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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald, established 1897, is published weekly on Thursdays from Myrtle Point Oregon. The notice lists offices at P O Box 578 and credits editors and production staff in a historical newspaper style.
Editorial urges residents to approve a charter amendment authorizing 320000 in general obligation bonds to fund a new water system and relieve summer low pressure. Bond proceeds to be repaid from user fees, not property taxes. Elections set for next Tuesday with polls 8 am to 6 pm at city hall.
The nation marks Boy Scout Week turned Boy Scouts of America Anniversary Celebration in February. BOYPOWER 76 aims to reach about one third of all boys, with eight to seventeen as key ages for Cub Scouts and full Scouts.
The House forms a fast moving start to the legislative session with Robert F. Smith, Burns rancher and Willamette graduate, chosen as Speaker. Smith, elected from Harney and Malheur counties, becomes the third Oregon solon to reach the post and the youngest ever in the House. He emphasizes unity and efficiency in pushing through early laws despite Senate stalemate.
Oregon House under Speaker Robert Smith advances government reorganization environmental safeguards and tax relief aims. He stresses living within means, expanding higher education, and boosting business climate while maintaining free enterprise. Maas cautions partisan losses, and committee plans mirror GOP influence.
Rumor and state scrutiny swirl as Security Bank may merge with Western Bank and a locally owned Myrtle Point bank seeks state approval to open. Past two-bank era ended with The Grin’n Bear it Bank’s failure during the Great Depression. Local students enjoyed a seven day winter break from snow and river flooding as winter scenes graced Myrtle Point.
In a 1970 overview the Fourth District cites 7.5 percent statewide unemployment with peaks like Grants Pass at 19.1 percent. Oregon’s forest, agricultural, and fishing sectors struggle while inflation rises. The article notes calls for expansionary budgets and monetary policy to spur growth and reduce joblessness.
The speaker discusses wartime to peacetime economic shifts, rising unemployment in defense and housing sectors, and inflationary pressures from federal deficits. Citing Oregon growth of 8 percent since 1960, the text urges quicker release of funds for public works and policies to keep Oregon livable while promoting development.
The Flora M. Laird Memorial Library has received the 1971 edition of the Summer Employment Directory of the United States. It lists more than 90 000 openings at resorts camps parks theatres ranches and restaurants and invites early applications from high school seniors college students and teachers seeking summer work.
Thomas D. Brooks husband of the former Miss Mary A. Miller of Myrtle Point received the Navy Achievement Medal with combat V while serving with Assault Craft Unit One at the Meval Amott Wes Base. He led the Repair Division aboard the transport Luzerne County on riverine duty to Vietnam.
A reader recalls hunting disputes in Coos County and critiques trespass laws. He recounts elk being shot on private pasture, a failed prosecution, and argues for clearer statutes and stronger enforcement to protect property rights.
Funeral services for Jacob Otter were held in Tigard for January 16 death in Salem Oregon. Otter owned Myrtle Point City Sanitary Service and later worked for Oregon California Fast Freight Lines. Survived by wife Lucille and eight grandchildren with no power requests. Contributions to Coos County American Cancer Society memorial. Richard Arnold funeral planned for Myrtle Point Chapel with BPOE 1935 memorial service.
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