Myrtle Point Herald and mailing details
An entry from the Myrtle Point Herald notes its mailing address Box 576 Myrtle Point Oregon 97008 and its paid post status under the 1887 act.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
2
An entry from the Myrtle Point Herald notes its mailing address Box 576 Myrtle Point Oregon 97008 and its paid post status under the 1887 act.
The piece compares the United States to a centipede struggling under constant criticism from war, race, and generation gaps. It argues the nation, like the centipede, rebounds with humor and purpose to end a bitter war and tackle its problems, highlighting American resiliency and self reliance.
The U S Census Bureau reports the population surpassed 210 million as of March 1 1973, an increase of 38 316 souls since the 1970 census. The rise signals dramatic growth since 1969 and exceeds the total US population in 1900 by large margins.
The excerpt contrasts historical population growth with modern expansion, noting a surge from 105 million to 1680 population levels, faster growth since 1972, and a March surge of 64 522 people. It highlights increased demand for food clothing housing and future driving-age pressures.
Governor McCall defends a proposal aimed at major tax relief for middle income taxpayers and business, arguing shifts in tax burden must be fair and support school finance by ability to pay. He criticizes ACE claims and cites census data to support Oregon’s economic health and tax fairness.
A legislative group including Sen. Jack Ripper Rep. Bill Grannell and Rep. Ed Stevenson rode a bus from Sale through Drain to Reedsport Coos Bay and back via Highway 2 to inspect Mgways 38 2014 plans with George Bakéwie administrator of the Highways Department. The trip aimed to reveal road issues to aid highway improvement plus a St Patrick Day dinner in North Bend.
Students submitted to the Know Your World newspaper earned recognition as they completed the story Trapped in 100 words or less. Each entrant received a certificate, with awards presented in their classrooms for diverse writing skills.
A Portland area policy piece discusses highway funding shifts, a proposed direct heavy-duty route, and the Economic Development Task Force study. It argues for improving rural roads to support smaller communities, industry needs, and traffic growth along logging and tourism corridors.
Awards for first prize went to Ron Alien Debby Brigt Arago Cone Johnson Cindy Price Wayne Crook Alan Hathaway Sally Ray Tracy Laird Wes Jarvis Myrue Crest. Time follow up honors went to Clay Hodges Gienca Hier Rob Irwin Dewy Short Joe Dery Rod Warren Christie Irwin Kathy Jones Franki.
Fragmentary mention lists Dan ny Morris Evelyn Pitt Li Fish Tracey suners and Dennis Wallace, suggesting a local social or community notice with multiple individuals named without context or actions described.
A Myrtle Point reader expresses gratitude to the editor for weekly publication of the Church Directory in the Myrtle Point Herald. The letter discusses local tax issues, school funding, and district building plans, urging clarity on voter reasons and long term educational needs.
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