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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
4
A reader letter argues fluoride is not the root of tooth decay and criticizes high sugar consumption by parents, schools, and vendors. The writer urges better diet and dental care and defends a local dentist while calling for public guidance away from fluoridation zeal.
A letter to the editor argues fluoridation is unsafe and undemocratic, detailing US Public Health Service sodium fluoride limits, detected high fluoride levels, and potential health risks. It cites cereal fluoride content, warns of hidden intake via food, and urges a trial of fluoridation against perceived dangers.
Advocates admit 1 ppm sodium fluoride causes tooth mottling. Dentists find mottling in up to 30 percent of children in fluoridated cities. Fluoride hardens bones but impairs calcium absorption, rendering teeth porous and brittle and difficult to repair. Dr Lee Spira links fluoride to calcium loss and gum disease. Large fluoride amounts in liver and possible hepatitis. Dr Gordonoff notes iodine-fluoride antagonism possibly elevating goiter rates.
Dr H L ck urges Myrtle Point parents to accept water fluoridation citing Good Housekeeping article page 40. He laments Western Oregon’s dental disease and delays in adopting fluoridation, blaming outsiders while noting local impacts on children’s teeth.
A reader voices a cautious stance on fluoridation in a letter to the editor. She notes both sides present strong arguments and urges consideration of natural fluoride levels before voting on adding fluoride to the public water supply.
A reader from Myrtle Point, E. C. Peterson, voices opposition to fluoridation and rebukes name calling and abuse by others, aligning with better writers in civil discourse.
R F Chapman of Coos Bay coordinates Democrats Bumper Strip Day set for October 1 in Oregon. State Senator Robert W Straub Democratic State Chairman says volunteers will canvass supermarkets and public places county wide from 10 a m to 3 p m to promote votes and civic participation.
The notice outlines bumper strip promotion in future campaign years featuring Kennedy and Johnson for president and vice president along with Maurine Neuberger for US senator Monroe Sweetland for Secretary of State Robert Y Thornton for Attorney General Charles O Porter for Congress Al Ullman Edith Green and Mary Owens for Congress Local county and legislative candidates were invited to participate
A reader from Democrats for Durno questions Charles Porter's understanding of farmers and ranchers issues citing personal ranch ownership and urging voters to reject Porter in the upcoming November election.
Mrs Win Tibbet of Central Point Oregon assails government meddling in cattle pricing and headage rules. She criticizes Porter for acting beyond official sanction and endorses Senator Edwin R Dunne for competent district representation.
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