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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
4
A homemaker writer argues divorce erodes families and society, citing high rates and the harms of broken homes. The piece urges better education on choosing partners, preemptive counseling, and community support including domestic relations resources to reduce court divorces. It notes alcohol abuse and emotional factors, and calls for qualified counselors and extended courses to avert irreparable splits.
Ellsworth discusses 1945 sugar availability down 9 percent from 1944 and questions optimistic food forecasts. He notes a Food Study committee will analyze current figures and references a Selective Service directive dispute and calls for clarifying directives and manpower investigations.
A Myrtle Point reader complains about Uncle Sam collecting waste fat and inability to donate it locally. The letter notes six pounds of grease and frustration with unsold or unused fat, mentioning others told not to donate and a trip to Coquille to turn in fat due to shortages.
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