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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1942

Page

3

Prospect of Roads Gives Hope to Mine Owners

Miner owners in Johnson creek and Sixes river districts gain optimism from visits by Coughlin of the U S Bureau of Mines and Herrick of strategic metal interests. They report favorable findings and note potential transport improvements despite current development gaps. The University of Oregon Bulletin 1903 outlines rich mineral resources in Southwestern Oregon including ledges near Salmon mountain and Sixes river areas, with active operations and plans for larger scale work.

Bob Harrken Johnson Creek Sixes River Coughlin Herrick Caughlin U. S. Bureau of Mines University of Oregon Bulletin On Mines Oregon Johnson Creek-Sixes River Diller Ira Busan Rusty Butte Salmon Mountain Harrison Bros Myrtle Point Edson Creek University of Oregon

Letter From India Describes Local Wedding Customs And Child Marriage

A 1942 letter from India recounts a lavish wedding observed by a soldier. The writer notes colorful customs, a bride’s visit to the groom’s family, and some marriages involving young girls. He describes veiled wives, one-room homes, and family dynamics shaping matrimony.

Kipling Thia

Meat emergency sparks rationing talk in Washington

USDA official responds to inquiries about meat shortage plans amid reports of possible rationing. He notes 1942 livestock crop expected at 21.7 billion pounds versus 1937–41 average 178 billion and mentions record high beef and pork slaughter for this season.

M. Taree USDA Washington Eylor

Rationing Aims Fair Share Of Meat In Prewar Plan

A government official outlines civilian meat consumption rising while supply falls under prewar norms. The plan seeks ceilings on livestock prices to keep packing industry stable and prevent profiteering, with a focus on fair distribution and a viable marketing strategy.

Home Makers Urged To Save All Possible Foods

Officials urge homemakers to conserve every bit of fruit vegetables and other foods by proper drying canning and storage practices to reduce waste.

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