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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
5
Civic groups in Coos Bay aim to raise 82000 to improve the Eastelde airport runway and related city infrastructure. The report details local fundraising progress, regional support, and impact on transportation, with mentions of community leaders and adjacent projects.
Local notes report Maywood area plans for an egg packing plant and a carrier service study between Bandon and Coos Bay. The Fat Elk Oil Co assets were sold to satisfy a $2,427 labor lien. Court actions involve a fatal auto crash claim, land appraisals for the Oregon Coast Highway, and mineral sands projects along Coos and Curry coasts. Also covered: a 400 foot fall accident near Florence, spotlighting and horse shooting fines, rustling arrests near Bandon, and defense arrangements for the Riesland case.
A man from Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown County, confesses to shooting and killing a farmer in an ambush for five dollars a new shirt and a new suit of underwear. Marlon Stoberts twenty two is held for the crime after police record his confession and identify the uncle BI Roberta as arranging payment and clothing.
The Chinese government announced the appointment of Yen Wei Yen as minister to the United States, succeeding the former envoy. The posting aims to strengthen diplomatic ties during ongoing domestic reforms in Nanking.
The Pimola State federation of labor unanimously endorsed the Tuesday week and six hour day and instructed its executive council to take legal action.
Chas Hall state senator for Coos and Curry counties is defendant in a Portland suit brought by A E Braden seeking 1412000 for stock transfer in the Conservation Corporation of America. Braden alleges he sold his stock to Hall and received a small payment. Vivian Abbott of Reedsport nearly died from monoxide gas poisoning after entering a fish boat under its hood on returning from a Smith River dance. She became unconscious at Reedsport dock. friends and a physician attempted aid as she recovered consciousness after days and showed improvement though still unable to walk.
Tipton reports Cedar county locals clash as National Guard arrives to enforce the state cattle test law amid protests by about 200 armed farmers. Martial law declared. 2,000 troops camp on Cedar county fair grounds. Farmers argue tests injure herds and target small farmers for political ends.
A bulletin discusses heart disease causes including infections and improper living. It notes tobacco and alcohol may be harmful in excess, stresses prevention through fresh air exercise and balanced diet, and urges treatment of dental infections to reduce rheumatic heart risk.
In a Missouri special election for the Seventh District Democrat Robert D Johnson of Marshall won by a large margin. The result gives Democrats 214 seats, equal to Republicans. one Farmer-Labor member remains. Six more special elections on November 8 will decide control of the next House.
About 300 Harrison County tobacco growers in Cynthiana plan a no tobacco year in 1932. Facing a large crop and low prices they vote to plant no tobacco if other counties act similarly and to form a pool to market the JA81 crop.
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