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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. March S. 1958 MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER Th Heppner Gazette, established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Time established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15, 1912 NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ROBERT PENLAND Editor and Publisher GRETCIIEN PENLAND Associate Publisher NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCll-ATCtfN w S-S W Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter Subscription Rate.: Morrow and Grant Counties, $3.00 Year; Elsewhere $4.00 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. THERE COULD BE A "JOKER" IN THE DECK. Morrow county's efforts appeared, on the surf ace, to have gone for nothing last weekend at the Oregon State highway commission hearing on the location of the entry into Oregon of the pro posed Ellensburg-Oregon highway. This area wanted the Washington and the Federal proposal of a Columbia river crossing at Boardman, while the strong Umatilla county delegation put up quite a fight for a rerouting of the road so it looks like Umatilla county has the upper hand. There is a chance, however, that they may have drawn a "joker" In their hand. According to Information given this paper by persons who attended the hearing, the "public" hearing was somewhat of a misnomer. . . mem bers of the commission apparently had their minds already made up well ahead of the time the hearing opened and our delegation got little consideration other than being given time to "talk." About a month ago, the state highway de partment engineer made the statement that the Umatilla bridge could not qualify, because of its narrow width, as a part of any federal highway plan, nor could a privately-owned toll bridge be taken over by the government for such use. Last weekend he gave exactly the opposite testimony, saying that the bridge could easily be made into two adequate lanes for Interstate traffic and that there was no Intention of the proposed highway being anything more than two lanes. A month before, all discussion concerned a four-lane route, which practically all roads on the federal high way system are planned for. Maybe during that short period he received some new information on the federal highway plan that we haven't heard about, but he didn't say so he simply made the arbitrary statement that the bridge would serve the purpose. The route given a tentative OK by the Oregon commission would require at least 10 more miles of the road to be built in Washington and 10 to 15 miles more In Oregon than needed under the plan approved by the Washington highway com mission and the federal government. In addition, the new route would run through heavily popu lated areas of Umatilla, Hermiston and Stanfield, contrary to the by-pass idea incorporated in all federal road planning. The Boardman route would follow the shortest feasible direct route between Ellensburg and Highway 30 in Oregon. As to the "joker" that might show up in the Umatilla county plan it could leave the whole area holding the bag, if the Washington high way commission should get tired of all the inter ference (and, it should be remembered that the great majority of the route lies wihin that state.) The Tri Cities want very much to see the pro posed road come on down the lower Yakima val ley into Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, then to Wallula and on into Oregon by way of Holdman and northern Umatilla county, again bypassing the Umatilla bridge with possibly even more dis astrous results. If such a road were built, a great majority of the grain crops of that entire big section of Umatilla county could very well be drained into the Wallula Washington port area on the Columbia because of the ease of transpor tation that direction. We doubt that Umatilla county would approve such a route there either, for not only their bridge but their port district at Umatilla and their economy would suffer a stag gering blow. The "joker" is still in the deck and there is no question but that the wishes of the heavily populaed Tri -Cities area will bear weight with the Washington highway commission when it finds that interests In Oregon are toying with the tag end of its highway in such a manner that it could cost that state a sizeable amount of money without doing it any good. The Tri Cities routing, if a change is to be made, would keep the Washington residents much happier. Morrow county is far from through in its fight to get the road located in the Boardman area and it's just possible that before the argument is settled, Umatilla county could be helping us get It TO THE EDITOR . . . TO THE EDITOR: I read a very interesting ad vertisement, The Oreg o n 1 a n March 5, 1958 purported to bo prepared and published by NAT IONAL COMMITTEE FOR A SANE NUCLEAR POLICY. It ap peared to be supported by a number of ministers and poli ticians. I cannot say that Sen ator Neuberger had any thing to do with it, but his wife's name was attached to it and we may presume that the Senator was not too definitely opposed to It. The advertisement was