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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, November 28, 1963 Salem Scene By ROBERT DERNEDDE Hot Political Battle Over Boardman Site In the furor of debates over the governor's budget cutting re quests, little notice has been given to political "hanky-panky with regard to securing the val iditv of the Boardman space age industrial park lease to Boeing Co. Governor Hatfield asked for legislation to allow borrowing of $1 million from state trust funds to finance the purchase oi lands making up the Board man site. Both Assistant to the Governor Warne Nunn and Boeing attorn ey Grant Anderson confirmed in testimony before Joint ways and means committee that without an established fund to pay for land purchased from the Navy, tne lease could possibly be held invalid. The lease Is contingent on an unqualified written opinion of legal counsel selected by Boeing that the state is empowered to enter into the agreement. An derson said, he, himself, could not write such'an opinion unless proposed legislation is enacted. In addition, the state needed specific legislation to change a prior legislative order that all rental income from state owned lands be put in common school fund. Rental income from Boeing is needed to pay for land pur chased by the state from the Navy. These legal necessities sparked political fighting with cries of "illegal acts" against the State Land Board and unqualified charges that the state would be "flat on its back for the next 77 years." At a period in history when all but six slates in the nation are desperately competing with one another to secure new in dustry to provide more Jobs for its citizens, some Oregon legis lators and a "private citizen," would prefer to take a wait-and-see attitude with the Boardman site and thus renege on the Boe ing deal for at least two years. Ways and Means Committee members were compelled to hear testimony from Howard Morgan, ex-federal power commlss i o n member and ex-Democrat state chairman, after a motion was made to adjourn late Tuesday night, November 19. A Portland newspaper, "The Reporter," had carried Morgan's testimony hours before it was presented to the committee. Sen. Ward Cook prevented the motion to adjourn saying Morgan wanted to testify and would not be available the following day Morgan, after charging the lease was a "dangerous agreement" admitted he would be available lor questioning the next day. Contrary to the wording of the lease, Morgan suggested that tax deductions on the amount of rental could produce negative figures and "Booing lawyers will go to court and got a ruling" that the state owes Boeing money, ue said. "We need in dustry, but there is a limit." The lease spells out tax deduc tion limitations. Following Morgan's much de bated testimony, political sharp- snooung was aimed at the Gov ernor, his aides and the State Land Board. Senators Edward Facleloy and Alfred Corbctt and Representatives Beulah Hand and Sidney Leiken (all Demo crats) asserted the lease agree ment was "illegal" and thev were not about to make an "ill egal act legal." Corbctt contended the "land board got in over its head," be yond 1901 legislative approp nations and "wants this legis lature to bail it out." Nunn said the block of land was developed to attract a prime I'll A S" inAi Get the savings habit now! Tlan to save a definite amount, regularly. Even small sums mount up fast, thanks to our liberal rate on savings. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY! FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION BOX 739 PENDLETON contractor in space age industry. "Thpro arA nnt manv such cus tomers," he said. He defended the lease asserting it promises to bring appreciable industrial development to the state and the Boardman area. Another Boeing spokesman said the company has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on plans to develop the new desolate site for testing space propulsion systems. He said present plans would employ many people. The greatest amount of land would be used for future expansion. Anrlorsnn said the lease has an automatic expiration date of December 15, and "I would be Ktimrispd if Boeinc oursues the matter any runner,' snouia me legislature not enact the needed measures. Attnrnpv dpnpral Robert Thorn- Inn uas fmkprl tn give a written opinion to the constitutionality oi the bill, but instead enierea into the political scrap with rec- nmmpnrlatinns rather than an opinion. Thornton suggested the issue be referred to the people, which, in essence, would place the Boardman site and Boeing rv in thp ppnter of Dolitical battling during the coming elec tion year. The legislature stooned all de- hrifln(T as npws nf President Kennedy's