Favors City Officials Urge Support for Bridge Efforts
A letter from A. W. Davia, secretary of the Bridge Committee, defends officials and urges continued support for a district bridge project. He argues no hidden motives, notes tax increases, recalls past district aid, and asks members to honor favors and avoid political backlash while emphasizing community goodwill for a town district.
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Bridge Committee
St. Johns
Peninsula
St Johns
A. W. Davia
Sec'y Bridge Com
FAVOR WIDENING PLAN PUSHES CITYWIDE SUPPORT
The plan to widen Portland streets aims to relieve congestion as auto use rises. A representative committee limited costs by narrowing the scope to delay-prone roads, earning unanimous voter backing for action at the next regular election. The program gains broad support from organizations and individuals citywide due to low per taxpayer costs.
Richards for Commissioner Club Organized
A Richards for Commissioner Club was organized Monday evening to support D J Richards for City Commissioner. Atty L D Mahone presides with Ivon W Johnson as secretary and W 4H Strayer as treasurer. Headquarters are in Mahone's 401 Panama Building to aid the campaign.
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D J Richards
Richards
D Mahone
Ivon W Johnson
Firemen's Appeal Should be Heeded
Portland faces greater fire risks from taller buildings and traffic while the firemen seek higher pension funding. City figures show rising injuries and payouts, and the proposed increase would raise both firefighter and city contributions to avert bankruptcy of the relief system.
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