Myrtle Point Herald Letters Defend Against Fair Deal Criticism
A Myrtle Point letter-writer defends editorial stance against Truman administration policies. The piece denounces deficit spending, biodiversity of hardline positions, and criticizes Wayne Morse and the 81st Congress for defense aid. It urges opposition to what it calls un-American tactics and warns against socialist federal actions.
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The Great American Hoax on Labor Politics
The piece argues that Wagner act era union growth did not translate into strong labor votes for Roosevelt and Truman. It cites Dunn’s data across 33 industrial areas showing Democratic margins shrinking from 1936 to 1948 despite rising union membership and CIO PAC activity. It concludes workers vote conscience over union leadership and Warns against political campaigns by unions.
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Vigilance committee targets Klamath Sam over California talk
Fragmentary notes recount community tensions and threats against a local cookin man nicknamed Klamath Sam for voicing travel disagreements. Other items mention a feigned ceremony dated last Thursday February 1 1937, a marriage notice for Delilah Blundell and Lester Porter, teacher vacations, and residents facing flu illness including Bob Powrie and Walter Barklow.
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California
Delilah Blundell
Myrtle Print
Lester J. Porterfield
Tulelake
Family survives flood as baby saved from water
The Howell family endured a dam break flood on Lowe creek near Bullards. Three month old infant was carried from the house but later found clinging to an alder branch after Maurice Ray and Ralph Christensen waded to safety with the child. The parents and siblings escaped with minor injuries.
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Richard Howell
Maurice Ray
Ralph Christensen
Lowe Creek
Bullards
Reader Says American People Not to Blame for Korea Policy
A unsigned letter published argues that the public is not responsible for Far East policy failures. It contends defense funding, China policy, and Korea preparedness were mismanaged by state and defense officials, urging removal of blundering leaders to honor American sacrifices.
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State Department
China
Korea
Asia
Standard of California invests half a billion in West facilities
The piece highlights Standard of California spending since the war on facilities to supply better petroleum products and compete in a fierce market. It claims the money created jobs, spurred business growth, built homes, funded auto purchases and education, and uplifted communities across the West, noting the public shares credit for building a big company.
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California
West
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