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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald announces staff and authors for its weekly edition. Gloria Madewell among listed contributors with names Palmerth, Francs, Wichols, and others noted in the Myrtle Point Oregon publication.
The piece argues nature never stays fixed and condemns preserving areas as they are. It highlights Metolius river in Oregon where a 1400 acre Ponderosa pine tract decays due to neglect. It contrasts with Forest Service logged zones under multiple use policies and calls for utilizing forests for timber and recreation.
An author argues against inflationary optimism, citing long term projections. If inflation stays at six percent for 30 years, a $10,000 income would need about $57,000 for the same living standard, groceries rise from $80 to $115, a TV from 600 to 9,?89, an $8,000 auto to over $17,000, and a $46,600 home to more than $147,000, threatening financial security for most.
A Oregon woman celebrates a rare letter from her husband held by North Vietnam while more than 50 Oregon families have never heard from prisoners. Former astronaut Frank Borman briefed Congress on POW conditions and missing servicemen, noting 1,500 missing in Southeast Asia with only about 475 confirmed alive. He urged action but found little progress.
Congressman Borman urged separating peace talks from prisoner treatment and pressed for Red Cross access to North Vietnamese camps. He called for mobilizing world opinion, aiding prisoners’ families, and promoting humanitarian actions while Congress acts to support Red Cross inspections.
The Herald shows a young hunter with a prize rack of antlers, aiming for more trophy photos next week. Readers with buck pictures are urged to call the office or 78 5156 to contribute. The column also relays a reply from Marvin Lampher about Southwestern Motors web car lot closing due to the GM strike and future plans for Myrtle Point.
A community note explains Southwestern Motors moves its Myrtle Point inventory to a single location while sales staff Bill Hamilton remains active at the Coquille site. A local reader criticizes Coquille fans for using violent language toward opponents during a Friday game and praises coach Mr. Fisher for his restraint.
Oregon Motor Vehicles Division reports eight percent fewer convictions for violating traffic laws this year. Through September, 257140 convictions were filed. The Division suspended 43798 licenses in the first nine months, up about 10 percent from 1969, with most suspensions tied to mandatory grounds such as financial responsibility, DUI, chemical test refusal, court nonappearance, and prior suspensions.
The Goos Pomona Grange will meet Saturday October 17 at 10 00 a m in the new Myrtle Grange Hall located about three fourths of a mile north of Myrtle Point George Jenkins Pomona master says all grange members should attend The morning program precedes a pot luck luncheon at noon with recognition of state and county officers and reports from local Granges and committees
Pomona Grange plans a routine session with visitation, lectures by Ruth Evans of Myrtle Grange, and a literary program after lunch. The event includes demonstrations and the presentation of the annual 4H style review championship plaque from the Coos County Fair to the winner.
Proverbial line from Old Tomer debates age and charm in suitors. The quip suggests a discerning woman weighs whether a man is too old or too eligible, offering a wry view on romance and social norms of age in courtship.
Porter says the 1970 Oregon camping season set a high mark with new campsite capacity and three new parks. Peak summer saw 316 266 campers accommodated, 9 069 turned away, and 26 600 advance reservations across 10 parks. Locales such as Beverly Beach and Beachside shifted demand to nearby South Beach as planned expansion reduced turnaways. The Campground Information Center handled 12 716 inquiry calls.
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