Idaho Chinook Runs Show Unusual Five Year Olds in 1961
The 1961 salmon season in Idaho shows an unusual number of five year old chinook in both spring and summer runs. Bonneville counts reveal record spring totals and the largest summer run in about a quarter century, with older fish boosting average sizes. Researchers note age structure across upriver spring, summer and fall runs and emphasize coordinated management across Idaho Oregon Washington and Snake River systems.
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Idaho
Columbia’ River
Bonneville Dam
Bonneville
Columbia River
Salmon River
Whitebird
Oregon
Lower
Columbia
Lower Columbia
Fish and Game Department
McNary Dam
Snake River
Swan Falls Dam
Bonnneville
Swan Falls
Snake
Clearwater
Ocean
July as a cradle of independence across nations
The article traces how July has become a favored month for independence and self governance. It cites historical examples from Spain’s colonies in 1581 to modern transitions including the United States and Philippines in 1946 and several African nations in 1960. It mentions Simon Bolivar born in July and lists numerous countries declaring independence or moving to republic status in July.
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John Hancock
Julius Ceasar
World Book, Encyclopedia
Spain
South
America
United States
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Commonwealth
Africa
Republica
Ghana
Three County Men Train at Fort Ord
Three County men Pvt Curtis G Webb Pvt Lawrence Hodges and Pvt Trent Packer are undergoing eight week infantry training at Fort Ord California Monterey Peninsula training center The program covers rifle marksmanship infantry tactics first aid military justice and logistics Upon completion they will advance to infantry or Army specialist schools Webb Hodges and Packer are Preston High School graduates in 1961 and sons of local residents
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Sea Army
Curtis G. ‘Webb
Lawrence Hodges
Trent
Fort’ Ord
Calif
Monterey Peninsula Training Center
Pvt
Webb
Sherwin , Webb
Oneida
Preston
Preston High School
Hodges
Elmer”Hodges
West
Pyt
Packer
Rex Packer
Rt.2
Field Day marks 50th anniversary at Aberdeen Station
A July 14 field day at the Aberdeen branch agricultural experiment station will feature Byron T. Shaw as principal speaker. Shaw, administrator of research for the U S Department of Agriculture since 1943, will discuss Agricultural Research for the Sixties. Other speakers include D R Theophilus and J E Kraus with R D Ensign. A souvenir program will trace the station history and report on its contributions and current research.
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Aberdeen ‘Branch Agricultural Experiment’ Station
Byron T. Shaw
U. S. Department ‘of Agriculture
Shaw
Department ‘of Agriculture
Utah
Idaho
D. R. Theophilus
University of Idaho
James E. Kraus
College “of
R. D. Ensign
Agricultural Experiment Station
Edward W. Owens
Intermountain
Idaho water resources study to be coordinated at University
The University of Idaho forms a Policy and Coordinating Committee on Water Resources led by Professor Calvin Warnick. It aims to develop a unified plan for water resources in teaching research and service and to explore public private and external partnerships. President Theophilus will chair the advisory committee with deans and department heads as members.
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Idaho
University of Idaho
Theophilus
University’ of
Calvin' & Warnick
Assoc
G. L.corey
F. D. Johnson
Craig MacPhee
Glenn C. Lewis
Roland R. Reid
Mines
D. C. Larsen
Agricultural
Boise
Ernest Wohletz
A. S. Janssen
J. E. Kraus
Declaration of Independence Adopted Two Days Earlier
The United States declared independence in principle two days before the formal declaration. World Book reports that Congress approved on July 2, 1776, Richard Henry Lee’s resolution stating the United Colonies are free and independent states.
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United States
World Book ‘Encyclopedia
Congress
Richard Henry Lee
Dancing Waters to Headline Eastern Idaho Fair Night Show
The 1961 Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot plans a new night show with Dancing Waters, a European portable water fountain display with synchronized music and lights. The act, cost a quarter million dollars, first premiered in 1952 and has drawn repeat bookings at Radio City Music Hall. The fair runs Sept 12–16 and includes racing, horse shows, cow cutting, Indian festivals, barrel racing, and the Little Buckaroo rodeo.
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Blackfoot
Ruth C. Hartkoph
Europe
West
Berlin
Radio City Music Hall
New York
Jack Moir
Burnice Hunsaker
Tremonton
Utah
Victory at Rich Mountain reshapes Western Virginia history
100 Years Ago This Week notes a Union victory at Rich Mountain near Beverly, Virginia, where Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan routed a 4,000-strong Confederate force. Reports show divided views: McClellan boasted annihilating two armies, while observers criticized cautious advance and hasty Confederate retreat amid mountain fortifications. The piece highlights Garnett’s weak reinforcements, Lee’s late aid, and volatile local sentiment shaping the engagement.
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Beverly
Virginia
Rich Mountain
George’ B. McClellan
McClellan
Garnett
Robert E. Lee
Lee
West
Lincoln calls for vast army and navy expansion
President Lincoln urged Congress in a dramatic special session, saying a force of 500 000 men was needed along with a vast increase in ships and personnel for the Navy. The address was delivered as Congress convened in Washington, D.C., in July.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
Lincoln
Navy
Congress
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Selden Garnett
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