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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1973
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Herald, established, publishes weekly on Thursdays. Mail address P O Box 578 Myrtle Point Oregon 97486. Postage paid at Myrtle Point Oregon. 1697 marker appears on the page indicating publication details.
Editorial argues liberty rests on a strong state and national resolve. It cites American POWs from North Vietnam to warn that democracy and economic opportunity require constant vigilance, sacrifice, and military readiness to preserve liberty and deter enemies.
The piece argues housing costs rose due to inflated wood prices from lumber demand and environmental limits on timber sales. It cites NAHB estimates of about $1200 added construction costs in six months and blames price controls, inflation, and restricted timber harvests for higher home prices.
Marty Stone among 38 students and two professors from Willamette University who left May 14 for a four week Hawaii field course. Earth Science and biology faculty lead the program examining Maui ecosystems, man’s environmental impact, and land use conflicts between agriculture and tourism.
Rep. B and Sen. Jack Ripper report rising floor workload as several bills pass the House. SB 100 on lead use moves to the Governor. HB 23262 on off road vehicles. HB 2276 funds mass transit from gas tax. Fisheries zone bill loses teeth in committee. tax relief for widows and disabled veterans advances. County merger proposal defeated. SH 228 prioritizes state investments with no large yield loss.
The House approves a bill authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire the Klamath Indian lands in Southern Oregon. The 135000 acre forest holds nearly 900 million board feet of timber and offers long term timber yields and recreation. The sale could occur soon if the Senate and President act, with appraised value rising from 51.4 million to about 57.4 million.
Editor thanks sponsor for support of the Church Directory page in Morse Point newspaper. The note highlights businessman commitment to promoting moral influence in the community.
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