Bailey Seeks Conservation in Oregon Hydro Plans
Grants Pass reports Senator Bailey Democratic candidate for governor urged conservation of hydroelectric sites to serve Oregonians. He called for a three-agency approach with federal, state, and municipal cooperation and proposed a state commission to survey waters and protect public development. He warned against river water rights loss and the need for a capable commission.
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Grants Pass
Oregon
Ersorce
Ward TF
Bailey
Josephine Pomona
Williams Creek Grange
Thele
Columbia River
Public Service Commission
Commission
Average pay of air mail pilots in late 1929 to 1930
A United States Commerce bulletin reports pilots earned an average 550 dollars monthly in the last six months of 1929 and first half of 1930, with base pay 189 dollars plus mileage adds. Day flying added five cents per mile and night flying ten cents per mile.最高 850, 最低 300.
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Aeronautics Branch
United States Department of Commerce
Large rattlesnake encounter near Redmond ends fatally
J. Dean of near Redmond was fishing on the Metolius river head when a large diamond rattler hid in a rock. The snake struck at him but missed. Dean shot and killed the reptile, which struck its own body as it fell. The rattler was exceptionally large, as thick as a man's forearm.
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J. Dean
Redmond
Metolius
Dean
Walla Walla Bout Off After Talerico Collision
Vic Mullin cancels tonight’s boxing match between Tony Talerico of Walla Walla and Fred Lenhart of Spokane after Talerico fractures a rib in a collision with a truck. Mullin expects to reschedule the bout later.
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Walla Walla
Vic Mullin
Tony Talerico
Fred Lenhart
Spokane
Talerico
Mullin
Oregon Leaders Push for Stronger Prohibition and Tax Measures
Senator Bailey advocates strengthening an effective force, supporting tougher prohibition laws, and enacting an income tax to relieve the tax burden on Oregon homes and farms.
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Bailey
Oregon
Grand Army Review in Cincinnati Counts Seven Hundred Marchers
The Grand Army of the Republic held a review in Cincinnati with about 700 veterans marching, 1000 more unable to march, and 250 cars following. Leaders included Commander-in-Chief E. J. Foster and Lt. Col. U. S. Grant II. the encampment chose Des Moines, Iowa for the 65th gathering.
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Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Grand Army
G. A. R. Posta
Cincinnati American Legion
Ohio National Guard
10Th United States Infantry
United States Marine Corps
E. J. Foster
Ulysses S. Grant
Michigan
Des Moines
Not To Grant Licenses Until Legislative Session
Federal and state actions slow the California Oregon Power Co project on the Klamath river. State Engineer Rhea Luper will not issue permits until the next regular Oregon legislative session, delaying power rights despite a federal license decision. Governor Norblad calls for hearings and opposition from Portland for possible special session.
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Salem
Federal Power Commission
California-Oregon Power Company
Klamath River
Rhea Luper
Luper
Federal Commission
Norblad
Portland
Oregon
Chicago Banks Bar Gangster Accounts
The Bank of Charles G. Dawes in Chicago announced it will not accept gangster accounts, the first city bank to oppose gangland business amid tax cases showing large proceeds. Central Trust Company of Illinois president Philip R. Clarke said they have no gangster accounts and act to prevent any, noting a previously found suspicious account that was ordered out.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
England
Philip R. Clarke
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Mr. Dawes
30000-Pound Honey Crop Gathers From One Man and Wife
Beekeeper L. W. Hawks of Onslow County North Carolina harvested a large honey crop in the first year with no help beyond his wife Mrs. Hawks who did light tasks like wiring frames and installing shallow frames with foundations at their apiary.
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L. W. Hawks
Onslow County
N. C
Round-Up Crown Won by McClure
Jake McClure of Lovington New Mexico won the all around cowboy title at the 21st Round-Up beating Richard Merchant Ed Pardee King Merritt and others. McClure also claimed calf and steer roping world titles while Paddy Ryan and Pete Knight won other event championships. The event drew 25000 to 30000 spectators and showcased Western pageantry including Over the Hill and Westward Ho parades.
