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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
4
Local Myrtle Point Herald lists key editorial positions including Bill Palmroth as editor managing Shirley Francis as society editor Mariz Nichols as society editor and Gloria Madewell handling production duties.
Editorial notes National Newspaper Week running October 4 to 10, highlighting American newspapers from 1770s to 1970s. It praises the free press as vital to personal liberty and the enduring role of community newspapers in preserving freedom.
The piece notes the approach of autumn, marking the equinox on September 23 and describing vivid fall foliage from Alaska to the South 48. It evokes harvest imagery, Halloween mood, and the nationwide transition as days shorten and seasonal changes unfold.
Secretary Hickel says energy crisis rivals environmental crisis as Northwest eyes a hydro thermal mix to ensure future power. PGE Trojan nuclear plant near Rainier awaits AEC hearing likely in November, a key step toward a construction permit after years of planning and site work.
The Trojan project receives favorable reviews from the Advisory Committee of Reactor Safeguards and meets Oregon Environmental Quality Control Commission requirements. Westinghouse, General Electric, Bechtel and others push the 630 acre site to deliver 1.1 million kilowatts, with 1,000 construction workers and 60 operating staff amid public education efforts on clean energy and reliability.
Amid rising government costs Oregon residents show reluctance to fund new levies yet Myrtle Point voters approved a 307000 bond for upgrading sewage facilities. State environmental officials linked the move to a required grant and a broader pollutions cleanup push appears popular statewide.
A group of 16 lawmakers proposes replacing on campus ROTC with three 10 week summer institutes at military bases academies and select campuses. Cadets receive year round pay while cuts offset by eliminating duplication and unused facilities. The plan aims to ease campus resentment and strengthen civilian aspects.
A letter to the editor argues against circulating petitions to the North Vietnamese government, saying sending names and addresses could aid communist leverage. The writer urges veterans groups to unite and trusts military and U S authorities, perhaps with United Nations input, to handle POWs humanely and ensure release.
Democratic state house candidate Howard Lentz met with Curry County Democrats in Port Orford this week. He was joined by Bill Grannell and Richard Roush to aid in reorganization and outline his platform including property tax relief, environment protection, veterans loan fund, and youth crime solutions.
Bids opened by the Portland District for removal and disposal of shoal material blocking the Port Orford dock on Oregon's coast. Manson General submitted the low bid of 956 500 with two other bidders, aiming to finish in 10 days and improve access at low tide.
The Oregon Great Decisions Council holds its fall conference at the Pony Village Motor Lodge North Bend on October 3 and 4 focusing on Men and His Environment The Ocean and What Price Survival A 1971 topic will be discussed with state president Anelia Walter Corvallis and local organizers guiding the event Registration starts 12 p m Saturday with the opening session at 1 p m and closing Sunday noon
Citizenship classes for aliens planning to become U S citizens begin Monday night Sept 21 at 2 30 PM at Marshfield Junior High. Classes run Mondays through October for residents of the United States for five years with exceptions for spouses of service personnel requiring three years. Applicants must have lived in the United States for the last six months.
A vintage Pinto advertisement presents a Q and A on benefits including size, price, fuel economy, power, and standard equipment. It touts 75 horsepower, 25 mpg, wide doors, interior space, and a 4 speed transmission with optional extras like air conditioning and tinted glass.
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