Commission Plan Sparks Debate on City Government in Centralia
In Centralia a heated letter to the editor argues the commissions form of government shifts power from people to officials, highlights referendums and initiatives as tools for change, and cites salary scales for mayor and commissioners under the new plan while warning of a costly city salary expansion. The piece also critiques a reader’s misinterpretations of census data and term lengths, urging temperate and accurate discussion.
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Silent Spaces Too Scarce in Brother Pentreath
Letter from News Examiner staff complaining about Brother Pentreath's conduct in a commission form of government debate. The writer cites ongoing errors, frustration with his discussions, and a recovered misstep about a watermaker and a new selection from last night.
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Tacoma and the municipal gravity water system debate
A reader chides a fellow writer for omitting Tacoma, noting its commission form of government and a strong gravity water system. The letter defends commissioner duties, warns against misstatements, and urges better accuracy in future discussions.
Fruit Industry Faces Cannery Bottleneck in Centralia Area
The Thursday meeting on fruit industry development in Centralia highlighted a hangup between farmers and cannery operators. A contract system is proposed to guarantee markets and prices, while cannery capacity growth hinges on sufficient growers, with progress similar to Puyallup once selling issues are fixed. Senator Paul Bam as of Pugathy offered a retail price plan from Gene tealia Fruit growers, but this does not advance the needed market structure.
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Johnson for Congress in Southwestern Washington
Albert Johnson of the Hodulam Washingtonian is groomed for Congress. A tall, unaffiliated Republican with strong backing from Pierce and Thurston counties, he is known for broad knowledge and a potent campaign. Johnson’s past as editor at Tacoma News and Olympia Recorder suggests broad district support.
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Woman's Place in a World of Changing Roles
An discussion of how the traditional idea that a woman's place is in the home is fading. The piece argues women now work in industry and deserve voting rights, challenging the old social and legal constraints that tied women to domestic roles and denied political power. It notes the move toward equality with men in laws and opportunities.
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Growing alfalfa in western Washington experiments show viability
State Experiment Station reports alfalfa can be grown in western Washington with well drained land and deep soil, planted early in spring on prepared soil without a nurse crop, inoculated with alfalfa bacteria, and pastured or lightly clipped first season. Seed should be broadcast with soil from established fields and cultivation followed to bury bacteria. Copies of the bulletin are available free from the Experiment Station in Pullman, Washington.
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Government Prucery Criticized By Purists Congress
Columbus Ohio February 24 Delegates to the International Purity Congress severely criticized postal officials for refusing to admit to the mass the Rockefeller investigation report. The report argued for education to curb white slave traffic and the double standard of morals. Speakers urged public school action and broader public awareness to fight vice and corruption.
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World Series Game Five Postponed Again
Unclear copy from United Press The World Series game five was postponed again by the National Commission. The report mentions weather delays and ticket pricing, with references to New York readers and local reactions, all in fragmented form.
Aviator Delayed After Engine Trouble Spreads Tire Failures
Manning Chilli and party report Aviator Fowler began the day with engine trouble and a planned trip delayed by tire failures. The group, including Mr and Mrs Albert Silth, set out by auto toward Contortia but abandoned the journey at Elma after all four tires blew out.
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