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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
5
A long reader letter urges strict firearm safety during open seasons, calling for harsher charges for negligent shooters and requiring exams for hunting licenses. The author insists every gun be treated as loaded, warns against carrying loaded firearms in vehicles, and argues for safer handling to curb accidental shootings among hunters.
Oregon's October traffic death rate nearly doubles September's toll, with nine fatalities per 100 million miles driven versus five per 100 million. Secretary of State Karl T Newbry warns the trend could push annual deaths and injuries past the 12,000 mark, citing bad weather and longer nights.
A Coos county advertises a wide range of used and new instruments including violins, guitars, a Kay harmony model, brass and percussion, record players, phonographs, and Swiss music boxes. It notes a stock of 2,800 records, a potential music union settlement after January 1, and promises low prices while stocks last.
The notice urges caution on slippery road surfaces and at night on December 18 1947. Pedestrians are reminded to cross carefully and allow extra time due to rain darkness and heavier traffic. Local authorities emphasize safe crossing practices and slower speeds in winter conditions.
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