entit led "WE ARE FACING A DANG ER UNLIKE ANY DANGER THAT HAS EVER EXISTED." What about Noah's Flood! That must have been something that those good folks were thinking about. The ad says that the people are uneasy because of missiles, sput niks and nuclear testing. We certainly are, and we would all like to stop it President Eis enhower most of all. But who would say that we should stop while our common enemy con tinues right on. To me that seems the height of asslninity. We know that the whole earth is In the tight grip of militarism and cert ainly all of us would like to be relieved of that, but our enemy Insists on communizing the earth and I suspect that all of us would nhleot to that even the spon sors of that ad. They should have published their ad in the Russian papers. We don't need that prop aganda in America. The ad mentioned our "natur al rights" i e the right to live, to grow, to breathe unpoisoned air. etc. We have only such rights as the American flag gives us and our enemies are unable to restrain us on. I know many of my good friends will say that we possess "God given rights." But we enjoy them only so far as our government supports mem, y The ad includes the line,"There is much that America has said to the world. But the world Is still waiting for us to say and do the things that will in deed and in truth represent our greatest strength." What do they mean by that? That we should send our bombers and show the Russians a thing or two? I doubt it. They add another strong statement. 'That we pledge ourselves to the cause of peace with justice on earth, and that there Is no sacrifice that we are not pre pared to make, nothing we will not do to create such a just peace for all people." Well, that is just about the pledge the Americans took about 177G, and as I recall, they had a high old time after that. Is that what these sponsors would have us do? I doubt if we can talk ourselves out of our present predicament, nor does our government think so. While we all despise this excessive tax ation, government restraints, and huge war preparations, none of us would like to lay down and let our enemy take over. That might bring peace, but would we like it? The ad further urges me to do two things: Send money to their organization and write President Eisenrower and tell him what to do. Now, I am not well prepared for that. Surely, each one of our 170 million peo- I pie know exactly what our pres ident should do. It -seems to be unfortunate that the president doesn't know. I recall that dur ing the Civil War, a group of ministers called on President Lincoln and told him that they had a revelation from God, tell ing them that now was the time to issue the emancipation Proc lamation, Lincoln answered, what a pity that God did not make his revelation to the right party. Sincerely, J O Turner, Heppner, Oregon THIRTY YEARS AGO From the files of the Gazette Times March 8, 1928 With the rearrangement of Hcppner's nine hole golf course, the building of new greens and tecs and fixing up of the greens the game here has been given a new impetus. Already several applications have been received for membership in the Heppner Country Club. ? . -1 C. W. Harder Sooner or later, Congress is going to have to face the issues created by the widespread use of trading stamps. It'u a ticklish problem, too. When trading stamps first sprang into prominence In the postwar period, many an Independent merehanti found theyi helped stimu-f late his busl- ness, especially in competition with the chains. But as more and more trad ing stamp pro moters set up shop, more and more merchants have felt forced to take on stamps for self-protection, either absorbing costs out of profits, or adding to prices. Thus, there has developed a system whereby" the advantage anyone had from the use of trad ing stamps is largely negated by everybody offering stamps. Due to lack of clarification of many legal aspects of matter, Federal Trade Commission more or less backed out of hassle. The latest body to take a seem ingly confused position on this Issue was the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma. This state has what is called an Unfair Sales Act which requires a mini mum markup of 6 above the cost to the retailer including not only the Invoice cost, but also subsidiary Items such as freight, taxes, and other Items. Safeway decided to meet stamp giving competition by cutting prices below legal minimum on grounds giving away stamps is form of price cutting. The big chain lost the case In a lower court, and recently lost an appeal to the Supreme Court NlHoml Kwlfnlliin of Iwleproil-nl Bulnm of the State. At the same time, the court passed on another stamp matter, and upheld a low er court decision prohibiting any merchant from giving away dou ble stamps on certain days. But the decision of the court seemingly was a most peculiar one stating, "We conclude the weight of the law distinctly shows that the practice of giving away stamps in the usual customary manner does not sustain a charge of price cutting." The opinion fur ther stated that stamps amount to a cash discount rather than a price reduction. Bearing in mind that the same court also prohibited anybody