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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
2
The FTC may urge Congress to ban cigarette ads on radio and TV arguing ads boost smoking, while noting past bans in England coinciding with sales peaks. Proponents claim regulation should hinge on merits, not advertising.
Oregon leads in safety laws with motorcycle endorsement in 1964 helmet rule since 1967 and headlight requirement. Early tests, inspections, and eye protection still planned to meet federal standards. 1967 fatalities dropped after endorsement law. 1968 first quarter injuries and deaths down by one third. Police, safety commission contact. Jehovah drama in Medford district assembly features Myrtle Point cast with 31 members.
Obituaries from the Myrtle Point area report Louis H. Northup died in a Highway 101 accident near Bandon on August 4 1968. Survived by wife Evelyn and children Marsha and Janice. Also listed are siblings and extended relatives across Oregon California and Texas. Funeral arrangements set for August 8 at 11 00 a.m. at the Myrtle Point Chapel with burial at Norway Cemetery. Also noted are deaths of Steve Northup and Ollie Delpha Melissa Northup in the same crash and other memorials for Raymond L Casteel and baby Corliss Adriene Evans with funeral details and survivors.
Diamond Road 3262 at Coquille River Road junction leads to Diamond Peaks views. The graveled road winds through firs cedars and pines with marked future cutting and fire trails. Wildlife elk deer bear and blackcaps noted. all district campgrounds open for hiking fishing and camping. Smokey warns about matches. plan visits for family recreation and forest safety.
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Tyrell Woodward now of Woodburn are visiting Arago with Emily and their friends. They stay as guests of Mr. Woodward’s brother Mr. Wayne Woodward and his wife.
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