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  "description": "A Timber man changes his attempted murder plea. This and more in the news of the 1970s! Plus, a bonus - view a 1902 map of the Pacific University campus.",
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  "textContent": "The year is 1976. Hagg Lake is brand new. In Forest Grove, Poppio’s is still slinging slices, and over in Banks, the newly remodeled Brown Derby is serving breakfast until 2 a.m.\n\nWelcome to a snapshot of life in western Washington County exactly 50 years ago. This week, we dive into the archives of the _Washington County News-Times_ from March 25, 1976, uncovering the stories that had our neighbors talking, from major civic changes to the rhythms of rural life.\n\n* * *\n\n_A Note on Historical Context: We present these clips as they originally appeared. Please be aware that newspapers of this era often contained language or viewpoints that are racist, sexist, or otherwise unethical by modern standards._\n\n* * *\n\nSanborn Fire Insurance Map from Forest Grove, March 1902",
  "title": "Column | 1976 in Forest Grove: Attempted murder, and a bonus map",
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