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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Herald, established 1989, is published weekly by The Myrtle Point P.O. Box 516 Myrtle Point Oregon. It is mailed and postage paid at Myrtle Point Oregon under the March 1897 act.
The piece celebrates Newspaper Week October 7 13 as a tribute to free expression guardians. It describes a newspaper as community companion informer advertiser watchdog and a vital independent information network in the United States.
The speaker argues that passing laws and spending billions does not automatically end poverty. Some people resist work and others refuse help, and government efforts rarely erase poverty completely. The piece notes enduring hardship despite efforts and varied public response.
The Oregon Coast Association will coordinate Expo ’74 publicity with two official publications a guidebook and a program. The guidebook will be finished in November 1973 and distributed worldwide. The association seeks a meeting with Gov. McCall to discuss state support and notes concern over current interest.
Harold R. Smith 45 died Sept 25 from a logging accident in the Coquille Valley born in Powers Nov 14 127 a Korean War veteran survived by wife Rose J Bridge and multiple children and stepchildren funeral at Myrthe Point Chapel with burial at Norway Cemetery. Frank Marion Glenn 31 died Sept 29 near Coquille born Nov 19 1949 in Malin long-time Myrtle Point resident employee of Safeway three siblings and both parents survived funeral and graveside services held at Norway Cemetery officiated by Rev Harold Smith.
The document argues for a new minimum wage increase beyond 1968 levels, warning that inflation has eroded buying power. It discusses potential payroll and budget impacts, overtime exemptions, youth differential, and proposed bills HR 10458 and HF 610456 to raise wages and extend protections for workers and public sector employees.
The Oregon legislature touts farsighted efforts in air and water pollution control and water treatment advances. It notes grants totaling 50 000 for a comprehensive battle law study, 100 000 for a statewide drug abuse program, 22 000 for individual services, and 100 000 to expand care at Fairview Hospital. It pledges state enforcement of federal laws, mental health improvements, and the creation of rehabilitation centers to treat alcoholism and reduce institutionalization.
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