Myrtle Point Herald Official Publication Note
Myrtle Point Herald published weekly on Thursdays in Myrtle Point Oregon under the 1907 act.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald published weekly on Thursdays in Myrtle Point Oregon under the 1907 act.
Editorial notes January as National Blood Donor Month proclaimed by President, urging voluntary donations through the Red Cross and Blood Banks. It cites the need for 18 to 65 year olds in good health to donate, explains system efficiency, and mentions saved costs and life benefits from donated blood.
A fan reflection on the San Francisco Forty Niners season highlighting their upset loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. The writer notes Dallas key interceptions and a pass interference call, contrasting it with SF’s late-season progress and rival wins. Also mentions regional betting on bowl games and local obituaries for Myrtle Point residents including Mrs. Vannice and Charles Ralph.
Coos County representative Jack Ripper and Jim Brooks of the Oregon Agribusiness Council will speak at the 36th Coos County Livestock Association gathering in Coquille this Saturday. Ripper will discuss livestock legislation for the 1971 State Legislature. Brooks will outline the council's work to educate the public on agriculture. The program starts at 9 30 with reports from several organizations and officers for 1971 will be elected. All Southwestern Oregon livestockmen invited.
Economists unveil a method to quantify pollution impact using health and economic data. The approach links emission levels to respiratory illness costs and worker productivity, enabling clearer policy cost assessments.
Agricultural economists using Teleds Oregon as a study unit developed a method to measure air pollution effects on single family home values in Toledo. They found that at 10 tons per square mile per month the average price was 7900 dollars and dropping 20 tons would raise values to 98490 dollars, with broader implications for pollutant cost estimates and policy.
A House Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee began hearings on the Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The act requires agencies to prepare detailed environmental impact statements for major federal actions and to provide them to the President Congress the Council on Environmental Quality and the public. The committee discusses timing access to statements and ensuring public consideration before high level debates.
The committee reported that hearings tested federal agency compliance with environmental laws. Witnesses noted the Act raised environmental awareness, but interpretations of key terms varied and public disclosure of impact statements differed among agencies. Congress may amend to strengthen oversight and proper law functioning.
Oregon State University extension specialist describes the Computer Cow Game as a practical breeding course for stockmen. Participants simulate a herd of cows and bulls, use computer printouts to choose matings, and see predicted calf crops and traits across five generations in about two months.
The U S Forest Service Powers Ranger District of Siskiyou National Forest sold four timber sales in December totaling 24.5 million board feet for 1.3 million dollars. Coos Bay bid 906040 for Delta Hall 6.2 million feet. Roseburg Lumber won Ford Salvage 7.2 million feet at 316145. Moore Mill and Lumber won Hanging Rock 6.4 million feet at 439050. Unmatched bidders listed for each sale.
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