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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald publishes weekly editions on Thursdays from Myrtle Point Oregon. Mail address P O Box 578 serves as the newspaper office. Second class postage is paid at Myrtle Point under the 1897 act.
Editorial urges Oregon beachgoers to lock cars and remove valuables to deter thieves during travel to ocean and inland lakes. Insurance Institute warns that open windows invite pilferers as vacations attract cash watches jewelry left in vehicles.
A U.S. senator argues against the military procurement authorization, citing an $80 billion federal deficit and a $96 billion projected shortfall. He describes uncertainties in defense needs, urges hard budgeting, and supports selective cuts that were defeated, insisting fiscal responsibility accompany national security.
Reedsport and Winchester Bay host the 1971 Fleet Days with a Coronation Capers queen, Teen Age Dance by Speer Bros Seattle, Saturday parade at noon, rose planting, kids money scramble, sand surfing and dune events. Sunday features a Sand Flea Breakfast and diving festival. Henry A Schroeder and Sons announce Edward Cook joining appliance repair.
The narrator recalls logging work in Oregon with Curt Beckham and Al Cartwright and describes aged memories around Jim Hunt Creek and Saunders Creek near Gold Beach. A dog named Adolph, missing for two weeks, is found alive at Coquille Valley Elk's Golf Course hungry but safe, ending the Fourth of July weekend with relief for the Ritchie Francis family.
A large gathering at the Myrtle Point Fairgrounds plus numerous weekend visits and picnics across Coos County highlight a holiday period. Attendees traveled from Portland Toledo Coquille Gold Beach North Bend and other towns to join families at picnics in Myrtle Point and nearby venues. Several relatives plan moves and schooling changes as part of extended family celebrations.
Governor Tom McCall announced six appointees to the Oregon Coastal Conservation and Development Commission. The 30 member body will draw from four coastal counties and the state at large, with districts covering Clatsop Tillamook Lincoln Lane Douglas and Coos Curry. Appointees include Maradel Gale Eugene Joan Broome Milwaukie Mike Forster Astoria Ellenow Salem Collier Buffington Medford and James Hill Site.
Congressman John Dellenback writes a weekly column explaining Congress actions to Southwestern Oregon readers. He notes his goal to bridge Washington and Oregon coverage, invites reader feedback, and thanks the paper for publishing his commentary.
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