From the October 18, 1962
The New Era
The edge of Typhoon Frieda, which first struck Crescent City, Calif., as it moved in from the coast, hit Sweet Home shortly after 3 p.m. Friday and winds estimated as high as 100 miles per hour persisted for about five hours.
Damage in this area as a result of the storm was estimated at between $250,000 and $500,000.
Nearby communities, such as Lebanon and Albany, and other…