Coos County Political Clash Ends With Ripper Victory
State Sen. Ian Dement of Myrtle Point lost his re election bid to Democratic State Rep. Jack Ripper amid a strong Democratic registration edge. The Bay Area Daily opined against Dement and endorsed Ripper, signaling a local party shift in Coos County.
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Coo Couny
Ian Dement
Myrtle Point
Jack Ripper
Dement
Bay Area Daily Newspaper
Coos County
Democratic Central
Bay Area Daily
San Uw
Ripper
al Cartwright
Measure 6 Provisions Extend Oregon Veterans Loans
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Measure 6 becomes effective December but will begin processing loan applications immediately for eligible groups. Newly entitled include wives of servicemen who were prisoners of war or missing in action and unremarried widows of servicemen who died on active duty across World War II Korea and Vietnam.
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Oregon
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
H.C. Saalfeld
Veterans’ Affairs
Korea
Obituary and veterans measures loom in Oregon news
A Nor way born Liles Richter 73, of Coos Bay area, died November 14. Funeral Friday in Myrtle Point with Rev. Smith presiding. Survivors include son Jack Ellis and brother Lawrence Clinton. Contributions to Cancer Society requested. Also reported are veterans loan entitlement extensions affecting Korean War and post war residence, Measure 6 approval, and local election commentary and opinions.
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Isfetzme
Liles Bjyr
Richter
Coos Bay
Borrn Norway
Mrr
Jesse Clinton
Hepecca Lodge
Royen
Eagles
Myrtle Point
Harvid Smith
First Christian Church
Kiyrtle Cres Memorial Gardens
Birs. Richter
Jack Ellis
Lawrence
Clinton
Ardyce Billingsley
Woodburn
Dan Anchor Elis
Myrtle
Oregon
Letter and notes from Coos Bay region readers
A collection of letters to the editor and notes from Coos Bay area readers. Topics include electoral process opinions, praise for Myrtle Point High School band and football team, community appreciation, and a sugar cube replica project with local student involvement.
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Myrtle Point High School
Bhatchfield
Myrtle Point
Siasiaw
Coos Bay
Caernarvon
Rick
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Myrtle Point Herald
Bill Palmroth
Shirley Francis Marie Nichols
Kathy Howard
P.O
Ore
With Griz
the Post
Lilas Myrl Richter
Lan
Jin Bradbury
Cottage Grove Sentinel
STIFR
Bradbury
Jin
Ikswagen
Lamery Motel
Great
Coos Bay World
Public Forum
Rippers
James L. Chapel C.c. All Area Newspapers
Florence Sullivan
Ego
Ae “A
Milton V. Schroeder
Everet
Doyle
Betty M A
General Telephone
Ascension Alee
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