We Could Learn From Chinese
A columnist argues Chinese immigrants, mainly from Kwantung Province, show strong law abidance and parental respect. He cites low juvenile delinquency in America and rare Chinese arrests in Chicago Chinatown, attributing this to cultural obedience and family discipline. continued on page seven.
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America
Kwantung Province
South China
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
United States
Pickett Narrowly Triumphs in Coos County GOP DA Nomination
John Pickett defeats Louis Giovanini for the Republican district attorney nomination in Coos County. Pickett polls 2693 votes to Giovanini's 2285 and will face Democrat John Eaton in November. Eisenhower tops all tickets in the county with 4716 votes. Fred Kruse leads county offices with 3795. Nixon nets 1245 write‑in votes for vice president.
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John Pickett
Louis Giovanini
Coos County
Richard Nixon
Coos CO
Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Steve
Myrtle Point Voters Trend With State in Primary Balloting
In Myrtle Point voters followed the state trend in the Democratic primary with Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver among top choices. Notable local results include Morse leading for U S Senator with 200 votes and Stevenson totaling 254 in key races.
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Myrtle Point
Phair Hots
Estes Kefauver
Adlai
Mieveneon
Kefauver
Jess Ebenhower
Te c Republi
Ike
Bixen
Susie
Georgianna Vaughn
Myrtle
Democratic
Adlai Stevenson
Wayne Morse
Stevenson
U.S
Morse
Wooay Repin
Oregon Primary Ballot Results Reported By Saturday Noon
Partial tabulation shows Crane leads Democrats with 365 168 votes and 123 671 Democratic ballots. total Democratic 168 907. Republican side lists McKay and Mere vying with Deet and Cane. early counts place Deet ahead as the 1968 candidate field remains unsettled.
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Peiony
Elmer Deet
Aa Cane
Vely
Ay Denwins McKay
Wayne Mere
V F W Poppy Sale Set for Friday and Saturday Myrtle Point
VFW Post 2928 in Myrtle Point will host its annual Buddy Poppy sale Friday and Saturday May 25 and 26. Adjutant Gus W Metzgus urges support noting 50 percent of proceeds go to the relief fund for sick and disabled veterans and their families, with the rest funding the poppies themselves.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Myrtle Point
Gus W. Metzgus
Post No. 2928
Lee Ray Post
Myrtle Point Boys Vie for State Marble Title in Portland
Four Myrtle Point youths competed in the state marble contest at Jantzen Beach Portland. Danny Elliott and Don Knight were in division A ages 12 while James Thomas and Ronnie Getchell competed in division B ages 13 to 15. About 250 entrants statewide. Ray Getchell escorted the team and the group enjoyed swimming and a Beavers game, then returned home after a snack filled outing.
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Myrtle Point
Jantzen Beach
Portland
Danny Elliott
Don Knight
James Thomas
Ronnie Getchell
Manny Elliott
Ray Getchell
Jrntzen Beach
Portland Beavers
Myrtle Crest Gym Hosts Eighth Grade Graduation Next Tuesday
About 77 students will graduate from the Myrtle Crest Elementary School's eighth grade at the gym next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The event marks the completion of the school year with families invited to attend.
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Myrtle Crest Gym
Echock
McKay Wins Oregon GOP Senate Nomination Over Hitchcock
Oregon Republicans nominate former Interior Secretary Douglas McKay for the U S Senate to face Democrat Wayne Morse in November. With 2453 of 2519 precincts reporting, McKay led Hitchcock by a wide margin. Morse had little opposition and led overall in the general race.
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Oregon
Republicans of
Interior
Douglas McKay
Phil Hitchcock
United States
McKay
Wayne Morse
Iaria
Totchcock
Elmer Deets
George Altwater
Candle
Mr. Morse
GOP Senatorial Candidates Pledge Support to Winner
Four Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate pledged to back the primary winner in the Portland race after the Rep Ellen primary Friday. Signers include Wendell Wyatt, George Altwater, Philip Hitchcock, and Douglas McKay, all urging supporters to unite behind the nominee.
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GOP
Portland
U. S
Perged Phenomane
Wendell Wyatt
Republican State Central Committee
Pellen
Wyatt
George Altwater
Eine ‘Erz
Philip Hitchcock
Douglas McKay
Myrtle Point Hosts Poppy Day For Veterans
Community members will wear a poppy on Friday and Saturday to honor dead and living veterans. The American Legion Auxiliary and Rainbow Girls distribute the flowers, encouraging voluntary contributions to aid veterans.
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Myrtle Point
American Legion Auxiliary
Rainbow Girls
Myrtle Point residents vote on 54000 pool bonds next Tuesday
Citizens of Myrtle Point including Harmony Flats residents will vote next Tuesday May 29 on borrowing 54000 to fund a community swimming pool. If approved bonds would be issued for six years with taxes rising about 12000 annually. The pool would be built south of the new high school and used for school physical education and community use under two school districts.
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Myrtle Point
Harmony Flats
Ben Nichols
Herald
Elton Schroeder Lands Contract for New Post Office
Elton Schroeder secures the contract to construct a new post office at the corner of Fifth Street and Ash Avenue. The project marks a significant local investment and promises job activity during the building period.
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Elton Schroeder
P. O
Ash
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named for Class of 86
Valedictorian Miss Alice Mammer and Salutatorian Miss Evelyn Hardman will give the valedictory and address at commencement exercises Sunday May 27. Mammer carries a grade point average of 9.7644 on the 3 000 scale and plans to attend Stanford University. Hardman has consistently made honor grades through four years of high school. Mammer is daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Mam mer and Mr and Mrs Lyle Henderson of Bridle.
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Alice Mammer
Ory
Evelyn Hardman
Miss Mammer
Miss Hardman
Miasammer
Jie
Haniziee
Stanford University State Coelleee
Mammer
Paul Mam
Lyle Hendeon
Bridee
Baccalaureate and Commencement at Myrtle Point High
Senior class members at Myrtle Point Union High plan a single Sunday program combining baccalaureate and commencement on May 27 2002 at 2 00 PM on the athletic field. If weather turns adverse the program will move indoors keynote speaker Edward Maf Dyke and the Rev ul of the Myrtle Point church Frank Medford are listed among the presenters.
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Myrtle Point Union High
Edward Maf Dyke
Myrtle Poin Church
Ane
Frank Medford
Spring Handicap Finale Sees Holiman Versus Burbank
Final round of the Spring Handicap at Valley Country Club pits Holiman against Burbank as contenders in a close field. Tae Richardson is noted in event coverage with unclear details about standings.
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Holiman
Burbank
We Seti Valley Country Clu
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