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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1975
Page
2
In a January 1975 statement the East West Highway Committee prioritizes completing Highway 42 improvements. The piece praises regional unity for the campaign and urges civic and governmental leaders across Southwestern Oregon to back upgrading Highway 48, recalling past efforts and political expectations.
The Coos County Board of Commissioners chairman Woody Robison mobilizes civic and public support to keep the Coquille jail, challenging Commissioners Moffitt and Van Elsberg over a proposed $800000 county jail plan in North Ben a. Voters previously rejected a $1 million bond for a Coquille jail and may oppose further county spending without public approval. Citizens urged to contact the two commissioners with their views.
Stroub’s office sees stalled talks with unions after a month of negotiations. PERB filing follows an impasse over a 28 to 37.5 percent pay rise, as Gov. Strand defends budget constraints and a mediator resumes discussions amid ongoing political irony.
Gov Straub backs increased state income taxes for lower brackets to replace lost revenue from a temporary federal tax deduction. He urges faster processing of refunds and better use of federal funds for state and local government projects. A sizable employment program and 16 308 job projects are cited as near term goals.
A 1975 Oregon bill by Rep. Bill Grinnell and Rep. Ed Stevenson aims to legalize bingo played by churches and other non profit groups. Grinnell says bingo is a traditional pastime and law could penalize honest citizens for playing.
Three month old Stephen Jeremiah Farmer died February 3 in Myrtle Point. Born October 26, 1974 in Coos Bay, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Farmer and survived by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ligons Myrtle Point Stephen Farmer Willamina and Mrs. Donna Ray Fermer Roseburg. Funeral services were held February 5 at the Myrtle Point Chapel with private interment at Norway Cemetery. Bob Richardson directed the services. Myrtle Point Chapel Coos Mortuaries handled arrangements.
Lifetime resident Waren Tracy Cribbins died February 1 in Myrtle Point. Born July 18, 1091, he was a member of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ Church in Coquille. Funeral services were held February 4 at the Coquille Chapel with Bishop Vaughn Merril officiating and burial at Norway Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Albis Nancy Cribbins, a daughter Lephe Evernden, and a stepson Jack Ray.
Commissioner Redson stated in a press release about the Improvement Fund series. A reader letter from Myrile Piet cites Fairview Ri and Oregon addresses, urging residents of Wyrile Point to be more active and questioning local political standings and public output.
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