Meier Lets Big Stick Rule Prompt Oregon Reform
Governor Meier demonstrates executive dominance by cutting 500000 in state higher education funding and moving to replace highway commissioner C. E. Gates with K. Spaulding. Observers say the Meier administration will expand oversight across boards and departments as spring house cleaning begins.
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Meier
Bob Netson
Morning Oregonian
Oregon
Salem
C. E. Gates
Medford
State Highway Commission
K. Spaulding
Salem Lumberman
Senate
House
Pea Industry Expansion Planned in Walla Walla County
County agents Burgess and Sloan say north side of Walla Walla will add pea production this year with hope of 10 000 to 20 000 acres in five years. Peas would harvest earlier than Palouse and provide diversifying income, soil benefits, and feed. Moisture shortages worry growers despite potential yields.
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Walla Walla
H. C. Burgess
F. C. Sloan
Washington-Idaho Seed Pea Company
Seattle
Dayton
Sloan
Athena
Burgess
Combine
Idaho
Palouse
Mr. Burgess
Cattle in West and Southwest Improve Amid Mild Winter
Oregon cattle wintered well with lighter losses. Western states report a slight gain in February due to mild weather and fewer storms. Texas and Oklahoma herds are gaining quickly with better range feed. Sales are few and early trading is light in the Southwest.
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Oregon
Western States
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest
No clear headline in fragment
A fragment notes a figure threatening to “carry a big stick” and describes harsh treatment of the board of higher education during legislative talks on education funding. It suggests a stern approach may continue in future discussions.
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Pears
Board of Higher Education
Oregon State College reports shift in poultry outlook for 1931-32
An Oregon State College extension bulletin notes fewer early hatched turkeys and pullets this year, with turkey prices below recent highs but solid returns. Egg production remains strong in winter though eggs used by consumers rise due to low prices. Hatchery output dropped sharply in January and February, especially on the Pacific coast, and many hens have already been sold.
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Oregon State College
Oregon
The
College Extension Service
Open Agricultural Situation
Outa
Turkey
United States
Pacific Coast
New Pendleton High School Chief Seeks New Bend Principal
R. E. McCormack, who becomes Bend high school principal, will move to Pendleton to fill that post. B. W. Wheatley departs Pendleton for White Pine county high school in Ely Nevada. Austin Landreth will continue as Pendleton superintendent for four years.
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R. E. McCormack
the Bend High School
Pendleton
B. W. Wheatley
Ely
Nevada
White Pine County
Austin Landreth
Pendleton Schools
Mrs Fowler on Trial for Large City Shortage
Mrs Emma Ward Fowler former treasurer of La Grande is on trial in Baker before a Portland judge for a shortage of 112000 dollars in municipal funds. A change of venue was granted by the Union county circuit court.
Bull Tramples Man After Being Led Into Attack
C. Elder of Powell Butte near Prineville was gored by a bull he was guiding and suffered several broken ribs. A neighbor’s child summoned help, preventing a fatal outcome.
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C. Elder
Powell Butte
Prineville
Camp Fire Birthday Observance in Walla Walla Tonight
The 19th National Camp Fire anniversary will be observed in Walla Walla with about 400 Campfire Girls participating. The Grand Council Fire meets at the Armory at 8 pm, honoring ceremonies led by the girls while officials give awards. Alumni will parade with flags. a small admission fee funds hall costs.
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Athena
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Union
Grand Council
Thora Linrud
L. E. Wells
E. W. Lanier
Clair Hobkirk
Marine Corps Recruiting Active in Oregon Washington Idaho
The officer in charge orders resume of Marine Corps recruiting in Oregon Washington and Idaho to enlist general service applicants aged 19 to 30 and height at least 66 inches. Band duty requires 64 inches and musical and medical exams. Recruits go to San Diego for training then to posts abroad or in the United States. The recruiting station is room 430 Worchester Building at 3rd and Oak in Portland Oregon.
