One Vote and the Fate of a Nation
A 1956 message emphasizes the power of a single vote in every precinct and its historical impact on elections and statehood. It urges civic duty, warns against indifference, and references Jefferson Adams Hayes and Hennegan to illustrate how one vote shapes nations and wars.
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Dewey
de Kalb County
Ind
Indiana
de Kalb
Edward Allen Hennegan
United States Senate
Senate
Texas
Hennegan
DeKalb County
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Rutherford B. Hayes
California
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
House
Moscow
Plato
George
Edmund Burke
General Features Corp
Voter Locations Listed for Coos County Precincts
The notice provides polling site details for Coos County Precinct 10 and surrounding precincts. Locations include Fairview Grange Hall and several community buildings, indicating where residents may cast ballots.
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Lee Beliding
Powers
Rebekah Felle
Hell
Joe Laird Shows Off North ern Spy Apples at Myrtle Point
Joe Laird arrives with a bucket of apples claiming they grow near Myrtle Point. He jokes Henry Schroeder’s apples aren’t needed as the two Democrats might clash over who has the best fruit and forget to vote.
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Joe Laird
Joe
Henry Schroeder
Agness
Myrtle Point
Republican Workers to Meet in Coos Bay November First
Coos county Central Committee calls an important meeting for Thursday evening November 1 at 8 pm at the Republican quarters in Coos Bay. Precinct committee men and women are urged to attend to plan poll watchers telephone and transportation committees. New precinct lists will be distributed to workers. Those unable to attend may pick up lists in Coquille Friday 2 to 5 pm at Republican Headquarters.
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Coos
Labor Bosses Gain Political Ground in American Democracy
Opinion column warns of a socialist trend in the United States as labor leaders and AFL CIO influence threaten to steer politics. It cites Walter Reuther and predicted roles for Walter Reuther and Adlai Stevenson, arguing labor bosses seek control of the Democratic Party.
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America
National Congress
Reuther
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Russia
Democratic Party
Petriets
Jefferson
Weedrow Wilson
Willem Jennings Beses
Wayne Morse Speech Incident at Indian Reservation
Wayne Morse toured an Indian reservation to deliver a political speech. Indians gathered to listen but interrupted by kneeling, raising hands, and shouting mpua umpua. After finishing, Morse reportedly raised his hands and repeated umpua umpua. Later Wayne
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Wayne Morse
Serstin
Wayne
Ping
Doug McKay rises from newsboy to Oregon senator candidate
The Myrtle Point Herald extols Douglas McKay on the Republican ticket for U S senator. It cites his service to community state and nation, wartime volunteerism in France, injuries from Meuse Argonne, and a long recovery, endorsing his 1950 election bid and support for President Eisenhower.
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Douglas McKay
United States
Oregon
Doug McKay
America
Myrtle Point Herald
Deong McKay
United States Senate
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Meuse-Argonne
Boyhood and early toil of Portland youth Doug
A Port land born boyhood tale tells how a youth named Doug sold papers to feed his poverty stricken family. He took his first job at age 13 to support his mother as education notes he attended Portsmouth.
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Portland
United Fund Campaign Aims to End Multiple Drives
Volunteers in Myrtle Point solicit support from businesses and individuals to unite all drives under the United Fund. The goal for Coos County is 27349.47, with local leaders including John C. Warden as president and J. CB Heeren as Myrtle Point chairman overseeing funds controlled by the county board.
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Myrtle Point
United Fund
Ey Scouts
Girl
Coos County
Board of
Southern
John C. Warden
Lin Ei Gr Vier Ver
Peter Wolfe
M. C. Evans
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Forrest Tells Why Sportsmen Urge You to Vote Yes on Initiative No 7
Myrtle Point Herald reader letters argue for passage of Save Oregon Salmon No 7 to protect Coquille River salmon runs. The piece rebuts a paid opposition ad claiming broad fishing impacts and numbers of affected netters and workers.
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Forrest
Coquille
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Herald
Oregon
Tillamook Bay
Mrs. Dietz Wins C of C Grand Prize in Buy-at-Home Campaign
A Myrtle Point crowd of 1200 to 1500 gathered Saturday for the grand prize drawing closing the Buy-at-Home campaign run by the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. The event featured a 50 gallon barrel packed with tickets, a box loaned by Ben Daniels, and a blindfolded 11 year old drew the winning ticket. The first prize was a Kelvinator dryer valued at $249.95 and the second prize a Bamavalle gate set valued at $100, with Mrs. Kenneth Dietz winning the grand prize.
