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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
3
The text reflects on civilian duty during wartime and recalls Secretary Knox's Pearl Harbor warning. It notes complacency before the attack and suggests planned refuge for refugees from contaminated areas, admitting uncertainty about answers to serious questions.
The column discusses a split between the Governor urging Portland residents to build fallout shelters and critics favoring evacuation. It notes rising civic attention to civil defense, quotes Local officials criticizing shelters, and highlights a shelter ad by Barger Inc. The piece reflects public fear of a major disaster and ongoing political maneuvering.
A columnist recalls Walter Reuther push for profit sharing and praises it when workers invest in company stock. The piece cites Local 971 at Bendix Westinghouse in Elyria Ohio punishing two members for earning too much, calling the move a production slowdown to pressure a new contract. The writer notes fear of socialism and a shift in profits amid declining production and seeks fair union behavior.
The writer thanks Myre Pogot Fire station and Deputs Aache for speedy effforts that saved Debs taughter and helped a resident during a house incident. The note praises their quick response and dedication in difficult circumstances.
Citizens push for Burne bill at Portland hearing while opposing Neuberger plan for a 35000 acre national seashore. The Forest Service zone would swallow homes and taxes, versus Dunne backed idea restricting to existing forest land and avoiding private property. Testimony requests go to George M Grant with letters from Florence resident John S Parker.
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