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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
3
The piece laments farm policy amid U S grain abundance with a $2.7 billion three year feed grain program and jail penalties for record keeping. It notes wheat ranchers profited from subsidies, calls for controls, and contrasts U S abundance with hunger abroad in Russia and Red China.
In Longview Washington park superintendent Frank Willis tests a plan to flood crow roosts with alcohol soaked corn hoping the intoxicated birds fall prey to capture. Local residents recall decades of crop damage and crow cunning outwitting humans and scientists alike.
A local Myrtle Point veteran writer urges unity and national resolve against communism. The message stresses civic duty, postwar strength, and a call to action for veterans to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 703 Cedar Street.
In a discussion of diplomacy and influence, the speaker warns that flattery and alcohol can lower resistance to persuasion. He reflects on a recent invitation to speak in Mexico about water rights and contrasts foreign praise with the risk of being won over to costly concessions. He cautions U.S. leaders about charitable excess and the danger of losing allegiance.
The Seventh Day Adventist church launches its annual Investment program on March 10 as part of a worldwide drive for special projects. Local members raise funds through pies and pups, selling eggs handiwork and livestock to support missions in 205 countries.
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