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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald lists roles including editor and general manager society editor and production staff. It notes established publication in 1889 and weekly Thursday issues with mailing address in Myrtle Point Oregon 97457.
Easter Sunday prompts reflections on humility and compassion as churchgoing and egg hunts mark the holiday. The April Crusade by the American Cancer Society aims to wipe out cancer in a lifetime, highlighting dramatic gains in detection and treatment over decades and a hopeful outlook for patients.
The message urges broader scientific efforts and more funding for research and facilities to conquer cancer. It calls for brain power and manpower improvements and notes ACS volunteers will visit homes in April to promote the goal of eradicating cancer in a lifetime.
Oregon's public welfare program faces a broad probe after the state authorized a 45000 study by Touche-Ross Co to assess recipient eligibility with results due April 7. Officials note potential savings and political impact as lawmakers press for reforms aimed at reducing ineligible payments and restoring welfare to temporary aid.
The Myrtle Palm FFA Chapter held its annual awards at Myrtle High School April 3 with 115 attendees. Eddie Reed reported on his Kansas City national convention trip and was named star in several honors. Kerry Leep won star greenhand. New officers installed: Bob Stone president, Larry Davis VP, Ray Egelhoff secretary, Jim Mast treasurer, Jim Dagt assistant treasurer, Tom Crook reporter, Charles Gill assistant reporter, Dal King sentinel.
Oregon lawmakers debate HB 1431 to protect news sources as supporters led by ONPA and OBA push against opposition from William Frye and the ACLU. Backed by regional readers, the measure stalls in State and Federal Affairs, needing outside lobbying to advance. The second item notes questions over the Douglas service station at Eight Street as customers wonder about closure or reopening under new management.
Oregon Senate approves SB 431 by 28 to 1 moving alcoholism from criminal law to medical treatment. The measure creates four treatment categories and a statewide Alcoholism Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee. Effective July 1972, it aims to organize rehab through Mental Health Division and partner agencies. A second bill closes a dangerous school bus stop loophole, following a February Supreme Court ruling about where buses may stop. Oregon has logged 200 million miles and 729 million student rides in the past decade with three student deaths outside buses.
The National Park Service in the Pacific Northwest announces a $10 Golden Eagle Passport available at all service areas and the Seattle Regional Office. Orders by mail to Operation Golden Eagle, 931 Fourth and Pike Building, Seattle WA 98101. Passport covers vehicle entry for the purchaser and accompanying personal vehicles and per person entry for foot access, but excludes credit for other fees such as campgrounds or tours. Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, and Craters of the Moon are listed as fee areas in the Pacific Northwest.
A hospital director submits a letter urging public support for bill 834 to restructure funding and oversight of cancer research. The author cites a National Panel on the Conquest of Cancer and urges contacting Senator Robert Packwood to vote for 834 in committee and on the Senate floor to avoid delays in fighting cancer.
Oregon State University extension criticizes current farm crop prospects and livestock markets. Stephen Marks notes corn crop impact on prices, cattle supplies rise for feeders while fed cattle stay steady, hogs and lambs soften. Marketing costs remain high from farm gate to table.
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