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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1962
Page
5
A Hong Kong refugee recounts strict central controls in China. He describes peasants receiving tiny plots to farm vegetables while officials scold villagers for selfishly using their own soil and waste. The account portrays a destitute countryside and pervasive government regulation.
The piece compares Coos County erosion to the Yellow River history and urges landowners to vote on Saturday April 28 for a Soil Conservation District embracing Goose County. It stresses reforestation and watershed care as rains intensify after logging.
On April 19 in Myrtle Point and La Grande Oregon figures Robert W Straub and Sig Anander addressed farmers warning of collapse under free markets and subsidies. The remarks frame a national debate on government controls and farm independence with quotes and moral appeals.
The piece argues against equal human ability citing IQ variation from zero to 200 and differences in respiration, pulse, fingerprints, and immunity. It notes Lincoln’s supposed claim and claims the line about equal rights was taken from a broader constitutional context.
The piece argues that not all men are equal in worth or capacity and calls for leadership encouragement over enforced sameness. It contrasts views of God and society with profit from independence, noting persistent race tensions and the need to value merit while supporting those in need. The piece ends urging strong salesmanship in ads.
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