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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
3
Editorial notes growing political interest among women youths and minorities while unemployment and poverty show rising political awareness. It cites 1968 and 1970 voting rates by age gender income and education, highlighting gaps between groups and the need for cautious interpretation.
The article analyzes turnout by group and year noting 9th 6% employed voting, 32% unemployed, and 6% not in labor force. It cites declining participation in Congressional and Presidential elections from 1960s into 1968, and argues alienation ignores power structure. It ends urging active interest in the system to drive turnout.
A press dispatch from Bangui claims the Central African Republic president led a soldiers unit to Bengal jail and ordered beatings of 46 inmates for theft. He allegedly stated that thieves will be punished with beatings every Saturday and outlined measures including ear loss for first offenses.
The newspaper urges readers to use the People’s Forum to express views on current issues. It notes letters may be rejected due to space, tone, or profanity, but highlights free speech and press as core to society.
The writer argues for reader input and responsible action to sustain a free press. They note Alyttle Point’s football ranking and claim media visibility affects publicity. The letter praises local coverage of Myrtle Point’s 58 to 7 win over Newport and salutes Bobcats for their efforts.
The article urges recognition of National 4 H Week in October as millions of youth engage in activities promoting environment health nutrition and community improvement. It highlights 4 H involvement in land management pest control safe chemical use and international programs while stressing youth education and civic responsibility.
The Magnavox Od y s s y system turns any 14 inch or larger TV into an electronic playground. It uses a master control package with two player consoles and an English control to produce each game. A set of 12 game cards and overlays enables tennis hockey roulette Simon Says and more.
A multi disciplinary program introduces ecological science and environmental topics for fall term. Assistant professor Nathan Couwltit outlines study areas including ecological crisis resources scarcity population growth and environmental reform strategies. Spring topics cover agriculture pollution energy and nuclear power. Graveside rites held for Lilian Pearl Russell in Dora with services conducted by Rev. Eugene Debray. burial under Coss Mortuaries arrangements.
Victor Comptometer Corporation operates training schools in 34 cities teaching business skills to 16 to 20 year olds. The company reports 91 percent placement in jobs and many promotions within a year, with 98 percent of sales in country and exports to foreign markets, contributing to a favorable balance of payments for Firestone.
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