State Fair Opens With Star Revue and Marathon Event
Holmes announces the 1958 State Fair features led by the Larry Allen Revue with Jimmy Rodgers and Vaughn Monroe. Vaughn Monroe headlines the final nights while supporting acts include the Sportsmen Quartet and Ken Card. The fair also debuts the first Oregon International Mileage Marathon involving 7 nations over 1400 miles, with cars touring from Portland to towns across the region. An Atom energy exhibit, free concerts, a photo patrol at horse races, and daily acts round out the program as officials tout a greater fair.
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Hobbie
Larry Allen
Jimmy Rodgers
Vaughn Monroe
Sportsmen
Jack Benny
Ken Card
Paul Ne
Oregon
Northwest
Monte Brooks
Motor Transport Assn Sets Role in Teamster Strike
The Oregon Motor Transport Association mailed a memo outlining its part in the 11 state Teamster strike. It notes a wage and conditions agreement reached May 27 after 45 days of talks. Wages rise 10 cents per hour retroactive to May 1 1958 with 10 cent increases in 1959 and 1960. Mileage rates rise 0.25 cents per mile from May 1 1958 and again in 1959 and 1960. Oregon operators agreed to these terms.
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Teamsters
Oregon
Oregon Motor Transport Assn
California Teamsters Strike Ends Western Industry Halt
A May 27 agreement raised health and welfare contributions by 510 and added a seventh paid holiday. In June some locals repudiated the settlement and demanded higher wages. On August 11 central valley teamsters struck to push demands beyond May terms, leading operators to halt operations across the western region.
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Union Ad
Tearmsters
Trade Not Aid For the Swiss A Strong U S Ambassador
A 1958 commentary praises Ambassador Henry J Taylor for defending American interests in Switzerland. It notes tariff tensions on Swiss watches, Swiss admiration for American resolve, and Swiss governance rooted in local rights. The piece contrasts Swiss prudence with U S policy, ending with a personal note on Swiss charm and dislike of rain.
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Switzerland
Harveys
Henry J Taylor
Berne
United States
Taylor
Wiss
Bern
America
Mounta Chalets
U. S
Europe
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