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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1970
Page
2
A damaged fragment from the Myrtle Point Herald mentions Gloria Madewell and Marie Nichols and shows publication details for the Myrtle Point Oregon paper. It notes weekly Thursday issues and a 97668 ZIP code.
The piece notes Thanksgiving as a time to pause from complaint and count blessings beyond money, highlighting religious and political liberties and the sanctity of home, with a nod to Canadian Thanksgiving and the historical Pilgrims. It emphasizes gratitude and the value of an old fashioned Thanksgiving turkey.
A long quoted reflection from Ether Folmer Carlsen of the Dodge County Independent asserts a debt of service to the community. He argues true repayment comes not through taxes but by becoming an active, contributing member and sharing in the community’s prosperity and well being.
The piece laments 90 years of Congress in its current setup with 60 veteran members seen as passive. It notes stalled appropriations and federal programs delaying housing health welfare and local aid, while the House pressures the Senate to finish key legislation. It also mentions Jane Endicott a resident of Coos Bay whose death is noted with funeral details.
Dellenbach outlines measures to fund health and safety programs for workers, reorganize manpower training and child development programs, extend housing and urban development efforts, and expand food stamps libraries and student aid. Senate weighs House approved bills while debating welfare reform social security and constitutional amendments for women rights and presidential direct election.
A Central Point Oregon man seeks to sell Myrtle nuts and 3 to 5 inch Myrtlewood trees by mail. He contacted the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and discussed sourcing 500 to 1000 pounds of nuts with local help and pickup arrangements in Myrtle Point.
The piece cites a Department of Transportation forecast showing rapid vehicle growth nationwide. It notes daily population increases and motor vehicles rising to 106,977,000 by 1970 with Oregon contributing to the rise. The column contrasts past counts with present totals and urges motorists to beware.
Maple Primary students study Thanksgiving themes with Pilgrims Indians and turkeys as they prepare a class book on the first Thanksgiving. Parents assist home reading and a library visit is planned during Children's Book Week. a Bethel Alaska exchange tape is expected.
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