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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1970
Page
3
A bipartisan group in the House pushes nine amendments to the Reorganization Legislative Act of 1970. They seek greater openness by recording teller votes and ending secrecy in proceedings, arguing citizens deserve to know how representatives vote on major issues.
The speaker advocates amending procedures to force open committee hearings and roll call votes, require public disclosure of votes, and expand time for conference reports and debate. Other proposals include new staff rules, a standing House-Senate committee for ongoing review, and addressing seniority in leadership in the 91st Congress.
Oregon records 314 traffic fatalities in the first half of 1970, matching the prior year. Motor Vehicles Division head Chester W. Ott notes June fatalities at 58, 11 fewer than the previous June, and warns the coming period is the most dangerous for drivers.
William L. Doman resigns as director of the Coos County Juvenile Department effective July 31 1976 after serving since May 1 1969. He plans to become director of Yakima County Juvenile Department in Washington. Judge John C. Warden accepts the resignation with mixed feelings.
The 1970 Oregon State Fair introduces a gourmet foods division in Home Economics with Entrees and Hors d oeuvres and Desserts. Residents of Oregon may enter, one per section per exhibitor, spouses allowed. Winners will demonstrate on September 7 and prizes include a silver trophy and cash awards. Entry forms due August 1 at the Entries Office, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem.
Pacific Power & Light announces James C. Watson moves to Springfield as senior marketing manager. Kessler R. Rich Canson Jr. succeeds him in Coos Bay, bringing a long PP&L career from Bend to Pendleton and Portland assignments. Watson, active in Coos Bay community affairs, will relocate with his wife Doreen and six children once housing is arranged.
Pacific Flower and Light announces its new marketing manager a 1961 University of Oregon liberal arts graduate. He is married with four children and has engaged in civic groups in Bend and Pendleton. He served as a personnel planning coordinator and belonged to the Western College Placement Association and the Pacific Northwest Personnel Managers Association.
Senator Mark Hatfield endorsed two amendments to the 1971 agriculture appropriations bill to raise funds for the Farmer's Home Administration Water and Waste Disposal Facilities program. He cited over 10 percent of Oregon residents in small towns needing facilities and a $135 million rural water and sewer bill, noting inflation could worsen the gap.
Coos County Livestockmen invite members to the annual picnic at the Verlin Hermann ranch near Broadbent on Sunday July 19. Jack Warner Gaylord the picnic chairman says families should bring a salad and a dessert and their own table service. Coffee barbecue hamburgers pop and ice cream will be provided. Vendors should drive to Broadbent turn on Cement Creek Road and follow signs to the event at 12 30 p m.
Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary hosts a rummage sale at the American Legion Hall on Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18. Proceeds go to local missions and community programs.
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