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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
4
Myrtle Point Herald lists editor and general manager Myrl Palmroth Suley Franch Maree Nichols Gloria Madewell and production staff. Established 1889 the Thursday publication is produced at Myrtle Point Oregon with P O Box 576 and second class postage.
An editorial urges voters to approve Ballot Measure No 10 in the November election. It defends a new school tax base that would let districts raise funds without a full budget vote, via a formula based on 1970-71 figures and a six percent annual increase. The piece argues current formulas keep schools in crisis and recommends passage.
An American Farm Bureau official argues that modern farming leads in environmental care and that soil erosion and water conservation programs already cover a third of cropland. He warns against emotion driven pesticide and fertilizer policy, insisting reasoned practices sustain abundant high quality U.S. agriculture.
An Analysis notes Oregon voters hold direct legislative power since 1902 with 219 initiatives and 48 referrals, while constitutional amendments approved since 1943 total 104 attempts. Since 1944 two thirds favor lawmakers on constitutional changes, but only 12 of 31 initiatives approved and 12 acts reserved by petition with 5 repealed.
A Salem observer notes statewide measures rival past sessions with eight constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Historical trends show mixed voter action. experts predict perhaps five of eight may pass while final results remain uncertain. Sec. of State Clay Myers warns turnout lag and momentum, suggesting careful campaign spending ahead.
A long reader letter argues veterans of foreign wars must renew community service spirit to counter greed and fear. It urges involvement over membership and condemns anti patriotic sentiment as a hindrance to helping others.
A subtle birthday gesture from neighbors presents a tasteful token for a rising executive. The gift remains understated yet conveys appreciation without fanfare, fitting a modest budget of about five dollars.
The Myrtle Point chamber of commerce, praised for community work and attracting new industry, faces a financial shortfall after dues lag. Budgeted 2375 for the year, only 1700 collected. with two months left, 850 remains for operations. Myrtle Point High School football sits 0 2 in Sunset League after a loss to Brookings, while Taft of Lincoln City is the only Coast League team not yet faced. A Halloween jack o lantern preservation tip from the Agri Business Council of Oregon suggests dipping carved pumpkins in a five percent bleach solution to extend life.
Ralph A Hawkins 61 died October 14 at his home on McKinley Route. Born April 12 1909 in Baker County Oregon he married Lois Grant in Vancouver Washington October 20 1934. Funeral services were held October 17 at 10:90 a.m. in the Myrtle Point Chapel with interment at Pioneer Cemetery Coquille. Rev Harold Smith officiated. He is survived by his wife Lois.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Roger L. Rice, son of Mr and Mrs Victor W Rice of Myrtle Point Oregon, completed a 20 week Avionics Fundamentals course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis. The program covered electronics fundamentals.
Roberton submarine Robertson submarine Mary Seaman Benjamin C. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs James F Roberts of Four Bit Gulch Myrtle Point serves in the Western Pacific aboard the submarine USS Agpro.
A reader asks about how Social Security works and Medicare for age 65 plus the effect of a name change on earnings credits. It explains benefits come from funded payroll taxes, Medicare eligibility, and that a spouse may receive benefits even if the other spouse doesn’t retire, with specifics on how earnings and name updates affect checks.
Law professor Orlando J. Hollis will headline the Contemporary Lecture program at the Coos Bay Cultural Center Friday morning October 25. The University of Oregon’s first distinguished professor will cover obscenity standards and Supreme Court rulings affecting juvenile interrogation and detention. Admission is by series ticket or $1.50 at the door. coffee precedes the talk.
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