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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1970
Page
2
Local brief listing BILL PALMROTH SHIRLEY FRANCIS MARIE NICHOLS JANICE WILSON among readers and notices in the Myrtle Point Herald. Names highlighted in community notices and staff credits.
Darcy Kim, a four year old Korean orphan who lost an arm and a leg in an explosion, found care at Shriners Hospital in Portland. The Smiths of West Linn adopted her after a picture appeal, and Darcy learned to skate and help with crafts. The event marks 48 years of Shriners philanthropy with open house in Portland.
A letter to the editor urges residents of Arago and nearby communities to attend a Town Hall Meeting at Myrtle Crest Elementary School in Myrtle Point on May 20 and 21 1970 to voice opinions on governance. The piece argues against passive acceptance of higher government seats and defends local self government. It references recent events and public figures including Thomas Jefferson and Richard Nixon and comments on Vietnam era issues. Dorothy Leeper is noted as Candidate of Congress.
June 4 1898 front page notes Admiral Dewey prospects in Manila and editorials on Hawaii annexation and Yaquina Bay. Letters from Sheriff Gage fight false claims while Rackleff’s county clerk tenure praised. Republican ticket victory hinted as war and politics dominate the era.
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