Dellenback Protests SP Move on Cascade Service
Congressman John Dellenback criticizes Southern Pacific Railroad for seeking to discontinue daily Cascade passenger trains between Portland and Oakland. He warns three weekly runs would harm Oregon residents amid crowded highways and limited air options. The ICC held a public hearing with another session planned in Portland.
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John Dellenback
Southern Pacific Railroad
Cascade
Portland
Oakland
Oregon
California
Interstate Commerce Commision
Emerald Empire
Dellenback
Commission
Census Confusion Sparks Debate Over Population Figures
A garbled passage on census counting hints at public concern over population totals and political impact. The fragment references a presidential context and national statistics amid economic and social strains.
Rummage Sale Sponsored by Myrtle Nut TOPS
A rummage sale sponsored by Myrtle Nut TOPS is listed at the American Legion Hallo May venue. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with proceeds aiding local activities.
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American Legion Hallo May
Boating comforts meet vacuum power from Singer D 5 porch cleaner
The report highlights a Singer porch and patio cleaner model D 5 with two 24 inch extensions and a 12 inch nozzle for boats homes and garages. It emphasizes all steel construction a five gallon tank an 18 foot cord and four snap on casters with vinyl guards enabling cleanups from boats to patios and cars.
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Singer
Americas
Oregon Boards of Equalization to Hear Property Appeals May 11
On May 11 three member Boards of Equalization begin in 36 county courthouses for about three weeks allowing taxpayers to remonstrate with assessed property values. The process, part of Oregon law since 1871 and now under 1953 authorization, requires no lawyer.
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Oregon
Boards of Equalization
Board of Commissioners
Budget Committee
Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission
Multnomah County Board of Equalization in 1960s questions
The article reviews how taxpayers challenged property appraisals before the Multnomah County Board of Equalization from 1966 to 1969. It cites remonstrances, success rates by property type, and the potential tax savings from reductions while noting broader statewide trends and the May 1 start for further appeals.
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Multnomah
Board of Equalization
Multnomah County
Oregon
Coastal critters and school trips raise intertidal concerns
Oregon Fish Commission warns that large school group visits to beaches risk damage to intertidal habitats like sea urchin beds. Regulated areas require permits and strict supervision. posted sites include Boiler Bay Yaquina Head Harris Beach Neptune State Park Sunset State Park and Cape Arago. Permits available from the Fish Commission in Portland and Newport.
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Capistrano
Oregon Coast
Oregon
Boiler Bay
Yaquina Head
Harris Beach
Neptune Sate Park
Sunset Mate Park
Cape Arago State Park
Cape Foulweather
Devil’s Punch Bowl
Fish Commission
Fifth
Portland
Newport
Parnell Sees Support for Tax Base Initiative in Oregon
Oregon state schools chief Dale Parnell hailed Monday's budget elections as a major boost for a tax base initiative to standardize districts budgets. He noted over two thirds of districts reported, with 159 levies approved and 68 defeated, and urged reform to stabilize school funding across the state.
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Dale Pareh
Oregon
Parnell
Systen
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