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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
2
John T. Flynn argues in a 1960s critique that high wartime and postwar taxes, income tax policies, and a packed Supreme Court enable a growing federal government to overwhelm state powers. He laments a shift toward a socialist society with centralized economic planning and loss of constitutional limits.
A fragment shows a columnist dismissing editorials as ridicule while noting many readers ignore such pieces. The sketch hints at a broader local debate and public skepticism toward opinion pages.
A reader to the Oregon Journal critiques Senator Morse and Doug McKay over World War I service and wartime activity. The letter accuses Moore of distortion and claims McKay’s wartime work favored his own interests, noting McKay’s World War II PR role near his auto plant.
The piece contrasts opponents of the Oregon WWII pay bonus with supporters who see it as wartime gratitude. It notes McKay’s stance against adjusted compensation and defends Morse’s patriotism by citing Morse’s government service and repeated requests for active duty, denied by presidential order.
W W Campbell defends Doug McKay highlighting his World War II service and prior World War I wound status. The column includes editorials on free speech, political leanings, and local social news from Myrtle Point including Lions Club golf dinner results with humorous awards and a note about Judge Jess Barton paying his subscription.
The club aims to bring back the toastmaster for the annual social after this Fall Tournament. Jess, with expert toastmastering knowhow, is favored to serve again in that capacity during the event.
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