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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
2
The piece discusses rising construction costs and housing prices pricing many from the market. It suggests mobile homes and ready bunk houses as possible solutions while noting land availability and zoning hinder widespread adoption. The overall message warns that custom built homes on large plots become an increasingly unreachable American dream due to inflation and planning constraints.
The essay argues that welfare and food stamp benefits sustain prolonged strikes by workers. It notes the program grew from 75 million to 2.5 billion over eight years and currently props up action that disrupts business. Legislative action is urged to correct these abuses.
The Oregon Legislature considers a two level underground Capitol Forum west of the Capitol Building to house hearings and offices. If funded by the Emergency Board, completion could come by March 1975 with a projected cost near 2.86 million dollars.
Oregon Senator warns inflation could trigger a housing and timber industry crisis if 1973 74 demand drops and mortgage funding tightens. He cites HUD moratoriums and high interest rates as factors and notes planned talks with President Nixon and economic adviser to push federal relief.
An arsonist in Jackson and Josephine Counties has set 31 fires on Department of Forestry and Talent Rural lands this summer. Fire suppression costs exceed $100,000 as investigators pursue the suspect who uses a small incendiary device tossed from a moving car. A Rogue Forest Protection Assoc reward of $1,000 awaits tips leading to arrest and conviction.
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