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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1958
Page
2
Georgia-Pacific announces extended long weekends for five West Coast plywood plants. Plywood production will drop 20 to 25 percent over the six weeks starting November 24 as Thursdays fall on Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year holidays. Company cites seasonal sales balance and temporary nature of cutbacks.
The wood industry planned to cut back plywood output after the new year to avoid a repeat of 1957 surpluses. Crete Pitchan Teed led the drive to restrict fir plywood production, prompting most plywood manufacturers to follow suit as they anticipate spring construction growth.
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting at the Anglers Gate where acting president Downing named the nominating committee for officers: Daniels, Ells, Gurney, Roush, and Rob. Report due December 2. Also notes on education talk, high school achievements, and community clubs.
The Myrtle Point Bobcats unveil basketball and wrestling schedules with season prices and free admission for wrestling. Basketball tickets at balcony for adults are $10 on a first come basis. regular admissions are 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for high school students, and 25 cents for grade students. Wrestling matches list dates from December through January with 50 seats reserved for season passholders.
Los Angeles spends 480000 dollars yearly to study and defend against air pollution. No other city attacks the problem as vigorously. 2.7 million vehicles in the county emit nitric oxide hydrocarbons and benz pyrene, a daily dose like smoking 100 cigarettes. Rural Americans breathe five years differently than city residents. Continued next week.
A county committee debates hearings for the new school administrative district reorganization. Proposals set preliminary hearings by February 15 with final hearings by March 15 and inquiries to the state about scheduling.
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