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Marine Corps
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
San Diego
California
United States
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
Worchester Building
8Rd and
Oak Streets
Portland
Funeral Held For Dr William T Phy Local Leader
Dr William T Phy longtime Hot Lake sanitarium proprietor and surgeon dies at Hot Lake from bulbar paralysis. He served on the state board of health and led many community efforts. Phymore farm in eastern Oregon stocks pure bred Holsteins. Born in Union county in 1878, he leaves two sons Mark and William S and three daughters Marcia Marian and Margaret.
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William T. Phy
Episcopal Church
la Grande
Hot Lake
Oregon
Dr. Phy
Union County
Mark Phy
William 5. Phy
Marcia
Marian
Margaret
Oregon reapportionment ends joint rep for Umatilla Morrow
Under the new reapportionment bill, Joseph N. Scott must run for a different office since Umatilla and Morrow counties lose the joint representative district. Morrow gains a two member district with Gilliam Wheeler and Sherman, while Umatilla keeps two single reps.
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Joseph N. Scott
Umatilla
Morrow
Oregon
Joe
Umatilla County
Morrow County
Gilliam
Wheeler
Sherman
Forty jurors drawn for Pendleton federal term
A panel of 40 jurors has been drawn for the federal court term at Pendleton, which opens April 7. Named from Athena are W. B. Ferguson W. J. King and M. L. Watts.
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Federal Court
Pendleton
W. 8. Ferguson
W. J. King
M. L. Watts
Athena
First Christian Church Plans Sunday Services and Baptisms
The First Christian Church announces regular Sunday morning and evening services with themes The Good News for Atheng and What Is a Christian. Bible school opens at 10 am. Church night Wednesday offers lunch fellowship at 6 30 followed by devotion and study and chorus rehearsal. Baptisms of recent converts are planned for Sunday night.
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First Christian Church
Atheng
Bible
Christian Church
High School Notes and Community Events Summary
High school notes detail a Friday night basketball party hosted by Coach Miller at his home with sixteen players and a basketball-obsessed program. The article notes upcoming baseball and track turnout, with twenty boys present and a list of baseball candidates. It also covers grade news on illness, product maps by sixth graders, and a funeral notice for Ruth Street. Hal E. Hoss opposes a referendum on the state police bill, citing lack of momentum.
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Coach Miller
Miller
Crowley
Huffman
J. Moore
J. Wilson
R. Wilson
R. Moore
Pittman
Murphy
Pickett
W. Singer
Marcus
L. Jenkins
Geissel
K. Rogers
Hansell
Banister
Shigley
Zerba
Billy Hansell
June Banister
Ruth Street
Deputy Schmidt Resigns From Umatilla County Post
Fred E. Schmidt, deputy district attorney for Umatilla County since January 31, 1925, resigned his office late Saturday to take effect immediately. The resignation was announced by District Attorney C. Proebster.
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Schmidt
Fred BE. Schmidt
Umatilla County
C. Proebster
Light cherry crop predicted in the valley this year
Arthur C. Rich, district horticulturist for Walla Walla, forecasts a light cherry crop due to last year’s heavy yield and poor bud setting in the valley.
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Arthur C. Rich
Walla Walla District
Pendleton Pioneer E W McComas Dies After Illness
E W McComas longtime Pendleton resident and former druggist died at his home after a relapse from illness. He previously underwent surgical relief in Portland in November and had lived in Pendleton for 38 years. The note ends with his later years.
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E. W. McComas
Pendleton
Portland
McComas
Education and the State by Dr Arnold Bennett Hall
Dr Arnold Bennett Hall argues that a state university must develop students intellectually and morally while expanding research and adult education. He warns democracy relies on critical thinking to resist demagoguery and urges training for informed citizen leadership to guide public welfare.
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Arnold Bennett Hall
University of Oregon
Oregon
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Board of Control
Arnold Bennett
State University
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