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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1970
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald lists managing editor Shirley Francis society editor Marie Nichols and production staff Janice Wilson Rod Slanga. Established 188% published weekly in Myrtle Point Oregon with P O Box 578 and second class postage paid.
A historical sketch of William R Panter and his Coquille River boats from the 1870s to the 1920s. It covers the Maria Telegraph Charm and other vessels, the Myrtle Point Transportation Co that hauled fish and passengers, the Coquille railway link, and Panter’s life after boating ending with a Band on service station.
The piece contrasts domestic road deaths with the Vietnam war toll. It cites Insurance Information Institute estimates that 56,300 Americans died on highways in 1969, about 16,300 more than Vietnam deaths to date, and notes around 4.6 million injuries and immense economic losses.
Oregon beef cattle rise slightly in 1960 while dairy cows fall further to 118000 milkers and helpers. U.S. figures show 91350000 beef cattle nationwide, up three percent since 1969, with beef cows at 37433000, a new record according to USDA data released in the cattle memory mates.
Oregon loses its leadership role in a nationwide economic category but supporters call the change good news. The article frames the shift as an opportunity for growth and reassessment of state strategies.
The independent Consumer Credit Counseling Service CCCS grows in Oregon as bankruptcies rise nationwide while local counts fall. Portland Salem Eugene offices offer free counseling to restructure debt with no charge, pro rating, and trustee payments.
In 1895 the Myrtle Point City Council met with Chairman Lee and councilmen to discuss a street lamp petition. An order was placed for lamps at First and B streets in B&B additions opposite the Presbyterian Church and at Fifth and Willow in front of S B Hermann’s residence.
Obituary notices record Oliver Ritchey Spires 87 of Klamath Falls born 1683 in Grass Valley California died Feb 20 1970 at Presbyterian Hospital Myrtle Point connections include Oregon State College 1907 graduate pharmacist 1908 1914 Myrtle Point drug store proprietor married 1916 Josephine Lund family details and survivors. Additional notices for Winona Olive Mast 62 died Feb 23 1970 Coquille. Harriet Maria Frankford 1876 1970 Myrtle Point resident. Sona Clyde Graham 73 died Feb 17 1970 Coquille Valley Hospital with details on births marriages residences and survivors.
A community forum urges residents along the Coquille River to curb dumping of raw sewage and trash. It advocates pollution controls for new industries and civic action to organize groups to present solutions and promote river stewardship.
The Baha’is of Coos Bay sponsor a panel on man’s survival set for 3 p m March 1 in Skkum 1 hall at SWOCC in Coos Bay. The event features Dr Benjamin Farver biology professor at SWOCC Jack Ripper district representative seeking re election and Bob Dibble SWOCC psychology instructor and Loring Newport University of Oregon student representing the Baha'i faith.
The Honorable Robert E. Jones, circuit judge of Multnomah County, will headline the Contemporary Lecture series in Coos Bay on Friday morning February 27 at 9 45 in the Coos Bay Library. Admission is by series ticket or $1 50 at the door.
IRS says only a small portion of 1969 returns are affected by the 1969 Tax Reform Act. Changes impact 1970 and later years for matters like casualty tax relief, installment sale gains, depreciation limits, and the final investment credit. IRS notes a new publication 653 to explain 1969 changes and urges timely filing.
Myrtle Grange 289 met February 21 under Master Russell Evans to push local zoning control. Agricultural chair George Hall warned of many old cars dumped along river banks while legislative chair Orvus Miller discussed a new constitution and the cost of arguments in the voters pamphlet. The group voted to donate to the state Grange and planned a cake walk for the Scholarship fund. A large work party turnout was reported and demo on wool carding was shown before a film on Oregon's natural resources.
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