Yesteryears
1923 — 100 years ago
At the city council meeting on Monday evening, the proposed purchase of a 371/2 acre tract for city and auto park purposes was under discussion and it was decided, after a motion had carried without a dissenting vote, that plans for the purchase of the Batchelder tract should be proceeded with … With the closing of the Chautauqua ground and park on 13th St., it is necessary for the city to provide a park while it is available.
— Hood River News
Clock to be Repaired—R. E. Williams, chairman of the committee in charge of the repairing and renewal of dials on the clock over Pythian hall, has received word that the dials will be shipped to The Dalles by the manufacturers within a few days. As soon as they are received here, Mr. Williams said the work of installation will commence. The cable with striking weight, which measures 125 feet in length, is already here, it was learned. This cable will reach from the top of the building to the basement.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1943 — 80 years ago
Private Robert R. Leonard, son of Robert Leonard, of this city, is one of the hundreds of soldier-students in the University of Cincinnati’s 1555th Army Specialized Training Unit hoping to return to college after war is over. An overwhelming number of these men now at the university — 82 percent — expect to attend college or university after they have done their part for Uncle Sam, a survey among 600 ASTP men on the campus revealed. Of the men from Oregon homes, 100 percent say they will take up post-war studies.
— Hood River News
Wishram growing— The little community of Wishram, Wash., on the north bank of the Columbia river from Celilo, has been achieving considerable “growth” of late, according to residents of that area who were visitors in The Dalles today. This is true not only of population, but also of area, it was explained. For several months a construction crew has been moving earth from the shores of the Columbia river and dumping it along the river bank, in front of Wishram, to provide room for additional spur tracks. The project is now said to be virtually complete.
— The Dalles Chronicle
White Salmon’s town council met Wednesday evening to canvas the vote of Tuesday’s election, which reelected Duus, Enos and Personette on the council and SH Thomas for town treasure. The council then heard complaints on 10-minute parking.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1963 — 60 years ago
A last minute decision, Hood River and Wy’east High schools have combined their Christmas music concerts to be presented today in Hood River’s auditorium. Both schools were planning separate concerts. Then Sunday night instructors started talking about getting together. By Monday the decision was made and a practice was held Monday night in Hood River.
— Hood River News
Dalles orchardist George Davis returned early Friday from Washington, D.C., where he testified as a cherry industry representative against the lowering of fruit tariffs. Spokesman for specialty fruit crops, the California wine industry, the olive industry and Oregon and Washington filbert growers pleaded their case before the U.S. Tariff Commission and the Trade Information (Herter) Committee urging that present tariffs be maintained.
— The Dalles Chronicle
The Senate has passed a $1.5 billion public works appropriation bill including $57 million for John Day Lock and Dam on the Columbia River. The bill is now scheduled for conference with the House. More than half the money, $2.78 billion, is for operations of the Atomic Energy Commission.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1983 — 40 years ago
Soccer enthusiasts appealed to the Hood River County School Board to establish a soccer program here at the high school level. After hearing the presentation, Board Chairman Bill Baker sent the issue to the district’s athletic advisory committee for review and recommendation. A delegation of soccer enthusiasts at the school board was represented by Rodger Schock, Tony Dallman and Bill Farwig as spokesmen.
— Hood River News
The Community Meal program was given permission to use the kitchen at Civic Auditorium to prepare and serve hot meals for needy people on weekends.
... The group will be required to bring the kitchen up to code of the health department and to work its schedule so the serving of meals will not conflict with groups that already use the Fireside Room ...
— The Dalles Chronicle
Although many Oregon legislators and Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh have publicly opposed the higher income tax for out of state residents, it now appears the measure will not even be reviewed until the next session of the Oregon Legislature, scheduled for 1985. Under the new law, Washington’s residents who earn income in Oregon will pay a higher tax rate beginning this year.
— White Salmon Enterprise
2003 — 20 years ago
Legos — they’re not just for kids anymore. A team of Hood River Middle School students proved it last week. They had Mars on their mind as they took third place in a 20-team Oregon Robotics competition Dec. 13 at Portland State University. It was the first time an HRMS team has competed in the Lego robotics contest, according to teacher Tom Kost. The students worked together to create and program a vehicle made out of the plastic interlocking pieces …
— Hood River News
The Dalles is closing out the old year by writing a new page in the history books, as the “QualityLife” telecommunications system began initial operation in late September. Progress continued this week when a helicopter pilot literally threaded a key segment on Thursday, connecting the “local loop” to the regional network.
— The Dalles Chronicle
It’s mid-December and the flu has arrived in the White Salmon-Bingen area. The good news is — so far at least — the local impact does not appear to be too serious. “We don’t have any inpatients with the flu,” said Beth Robison infection control supervisor with Skyline Hospital. “There are not a lot more people sick, but the difference is, it’s hitting earlier.” More vaccine is expected within a couple of weeks.
— White Salmon Enterprise
Global Headlines
1923
Warships Of All Nations Prevent Customs Seizure: Source of Revenue Desired by Dr. Sun, Southern Dictator: APPEAL MADE TO AMERICA: Bandit Leader Who Captured Foreigners Executed By Chinese
Mexican Rebels Lose Battle For Control Of City: Insurgents Reported Retreating from Important Railroad Center
1943
German Lines Cracked by New Russian Offensive
Bolivia is Scene of Insurrection; Penaranda Out
First War Guilt Trials Result in Execution of
Defendants at Moscow
American Fifth Army Advances After Hard Fight
Jap Airfield on New Britain Near Capture
U.S. Bombers Attack Germany From West, South
Munitions Ship Explodes, City of Oslo Wrecked
1963
Viet Leaders Are Assured Of More Aid
Thousands Are Held Up By Red Tape
Guardsmen Are Charged With Explosions
Injuries Fatal To Woman Driver
Frankfurt Trial of SS Men Opens
1983
Arafat, PLO leaving Tripoli
Monaco’s princess to marry
Pope sets visit to Ecuador
Beirut bombs kill 9
2003
Iraqi weapons search winds down
Officials downplay SARS case
Farmers seek end to embargo
Afghan constitution talks slow
Britain open to Diana inquest
Iran grants UN nuclear access
Libya allows first nuclear inspections
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