Oregon voters face three percent income tax pension plan vote
The Myrtle Point Herald reports opposition to Measure 315 No a proposed state old age pension funded by a three percent tax on gross income. Critics warn it would burden all citizens, require pensioners to abstain from work, spend funds within 30 days, and strain Oregon’s finances, urging a No vote. Local groups including the AFL and Oregon Farm Bureau oppose it.
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Oregon
Wallingford
Brewster
Coos County
Noone
C. S O
Brotherhood of
Oregon State Grange
Mearure
Merton Tompkins
Iveges
Wis Fay
OPA Defends Master Decontrol Order Ahead of Elections
Deputy Price Administrator C Dean McNeal denies political motive behind the November 1 1948 master decontrol order. He says the timing is not aimed at influencing Democratic or Republican outcomes and insists it will not alter election chances. Critics mock the move amid Washington chaos and public skepticism about government deception.
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OPA
C. Dean McNeal
McNeal
Washington
Barnum
Hang Up De Fiddle And De Hoe
Master Sgt. John C. Woods of San Antonio Texas plans to quit his job after hanging 11 Nazi leaders in Germany. His total of personally conducted hangings now exceeds 300. He seeks a new role that rewards detailed thinking and less rigid efficiency.
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John C. Woods
San Antonio
Texas
Woods
Germany
Lions Hold Annual Sa Hi Haw Relie t at Dance
Sadie Hawkins Day dance planned for Oaks Pavilion on Saturday night November 2 with a full evening of entertainment. Displays in Dick Jehkneon's Western Art store feature two characters from the Sadie Hawkins comic strip, Lana the Hyena and Russell Declucing, showcased prior to the event.
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Lions
Oaks Pavilion
Dick Jehkneon
Sadie Hawkins
Russell
Lana the Hyena
Cake Pavilion
Local Happenings Honor 46th Anniversary Tribute
A society note recalls the 46th wedding anniversary of Jo-Ann Francisco and the late nineteenth century style gatherings at the Orr home. Family members including Milton James, L A Barklow, Francisco family and daughters Ramona and Jo-An are listed alongside visits by Gilda Deitz and her brother Kenneth to Portland on business. A Powrie family trip to Portland for races and a Gold Beach trip to visit Mira Nelson are noted. The WCTU plans its annual membership tea at the Blickenstaff home on Friday November 8.
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Jo-Ann Francisco
John M. Orr
Milton James
L. A. Barklow
Francisco
Ramona
Jo-An
Gilda Deitz
Kenneth
Portland
Miss Deitz
Bedell Bros
A. L. Powrie
Chris Nelson
Gold Beach
Mira
George Bell
WCTU
Blickenstaff
Invitation and surprise noted in fragmented text
The readable fragments mention an invitation to attend and someone named Clinton being surprised and pleased about water coming down, with other garbled words around guests and attendance.
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Bern
Waa
Pegh Setaring
Jon
Clinton
Jersey Cow Lost After Winning Prize at Sixes
Nash and Swet, noted Jersey breeders, reported the loss of another prize Jersey cow at Sixes after transporting her to the event. The champion reportedly died from shipping fever, an infection that began during the journey to Sixes following her victory.
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Nash & Swet
Veterans Administration Mutual Insurance Growth Report
The Veterans Administration runs the world’s largest mutual insurance system. In six years it issued over 18 million National Service Life Insurance policies with total value near 150 billion dollars, about a third of which remains outstanding.
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Veterans Administration
Cranberry Crop Hits All Time High in Coos County
Coos County reports record cranberry production with pack nearing the 1945 total as of the first three weeks at the Coquille cannery. Ed Hughes, superintendent, notes 25 000 cases totaling 160 000 one gallon cans shipped nationwide and 399 700 pounds used from local cranberries. Shipments from Washington remain possible as picking nears five sixths complete.
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Coos County
Coquille Cannery
United States
Ed Hughes
Coos
Curry County
Washington
Hughes
Coos Bay Men Elected to Coast Association Posts
Charles F. Robinson and Clarence H. Coe of Coos Bay were elected to top posts in the Coast Association with Tillamook’s John A. Aschim named corporation secretary. The annual meeting was in Gearhart. Gov. Snell forecast Oregon tourist business near 100 million dollars this year, with eight day stays averaging 4.21 dollars per day and year round growth anticipated.
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Coos County
Charles F. Robinson
Coos Bay
el- Coast Association
Clarence H. Coe
Alsée
John A. Aschim
Tillamook
Gearhart
Earl Snell
Oregon
Mrs Arthur Bettylenn Returns Home with Infant From Cog Bay
Mrs Arthur Bettylenn and her infant son arrived home from Cog Bay on Saturday evening after a stay at Ms Avley hospital. The event marks a family reunion and follows a recent medical visit.
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Arthur Bettylenn
Som
Cog Bay
Avley Hoapital
School Notes Highlight Local Student Moves And Events
Amy Marie Davenport Fidwin Griggs enrolled in the junior class after a stint at Brodge and a recent spell with Margie Cobb in the merchant marine. Juniors Cobb and Bill Cobb return from Estacada, freshmen. The school buys baby beeves for cafeteria, apples donated by Mrs. Roy Epperson, beeves prepped by Haga from Culbertson. Al Baker drives to Grants Pass for Friday game. two dollar trip fee. Rotary hosts noon luncheons at the cafeteria on Nov 14 or 21. Honor roll requires all grades 1 or 2 with no unexcused absences or tardiness. Rotary plans to present an interclass athletic cup.
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Margie Cobb
Junior Cobb
Bill Cobb
Estacada
Band
Glee Club
Roy Epperson
Mr. Amos
Ag Boys
Haga
Culbertson
al Baker
Grants Pass
Rotary Club
Action Sought On Land Tracts Declassification for Private Sale
The county court adopted a resolution asking the state land board to de classify county land so it may be sold to private owners. Areas listed include sections 14 30 township 96 south range 10 and other parcels in townships 29 and 28 ranges 9 10 16 with multiple sections.
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State Land Board of Forestry
REA Men Making Survey Of Power For Cooperative
William Mills Washington and Glen Ko Sawyer Port representatives of the federal rural electrification administration conduct a power survey this week for the Coca-Cola cooperative. Survey questionnaires are sent to all members and known potential users per R J Connarn manager. Direct verdict acquittal granted Judge Dale King in Lloyd Lackey larceny by bailee case. Lackey released immediately after indictment last June and plea on July 2.
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William Mills
Washington
Glen Ko Sawyer
Federal
Rural Electrification Administration
R J Connarn
Dale King
Lloyd Lackey Broadbent
Lackey
To Late To Classify Terra Cotta Chimney Tile
Farr and Elwood offer inexpensive chimney tile options with quick setup. They promote bulbs and a money back guarantee for hen laying concerns and bulb treatments.
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Farr & Elwood
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Tony
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Amy Marie Davenport
Fidwin Griggs
Brodge
The
Merchant Marine
REA
Fowler
Delta Power Tools
Chet Finn
Sheriff
Anna Ae
P.O
Vancouver
N. Pd
Nue-Ovo Laboratories
A. (Buck) Everett For
Alexander Smith
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