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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
3
Fifty two graduates, twenty women and thirty two men, receive diplomas. The Myrtle Point High School faculty led by Mr. G B Goddard delivered four years of instruction, urging the class toward higher education and lifelong achievement.
The article argues sport anglers face dwindling returns as outside trolling fleets harvest beyond limits. It highlights past abundance on local rivers, blames commercial fleets for depletion, and urges a unified Coos County plan to press the Oregon legislature for a three mile limit to revive salmon runs and protect future yields. It calls for coordinated action among sports clubs and public pressure on lawmakers.
Permanent modern music for the Last Wednesday evening event delighted the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs as two instrument models with amplifiers were demonstrated. The price of the favor machine was paid in full within ten minutes. A fish story and local chatter wrap the column with ads, calls, and thanks to The Herald from Mrs Edlund and Mrs Winkelman.
A guest editorial in the Oregon Statesman denounces Salem police actions arresting four high school boys aged 4 to 17 for smoking. The piece attacks hypocrisy in adult behavior and calls for parents to be held to account, arguing youths imitate grownups.
Suzanne Kruger writes from abroad praising the Myrtle Point Herald for home news and events. She asks to be added to the paper's mailing list to stay connected with happenings at home and mentions her US Navy status.
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