07 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
1
The Myrtle Point mayor honors veterans on November 11 recalling Armistice Day origins and President Johnson’s 1968 words while affirming continued dedication to liberty and national defense.
Unofficial results list Ervin Wilberger unopposed for mayor. City Council names J. Rk. Howe, George Linn, Bill Winningham, and Mary Sherps with vote counts 685, 658, 588, and 474 respectively. Statewide races show Sam Dement leading for state senator, Rod McKenzie ahead for state representative, and various county results across Coos and Curry Counties. Ballot measures No 7 and No 8 fail statewide, with Coos County votes 12 473 No 6 964 Yes and 13 991 No 5 590 Yes respectively.
Rema defeats Henry L. George for County Commissioner Position No. 1 by 12 388 to 7 147. Fay Crabtree re elected unopposed. Flanagan defeats Miller for county assessor. Stevenson returns as county treasurer. Packwood leads Morse by about 4000 votes in the Senate race. Delienback re elected over Fadeley by about 60 percent in the fourth district.
The Elks National Foundation boosts Most Valuable Student awards from 150 to 200 with total funding rising to 181000. Top awards reach 2500, 2000 and 1750, plus 1200 and 1000 brackets, for 200 awards totaling 181000. Oregon receives six state scholarships and 295 state total for foundation grants, with applications due February 15 1969 and December 1968 entry blanks for the Youth Leadership Contest.
Richard Nixon narrowly defeated Hubert Humphrey to win the presidency with 287 electoral votes reported at deadline. Humphrey reportedly called Nixon suggesting a concession, but the full conversation was not disclosed as the paper went to press.
Police Chief Murl Hathaway on Monday praised Halloween as one of the quietest yet with minimal damage and good behavior. He commended the kids for exceptional conduct and noted very little vandalism to speak of.
Myrtle Point area vice president Robert Hogan of the Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association cautions that influenza may reappear in a new form similar to A 2 Hong Kong. He notes limited vaccine protection, symptoms resembling a cold but stronger, and urges vaccination for vulnerable groups including those 45 and older, with chronic disease, homeless in hospitals, and pregnant women. A new vaccine is anticipated but not yet available.
Clarence Strong of the Myrtle Point Sportsmans Club announced a land donation to the Myrtle Point Grange under an improvement agreement. Russell Evans, Grange master, said construction on the new Grange building will start after the first of the year.
The District 9 Veterans of World War I will observe the 50th armistice anniversary with a meeting at the V F W hall in Bandon on Armistice Day. Barracks in Bandon Brookings Coquille Port Orford and Myrtle Point join for a 10:00 a.m. start and potluck at noon. Members, wives, and widows are invited to attend the memorial services and festivities.
The City Council authorized sale of general obligation improvement bonds totaling 18 767 95 to cover sewer upgrades in Myrtle Point with bids due by 7 30 pm on December 2. Bond 1 will be 9 767 95 and mature in ten annual installments starting one year after issue.
One hundred seventy five head of purebred bred yearling ewes and ewe lambs will be sold at the 11th annual Oregon Purebred Sheep Breeders sale on Saturday November 16 at 10 a.m. at the Polk County fairgrounds Rick Reull Oregon ten miles west of Salem. Sale order follows breeds Romney North Country Cheviot Dorset Lincoln Corriedale Columbia Cheviot Shropshire Hampshire Southdown Suffolk. OSU Extension agents will assist. Contact John Nansen Secretary ben 348 Dallas Oregon 97338.
District Director A G Erickson announced a nationwide Gun Control Act registration window from November 2 to December 1 for unregistered machine guns sawed off shotguns short barreled rifles and other gangster type weapons. Firearms must be registered using Form 4467 with the IRS.
Most Myrtle Point firms will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day. City offices and the post office will also be closed.
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