Wright earns second Army Commendation Medal in Vietnam
Spec. 4 Leonard E. Wright, son of Mrs. Bertha W. Wright of Myrtle Point, received his second Army Commendation Medal Aug. 31 near Duc Pho, Vietnam, for meritorious service as a rifleman with Company A 1st Battalion 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade Americal Division. A 1967 Myrtle Point High School graduate, he enlisted in April 1969, completed basic at Fort Lewis and holds the Combat Infantry Badge. He was last stationed at Fort Lewis.
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Leonard E. ‘Wright
Mra
Bertha W. Wright
Maryland
Myrtle Point
Americal Division
Duc Pho
Vietnam
Wright
Army
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Myrtle Point Herald Details and Masthead
The Myrtle Point Herald announces editors and production staff with title lines for the weekly paper. It lists BILL PALMROTH SHIRLEY FRANCH MARIE NICHOLS GLORIA MACEWELL as editors and managers, notes establishment in 1689, and states it is published every Thursday from Myrtle Point Oregon.
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Bill Palmroth
Shirley Franch
Marie Nichols
Gloria Macewell
Myrtle Point
P.O
Ore
Does this Myrtle Point photo offend you or expose a problem
The piece confronts a man intoxicated on Spruce Street and argues the image reflects a community issue rather than a police matter. It notes the lack of adequate local help options and mentions Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and possible future Coos County facilities to aid those with drinking problems.
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Myrtle Point
Spruce St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episcopal Church
Coos County
Public Land Law Review Commission Reports on Oregon Lands
The Public Land Law Review Commission completed a five year study on public land policy with a 342 page report and 137 recommendations. It examined federal land ownership in Oregon and nationwide about 2 percent and 33 percent respectively. Congress must act to implement proposed long range goals and guidelines.
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Oregon
Public Land Law Review Commission
Congress
Commission
Public Forum Reviews Commission Recommendations in Oregon
A Portland National Discussion Forum evaluated Commission recommendations on public land use and tax issues. The speaker cautions against hasty reactions, notes no direct reference to the O C and lands formula, and calls for careful, public review before any legislative steps.
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Congress
Portland
Commission
Oregon
O&c
Leslie Southmayd obituary recalls Myrtle Point roots and Waldport residence
Leslie Edward Southmayd born May 27 1906 in Myrtle Point Oregon died September 28 1970 in Corewell Oregon after brief illness. Retired sporting goods merchant and former Greyhound driver for 28 years until 1962. Survivors include his wife two daughters two brothers two sisters and four grandchildren.
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Jessie Edward Shouthmayd
Frank and
Dovie Lewellen Southmayd
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Good Samaritan Hospial
Coreweall
Waldport
Greyhound Bus Lines
Wie
Duanna
Buck Deer Season Dims as Hunters Face Trophy Drought
A quiet deer season presses on with few antlers photographed, prompting questions if hunting is down or if successful Incal hunters keep trophies private. Reporter notes Lou Heimbinger, the Loan Ranger at Security Bant, as the era unfolds with local hunts lacking trophies to showcase.
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Lou Heimbinger
Security Bant
Kidney association launches second annual fund drive in Oregon
The Kidney Association of Oregon plans a statewide drive the week of November 9 to raise 150 000. Portland attorney Charles V. Elliott, the association president, said funds will support 20 patients on home artificial kidneys in 1971 and add at least 12 new patients. Training and initial home equipment cost 10 000, with annual maintenance about 4 000 per patient.
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The
Kidney Association of Oregon
Charles V. Elliott
Portland
Kidney Association
Elliott
Oregon
Kidney Association of Dragon
Ellicott
KAO
National 4-H Week Celebrated by Coos County Youth
About 1 300 Coos County youths aged 9 to 19 join nearly 4 million nationwide in National 4-H Week October 4 to 10. Lyle Brown, county Extension agent, says 4-H members learn by doing through projects in foods and nutrition clothing health money management conservation agronomy electronics automotive marketing animal science dog care and training.
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Coos County
Lyle Brown
Cooperative Extension Service
Oregon
Public opinion pressure Cited by James Busse II
A quotation attributed to James Busse II discusses public opinion as unseen atmospheric pressure, likening it to sixteen pounds per square inch, underscoring the weight of public scrutiny. The line reflects a civic view on social influence and visibility.
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James Busse II
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