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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
3
Myrtle Point Herald published Thursdays by the Myrtle Point Herald in Oregon. Editor and general manager listed with society section. established 1889. Mailing address P O Box 378 Myrtle Point 97466. Entry classification and date under 1897 act noted.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce, hampered by a tight budget, moves to recruit new members under Ken Flatner. Early results include several local businessmen joining, boosting funds for promotions, tourist efforts, and projects like the antique car show. Leroy Robinson leads renewed committee activity to revive dormant groups and push 1971 progress.
The passage contrasts adult ignorance with child curiosity. It questions how many adults understand the space shuttle program, road planning as landscape design, and the growing trash problem of about a billion pounds per year, highlighting gaps in public knowledge.
The Ways and Means Committee drives state funding while the Oregon Legislature stalls. Co chair Rep Stafford Hansell, a longtime Republican from Umatilla County, calls the session one of the toughest in recent history. Senate organization delays raise costs daily and draw criticism from Gov Tom McCall. Hansell partners with Democrat Sen Von Wilmer on conservation bills, blending conservative and liberal approaches.
In Salem Hansell, 57, drives fiscal scrutiny, visiting state institutions to assess needs for the blind, deaf, and disabled while juggling inflation costs. He seeks to fund about 20 million for Basic School Support, questions revenue from taxes, and prefers prioritizing state needs over federal revenue sharing to address deficits.
Howard Smith a resident of the Myrtle Point area for fifty years died January 22 1971 in North Bend. Smith born October 14 1904 in Prosper was a WW I Navy veteran aboard the U S S Valeem, a logger and farmer. Survived by wife Marie Smith and siblings Deare T. Smith and Myrtle Slater with many relatives. Funeral held January 26 at Myrtle Point Chapel with private vault interment at Masonic Cemetery officiated by Will Augustuger of St. Marks Episcopal Church. Also Mrs. 16 Rinsmet, longtime resident of Myrtle Point, died at home in Portland January 34. Services at Poole Larsos Memorial Chapel Eugene January 27.
The Myrtle Point editor criticizes Coos County officials for firing coordinator Mrs. Barklow and the high turnover in the local Community Action program. He notes Barklow did well and laments political filtering. He also comments on Oregon Senate proceedings and references past OSU basketball controversies and revenue concerns.
The article reports a D C district congressman detailing priorities for Oregon including the Oregon Lanes National Recreation area and the Olaus project in Douglas County. He urges early approval of funding for Rouge Basin dams Coos Bay Put and Merlin project while proposing welfare reform to empower local spending and training programs.
The speaker calls for new Congress to address revenue sharing education aid and facilities funding for colleges and vocational programs. He urges reforms in draft policy environmental cleanup and a constitutional amendment on presidential elections with campaign finance changes to curb rising costs.
Legislative report recounts a 12 day Senate stalemate in Oregon as Republicans push multiple compromise candidates while Democrats resist offers. The piece highlights Sen. Burns from Portland as a potential compromise choosing a leader seen as fair and efficient for all regions.
In January 1971 the newly formed Myrude Point Rise Club held its first NRA shoot at the Fairgrounds. Scores reached 322 for Ralph Reisberg and 522 for Bud Reisberg despite most participants’ first NRA event. Secretary Endicott says weekly shoots will continue with notices forthcoming.
A Myrtle Point letter urges separate bond votes for needed educational facilities before funding an athletic complex. The writer questions the cost of locker rooms indoor space outdoors fields bleachers and equipment and proposes two ballots to avoid funding sports only. The note aligns with community action group thanks and local civic coverage.
Norma Jean McCommis daughter of William McCommis of Myrtle Point has completed electronic assembly training at Tongue Point Women’s Job Corps Center. She will transfer to Seattle Washington where Job Corps offers full training under a contract with YWCA. Tongue Point operated by University of Oregon under a Manpower Administration contract currently enrolls 730 trainees with Philco Ford as subcontractor.
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