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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald is a weekly newspaper established in 1889. Editor and general manager is Bill Palmroth with Kathy Howard as society editor and production supervisor.
The piece argues that college enrollment will drop this fall marking a shift after years of migration to higher education. It notes plumbers, mechanics and carpenters risked extinction as youth pursued degrees, but stresses blue collar trades remain essential and that alternatives to college can lead to happiness and security.
The Ford Motor Company president laments that foreign buyers no longer want dollars after World War II. He argues environmental rules and tax laws hamstring American industry, reducing efficiency and limiting exports. He insists the United States must return to free enterprise and productive enterprise to regain demand for its currency.
The author argues that swift punishment deters crime, citing aircraft skyjacking prevention since 1973 as proof. Personal searches and armed guards produced zero skyjacking attempts, versus 147 in the prior five years, suggesting similar street enforcement would boost public safety.
Senate notes from Salem describe four agency requests for extra funds and a federal grant study of motor vehicle laws. Highlights include a proposed emissions testing program for Portland area cars and a poverty-impact caveat for low income and elderly drivers. Also covered are hatchery funding, Dungeness crab plan, librarian grants, and interstate air transport planning. A death notice for William C. Culbertson follows.
As purchasing agent for the Jr High Camp near Remote, we express sincere gratitude to the town for cooperation and assistance during the week. A total of 60 campers and 20 counselors required daily trips for supplies.
Henry A. Whitey Kleeman of Eugene died August 28 in Eugene at 59. He was born December 14, 1913 in Tekoa Washington and served in the U S Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was a truck driver and former resident of Myrtle Point and Powers. Survived by wife Wilma J of Eugene four daughters one stepson and two grandchildren. Services Friday August 31 at 2 p m at Andreason's Memorial Chapel Eugene with Rev Jim Coppedge officiating Mausoleum entombment at Rest Haven. The family suggests contributions to the Oregon Heart Association in his memory.
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