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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
2
A historical Myrtle Point Oregon item notes the editor and general manager roles for the Myrtle Point Herald, a paper published weekly from 1900 with mailing details and a 1907 postal act acknowledgment.
Rep Richard Eymann proposes a measure forcing newspapers to give equal prominence to crime news and charges against him while exempting submitters from defamation liability. The bill would compel publishers to publish submitted information even if likely false or damaging, raising questions about intent and enforcement.
A fatal Myrtle Point house fire killed a 24 year old woman from smoke inhalation and left her mother fatally burned. Despite rapid Fire Department action at the scene the blaze proved overwhelming. Investigators note the fire was discovered after hours and many details remain unclear.
Firemen worked to revive a young girl with mouth to mouth resuscitation and heart massage but the smoke overwhelmed her. The Myrtle Point volunteer fire department led by Fire Chief Mitch Myers is praised for their swift response and service to the community.
In Myrtle Point and surrounding areas teachers see annual pay increases, with some raises as high as six percent, while others stagnate. Legislators push for a hold on teacher salaries to curb local school costs as the 1971 78 budget contemplates a five point six percent rise and possible price hikes to offset property tax increases.
Dena Joyce Traeger, 45, died February 83 in North Bend from a house fire that also claimed her four year old daughter Karlie Bee Traeger. Burial and service details are listed, with Rev. Charles Masel presiding at the Myrtle Petst Chapel. The article also notes Oregon teacher salary increases over a decade and a proposed statewide pay schedule under consideration in Salem.
A former congressman explains maintaining a district office in Eugene Oregon to serve constituents in the Fourth District while traveling to Salem Portland and Washington D C. He notes a full time staff in Oregon and daily communications to report on meetings and handle social security veterans and other inquiries.
There will be a meeting for all interested in organizing a low cost nonprofit food store at Ty 0 pm March 10 at the Crs Bay Library.
State figures show Series FE and B Savings Bonds sales up 32 percent in January, with a gain exceeding $640000 versus last year. Cutlip notes Oregon residents are in a savings mood as the long term bonds offer attractive yields.
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