Power Controversy in the Northwest Meets Common Sense
A Pacific Northwest public vs private power debate outlined after a Columbia Scriptes hydro project report critiques demagoguery and calls for science in policy. The piece warns against power shortages driven by tax subsidies and political tactics amid federal and local stakes.
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Great Northwest
Pacific Northwest
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Columbia Sraphies, Inc
Poe
Northwest
Yi Phasone
Ong Eeae Oe
Coe
Those Vicious Automobiles Take Wings at Turns
Reader letter questions modern cars and their dangerous behavior in crashes. It notes headlines about cars crashing into trees, rear wheels pulling from traffic, head on collisions, and vehicles rolling into rivers with victims not yet found. The piece frames concern over horsepower and speed.
Bright forecast for nation's livestock producers
Wall Street Journal columns predict a 1975 surge in livestock and crop demand. Analysts expect one third more cattle two fifths more hogs and similar increases in milk eggs and chickens, with free market dynamics and long term planning guiding production toward rising nationwide consumption. Abilene Daily Reflector notes the optimism amid political arguing.
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Wall Street Journal
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Journal
Nature
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School days on the Powers coast and a national political shakeup
The piece recalls early Powers school days with makeshift classrooms and devoted teachers, then shifts to a sweeping Democratic victory nationally. It notes Eisenhower's leadership as pivotal, while Oregon shows Democratic gains in senators and governors, including Morse, Holmes, and Hatfield winning seats.
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George
Wayne
Dwight Disenhower
Eisenhower
Congress
National Congress
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Doug McKay
Fourth
Harris Ellsworth
Charles O Porter
Elmo Smith
Robert D Holmes
Sig Anander
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Democrats sweep state offices and post-election reflections
A readers’ letter notes a Democratic sweep of state offices, praises Gov Martin’s era, and questions current politics. The writer urges unity for America’s future and thanks supporters of McKay, urging cooperation between Democrats and Independents for Oregon’s good.
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Munroe Sweetland
Charles Martin
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Wayne Morse
America
Dems
Ike
Sid
Mark
Adlai Stevenson
McKay
Douglas County
Adlai
Repubicans
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George Luoma
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