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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald issue masthead lists editor and staff including Myrlie Francis as editor and general manager, Wechols as society editor, and KA Howard as production head. Publication Established 1909 with address Myrtle Point Oregon location and mailing details.
An editorial foresees the final school day marking graduation and summer freedom. It urges students to carry education into life, pursue knowledge, and improve the world as they seek brighter futures beyond the classroom.
The article marks Freedom of the Press Day on June 7 and argues independent media safeguards citizen freedom. It notes ongoing tensions over protecting sources and highlights risks of government overreach and censorship affecting public opinion and policy.
The Insurance Information Institute cautions that Memorial Day weekend raises highway deaths and injuries in Oregon. It urges cautious planning including shorter trips, not driving at night, frequent breaks, keeping alert, and strict adherence to traffic laws to reduce risk.
The readable fragments describe a neighborly dispute or misheard report involving Sanders and a dog. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Lawmakers discuss creating a five member Oregon Transportation Commission and merging agencies. HB 3166 may pass, with a tabled bill to be revived. public employee bargaining rights move forward. gas and fuel shortage mitigation and equitable distribution under study. A statewide building code bill passes the Senate with July 1 1974 effective date. Ways and Means backs Oregon Youth Corps for summer work programs.
Peace Pilgrim, a silver haired wanderer who walks for world peace, will visit the Myrtle Point area June 7-8. She will stay at the ranch of Mr and Mrs Charles McGeorge on the Dora Sitkun highway with open house for the public. Contact 574 5949 for details.
A Dora community letter condemns logging trucks for cutting around cars during a funeral procession en route to Dora Cemetery. The writer appeals for respect and courtesy toward the mourners and notes a death in their families. Sheila Wilson
The Southwestern Oregon Community College music program presents an evening of scenes from four operas on May 24-25 at 8 p.m. in Lower Prosper Hall. Joyce Spande directs with college drama department assistance, featuring Bizet Menotti and Puccini works and student performances.
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