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Blimps, subs and World War II come to the North Coast
On Dec.7, 1941, citizens
across the nation who were
listening to their radios heard
through the static the shock-
ing announcement. The Jap-
anese had bombed Pearl Har-
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forming a beach patrol called
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Tunnel. After dark, blackouts
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were wired down, windows
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alone in its fear. Tillamook
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regular sight along the Ore-
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Rumors often ignited fear
among Oregon coast citi-
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that Japanese paratroopers
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pear into the hills in the event
of an attack.
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Japanese submarine, increas-
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was nothing more than an
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a show of force against the
U.S. The attack succeeded in
showing local coastal fami-
lies what Japan was capable
of. To make matters worse,
Japanese collapsible-wing
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bombs drifted east along the
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of the United States. Of
9,000 balloon bombs that
Japan admitted to sending
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to the U.S., there were 342
incidents. Of these, 45 oc-
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resulted in casualties. On
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and several children acci-
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ended Sept. 2, 1945. Sev-
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Museum is opening an ex-
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and to the experiences of
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their supplies, watched the
shores or whose lives were
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have lasting effects, and the
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these effects on the Oregon
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contacted at 503-436-9301.
Soldiers examine a shell
crater in a patch of skunk
cabbage at Fort Stevens in
the aftermath of an attack
by a Japanese submarine.
(National Archives, image
no. ARC 299678)
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A U.S. Navy blimp patrols a field. Although the picture indicates it is Cannon Beach, the
location could be outside of town.
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The U.S. Navy blimp patrol was stationed out of Tilla-
mook. The base there is home to one of the largest wood-
frame buildings ever constructed. This photo is taken in
Tolovana Park.
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For the fifth year, it’s time to ‘Savor Cannon Beach’
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had gone through a car wash,
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have a large selection.
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in the tasting room. Then, from
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pouring Pudding River wines.
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There will be 37 or so win-
eries pouring wine around
town in various retail stores,
art galleries and restaurants as
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in the afternoon.
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Sinkler own The Wine Shack
in Cannon Beach. His column
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