enforcement authority from state police to the game commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Chamber
Walsh
Laird
Willem J. Walsh
Coos Bay
Ivan C. Laird
Sita Porter
Myrtle Point
John Car
Arago
Don Stickney
Powers
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Sth Bond
Cons Ber
A. Reedsport
Bmyrite Pointes
New School
Professar W. M. Jannah
Vancouver
Leeal Young
Marvardiversity
George Cooke
Knockin
George
USC Ffa Organization
Rean
Mrs. Melby
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