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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
3
Readers press city action on Reedsford Road as two derelict structures near Coquille River are blamed for safety and health hazards. They cite ongoing decay, rats, possible child access, and tax status delaying foreclosure, urging immediate condemnation if owners refuse repairs.
A North Bend meeting October 24 brings supporters and opponents of Ballot Measure 7 for a 1 1/2 percent property tax cap. Panelists include Charles Mack state tax commissioner Tom Rigby Oregon School Boards Association Phillip McLennon Pacific University and Ken Lewis Al Pierce Lumber with moderator Jim Bedingfield Jr. A question period follows the panel statements.
Fishing authorities warn against releasing fish with lingering wounds and urge careful handling. Use a disgorger or long nosed pliers to remove hooks without harming vital organs. a homemade disgorger can be fashioned from metal or plastic. Handling should be gentle to avoid additional injury to the fish.
A Myrtle Point reader condemns the United Nations 1945 founding anniversary and May Day celebrations. The writer argues the UN is controlled by communists, cites Alger Hiss and U Thant, and calls participation a costly burden with no benefits to the United States. The letter denounces honoring the UN and asks others to reject unamerican events.
Oregon has no state-wide emergency medical service program or communications system for highway accidents. The federal standard calls for prompt care, but local levels lack unified dispatch, trained personnel, and ambulance standards.
Assessor Francis R. Flanagan notes 1967 law requires 100 percent of true cash value for assessments starting this year. Tax rates for 1968-69 will be dollars per thousand of value, replacing the old assessed value ratio. He stresses the change affects notation only, not total taxes, which were set after budgets were finalized.
At the Monday district meeting the board approved a contract for Walter Banks to teach speech therapy and special education in District 41 and Coquille. His time is one third in District 41 and two thirds in Coquille with a total salary of 8750 dollars split between districts.
A Department of Veterans Affairs report says Measure 1 on the November ballot would allow about 60 000 post Korean War Oregon veterans to qualify for state farm and home loans and extend World War I eligibility to 1947. About 1 647 from Coos County would gain entitlement, with 9 000 veterans returning to Oregon yearly eligible beginning 1969. The measure would take effect about December 5 after certification and proclamation.
The Post Office Department announces new exams to fill vacancies across Bandon Brookings Coos Bay Coquille Gold Beach Myrtle Point North Bend and Port Orford with no residence restrictions. Jobs include Postal Clerk or carrier starting at 8.95 per hour with on the job training and no experience required.
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