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WINNERS
1. Now that both sides in the union
battle at Powell's have agreed to a contract, conscientious
bibliophiles, who have been avoiding the giant
independent bookstore to punish "The Man," can at last resume
their browsing without a twinge of guilt.
2. Columnist Ann Landers gave Gov. John Kitzhaber
an unexpected boost when she published a letter from the
Guv about Oregon's strict prison-sentencing guidelines.
The still-kicking advice maven also ran a letter from state
Rep. Kevin Mannix, but swooned over Kitz's letter, saying
he's the man she'd vote for, given half a chance.
3. Metro haters may soon get a smaller target. Last
week the Metro Council agreed to send voters a downsizing
proposal that would reduce the council from seven members
to six plus one regionally elected council president.
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LOSERS
1. Bigtime lawyer Steve Janik conceded that he built
on the wrong piece of the coast when he announced plans
to auction off the remainder of his Capes development at
fire-sale prices. Two winters ago, the Tillamook County
property Janik developed slid perilously close to the Pacific;
prospective buyers will be betting against further movement.
2. Bad news for deadbeat voters: A Marion County
judge ruled that anyone who hasn't voted in five years can't
sign ballot-measure petitions. A similar lawsuit is pending
in Multnomah County.
3. Further evidence that the old economy is no longer truckin'
came from Freightliner's decision to ax 770 Portland
employees this week. High diesel prices and fierce competition
among haulers have put the brakes on the demand for big
rigs, at least for now.
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