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Kenneth Dietz
C. of C
Myrtle Point
Ben Daniels
Bill Downing
Chamber of Commerce
Pete Todd
Ralph Todd
Paula Cook
Union High School Board
Bamavalle S
Lloyd
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Deets
Lloyd Eggers
John Leeper
Henry Gasner
Gasner
Bobcats Tangle With Coquille Friday Night
Myrtle Point faces rival Coquille Red Devils on home ground in a toss up showdown. Myrtle Point relies on a rugged defense and speedy backs Adams and Springer, while Coquille counters with a strong line and freshman quarterback Waggoner who can throw 40 to 50 yards. Local fans expect a thrilling game and a Cats victory to extend their winning streak.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille Red Devils
Cats
Adams
Springer
Coquille
Waggoner
Myrtle Point Herald Sums Ten Subscriptions in Draw
The Myrtle Point Herald and local merchants ran a Buy-at-Home Campaign drawing for ten new subscriptions at 1 PM Saturday. Winners include Mrs. Eldon Nelson Mrs. Darrel Brodie and Mrs. Russell Evans with numbers 320048 320051 320052 320028 320074 320061 320009 320160 320095 320103. Duplicates may claim a year free subscription by presenting their tickets.
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Myrtle Point
Ervin Wilberger
Eldon Nelson
Darrel Brodie
Russell Evans
Mounting for At R L D S Church Missionary Series
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 508 C St Myrtle Point continues a missionary series through the week of Nov 4 with Elder Robert Seeley of Springfield. He will deliver sermons Sunday Nov 4 at 11 00 am on The Record of Ancient America A Witness for the King and at 7 45 pm on The Gospel of the Kingdom in Ancient America. Mon Tue evenings feature topics Latter Day Scripture a Witness for the King and The Bible A Guide to the Kingdom. The public is urged to attend for enlistenment and encouragement.
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Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
C St
Myrtle Point
Robert Seeley
Springfield
Independence
Sunda
America
Concert for Myrtle Point Canceled Over Date Conflict
The Troubadour Edo Lubitch concert, set for Friday November 9, has been canceled due to a home football game. The BPW club and sponsors announced the cancellation this afternoon.
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Myrtle Point
Edo Lubitch
BPW Club
Mrs McKay Speaks On Campaign Rumors And Enmity
Mrs McKay expresses shock at vilification of her husband Doug during the campaign. She says she has lived with him 39 years and believes he is the finest husband, asserting his devotion to supporting Oregon and its people amid Republican supporters at a hotel gathering.
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Oregon
Douganes
Spee
Eestore
Group Mere
Sorties
Eaton Lashes Pickett Story Questioned in Oregon Politics
The Coos Bay Times claimed Eaton assaulted Pickett in a speech before the Oregon Voters League, a charge the Herald says is untrue as Eaton did not speak at the meeting. The dispute highlights partisan smears aimed at Republican candidates nationwide. Mrs. McKay led a coffee hour event praising American freedom amid committee work.
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Coos Bay
John Picket
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Bridge PTO Carnival at School This Saturday
Bridge PTO carnival and talent show at the school on Saturday at 7:30 PM. Local residents are invited to attend for games and entertainment. Funds raised support the school.
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PTO
Voters urged to write in William M McAllister for Oregon Supreme Court
Portland residents hear formal resolutions from Douglas and Clackamas counties bar associations urging support for Justice William M McAllister for retention on the Oregon Supreme Court. The former Medford attorney was appointed last August to fill a vacancy left by Justice Earl Latourette.
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Portland
Ore
Douglas and Clackamas County Bar Association
William M. McAlister
Pveition No
Oregon Supreme
Medford
McAllister
Earl Latourette
Douglas
Medllister
Rene Poe
Bar's
Board of Bar Euaminers
Tom Guerin Loses Five Head Breeding Heifers in River
Hereford breeder Tom Guerin reports 18 head of his stock lost in the Coquille River last Friday. Neighbors rescued 13 cattle, leaving five missing. The fate of the remaining cattle remains unknown amid recent rains and unclear circumstances.
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Tom Guerin
Coquille
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