from giving away a double amount of stamps on certain days, the decision appears most ambiguous. To the average lay men, the difference between a "cash discount" and a "price re duction" is like Tweedledeedee is to Tweedledeedum. Thus, it would appear that there is needed from Congress a law denning just what the use of trading stamps amounts to in ac tual practice. For example, the question is still up in the air as to whether or not trading stamps are a form of currency, which would thus make them illegal. Probably one of the biggest In terests in this issue is held by the American farmer. Obviously, cost of stamps given on many food products either eventually is made up for In form of lower prices to farmers, or in higher prices to consumers, thus cutting down farm product consumption, There is even some thought, therefore, being given, to make it illegal to give away stamps on any product containing farm products that are being price supported by federal funds col lected from taxpayers. This could have a far reaching affect. anhids and other unidentified In sects showing up in wheat fields and other places. Tne occurrence nf these insects at this earlv time of year is most concerning. While we do not wish to he an alarm ist, we would suggest that farm 'ers give some attention to in 'sect build ups in case that they I should be found in damaging 'numbers. The lush growth and I abundance of moisture contrib ute to insect numbers we are 'sure. While they are not doing ! any damage at this time, at least visibly, it is well to watch them. It was interesting to note that in the recent Beef Commission 'referendum that Morrow and Umatilla counties were the only i Eastern Oregon counties with a majority of "yes" votes over "no". Morrow county cattlemen voted 42 for 25 against the Beef Com mission proposal. Largest per centages of no votes came from Gilliam and Wallowa eountys who voted 10 yes, 120 no in the case of Gilliam county operat ors with 16 yes and 216 no form Wallowa county. The USDA last week announc ed that Mice suDDorts for 1958 1 crop oats, barley and rye will be 1 at 707o of February parity prices. 1 Price support eligibility require ments and operating provisions will be the same as they were last year. In dollars and cents, supports for No 3 or better oats will be 61 cents a bushel or the same as last year. Barley, grad ing No 4 or better (except mixed) will be supported at 93 cents a bushel, or 2 cents less than last year. The rate on rye, No 2 or better, or No 3 on test weight only, will be $1.10 a bushel-down 8 cents form last year. This office has just received a fresh supply of poisoned oats for squirrel control. There have been many calls for poison bait this spring and those who have asked for it can now pick up what they need. There has been a considerable demand and we will try to keep a fresh supply on hand at all times. Zinc phos nhide Doison erain for mouse con trol is also available. This' week Morrow county 4-H 'club members are joining with 'others all over the country in 'observing 4-H National Club Week. The theme of the week is a salute to 4-H parents. In Mor- 'row county club leaders and momhprs are Dointing out what we are doing in the develop ment of boys and girls through ,infinu7 Hisnlavs. appearances before various service organizat ions and publicity." An event of the week is the first annual know 'Your State Government confer 'ence which is being held at Sal 1 (Continued on Page 5) -rom The County Agent's Office By N. C Anderson Frank Shively and A D Mc- ATiirrln mnUinir the team for the first time this season in the Ore- gonian State Telegrapnic i rap shooting tournament, both turn- dH In norfprr spores nn their first 25 birds at the local traps Sun day. Anson Wright and son Walter were in the city on Saturday from the Wright ranch near Hard man. Heppner high school students received their report cards Wed nesday last. Those on the honor roll are: Four As, Fletcher Swen dig; 3 A's and B, Evelyn Swen dig; two A's and two B's, Kath erine Bisbee, Virginia Dix, and Gordon Bucknum; one A and three B's, Jeanette Turner. Plans are being made to hold a fruit tree and ornamental and grafting demonstration which will be held within the next two weeks. Those who might be in terested in having the demon stration at their place are urged to contact this office at once so that notification can be made of the place. We would like to hold demonstrations in the lone, Lex ington, and Heppner areas. C O Rawlings, horticultural special ist, Oregon State college will as sist with the demonstrations. should be of interest to all of ,our homemakers have been re cently announced by Oregon j State college. They are Pacific Northwest bulletins No 18 dish washers, and No 19 vacuum cleaners. The information in these bulletins deal with both the selection and use problems con nected with these electrical ap pliances. They are available at this office. I Two new bulletins which j During the past couple of weeks a lot or concern nas Deen shown by farmers who report a great number of leaf hoppers, YOUR f ndependent Insurance Jj AGENT "ivivou hi mi" GOOD AND CHEAP! 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