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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Herald, established 1069, is published every Thursday by The Myrtle Point Herald. Office at P O Box 678 Myrtle Point Oregon 97468 and entered as second class mail under the March 3 1897 act.
The columnist cites Milton Friedman warning that big government has become a permanent regime. He notes federal, state, and local spending rose from four percent of national income in 1930 to about 40 percent today, arguing citizens must redefine government's role to curb Leviathan.
The national Youth Physical Fitness Program, in its 15th year, is sponsored by the U S Marine Corps and General Foods. In June 1973, 108 finalists out of 300000 will win all expenses paid trips to Washington D C to compete for national prizes and honors totaling substantial awards.
The oblique portrait traces Gordon Macpherson's path from Willamette University student observer to Lincoln Lane and Benton County leader. It notes his early public service, business ties, and steady climb after 1968, highlighting his pragmatic approach and Republican support in a shifting state legislature.
The article profiles Gordon Macpherson as Oregon's House Minority Leader, outlining his background in law and public service, his opposition stance transformed into constructive mediation, and his push to engage youth and Republicans. It notes his focus on a productive 1973 session and a future bid to lead as Speaker.
The Ways and Means committee led by Sen. Ripper toured coastal and Willamette Valley sites, meeting officials at Pony Village North Bend and visiting Oregon state colleges and facilities. The trip aimed to see proposed mass transit, timber bills, and agency programs firsthand to assess budget needs.
Obituaries note Jesse James Thompson age 91 of Myrtle Point died Feb 25. Born May 13 1881 in Ada Township Michigan he was a gunsmith and former Powers resident. Ralph Bergen Sigsby age 75 died Feb 22 in Coos Bay after living in the Bay Area since 1908. World War I veteran worked as Hoisting and Portable Engineer Union 701. Funeral services with Rev L E Cook in North Bend and Campbell Watkins Coos Bay Funeral Home noted. Sunset Memorial Park burial.
A reader correspondence notes public complaints about grocers refusing cash refunds for bottle returns. The letter cites Oregon legislation mandating dealers accept returns of labeled containers and issue refunds, regardless of original purchase location. If refusals persist, complaints may be filed with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
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