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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
2
Oregon Secretary of State Sam A Kozer notes 32 deaths in July, the highest monthly total since records began. He cites driver carelessness and heavy traffic from residents and summer visitors, urging heightened caution to reduce fatalities. The report details causes including collisions with pedestrians and vehicles, trains, and fixed objects.
Dan C Freeman argues the fruit industry in Oregon is owned by business. He estimates five million boxes of apples produced for world markets, with production costs around one dollar per box and four million dollars invested in labor and supplies before growers receive any profits.
The article notes that Oregon voters will see Dunne initiative Nos. 300 and 301 on the ballot after a court deemed the measure unconstitutional and the sponsor urged voters not to support it. Dunne sought a gasoline tax increase to five cents but the measure remains on the pamphlet and ballot.
Spectators conclude the Fox Picture Corporation motto pay for what you get as they seek access to the Our Daily Bread shoot at the Harold Barnett ranch. Only those with credentials may approach the filming site guarded by a security man.
Albany Oregon city council passes ordinance detailing dancer positions and restricting hall entry to those with guardians under a specified age. The measure also provides for a paid matron to be appointed or approved by the council.
In Paris a cordial reception honored Kellogg and Briand as Stresemann, German foreign minister, was first among fifteen to sign the pact renouncing war as a national policy instrument.
In a political quip, Hoover seeks votes while Cal courts anglers. The piece recalls a shift from three and a half years ago when Cal pursued votes with fishing gear and Herb fished tarpon off Catalina Island.
As North Dakota freezes at 28 degrees and Oregon enjoys warm weather, the Vernonia bank robber awaits trial. The man who was captured by a cheering crowd will not easily laugh off the jury’s forthcoming proceedings.
Lane County turkey growers have reportedly consumed a pool of 3100 birds in a shared operation. The figure shows substantial flock involvement across the region, highlighting significant poultry activity by local producers.
S B Calderhead visits town as Booker Ferris threshing crew finishes harvest. LeGrow returns from Crab Creek cattle sale. Mr and Mrs J J Gross return from Lehman Springs. Rawl Miller to study electrical engineering at Oregon College Corvallis. Walla Walla Pendleton train to run tomorrow. A garden city accident injures Cameron with amputation. Akera buys 160 acre alfalfa farm near Pendleton. Akers leaves Palace drug store.
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