Oregon primary election activity highlighted in Myrtle Point paper
The Myrtle Point paper notes the May 21 Oregon primary and the national convention race between Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Harold E. Stassen. It covers Stassen’s Oregon tour, Dewey’s standing, and their differing campaign themes on communism, water power, and federal government limits.
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Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Dewey
Spring revival lifts business optimism and war preparedness
The piece argues spring’s arrival boosts general business, with demand rising for heavy industrial goods due to military readiness and Cold War pressures. It critiques inflated profits, inventories over cash, and government-led control of Wall Street, warning of risks to employment and private capital.
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Ruseis
Treasury
Wall Street
The
Federal Reserve Banks
F H. A
Comodity Credit Corporation
Cabinet Food Committee
Unemployment remains a major issue for Oregon veterans
Oregon veteran counselors report housing costs and living expenses as top concerns while unemployment remains high. Nationally 5 million veterans were jobless in 1947, but Oregon shows 71 percent unemployed among veterans, with 14 000 registered for work. In-migration to the West Coast and seasonal work patterns help explain Oregon's persistent jobless rate.
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Oregon
State Department of Veterans’ Affairs of State
National Social Welfare Assembly
New York City
Federal
Veterans Employment Service
West Coast
Seer At SC First Days Fe Lee NS RT Cathedral
Cathedral address for a scheduled sermon on Sunday morning June 7 at 1 o'clock. This marks a return to a pre war era pace and practice after years of disruption.
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Fe Lee
Rat John List
Washington State College Alumni Meet Delayed
The annual alumni association gathering at Washington State College has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts and venue constraints affecting preparations and participation.
Washington Letter on Naval and Military Academy Exams
The Civil Service Commission will hold competitive examinations June 12 in Fourth District post offices to rate scholastic ability for academy appointments. High scorers may win vacancies at Annapolis or West Point with entry July 1, 1549. Equal opportunity exists for all district boys who excel, pass the medical and have a good record.
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US Naval Academy
Annapolis
US Military Academy
West Point
Congressional
Civil Service Commission
Education worth pursuing at naval academies
Harris Ellsworth argues education at the naval or military academies is valuable and college standard. He notes a proposed revision of the United Nations could split the world into US and Russia led blocs, but Congress will not act on it this session. He cautions thorough deliberation before any change.
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Naval
United Nations Organization
United States
Russia
World Organization
Congress
OSC Station Field Day Set for June 10 at Oregon State College
Oregon State College experiment station in Corvallis hosts agronomy field day June 10 guided by Dr D D Hill head of farm crops. Public invited with five hour tours focusing on weed control, cultural practices and fertilizer trials. Group tours start 9 am and continue until 10 30 am. County agents act as guides. staff present at projects to explain results. Visitors should bring bundles. a lunch area will be arranged by the field day committee.
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Oregon State College
Corvallig
D. D. Hill
Farm Crops Department
Directo
Hill
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