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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1970
Page
2
Packwood seeks stiffer penalties amid rising complaints of alleged violations. Officials plan to act against ongoing issues, citing escalation and need for stricter enforcement. The move targets improved compliance and deterrence in local regulatory matters.
Myrtle Point Herald established 188% published every Thursday by The Myrtle Post Herald with staff including managing editor Shirley Franco society editor Marie Nichols production Janice Willom and Jproduction. P.O. Box 578 Myrtle Point Oregon 97488. Entered as second class postage and paid at Myrtle Point Oregon under act of March 3 1007.
Myrtle Point residents show strong interest in a Community Progress survey by the Congress for Community Progress. Canvassing is finished. questionnaires remain at the Herald office. Results will be tabulated and shared with the public to guide future livability and productivity decisions.
The measure, sponsored by the Oregon Education Association and allied groups, would create a new tax base for districts with a built in cap on annual increases. It would allow budget changes without an all or nothing vote, aiming to stabilize school financing starting 1971-72 if signature goals are met. The campaign seeks 66 000 signatures to place the proposal on the November ballot.
President Nixon on February 10 submitted to Congress a broad pollution control package. It centers on water and air pollution, solid waste management, and parklands with a Clean Waters Act calling for four billion federal funds over four years. The plan includes an Environmental Financing Authority and tighter standards with fines up to ten thousand dollars per day. Oregon's allotment includes eight million one hundred thirty four thousand for sewer projects.
The Fourth District is slated for about one third of state sewer grant allocations to Ashland Brookings Medford Oakland North Roseburg and White City. Oregon faces a 90 million backlog in approved project costs and needs federal funds to cover about half this year. The President proposes 1 billion annually for four years to clear backlogs and fund new projects while protecting relatively clean rivers such as the Umpqua and Roque.
The thirty second annual observance runs March 15 to 21 with National Wildlife Federation and Oregon Wildlife Federation co chairs urging reflection on vanishing wildlife. Pollution, pesticides, highways, and sprawl are eroding wildlife resources while species edge toward extinction.
A 1896 column recalls Levi Gant and a sea shell curiosity during a local week. The piece hints at oceanic harbor interests and a quirky memory from the town’s history.
Jn Ford from Myrtle Point Oregon argues parents should receive monthly film information and enforce age restrictions for G M and R ratings He criticizes theaters for admitting younger children to M and R films and calls for community action to protect youths.
Coos County Republican Central Committee will host a meeting Sunday March 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Pony Village Motor Lodge North Bend with State Senator Sam Dement and State Rep. Rod McKenzie as guest speakers. Resolutions due by Friday 5 p.m. to Gary Rossi. precinct committeemen applications available at meeting. Lucille McEntry handles inquiries. The issue of patriotism in Myrtle Point is discussed with local draftee service members named and reflections on Vietnam moratoriums.
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