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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald announces its weekly publication with editor Terley France Gloria Madewell as editor and secretary. The paper is established in 1300 and printed every Thursday. Mail address and post office box are listed for Myrtle Point Oregon 97146.
A Lynwood California high school basketball team raised funds by selling candy 50 cent homes at a dollar, reaping 6,400 items in five days. They bought the Marcy Circuit Trainer and impressed Grendsle's Marcy company, which offers discounts to schools.
The article notes National Wildlife Week coinciding with the first day of spring on March 21. It emphasizes harmony between wildlife and nature, laments human disruption, and urges renewed appreciation for wildlife and natural landscapes as the nation preserves its American way of life.
Lane Community College in Eugene partners with 52 Lane County businesses to train about 100 unemployed and underemployed people under the federal JOBS program. Participants receive wages and on the job training funded by a $135,258 federal grant, with the NAB noting broader rollout possible in Coos Bay Roseburg Ashland and Grants Pass.
Farmers may obtain property tax relief by filing with the county assessor before April 1 under the Farm Use Law. J. J. Geaney of the Coos County Agricultural Tax Association notes the 1967 law allows taxed land to be assessed at productive value and lets farmers appeal assessments if values seem inaccurate.
The 5¢th Legislature is expected to focus on consumer issues including plans to curb caveat emptor and regulate deceptive trade practices. A key bill by Senate Willax and Rep. Stelford Marel seeks limits on interest rates and service charges, reflecting concerns raised by studies on credit in Washington and effects on low income borrowers.
Proponents push Initiative 246 to cap retail credit interest to curb bill woes, while studies from Arkansas and Utah question enforced charges. Washington lawmakers explore SB 16 and SB 18 impacts, fearing higher outside borrowing and exclusion of small loans. Experts warn consumer advocates may clash with retailers and financiers as states struggle with credit policy.
A letter laments abortion as cold blooded murder and argues lawmakers should not legalize it. The writer discusses sex education, moral decay, and accountability for both men and women, urging a constructive, heart grounded stance over legislative action.
A reader explains concern over increasing teachers salaries and opposes the school budget vote in April. The writer notes past hardships, lack of free help, and belief that students need support despite budget constraints.
The Myrtle Point community invites all writers to a meeting March 23 at 7 30 pm in the city hall council chambers to organize a writer's club. Organizing credit goes to Curt Beckham and the Myrtle Pods writers.
Fragmentary report notes MB 148 to approve a Newsmen Privilege bill during the current session. Text references establishing a qualified privilege for reporters and highlights a general recognition of its desirability.
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