What's Going On at The State Legislature
Sen. R. F. Chapman surveys the 1957 session focusing on the key district bill and tax measures. The education reform and redistribution controversy centers on schools in Portland and eastern districts as lawmakers push to balance funding. Major tax proposals face Senate action with predictions of increases and possible effects on business. Adjournment timing remains uncertain, with observers penciling in mid to late May.
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Tax Program Draws Criticism and Public Skepticism
The editorial examines a new state tax plan, arguing it will be hard to repeal and hurts low to middle income groups. It notes the raised personal exemptions and corporate taxes reduce some filers and urges presenting the plan to voters alongside a low income tax plus sales tax option. It contrasts surtax repeal promises with the reality of lasting tax increases.
Eugene Stud and Veneer Win Coos Bay Timber Sale
Two bidders competed for 5 548 Mbd ft of salvage timber on the Smith River Access Road in Western Douglas County. Eugene Stud and Veneer Inc won with a bid of 143 374 35 dollars, raising the Douglas fir price to 26.00 per M bd ft from 24.00. One other green timber tract of 131 M bd ft was offered but drew no bid. price 3 663 65. Next sale listed for Coos Bay Forest District with details available at Room 203, Post Office Building, Coos Bay Oregon.
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Douglas fir region to gain millions in population this year
W D Hagenstein executive vice president of the Industrial Forestry Association announced millions of Douglas fir hem lock cedar and spruce seedlings will be planted across Oregon and Washington this year. Nursery shipments from Nisqually Washington bring total seedlings to 80 million with 25 million trees expected by October amid a timber economy payroll exceeding 700 million.
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