Federal funds not warranted for Coquille water projects hearing set
U S Army Corps of Engineers announces public hearings in Coquille on March 26 1969 over studies of Coquille River tributaries The release notes federal funds unlikely for now despite flood control and water resource potential and invites written comments to P O Box 2946 Portland Oregon 97208
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Coquille
Coquille River
Corps of Engineers
Coquille Valley
P.O. Box
Portland
Oregon
Army Corp of Engineers
Taxes on Low Side in Oregon Tax Burden Study
An Oregon report from the University of Oregon Bureau shows state and local taxes rose 7.94 percent from 1957 to 1967, versus 12.98 percent for the western states and 12.65 percent for all states. Personal income grew 8.1 percent, taxes 7.9 percent, leaving Oregon a unique case in tax vs income growth. In 1967, Oregon tax per capita was 314 dollars, below the western average of 332, though Oregon ranked 10th of 11 western states in tax effort.
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Oregon
University of Oregon
Bureau of Governmental Research and Service
West
Oregon Education Groups Call for Understanding Over Teacher Strikes
The Educational Policies Commission of the Oregon Association of Secondary School Principals warns that militant teacher actions and community tensions threaten public education. It urges teachers, parents, and the public to seek cooperation to avoid disruptive conflicts and preserve school quality and salaries.
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Oregon
Educational Policies Commission
Oregon Association of Secondary School Principals
New York City
Oregon Associations of
Tedson
Caine Unity
Readers Debate Sex Education In Schools
A letter from Mrs. David Vanbyhk questions the push for sex education in schools arguing it distracts from academics and parental responsibility while criticizing Supreme Court prayer decisions and media influence. She urges neighbors to oppose the program.
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Supreme Court
Local Man Mitch Myers Hospitalized for Knee Surgery
Mitch Myers entered Kelver Hospital in North Bend on Wednesday for knee surgery set for Thursday. He is expected to stay about days. Irene Marsh Reed returned home Sunday after a month with her sister Mrs Irving Cornell in Middleton Idaho.
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Mitch Myers
Kelver Hospital
North Bend
Mr. Myers
Irene Marsh
Middleton
Adaho
Irving Cornell
Mrs. Robinson
Rachel
Legislative Summary on Sales Tax and Local Issues
A state legislature report notes the sales tax passed the Senate 16 to 14 and the author plans to oppose it at the polls. It urges an alternative plan to offset property taxes and mentions a memorial seeking port development for Coos and Curry Counties. The Health and Welfare committee ends its fluoridation hearings while an AG opinion on school fluoride pills is sought, favoring local control.
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Senate
House
Congress
Coos Bay
Senate Committee On Health and Welfare
Ted Halicek
Oregon
Local control urged on fluoridation issue amid SB 1 debate
Senator Sam Dement argues against SB 1 allowing state dictates to local entities and favors local government discretion on fluoridation. Kenneth Spies of the State Sanitary Authority guarantees Oregon streams will avoid nuclear plant pollution through cooling lagoons and towers, upholding strict water regulations. The stance reassures local residents about habitat health and drinking water standards.
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Kenneth Spies
Oregon
Mothers Should Pick Movies With Care
Grace Berg argues mothers should avoid films that tempt identification with characters or romance, warns against explicit content, and notes the local theater shows Snow White in 1939. The piece humorously advises readers to supervise mothers’ choices and reflects a teen perspective from Myrtle Point High School.
Small town life judged by a younger point of view
Jim Smith from Myre Point High School argues that small towns restrict youth. He notes a gossiping watcher across the street and a hostile group called Who Cares harassing local winners. He contrasts with Coos Bay offering lower prices, bigger theater selections, and more opportunities in a larger town.
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Coos Bay
Atwell and Clair Families Welcome Newborns
Mr and Mrs Leroy Atwell of Adams Coquille Ore announce a son Marc Dwayne born 7 lbs 4 1 2 oz at 6:30 pm February 9 1969. Mr and Mrs Ancel Clair Fairview Rt Coquille Ore announce a son Michael Todd 7 lbs 3 1 2 oz at 5:01 pm February 9 1969. Mr and Mrs Ray W Sturman Powers Ore announce a daughter Corrinna Lynette 6 lbs 4 oz at 7:26 am February 14 1969.
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Leroy Atwell
Adams
Coquille
Ore
Son
Marc Dwayne
Ancel Clair
Fairview Rt
Michael Todd
Ray W. Sturman
Powers
Corrinna Lynette
Visiting Hall Family Guests in Oswego Weekend
Local visitors from Lake Oswego include Mr and Mrs Al Hall and sons Mike and Casey staying with Mr and Mrs George Hall and others. Sunday gatherings feature dinners at the Francis home with Mr and Mrs Ritchie Francis hosting.
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Lake Oswego
al Hall
Mike
Casey
George Hall
Ford Liday
Vern Stow
Hall
Linn
Ritchie Francis
Harley Finney
Francis
Medford
Myrtle Grange 289 Food Sale at Schroeder's Thrift Store
The Myrtle Grange 289 hosts a food sale on Saturday March 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Schroeder's Thrift Store. Proceeds support club activities and community efforts.
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Myrtle Grange
Schroeder’s Thrift Store
Myrtle Point High School Defends Academic and Athletic Quality
A Myrtle Point student rejects criticism of the school’s academics noting high faculty qualification, rising college bound rates, and strong sports teams. The letter highlights 79.3 percent college term completion and top regional performance in wrestling, basketball, football, and track as evidence of a successful, well equipped institution.
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Myrtle Point High School
Myrtle Point
Motz
Mirtle Point
Colege Gound
Mertle Pour High School
Suse Cess
Notune
Myrtle Pour Sasert
Dust Tees
Mertle Point
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P. O
Edward Piel
France
Marie Nichols
W. Society
Janice Wilson
Newspape
Association
T.V
Walt Disney
Amyone
Sincerely , Mrs
David van Byhk
Legislative
Coos
Curry Counties
Sam Dement
Grace Berg
Jim Smith
Myre Point High School
Coe
Mirtle Point High School
State of
Myrtha Poulnt
Myrtle Poant High School
Urity Bank
Myrtle
Point, Oregon
Christmas Club
Home Owned and Operated
Coos County
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