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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

3

Portland Doctor Opposes Public Water Fluoridation

Dr George W Allen of Portland spoke to the Myrtle Point Lions at Anglers Cafe outlining his opposition to adding fluoride to the public water supply. He argued dosage issues and claimed fluoridated water harms health, urging voters to reject any measure in November. Insurance broker Xanesoor accompanied him, reinforcing the stance and urging community to refuse fluoridation.

Portland Lions George W. Allen F.A.C.S East Africa Myrtle Pela Lions Club Anglers Olsie Downing Dr. Allen Myrtle Point George Mullin Coos Bay Hon Cocca Roseburg Eureka California Marshfield J. F. Gill Coquille River

Rural Property Listings and a Broadbent Grocery Notice

An archive snippet lists several properties for sale including a 6 acre farm near Bridge with a 2 bed home barn and outbuildings priced at 8500 with terms. A furnished 2 bed house with garage on 8th St at 6500 with 1000 balance and 65 monthly. Also 3- to 298 acre Arago Road ranch with spring water. Broadbent grocery store listing with living quarters and a new 3 bed home plus 2 car garage.

Bridge 8Th St Broadbent

What Will Fluorides Do to Your Water Pipes

A Florida group warns fluoridation damages pipes and hot water systems and urges taxpayers to consider costs. They cite reports of damage to 6 and 10 inch mains and request public input before the December 15 ballot.

Allied Plumbing and Heating Contractors Association Pinellas County Florida J W Jarvis, Sr Jarvis Refrigerator Service Duane St Astoria Ore Long Beach Wash Seaside

Don Schirmer Urges Inquiry Into Fluoridation Assets

Myrtle Point letter argues fluoridation improves dental health and lowers decay. It contrasts 1 ppm fluoride in water as safe and effective with opposition claims, noting widespread use in the United States. The piece advocates fluoridated water for all residents over dispensing pills.

100 Cities Reject Fluoridation in Water Programs

A writer cites reports from 1958 noting about 100 cities abandoned water fluoridation after corrosion and damage to pumps meters and pipes. Examples include Schenectady Fulton Martemez Gastonia and Wichita Falls with equipment decay health complaints and fatalities linked to fluoride usage.

Schenectady Fulton NY Martemez Calif Gastonia North Carolina Time Magazine Wichita Falls Texas

Debate on water fluoridation in Myrtle Point

Don Schirmer, R Ph, urges voters to consider water fluoridation based on federal and state toxicology findings. He argues a 1 ppm fluoride level is safe for adults and the chronically ill and urges consulting a doctor before voting for or against fluoridation to improve local health.

Dafialne Sland Myrtle Point Don Schirmer R. Ph Myrite Peint Oreg

Opposition to Fluoridation Rises Across Cities Worldwide

Mrs. Wm. Downing reports widespread fluoridation rejection in over 1000 cities abroad and in the U S with provinces and countries outlawing it. The cited list includes San Diego Long Beach Glendale Sacramento Medford Portland Seattle Vancouver Victoria and more. Critics warn unknown long term health effects and dose control problems citing experts and public officials across multiple states and nations.

Mos Board of Health and Medical Societies Ontario Canada Sweden Rocky Mountains San Diego Long Beach Glendale Rio Vista California East Bay Marin County Sacramento Medford Portland Salem Albany Eugene Salt City Ogden Spokane Seattle Tacoma Victoria B.C Vancouver Calif PTA John E Waters D.D.S Kennewick Wash Paul H. Phillips University of Wisconsin U.S Idaho Elsie) Downing

Anti fluoride stance sparks local water debate in Gearhart

The letter argues against water fluoridation citing disease in animals and high costs of equipment. It notes past replacements in Gearhart Oregon and cites city decisions from Portland to San Diego and Myrtle Point, urging residents to buy home fluoride tablets instead.

Gearhart Oregon Portland Ore San Diego Myrtle Point

Doctors Embarrassed by Fluoride Debate in Newburgh and Beyond

A compiled view cites the ADA Bureau of Economic Research and Statistics showing Newburgh, Kingston, and Concord exhibit varied dental trends ten years after fluoride measures. Newburgh reports 18 percent more dentists with 9 percent population rise, Kingston shows 3 percent fewer dentists, while Concord records more decay and missing teeth in schoolchildren after six years of fluoride. Miami reports ongoing dentist concerns over children's dental health.

Newburgh N. Y Statistics A.D.A Bureau of Economic Research and Statistics Kingston Dental Direct of New Britain Conn Concord N.H Miami Florida The Miami Herald

Dentists and Doctors Warn of Early Decay in Mason City

In Mason City Iowa doctors and dentists testified to a terrible rise in children's tooth decay outpacing available dentists. A test of local water found fluoride at 1.25 ppm, higher than the recommended level, with Ottawa Illinois showing 1.3 ppm. The testimony drew embarrassment for the medical community.

Miami Dental Society Mason City Iowa Ottawa

Special Election in Powers Oregon on Sewer Bonds

On October 17 1940 Powers City voters will decide a charter amendment to authorize 168 000 08 in general obligation bonds for a sewer system and treatment plant. The measure outlines bond terms tax steps charges and sewer connections with a ballot title listing the amendment and bond amount. Polling place and notices dated September 28 1960 and October 6 1960.

City of Powers Cope County Oregon Cons County Coos County Tee Nothe Precing My Stover E City Recorder

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