The Independent Voter Skepticism in 1960
The piece argues that self-styled independent voters are not independent but dependent on party choices. It critiques the idea of lofty political objectivity, labels independents as naive, and contrasts Tru man and Rowland critiques with a call toward legitimate partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koil Rowland
Hubert Humphrey
Harry Byrd
Barry Goldwater
Clifford Case
Rowland
General Features Corp
Politician Hypocrisy in Campaign Rhetoric
A critical missive accuses Democratic leaders of hypocrisy in supporting a multimillionaire candidate. It alleges Harry Truman refused to attend the Democratic convention, claiming fixative tactics behind the scenes. The piece urges readers to buy now for continued coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Democrat Party
United States
Harry Truman
Jesk
Harry
Papa
Jim McFee Missed Chance in Local Jackpot Drawing
A Myr tle Point resident, Jim McFee, could have won $100 last Saturday at 2 PM if present at a participating merchant during the Stop and Shop campaign run by the Chamber of Commerce with 30 local merchants. The prize now goes into a $200 jackpot for the next drawing two weeks later, with rules specifying the winner must be present at the merchant’s location to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Jim McFee
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of
McFeee
Peek
Federal Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill in Noise Generator Case
Federal grand jury returned a not true bill in the Noise Generator case. The document notes the translator signature and official action, indicating no indictment was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Sigin
Cats Hold Off Brookings to Secure 8th Win
Myrtle Point High defeated the Brookings Bruins 45 to 6, improving to win number eight and setting up a championship clash with Coquille. Dick Gassman led with a 36 yard TD run and Rich Armstrong added a 75 yard score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High
Brookings Bruins
Coquille
Cats
Myrtle Point
Dick Gassman
Bobcat
Jim Thomas
Rich Armstrong
Thomas
Paul Daniels
Gassman
Dick Down
Marty Gray
Bruins
Weyerhaeuser Maintains Prices on Lumber and Plywood
Weyerhaeuser will keep current lumber and plywood prices and curtail production as needed to control inventories. Production cuts will be led by local mill managers across Enumclaw Everett Longview Raymond Snoqualmie Falls and Arcata with plants in Cottage Grove Klamath Falls and Springfield. Titcomb cites weak home-building demand as the policy driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Weyerhaeuser Company
Jon R. Titcomb
Enumclaw
Everett
Longview
Raymond
Snoqualmie Falls
Springfield
Cottage Grove
Klamath Falls
Ore
Arcata
Calif
Titcomb
Weyerhaeuser
Evangelist J C Hunter to Lead Dora Community Church Meetings
Evangelist J C Hunter from Willow Creek Calif will lead special meetings at the Dora School from November 6 to 17 at 7 30 p m. He is pastoring a Willow Creek community church and has prior Village Missions involvement. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork Community Church
J. Hunter
Willow Creek
Calif
Hunter
Dora School
Fingers Getting Sticky and Thefts In Myrtle Point
Reports from Myrtle Point warn residents to lock valuables after several thefts. A bicycle owned by Walter Hogan and a gun belonging to Mike Hogan were stolen from the Hogan yard and inside their home. Two books of green stamps also disappeared from Mrs. Hogan. A typewriter was stolen from Myrtle Realty after entry through a lavatory window. the Hogans later recovered the gun sold to a local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Walter
Mike
Bob Hogan
Leroy Robinson
Hogans
Coos County 4-H Leaders to Be Honored at Banquet
Coos County 4-H leaders and junior leaders will be honored at a banquet Saturday Nov 5 at 7 30 pm in the Coquille Community Building junior auditorium. The event, sponsored by Pacific Power and Light Co, will award pins and honors presented by the U S National Bank of Portland to 200 adults and 42 juniors for the 1958 60 club year. Bill Head of Pacific Power will MC with A J Moore delivering greetings. Ruby Agnes Blanksma will perform a tap dance and FPAL will show the film Rescue Breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Pacific Power & Light Co
Bill Head
Pacific Power
A. J. Moore
Power Company
Ruby Agnes Blanksma
Myrtle Point
FPAL
School Study Council Reports District 41 Enrollment Trends
The 3rd Report by the School Study Council on District No. 41 analyzes Myrtle Point area enrollments over five years, noting population instability and shifting patterns. It projects elementary growth of about 1.9 percent by 1968 and high school rise near 150 students by 1965, with a proposed junior high consolidation for grades seven to nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Study Council
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Point Petrinueicy
Roentary
Nixon Farm Plan Would Eliminate Surplus and Controls
Nixon supports the general farm programs urged by Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson and favors reducing price supports and production controls. The article notes Nixon’s stance on farm income and potential policy impact, with continuation on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Clinton Davidson
Washington, D.C
Richard Nixon
Ezra Taft Benson
Now Comes Payoff
Ambiguous fragment mentions teams and a payoff, with unclear names and places. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the text.
North Bend Shooting Involving 11 Year Old
Police report KE Boyd Swenson 38 critically wounded at a North Bend Top Hat Drive In Monday at 10 38. Carolyn Tra age 11 allegedly fired a .23 caliber pistol in Swenson’s face after a parking incident. Swenson survived surgery but remains critical. Miss Train is in juvenile custody as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
KE. Boyd Swenson
Carolyn Tra
Swenson
North
Menasha Milwood ‘Co
Miss Train
Sweteonter
Sweseon
Miss Trai
Chuck Watson
Cz Broadbent
Dennis Huntley
Arago
Swensen
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce member noted
A Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce member connected with Nene Pea Eee and Claas ofa. The readable fragments suggest involvement in local business circles and regional trade. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Tig Claas Ofa
A Ta Nakia
The
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
County Clerk Reports Area Details For Public Records
Local county clerk outlines area specifics in a public records briefing. Officials emphasize accessibility of documents and procedural steps for residents seeking vital records and filings.
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Paul Harvey
Jack
Myrtle Point High School
Devile
Firet Rew
Pullen
Evan Evena
Noyes
den Wagener
al Bibdis
Derry Knight
Bill Brooks
Cats Down
Brookings
J. C.hunter
Dora Community Chur
M.P
Pp&l
Fair Board
Ciaras
Wes
Bobgaones
Crater
Hugh
Beast
Srivibode
E. B. Swenson
Xeon
Suecg
Gy Ras Messeris
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