Storm Strikes Myrtle Point Killing Three People
A hurricane force blast hit Myrtle Point and nearby areas on Friday killing three people as trees fell on their vehicles and during a hunt. Albert Wright Mefford Bybee and Mrs Alvinn Choate died in the incident. Power and communications failed. Civil Defence crews aided recovery as federal disaster aid questions began with a request to President Kennedy.
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Myrtle Point
Albert Wright
Broadbent Scheel
Mefford Bybee
Stockton
Calif
Alvinn Cheate
Gold Beach
Wright
Kennedy
Oregon
Yankees Win World Series In Thrilling Seventh Game
The New York Yankees captured their 20th World Series title by defeating the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in game seven. Ralph Terry allowed only four hits as the Yankees won 4 games to 3, the series stretched to its 18th day amid challenging weather. Willie McCovey's final at bat ended the game with a routine grounder to shortstop.
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San Francisco
New York Yankees
San Francisco Giants
Ralph Terry
Giants
Matty Alou
Willie Mays
Willie McCovey
Bobby Richardson
Terry
Two Congressmen Indicted in Mail Fraud Intercession Case
A federal grand jury indicted Maryland Democrat Thomas F. Johnson and Alabama Democrat Frank W. Boykin on charges of accepting compensation for interceding on behalf of a mail fraud operator. The probe tied to J Kenneth Edlin of Miami, with Edlin recently released after a short Tallahassee sentence. Johnson seeks re election from Maryland's Eastern Shore while Boykin lost a primary for Alabama's 1st district.
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Paltimore
Thomas F. Johnson
Maryland
Frank W. Boykin
Alabama
J. Kenneth Edlin
Miami
Edlin
Federal
Tallahassee
Fla
Johnson
Boykin
White House allocates funds to Oregon for wind damage
The White House announced a $1 million allocation to Oregon to aid recovery from a severe wind event. Rep Edith Green cited the funds as now available, while Gov Mark Hatfield raised damage estimates to $170 million and sought an initial $2.7 million for restoring damaged government facilities. President Kennedy pledged priority attention to Oregon.
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Washington
White House
Oregon
Edith Green
D-Ore
Federal Office of Emergency Planning
Kennedy
Portland Loses Bid for 1968 Olympics
Portland failed to secure the 1968 Olympic bid as USOC directors chose Detroit to vie for the games in Nairobi in October 1963. Officials indicated satisfaction with Portland’s signs and gave near assurance to endorse Portland for 1978 if Detroit faltered.
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Chicago
Portland
United States Olympic Committee
Detroit
U.S
Nairoboi
Kenya
Rose City
Edorse
Lyman Binghasa
Fair Board reports partial damage to exhibits and ongoing show
Coos County Fair Board officers described substantial damage to the community exhibits and barns despite a completed 1962 building program. The fair’s caretaker residence was only slightly damaged and 4 H and animal exhibits suffered varying harm as preparations for the 1968 fair proceed.
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George Mall
Cees County Fair Board
Fair Board
Glaine
Felke
Coes County
Jew Robison
Fred Gross
Dol-R-Wise Reopens as Super Market Under New Hours
Dol-R-Wise becomes a regular super market run by co owners Al Shirtcliff and Plash Owens. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm weekdays and 10 am to 7 pm Sundays. They mark seven years in the Dol-A-Wise market this month and thank customers for support during the transition from discount house.
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al Shirtcliff
Plash Owens
Shirtcliff
Owens
Herald
SBA declares disaster area in Oregon Washington and California
The SBA designated parts of Oregon Washington and California as a disaster area after last week's windstorm. Homeowners businesses and non profits can apply for SBA loans at 3 percent interest and up to 20 years to repair or replace damaged property. Field offices will be set up soon with Eugene targeted as a likely first location.
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Oregon
Washington
California
The
Small Business Administration
Portland
SBA
Eugene
Ny Ring
Gassman Honored For National Merit Scholarship
Myrtle Paint high school senior Richard Gassman is honored for his high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. He will receive a certificate of merit. The program recognizes about two percent of all secondary seniors as semi finalists and commendeds.
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Richard Gassman
Myrtle Paint High School
Gassman
United States
Insurance Adjusters Flying Into Oregon
Oregon is declared a catastrophe area and more than 208 adjusters are being flown in by the General Adjustment Bureau to handle claims for wind storm damage. William H. Breeden of Portland outlines deductibles, coverage for roofs chimneys glass fences outbuildings and autos, and urges homeowners to list damaged property and contact their agents for rapid settlement.
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Generals Justment” Bureau
Oregon Association of Insurance Agents
OAIA
William H. Breeden
Portland Insurance
Breeden
Mobile
Sucs Ates
Itr Kaviican
George
Eraeden
Pumabber
Plese
Pacific Power Restores County Lights After Storm
Pacific Power and Light crews imported from other states are restoring service in Coos County where a few storm damaged areas still lack power. The company manager expressed that restoring service as quickly as possible remains the priority and praised the extensive recovery efforts.
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Pacific Power and Light Company
Coos County
Pacific Power Pape Pan
A. J. Moore
Bridge Carnival Invites All to Danatle Fort Fest
Local organizers announce a bridge school carnival in Danatle with family activities and food stalls. The event welcomes everyone to join the fun and celebrate community spirit this thursday afternoon.
The Magic Title Comes to Hiland Theatre Opening
The Magic Tide screens at the Hiland Theatre opening Sunday October 21 as two children chase a dream amid a seaside tale. A double meaning ties dreams to a Gulf coast tide affecting San Felipe and a town stirred by a moonlit tide.
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Gulf of California
San Felipe
Chamber Votes Highway Funds To Aid Housewives Project
The chamber approved a highway funds allocation of 160 dollars to support the Mousewives for 48 women’s organization efforts. The funds aim to advance the completion of Highway 42 and were approved at the chamber meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Cable TV Restored in Myrtle Point. Service to Finish This Week
Bob Cowart reports cable television restored in Myrtle Point and the completion of repairs expected by week’s end. Customers with out service may call Television Systeme. Inc. for checks and proper operation.
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Bob Cowart
Myrtle Petal
Television Systeme. iIns
Signs Delivered On Day Of Star Storm
Pacific Power and Light presented large signs to the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. The signs were delivered Friday, the day of the big storm, according to Bob Hogan, chairman of the chamber sign committee.
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Pacific Power and Light Company
Myrtle Point
Winter rate for city water on new council agenda
At a city council meeting the November water rate plan was discussed as having been in effect during the summer. The council asked City Manager Ben Wichela to confer with Rev. Jenn Wood about the issue.
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Meneger Ben Wichela
Jenn Wood
City Park Trees Salvage Concerns Over Winter
Park officials warn trees are loosening and may fall during winter. Restoring the park could be costly as banks erode and shrubs will need replacement to regain city pride.
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