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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
5
A speaker warns that flattery and alcohol loosen resistance and can seduce policymakers into appeasing rivals. The essay notes Mexican anxiety over communism and water rights, recounting a visit to a Mexican city where applause and foreign praise tempt officials to support costly policies.
The piece argues a $2.7 billion three year plan to stockpile domestic feed grains and wheat amid farmer subsidies. It condemns potential jail penalties for farmers failing to keep records and warns controls risk political and financial burdens while foreign hunger grows.
Longview Washington supervisor Frank Willis tried to poison crows by soaking corn in alcohol to intoxicate thousands of birds for easy capture. The plan failed as crows outsmarted the effort and mocked the humans.
The piece extols Myrtle Point as a quintessential American small town with green mills homes churches and a riverside setting. It emphasizes the role of such towns as the country’s backbone amid urban industry and distant power centers.
Veterans of Foreign Wars officers George B Brown and Gus W Metzmus outline anti communist resolve in a Myrtle Point message dated March 14 1962 urging overseas veterans to join VEW Post 2928 at 703 Cedar Street Mor tle Point. They warn of deception and world domination if communism prevails and stress national unity and duty.
The Seventh Day Adventist church launches its annual investment program on March 10 as part of a global drive for funds. Local members undertake projects including calves, lambs, chickens, handiwork, eggs, pies, butter, cottage cheese, and cocker pups to support missions in 205 countries.
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