Myrtle Point Herald Entries and Editorial Staff
The Myrtle Point Herald prints weekly editions and lists its editorial team including publisher Ralph Day editor George E. Scott and society editor Janice Wilson. Production is established in 1008 and the Myrtle Point Herald publishes every Thursday.
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Ralph Day
George E. Scott
Subley Francs
Janice Wilsom
Myrtle Podnt Herald
Ben
Myrtle Petet
Myrtle Rokit
Myrtle Point Herald
Community Congress Beginnings Highlight Planning and Youth Involvement
An editorial reflects on the push for a Community Congress, praising the democratic nominating process and the move toward organized committees and panels. It notes a student-led enthusiasm at MPHS and urges broad organization support, stressing unity and responsible action over impulsive moves.
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Congress
Satah Meee Dee Loth Oetes
Community Congress
MPHS
Remembering Wilmer Briggs and a Bear Hunt in Oregon
Interview with Wilmer “Bill” Briggs recounts a November 1960 bear hunt near Mt Hood with an Indian neighbor. The tale includes a frozen rifle, a tree climb, and a final shot that ended the bear. Briggs, born in 189, grew up near Gravelfield, worked as a cowboy, settled in Los Molinos, and became a pastor and Army chaplain. He married Irene Todd in 1981 and pursued theology at Kimball School, later serving multiple Oregon churches and fishing stories from the Nestucca and Columbia rivers.
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Dufur
Oregon
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Bear
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Miteifield
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Béil
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Tang
Steele
Circle Ranch
ZX Ranch
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Los Molinos
California
Red Bluff
Irene Todd
San Jose
Pacific College
Stockton
Venus di Milo
Pacific
Ialam
Kimball School of Theology
Fairview Girls School
Astoria
Tillamook
Cottage Grove
Arlington
Myrtle Point
Nestucca
Columbia
Wade
Drs. Briggs
Myrtle Point readers urged to back United Nations support
Mrs. Jennie J. Broughton of Coquille urges Myrtle Point readers to educate themselves about the United Nations and honor international flags. She proposes a nationwide moratorium and Veterans Hospital gifts as Appreciation Day to thank veterans for defending South Vietnam and peace efforts.
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United Nations
International Society of Nations
Premlent
Myrtle Point
Oregon
United States
Roseburg
San Francisco
Veterans’ Hospital
Poems From Vietnam Marines Urge Home Support
A letter from CPL USMC Troy L Meyer Lenney urges hometown readers to remember the ongoing war in Vietnam. He emphasizes sacrifice and asks families to continue writing, showing that service members value freedom and patriotism even amid controversy.
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Vietnam
America
Nam
Troy L. Meyer
Lenney
CPL/USMC
The Great Man Who Died for His Country
A narrative tribute to a nameless eighteen year old and a radioman amid a roadside battle. The story emphasizes sacrifice, duty, and the unseen heroism of ordinary youths who gave all for their country.
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America
Mail Call Brings Longing to Vietnam GIs
A Vietnam era scene shows GIs awaiting letters at mail call. The young soldiers hope for news from home as names like Black, Jones, and Smith appear on the roll. The moment stirs mixed emotions as some rush to collect mail while others drift away from their buddies.
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Jones
Smith
Law of Evidence Rules and Privileges in Court
The text outlines who may testify in civil and criminal cases and the privileges that restrict testimony. It covers attorney client secrecy, physician patient confidentiality, clergy communications, and spousal communications with noted exceptions in divorce actions, emphasizing the need for legal counsel.
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Oregon
Mental Health Matters in Social Behavior Discussion
A brief discourse examines how mental health influences social behavior and daily interactions. Experts discuss public awareness and the role of community support in promoting well being.
Oregon Sign Vandalism Costs Replacements Up to $100000 Year
Oregon Highway Department reports 30 000 signs must be replaced yearly across 7500 miles of highways due to vandalism. Average sign life halves to seven years, replacement cost about $100000 annually funded by gasoline taxes. Penalties rise for repeated offenses as lawmakers urge stronger anti vandalism laws.
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Oregon
Highway Department
House backs direct presidential election movement
A Washington report recalls the 1963 election crisis and notes the House moved toward direct popular election by proposing an amendment. It would require 40 percent of the popular vote to elect and let the top candidates vie for the presidency, addressing instances where the winner had not led in popular votes.
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