Otters Arrive at Cape Blcm for Oregon Habitat Restock
Oregon Game Commission researchers transport 30 sea otters from Alaska to Cape Blanco and Port Orford pens as part of a restocking effort. Officials expect gradual acclimation to Oregon waters while sightseers watch the unusual mammals. Local nature lovers urged to visit and observe the transplanted creatures.
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Alaska Aire Lines
Game Commission
Airlines
Port Orford
Oregon
Oregon State Game Commission
Lady Luck
Army reenlistees guaranteed overseas or stateside assignments
Army recruiter Tom Cavener in Coos Bay says prior service personnel who reenlist for four five or six years are now guaranteed both training and their choice of assignment. The policy guarantees an overseas or stateside post upon completion of training.
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Army
Set
Tom Cavener
Coos Bay
Europe
Obituary Ernest Maxwell Wilkins 78 in Coquille
Ernest Maxwell Wilkins 78 of Coquille died July 16 1970 He was born July 17 1892 in Coquille and lived most of his life here He operated a sawmill in Myrtle Point and served with the merchant marines He is survived by a sister Amy Topping and several nieces nephews and great nephews Graveside services were held July 17 at Myrtle Point Chapel with cremation at Sunset Crematorium Myrtle Point Chapel handled arrangements
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Ernest Maxwell Wilkins
Coquille
Mr. Wilkins
Fairview Rt
Myrtle Point
Amy Topping
Paul Topping
Rex Topping
Coos Bay
Leon Smith
Portland
Wanda Chilton
Broadbent
Keith Topping
George Topping
Frank Topping
Wa» Bay
Gary Topping
Eugene
Myrtle Point Chapel
Dean Mason
Reorganized
Church of Latter Day Saints
Sunset Crematorium
Fire damages Thornton Tire and Appliance in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point fire crews aided by Coquille responders contained a Saturday afternoon blaze at the Thornton Royal Tire and Appliance store at Spruce Street. The effort prevented wider business district damage as the building was held.
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Myrtle Point
Thornton Royal Tire
Spruce Streets
Coquille
Forest Fire Warning Urges Caution Near Rogue River
A 3 000 acre Rogue River blaze prompted a Keep Oregon Green warning about extreme fire danger. The notice urges forest users to crush cigarettes and extinguish campfires, noting a past fatality and extensive timber loss.
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Rogue River
Keep
Oregon Green Ased
Opnis
Cascades
Oregon
Optimism and duty in McCall speech to American Legion
Governor Tom McCall addresses the Coos Bay American Legion urging optimism and national purpose. He urges calm amid division, defends free speech and the Constitution, warns against violence, and calls for steady work to preserve the American Dream for future generations.
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Tom McCall
American Legion
Coos Bay
Oregon
Community letter urges action on underage drinking downtown
Leon Howell appeals to readers to curb underage drinking, urging citizens to care for youth and intervene before harm occurs. He argues for community responsibility, citing moral and religious imperatives and asking readers to assess their daily contributions to the world.
Army Offers New Three Year Enlistment Option
Army introduces a three year enlistment option. Interested applicants may contact Sgt. Caveser in Coos Bay at Room 204 Post Office Building.
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Cavener
Army
Coos Bay
Sgt
Caveser
Post Office
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