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Articles from the June 15, 2014 edition


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  • Governor expected Vortex I to lose him the election

    Jun 15, 2014

    Tom McCall By Finn J.D. John Governor Tom McCall was in a tight spot. Twenty-five thousand American Legion members were a month away from descending on Portland for their national convention, and President Richard Nixon had promised to be there. A particularly belligerent group of anti-war radicals had pledged to turn out in force, 50,000 strong, to “confront” them. The F.B.I. had issued warnings that almost seemed panicky, confirming that tens of thousands of angry protesters could be expected. All it would take would be one liquored-up Leg...

  • Diver finds friendly trout

    Jun 15, 2014

    McKenzie River Reflections...