Browse All News Articles on Salem-News Page 2156

Capitalism Doesn’t Work. Period

The failure of the auto industry which went from king-of-the-hill in 1959 to bankruptcy in 2009 can be laid at one doorstep — auto industry management.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Capitalism as a group of people working face to face to meet economic and material goals works. It’s part of human nature.

But Capitalism as a cultural phenomenon can’t work because people become “assets” and profit becomes the overriding goal—overcoming the standard virtues like honesty, integrity, morality and so forth.

Twelve Rescued from the North Santiam River in Jefferson in Two Days

"It is important that you notify someone when you will be putting into the river and when you are expected to return." - Anne-Marie Penge, Jefferson Fire District

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - Water Rescue teams from the Jefferson Fire District, Albany Fire Department and Linn County Sheriff's Office rescued six people from the North Santiam River early this evening.

Violent Abortion Protesters and Taliban Bear Striking Similarities

The man accused of murdering an abortion doctor Sunday drove away from the crime scene in a powder blue sedan with a Jesus fish on the back.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I see no difference between abortion protesters who murder doctors, or support the act, and the Taliban. They're the same people on a different day in a different place.

Why Hamas is Not the Issue

Gaza: History Matters

(BOSTON) - Mohammed, age six, marched with determination to his bedroom, put on a record of the Fatah marching song, picked up a wooden toy rifle and marched out to the balcony.

He pointed the rifle to the sky where minutes ago, Israeli planes flew over dropping bombs on Palestinian refugee sites.

Oregon Fire Awards Recognize Selfless and Courageous Dedication

People who live at the edge of the blade: Oregon's firefighters and emergency service teams, along with a few civilians including a TV news crew from Portland, are recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Citizens of Oregon enjoy an enviable sense of security with the fire agencies listed below. They were recognized this weekend at an honorary awards ceremony.

The list of award recipients at this year's Oregon Meritorious Awards from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, also goes far beyond the services, and recognizes the help they receive from police, civilians and even a Portland, Oregon TV news crew.

Injury Crash Leads to High Angle Rescue Near Carver (PHOTOS)

Injury Traffic Crash and Subsequent High Angle Rope Rescue by Fire Personnel on Highway 224.

(CARVER, Ore.) - Police say three people received non-life threatening injuries Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 224 about 2 1/2 miles east of Carver.

Lieutenant Gregg Hastings with Oregon State Police, says one of the vehicles traveled off the highway and down an approximate 80-foot embankment from which the occupant was removed by a coordinated effort involving personnel from Boring and Clackamas Fire districts and American Medical Response.

OSU Student Arrested Following Discovery of Homemade Explosive Device near Campus Festival

The OSP Bomb Squad was called and rendered the device safe.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - An Oregon State University sophomore student was arrested by Corvallis police Saturday night on campus when officers found a small homemade improvised explosive device in the man's backpack while he was in the area of a large crowd attending the Flat Tail Festival.

According to OSP Sergeant Vonn Schleicher, Saturday at 10:50 p.m., OSP Oregon State University troopers and Corvallis police officers were patrolling in the campus area monitoring an estimated crowd of approximately 600 people attending a series of live bands performing at the Flat Tail Festival on the Oregon State University campus.

Dr. Tiller, Reknowned Abortion Doctor Murdered in Kansas Church

After years of repeatedly being the target of protests and violence, the doctor was killed while attending church.

(WICHITA, Kansas) - Police say a Kansas doctor was killed Sunday about 10:00 a.m. while attending the Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, where he was a member of the congregation.

67-year old Dr. George Tiller has been at the head of longstanding controversy surrounding his practice of administering abortions. His clinic has been the site of many anti-abortion protests for decades, and the doctor was recently acquitted of several misdemeanor charges lodged against him. Tiller has been among the few U.S. physicians performing late-term abortion.

Quick Response From TV&R Fire Saves Sherwood Home‏ (PHOTOS)

Fire crews battling heavy flames saved home from destruction within five minutes of arrival.

(SHERWOOD, Ore.) - A quick response by an off-duty Battalion Chief as well as career and volunteer firefighters from TVF&R, limited the damage caused by a fire at 23210 SW Cascade Place in Sherwood this afternoon.

Sherwood Fire Spokesman Walt Peck says a Battalion Chief was working at his Sherwood home when he heard the 9-1-1 operator dispatch a first alarm response at 1:30 p.m.

Amazing Video Documents Coast Guard Rescuing Soldiers on Capsized Boat (VIDEO)

Witness the breathtaking, dramatic rescue of six Oregon Guard soldiers on a capsized boat off the Washington coast. This excellent video is shot by Kelly Parker, a Coast Guard petty officer in Astoria, Oregon.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - The Coast Guard sent Salem-News.com dramatic footage of a rescue at sea Friday involving six members of the Oregon National Guard whose vessel capsized during a training mission.

Petty Officer Third Class Kelly Parker's video camera caught the action from a MH-60J rescue helicopter that flew to the scene from Coast Guard's Group/Air Station Astoria in Oregon.