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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1972

Page

2

Editorial: The world grows younger and more voters

The piece argues that global demographics trend younger with earlier career starts and notes the 26th Amendment lowering U S voting age to 18. It compares U S and Mexico moves toward younger political eligibility and suggests further reductions could follow, while acknowledging scrutiny of young candidates.

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Isthmus substation near Coos Bay to be completed in 1972

Pacific Power plans the Isthmus substation in Coos County as its largest 1972 project, begun 1969 and due on line by mid March. Project cost 2.635 million with related transmission line additions, plus 90 thousand to finish in 1972.

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Coos Bay Moves Hit Coquille Offices in Looming Change

In a contentious move, three state offices in Coquille may relocate to Coos Bay including the Lafe Police DMV and State Highway Division. The Coquille Chamber protests and seeks a meeting with Gov McCall amid claims the Bay Area pressure could drive the shift. State Senator Dement notes low chances of reversing the plan as satellite tech lowers long distance costs.

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Oregon counties report highest rate amid 1971 cases

The text notes 167 cases in 1971 from a population of 56 815 in our county, the highest rate in Oregon. Jackson County reports 140 cases from 64 533 people, suggesting under reporting and poor personal hygiene as main factors.

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