assassination was an nounced, and consequetly re cessed until after the state fun eral. Advisory Group Slates Meeting Members of the Oregon Live stock Advisory Committee, which serves as an advisory group to the Oregon Department of Agri culture, will meet December 3 at the Agriculture Building, Salem The meeting is set for 10 a.m The committee will review the Oregon brand inspection law and determine whether it will advise the department to propose that the 1905 legislative session con sider making changes in the law. In its study of the brand in speetion law the group will hear a report on receipts and dis bursements under the brand pro gram; and have reports on the number of stravs returned; pro ceeds withheld until evidence of ownership of an animal is estab lished and prosecutions complet ed in the case or thetts ot ant mals. A report is to be made to the committee on the effects of present and proposed depart mcnt budget reductions and Dr. Glenn Rea, state veterinarian, will report on the present live slock disease picture in Oregon Also considered during the meeting will be rocommenda lions to the U. S. Department of Agriculture on its proposed grades for feeder cattle and a recommendation to the Oregon Department of Agriculture on which breeds of male livestock should be permitted to run on open range. At present regula Hons limit the breeds to Here ford, Angus and Shorthorn. WONDERFUL FEELING "Money In the bank" brings a glad and gleeful feel I n g, especially w hen it's money you've saved for your financial protection and your future pleasure. Club Installs, Outlines Christmas Plans By DELPHA JONES LEXINGTON Home Econo mics Club of the Lexington Grange held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Alfred Nel son, Jr., last Thursday after noon. Plans were made for the December Grange meeting on December 14. This is to be a potluck dinner (with turkey furnished by the club) and Christmas party with treats for the children. Gifts for the Oregon State hospital in Pendleton are planned, and it is asked that they not be gift wrapped as they would have to be rewrapped, as all gifts are examined. Following the regular meeting an installation of officers was held with Mrs. Norman Nelson acting as installing officer. The following ladies were installed: Mrs. C. C. Jones, chairman; Mrs. Edward Hunt, vice chairman; Mrs. Nora Turner, secretary, and Mrs. Edna Turner, treasurer. Lovely refreshments were served later. I - ',l ,' ; ' , ; x '' 1 ' - ' - : " . ' ' -J -yv: v f - -.y: X Rev. Earl Soward was a visitor in La Grande on Friday of last week. Frank Robinson is a patient in Pioneer Memorial hospital hav ing undergone surgery there last week. Mrs. Carl Marquardt and in fant daughter have returned to their home from Pioneer Mem orial hospital. Mrs. Marvin Way returned home Thursday from a few days stay in Pioneer Memorial hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. George Irvin and family of Rufus visited Friday night and Saturday at the C. C. Jones home with Mrs. Florence McMillan and Mrs. Vic Groshens Jr., they enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner at the Jones' home. Scott and Greg Groshens returned home with the Irvins for a visit. Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday night for their regular meeting. Preceding the meeting, Miss Marcia Rands of Heppner showed slides and gave a talk Pacific Power I and housewife, n (cm Electric Dishwashing Makes for Happy Homes-Put ED to Work in Yours! Ready to throw in the towel-and the dishrag, as well? Let ED free you from the day-in, day-out drudgery of dishwashing! Load your Electric Dishwasher with plates, bowls, cups and saucers, glassware, silver, pots and pans. Turn it on, then take a breather. 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Lexington Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Dean Hunt last week for their regular meeting. High score was held by Mrs. Wil liam J. Van Winkle; second high, Mrs. Oliver Creswick, and low, Mrs. D. Bellenbrock. Others play ing were Mrs. Johnnie Ledbetter, Mrs. Gene Cutsforth, Mrs. C. C. Carmichael, Mrs. Eldon Padberg and the hostess, Mrs. Hunt. Gene Cole is a patient in Pio neer Memorial hospital, having undergone major surgery there whose husband's name on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bothwell have moved into the Donald Hunt house since there house. hold furnishings were destroyed in me j. r. McMillan tire. The community will join in a mis cellaneous shower to helb re place some of their possessions lost in the lire. This will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Lex ington IOOF hall sponsored by Lexington Women's Fellowship and Holly Rebekah lodge. 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