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LOCAL TV LEGEND HAS DIED AT 87

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James H. Allen
(May 15, 1928 – July 28 2015)

Allen hosted shows on KOIN, KPTV, and KATU as Rusty Nails in
Portland, Oregon from 1957 to 1972. In 1998 he wrote an
autobiographical book called "Send in the clowns." His show 
on KPTV was the second-longest running children’s program 
in Portland, second only to Ramblin’ Rod Anders.
 
A memorial service will be held at Beaverton Foursquare Church,
13565 S.W. Walker Road in Beaverton on Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to the
Oregon Diabetes Assn. or Legacy Hospice Portland.

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REMEMBER THE MILK BOX?

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‘’CLYDE THE GLIDE’’ IS 53 YEARS OLD TODAY


Clyde Austin Drexler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Hall of Fame guard/forward Clyde Drexler won an Olympic gold medal with the
legendary Dream Team in 1992. He was selected to 10 NBA All-Star games as
a member of the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets and won an NBA
Championship with the Rockets in 1995.


Two greats in the game from left: Michael Jordan and Clyde Drexler

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IT’S PARADE DAY IN PORTLAND!

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FROM THE PORTLAND ARCHIVES ~ 1935



Aerial view of ships arriving for the Rose Festival in downtown
Portland.

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