This week in history: June 5, 2024

Proving for the third time that Royal Anne, Lambert and Bing cherries were self and intra-sterile and that various types of Black Republican, Norma and Black Tartarians were the best pollenizers for those three big commercial kinds... — The Dalles Chronicle

Abe Evans will not pay the penalty of death, imposed upon him by the state for murder.

The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment Wednesday by Governor Walter M. Pierce.

Evans was to have hanged tomorrow for the murder of James Doran, near The Dalles on September 10, 1920. Insanity was the defense. — The Dalles Chronicle

L.G. Seaton, who is logging for the Wind River Lumber Co., now has about 300,000 feet of logs in the river near the ferry landing ready to be sent down to the big mill at Cascade Locks. 390,000 feet of logs were floated to the mill some time ago, and Mr. Seaton reports that his company will keep his crew on Burdoin Mt. busy all summer. — White Salmon Enterprise

Classified ads: FOR SALE — Used blasting machine, Izard kerosene burner, engines, sprayer, electric range, radio sets, etc. If I don’t have what you want, I can perhaps get it for you at  right price. K.H. McGuinn — White Salmon Enterprise

FOR SALE — Two wagons, spike tooth rags, cultivator, stump puller. Inquire White Salmon Growers Warehouse. — White Salmon Enterprise

WANTED — Baby carriage in good condition. Inquire Enterprise. — White Salmon Enterprise

1944 — 80 years ago

Due to inability to obtain an adequate supply of trained help it will be necessary to close one floor of the state hospital at The Dalles, it was announced today by Dr. J. M. Odell, hospital superintendent. As a result of this curtailment no more patients will be admitted to the state hospital here until the situation improves, Dr. Odell said. — The Dalles Chronicle

The first contingent of migrant workers from Mexico is expected to arrive in The Dalles Thursday or Friday. Seventy-five Mexicans will be in the party. Frank Van Buren, in charge of the local farm labor placement office, in the Francher Motor company building, today urged all Wasco county farmers desiring the immediate services of these Mexican workers, to contact him at once. — The Dalles Chronicle

1964 — 60 years ago

Thursday’s rainfall will give some crops a boost but was still far short of what is needed to offset many of the effects of the prolonged drouth.

Farmers who have crops capable of recovery hope that forecasts of more rain will prove accurate. — The Dalles Chronicle

Bonneville Power Administrator Charles F. Luce today said BPA’s customers have agreed to contracted amendments to permit a general rate review effective Dec. 20, 1954. “Their action postpones any increase in BPA rates for at least a year,” Luce said. “The delay required approval by each of 126 of BPA’s customers. The 126th just signed." — White Salmon Enterprise

1984 — 40 years ago

Citizens, Martin Marietta officials and union representatives met Monday afternoon to seek help for the aluminum industry and today the U.S. Supreme Court and BPA took significant steps in favor of the industry.

The dual problems of rising electrical costs and lower aluminum prices that led to a layoff of 175 workers at the Martin Marietta plant were explained, and what was being done were outlined to help solve these problems at the Chamber of Commerce forum. — The Dalles Chronicle

The Dalles City Council adopted a set of standards for placing of satellite receiving stations in the city and also on Monday accepted a recommendation from the Historical Landmarks Commission to designate four structures in The Dalles as historical landmarks. — The Dalles Chronicle

Groundbreaking has already taken place for a new firehall in Appleton, and fire district commissioners there expect to see completion of the structure by July 10. “On the first day, when we cleared the site, 28 people showed up on a work day, to give you an idea of the community spirit,” said one of the commissioners, John Overbay. “This is going to be a community affair.” — White Salmon Enterprise

2004 — 20 years ago

A proposal to create the first new wilderness areas on Mount Hood since 1984 gained momentum Monday when Republican Rep. Greg Walden offered his guarded support for preserving more of the mountain.

The plan is supported by Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation, who say it has a chance of passage in an election year — historically the time when many wilderness areas are created. — The Dalles Chronicle

Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday announced major changes in its proposal to reduce summer spill along the Columbia River.

The agency said it will spill more water than planned over four Columbia and Snake river dams — including The Dalles — this summer to help young salmon migrate. — The Dalles Chronicle

Should a proposed mixed-use building be allowed to be taller than others in White Salmon’s business district? That question will be the subject of a public hearing next week. Dr. Kevin Kane of Portland has applied to construct a mixed commercial/residential building at 125 E. Jewett Blvd. The city’s maximum building height is 35 feet within the general commercial district, but Kane is asking the city to grant a variance for his building, which would b 41 feet, 8 inches high at its maximum. — White Salmon Enterprise

Global Headlines

1924

American Flight Leader At Shanghai

1000 Are Killed In Albanian Clash

Strike Ties Up London Subways

Japanese Churches Called To Protest

1944

Americans Chase Nazis Fleeing North From Rome

Commerce Head Speaks Boldly To Russians

Jap War Octopus Has Five Tentacles Bruised, But Moves Ahead In China

Vatican City Not Molested By Germans

1964

Turk Military Buildup Reported

Korean Official Resigns Post

Powerful Nazi Arrested In S. America

1984

Reagan offers Moscow ban in hopes to gain peace talks

Sakharov said still alive

Gulf war report

2004

Bush meets Pope John Paul

US, Shiite forces agree to depart Najaf, Kufa

UN troops face Congo uprising

Koreas ease border tensions