1926 — 100 years ago
With the thermometer soaring to the record heights for this year of 97, last Sunday found everybody out hunting for cool and shady places. They found the shade, but only those who went into the Columbia River or the irrigation ditches enjoyed an opportunity to cool off.
—Hood River News
“Inka,” eight-weeks’-old coyote pup caught by H. Luther Dickens near Shaniko, was attracting attention to the downtown business section today. “Inka” was being taught by his master to submit to the collar and leash and, as he struggled against the leather about his neck, he sought the shade along the route to relieve the heat. “Inka” appeared of a very sociable disposition and seemed to enjoy being held in the arms of passersby, who stopped to pet him. Mr. Dickens stated that he was on his way to New York City, where he wished to arrange for the publication of western verse. He has been herding sheep near Shaniko to finance himself and gain “atmosphere” for his stories and poems. Mr. Dickens is a resident of Seattle.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1946 — 80 years ago
Equipment and supplies valued at more than $1,500 were stolen from two local auto wrecking establishments last night by burglars who apparently operated a truck, judging from the weight of some of the articles stolen.
The Columbia river again was higher at The Dalles, despite U. S. weather bureau forecasts for a gradual decline this week. The level at this morning’s reading was 44.2 feet.
— The Dalles Chronicle
County records to be Micro-Filmed. Performing a task in a few days with a Recordak camera, which would normally take trained staff of stenographers several years.
—Hood River News
1966 — 60 years ago
A former The Dalles youth who had won a reputation for cool action under fire, Marine Private James W. Briles, 19, of Portland, was killed in action in Viet Nam Tuesday. ... The story of Pfc. Briles’ courage under fire, exemplified when he saved his own life and the life of a companion in a fox hole incident, appeared in the Chronicle May 27.
Two persons were killed and 14 hospitalized Sunday in a series of three crashes, involving five cars, all in the Rufus area, state police reported.
It was still “Dalles City” today, even though voters Monday decreed otherwise, but the official name of the municipality will soon be “City of The Dalles.”
— The Dalles Chronicle
President Johnson has asked that Federal, State, and local governments and private employers join forces again this summer in support of the Youth Opportunity Campaign to provide work and training experience for as many as possible of the 2 million boys and girls, 16 through 21 who will be seeking summer employment with little hope of finding it.
—White Salmon Enterprise
1986 — 40 years ago
Amy Schanno, 18, The 1986 Northwest Cherry Sweetheart, will be representing the Northwest Cherry Growers on a promotional tour of Japan and Korea June 24 to July 13...
Public officials and citizens from Oregon and Washington failed Tuesday to give their senators full backing for legislation proposing to protect the Columbia Gorge from unwise development by creating Gorge National Scenic Area.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Effective Wednesday, Washington State troopers, local police officers and county sheriffs began issuing warnings to motorists who were not wearing their safety belts. Effective Jan. 1, 1987, however, violators will be issued a $47 citation.
—White Salmon Enterprise
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