Timber price crisis drives call for forest audits and sustained harvest
The Christian Science Monitor argues the timber market prompts audits of forest preserves and a shift to sustained yields rather than wipe-out cutting. It cites overcut in Humboldt County, policy gaps, and tax rules that reward quick harvests, urging growth-aligned, long-term forest management nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterra Cheb Bulletin
California
Humbolt County
Redwood
National Forest
National Park System
Interior
Walter Hickel
Gerry
America
New England
Japan
Premium books for 1969 Coos County Fair now available
Premium books containing fair entry information are available free at local banks feed and seed stores chamber of commerce offices and the Coos County Extension Office. Mailings have gone to 4-H club leaders FFA instructors and last year's open class exhibitors. Open class entries may be made at the fair grounds on August 10 11 and exhibits delivered there.
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Coos County
Chamber of Commerce
Vo Ag
FFA
Parades and News Snippets From Myrtle Point 1899
State News Notes recall Amy Booth’s parade mishap in Grants Pass and a fatal whiskey drinker at Antelope. Oregon hop crop pegged at 90 000 bales. World and national items mix into the Enterprise. Also brief nostalgia on 1919 Chautauqua Bryan visit and 1944 smallpox vaccination push.
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
Amy Booth
Liberty
Grants Pass
Antelope
Oregon
Dement Rising Star in Oregon Legislature as Freshman Senator
Myrtle Point native Sam Dement, appointed to the Education Interim Committee by Senate President E D Potts, has quickly made a name in Salem. He earned respect for hard work, kept constituents informed, and defied expectations after one year in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Sam Dement
Senate
E.D. ‘‘Debbs
Potts
Dement
Salem
Coos
Curry
Sam
McCall Names Oregon First Ombudsman to Aid Public
Gov. Tom McCall appoints Marko Haggard as Oregon’s first ombudsman, creating a personal liaison in the governor’s office to handle public complaints and improve two way government communication. Haggard will study patterns, assist citizens, and push for smoother agency operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCall
U.S
People’s Man
Oregon
Marko Haggard
Om Cave
Portland
Haggard
Haggarde
Experts urge price correction in Western timber markets
Portland experts from the Western Wood Products Association after an emergency meeting charge the federal government with escalating timber prices endangering housing goals and western communities. Attendees included both large and small producers who urge correcting market levels and warn mills may curtail operations if prices remain prohibitive.
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Portland
Western Wood Products Association
Twesday
Tsmalicn
Western Lumber Industry
Lewis
Chambermien
Public forum on tax equalization and mill valuations debate
A reader protest letter questions why the Tax Board of Equalization lowers valuations for large saw mills and big lumber firms while denying reductions for small businesses and homeowners. The writer urges unity with the County Assessor to pursue equalized taxation and cites the Bunker Hill and Empire mills as examples.
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TAX Board of Equalization
Bunker Hill
Empire Mills
Coos County
Equalization Board
Board of CommisSioners
North
Oregon House Speaker says Republicans oppose any new taxes
Speaker Robert F. Smith reports wide GOP opposition to new or increased taxes after statewide sentiment favoring tax relief. He cites meetings with 36 GOP members across Bend, Klamath Falls, Medford, Albany and Portland.
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Salem
Oregon
Robert F. Smith
House
Smith
Bend
Klamath Falls
Medford
Albany
Portland
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Myrtle Point Herald
Ralph Day
Chuck Humble
Shirley Franch
Publesher
CIETY
Aper
Puelistans
Association
Christian Science Monitor
William Jennings Bryan
Chautauqua
Bryan
Powers
Dick Neuberger
Herald
Winnemucca-to-the-sea
George Hall
The
Phyllis Countryman
Capitol
Everett E. Cutter
McCall
Ombudsman
Ruther
Merle Hathaway
MP City
Harrison L
Maryland Ave
North Bend
Ore
Meryad
Nee Bend
Congress
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