OSU Hails Wind Power Potential in Columbia River Gorge
Oregon State University studies show wind power potential along the Columbia River Gorge and Cascade Locks with gusty, high altitude winds. Experts caution turbulence and terrain impact turbine viability and deem wind a supplement to other power sources.
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Mayday Pan and Securite Used by Oregon Coast GT Operators
GT operators on the Oregon coast are trained to handle maritime distress calls including Mayday Pan and Securite. The system links a radio channel with land lines from Oakland to Astoria, with about half of Coos Bay’s 120 operators trained for marine calls.
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Justice McAllister seeks re election to Oregon Supreme Court
Justice Wm M McAllister announced his candidacy for another term on the Oregon Supreme Court. He was appointed in 1956 and has served as Chief Justice. Born in Portland, he studied at Willamette University and has held leadership roles in the American Bar Association and the Conference of Chief Justices.
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Money talks but dollars lack cents in Utah papers
In the Uintah Basin Standard and the Davis County Clipper, quotations reflect on money and knowledge. Clarin D. Ashby notes an executive and technician differ in scope, while Bert Boyack laments that a dollar no longer carries meaning.
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Uintah Basin
Utah
Bert “Lucky” Boyack
Davis County
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1973 LWV Award Program Highlights Estuary Efforts
The Coos County League of Women Voters nominated area cities for efforts to protect the Coos Bay estuary. LWV president Mrs Howard E Watkine confirmed receipt of the local entry last week. The screening committee will choose finalists in early October. The NML marks its 35th year stressing citizen participation as a cornerstone of a free society and popular government.
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Environmental goals and long term action plan stated
The League highlights actions such as a sewer survey and a three year high school student project to finish this fall. It also notes a bay pollution reduction effort through reduced log storage and deposits and a Sanctuary of South Slough project as the only fully developed area. Other groups focus on dredge and fill issues and upland forest and agricultural practices contributing to the problem.
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Safeguards for check cashing and forgers
Businesses face rubber check risk with losses running into billions annually. The Insurance Information Institute notes coverage possible under a Merchant's Check Cashing Forgery Bond if rules are followed. Required measures include photographing the check and IDs, recording debtor address and phone, and front-end endorsement with clerk initials. Covered per check losses range up to 950, while government or near-by businesses have 800 per check limits. Postal and express money orders are covered to 200. The article also mentions broader economic shifts away from cash and ongoing forgery concerns.
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United States
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
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