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New Mexico
Jake McClure
Sam Jackson
McClure
Richard Merchant
Carlsbad
N. M
Ed Pardee
Colorado
King Merritt
Cheyenne
Wyo
Merritt
Plains
Happy Canyon
Tad Lucas
Mabel Strickland
Misa Strickland
Fred Hunt
Pauline Sawyer
Maid O' the Storm
Pablo Martinez
Lovington
Paddy Ryan
Palisades
Nev
Pete Knight
Calgary
Canada
Northwest
Henry Mechel
Prineville
Five Die When Train Hits Auto Near Turner Salem
Five women killed when a small car carrying relatives from Turner to Salem was struck broadside by Southern Pacific passenger train No. 16 at the Turner northern city limits. The victims included Mrs. Arthur E. Robertson 42, driver. Lois Briggs 20. Arlene Robertson 17. Mrs. B C Briggs 62. and Inez Barnett 15. All were cannery workers en route to a Palmer home visit and to join Mrs. T. T. Palmer.
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Salem
Southern Pacific
West Coast Limited
Turner
Lois Briggs
Portland
Arthur E. Robertson
Arlene Robertson
B. C. Briggs
Inez Barnett
Robertson
T. T. Palmer
Palmer
Indian Fighter Frank Finkel Dies at Dayton
Funeral services were held for Frank Finkel pioneer resident of Columbia county who died Thursday in Dayton. Born in Germany January 28, 1854 he came to America in youth and fought in the Indian wars. He claimed to be the sole survivor of the Custer massacre, a story he disclosed recently. He farmed near Dayton since early settlement.
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Frank Finkel
Columbia County
Dayton
Germany
Second Dry Year Portland Precipitation Update
Portland reports the year ending Sunday logged 28.32 inches of precipitation, 13.38 inches below the normal 41.62. The prior year 1929 marked the driest on record with 26.11 inches.
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Portland
L. Wells
Lewiston Votes to Back River Barge Line Initiative
In Lewiston a mass meeting approved forming a barge line between Lewiston and lower Columbia river cities. The unanimous vote backed immediate organization of the navigating company to revive pre-railroad commercial prestige and expand local trade, with hundreds of miles of potential reach in the Columbia Snake basin.
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Lewiston
Here
Columbia River
Columbia Snake Basin
State traffic head to be chosen. Raffety successor unnamed
Hal E. Hans announces no current state traffic department employee will be promoted to chief to replace T. A. Raffety. He says no specific candidate is in mind and Raffety's successor will not be chosen until later, with Raffety’s deputy Flannery now running the traffic division.
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State Traffic Department
T. A. Raffety
Hal E. Hans
Hoss
Raffety
Ea Flannery
Orafety
Cereal Nursery Authorized by State and Federal Agencies
Washington State college extension service and the federal department of agriculture authorize a cereal nursery in Walla Walla county. A. W. Kasten and O. C. Barbee will direct the project and purchase about one acre for experimental planting of about 25 cereal varieties.
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Washington State College Extension Service
Federal Department of Agriculture
Walla Walla County
A. W. Kasten
O. C. Barbee
Washington State College
Prise Jersey Again Scores St Mawes Lad’s Emma
Purebred Jersey cow Emma owned by W T Putnam Jr of Hillsboro completed her second official production test. Begun at age seven she produced 466.04 pounds of butterfat and 7860 pounds of milk, with an average 6.93 percent butterfat over ten months.
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St. Mawes Lad
Emma
W. T. Putnam, Jr
Hillsboro
Bodies of Three Are Sought In Payette Lake
Rescuers worked to recover three bodies from Payette Lake after a boatful of four from Nampa Idaho was overturned by rough waters. The Betts and Horner couples were drowned after ignoring warnings and venturing about a quarter mile from shore. One body had already been recovered.
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Payette Lake
McCall
Idaho
Arthur L. Betts
C. L. Horner
Nampa
Deer Killed by Auto On Ochoco Highway Near Prineville
A yearling doe was struck and killed on the Ochoco highway near Prineville. The car did not stop, and Deputy Game Warden Combs asked anyone who hit the deer to retrieve the carcass and deliver it to Prineville. Doe populations are high in the Ochoco Forest while bucks are scarce.
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Prineville
Ochoco Highway
Combs
Ochoco Forest
Demand For Graduates Keen In Agriculture
Oregon State College reports a severe shortage of first class agricultural graduates as science driven demand outstrips supply. To guide students, the college released an 80 page illustrated vocational booklet detailing about 178 related occupations and open to free distribution.
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Oregon State College
A. B. Cordley
School of Agriculture
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