Myrtle Point Plans Look to Tomorrow in City Study
University of Oregon researchers after two years map and analyze Myrtle Point history and present conditions. The plan urges resident involvement to shape roads schools and local business, stressing civic pride and community action.
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Thase
Merald
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Iéessid Press
Ass of Sarch &, 1007
Bss
E. F. Mall
E. F. Mall, Jr
Boel Py
Society
Reagocfarign
Bureau of Municipal Research and Service
University of Oregon
City Planning Commission
Infinitesimal Poppy Pledge From Myrtle Point Soldiers
Local effort dramatizes the WWI poppy fundraiser. Myrtle Point youths join a field of flowers and memories to honor veterans, with proceeds aiding hospitalized service members paralyzed or injured in Flanders. The campaign urges buyers to picture ten thousand beds of veterans who remain today.
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Flanders
Mines Idle as U S Gold Reserves Fall
Columnist Henry F. Taylor notes U S gold on bond has dropped to five billion with $10 billion behind, European banks hold SLR billion, and the nation has mortgaged all gold behind the dollar while $605 billion more is claimed. He argues opening mines could create wealth amid foreign demands.
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United States
Henry F. Taylor
Replacing Draft Boards with Recruiting Stations
In a 1962 missive the author mocks the July draft plan and argues for converting draft boards into recruiting stations to boost voluntary enlistment. He suggests consolidating functions, retaining boards for emergencies, and promoting true civilian tradition while ending compulsory service. The piece critiques Selective Service and cites General Hershey on ongoing obligation.
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Hershey
General Features Corp
Rogue River Chinook and Trout Season Tapers Early
Fishing on the Rogue River after opening day shows a rapid taper as salmon move upstream and disperse, reducing catches for novices while veterans still persevere. Native spawned trout head downstream, hatchery fish released before opening, and prime fishing lasts only for the first days of the general season.
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Chin-Ook
Rogue
Pacific
Flag Book Offered Free for Flag Day Observance
A free pamphlet titled How to Respect and Display Our Flag is offered to anyone contacting the Marine Corps recruiting service at Douglas County Courthouse Roseburg. The illustrated book covers flag history approved display customs and timing for June 14 Flag Day observance.
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Marine Corps
Douglas County
Roseburg
Poppy sale supports veterans and children across Myrtle Point
The VFW announces Buddy poppies will be sold May 25 and 26 to aid disabled veterans and the VFW national home in Eaton Rapids Michigan and local families. Adjunct Gus W Metzgus urges support reflecting on fallen Myrtle Point boys and thanking readers for prior help.
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VFW
Murtig Point
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Myrtle Point
Legion
Gus. W. Metzgus
Adj
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Health campaign plans for mobile chest X-Ray unit
Mrs Harland Montgomery representing the Oregon Tuberculosis and Health Association visited Broadbent and Powers to arrange the mobile chest X ray unit. Wilma Forrest will lead details with Edith McLyman at Powers. OTHA annual convention to be held June 3 to 7 at the Sheraton Portland.
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Harland
Anne) Montgomery
Oregon Tuberculosis & Health Association
Broadbent
Powers
Lone Bidder Secures Stumpage in Powers District Sale
Forty two acres of forest service timber in the Powers ranger district sold May 5 to the Coos Bay Timber company Coquille for a total of 33644 2 670 M Douglas fir 1110 20 M hemlock 2 80 120 M Port Orford cedar 2460. The bidder will construct seven tenths mile of logging road.
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Forest Service
Powers Ranger District
Coos Bay
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Tulelake
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Oregon College
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Myrtle Point Florist
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Thomas Electric Organs
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