Flood control schemes push socialization claims in Northwest debate
The Pacific Northwest floods spur political talk of electrification plans costing millions and involving many dam projects. Proponents say flood protection and power are linked, but critics warn against using flood control to socialize industry and expand regional power dictatorships like TVA, urging scrutiny of project aims and costs.
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Pacific Northwest
Christian Science Monitor
Columbia
Northwest
Vanport
Bommeville Dam
Hmit
TVA
Fire insurance rate hikes hit 15 states over preventable blazes
Fire insurers long in the red since 1943 win higher rates on specific risks across 15 states. Small factories face higher costs, with some homes affected in two states. Losses run to 5 percent last year and nearly 4 percent over five years. The National Board of Fire Underwriters notes preventable fires destroyed 703 million dollars of irreplaceable property in the nation in the past year, underscoring the need for stronger prevention. An encouraging shift sees more fire prevention efforts nationwide to cut damage.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
United States
Texas City
Competition's push reshapes the American retail market
The piece argues that capitalist competition curbs monopolies and boosts small, well run stores. From country general stores to car era shopping, retailers must compete on price and service. Chains and independents drive innovation, expanding consumer choice while squeezing margins to minimal levels.
Editorial speculation on the Dewey Warren ticket
The piece argues the Dewey Warren ticket would restore executive teamwork over individualism with a skilled specialist cabinet and limited policy making. It warns of inertia in bureaucracy, possible limited immediate results, and a shift from glamor to steady, practical leadership amid world tensions.
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Jorneyman
European
England
Wome
Dewey Warren
Hottest Day of the Year Reported in Southern Coast County
Lans Lenevet notes a Herald report that Powers reached 93 degrees two weeks ago while on his back porch Remote claims 98 degrees on his porch the same day. Authorities have yet to confirm an official county record for the hottest day so far.
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Lans
Herald
Powers
Coas
Traffic Deaths Total 42 For Month Of June
Secretary in New Jersey cites June traffic toll at 42 with 11 percent drop from last year first half total 208 deaths. Registrations up 10 percent and mirage about 7 percent. Officials note high speed accidents drive fatalities but urge drivers and pedestrians to act safely.
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Newbry
Myrtle Point and Coquille developments noted in 40 years ago item
Forty years ago the city pumping plant received a boiler for the auxiliary water supply and workers moved it toward the North Fork location. County plans to enlarge Coquille courthouse to handle growing county business. Longstone Construction ground ready for street work but actual start contingent on county rock crusher operation near Garrett’s. Passenger train service to Myrtle Point discontinued July 22 with bus service to Coquille Myrtle Point Broadbent and Powers starting July 20. Mutts dog show to be housed in forty new kennels at county fair. Council backs PWA project for concrete sidewalks and curbs where property owners want them.
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Longstone Construction Company
Garrett’s
Herald
Myrtle Point
PWA
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