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The Highlander By MICHAEL D. BENGE Baa Me Thuot, Viet Nam (Editor's Note: Presently work ing in Ban Me Thuot, Viet Nam, with a volunteer group founded Dciore the Peace Corps, Michael D. Benge, a graduate of lone High school in 1953 and Oregon State University in 1962, has written a series of articles for the Gazette-Times on his work in Viet Nam. : After arriving in that country in January, 1963, he studied language for three weeks at a town called "Quan Tri" near the 17th parallel. Upon completion of langugae study he proceeded to Vinh Long, a town in the South ern Delta where he advised at a technical school. After four months he was then transferred to a technical school in Ban Me Thuot in the central Highland region. His work there consists of working with the Malayan minority groups whose language and customs are completely dif ferent from the Viatnamest. Finding a shortage of person nel and a large need for some one to help these people, he di verted his work from the tech nical school to many other ac tivities Presently some of his ac tivities are community develop ment, agriculture extension, stra tegic Hamlet school construction, and now trying to enlist aid to pupils in very poor and distant hamlets, in many of which the students are orphans as a result of the VC activity. Some help has been given by the various aid organizations, but he finds it difficult to obtain small amounts of money needed to sponsor various small projects and student aid. One student requires $1.85 worth of supplies a year, and $10 can begin a school garden pig program that will finan'-j the year's salary for the teacher with some left over for classroom supplies. At the present time Benge is being helped in his projects by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Benge of lone, who have collec ted amounts of children's cloth ing and small amounts of fin ancial aid. Lowell Gribble has sent some garden seed for school gardens and various teachers in this area have shown interest in classroom to classroom spon sorship. He appreciates any help that may be offered for this work and can be contacted either through his parents or by writing to him at APO No. 97, in care of USOM Education, San Francisco, Calif.). Halfway around the world, on the southern tip of China, bord ering two similar countries of Laos and Cambodia, one finds the war torn country of Viet Nam. This country was ence part of the French colony of Indo China until the countries were divided during a commu nist revolution which brought the world's attention to this little country smaller than the State of California. Now the country is divided in to two parts, communist North Viet Nam, capitol Hanoi, ap pointed leader Hoa Chi Minn, and below the 17th parallel the so-called Republic of South Viet Nam, capitol Saigon, and late Diem family as leaders of the state. (Diem is pronounced Ziem). By now three places in Viet Nam are well-known all over the world the southern capitol, Saigon; the northern capitol, Hanoi; and Dien Ben Phu, where the last deciding battle wa3 fought by the French. Saigon many times is referred to as 'The Paris of the Far East," but never having been in Paris,. I could not make a air comparison. It consists of noife, It's Time SPRING-FRESH Call for Operator RENE SHIRLEY JO Lois Beauty Shop Heppner, Phone 676-9603 dirt, smoke and thousands of people. Quiet sidewalk cafes con trast with the noisy night life of the night clubs and bars blar ing both Eastern and Western music. Outside and inside of either you will find peddlers of all ages, selling paintings, cig arettes, chewing gum, Chinese souvenirs and anything else im aginable. In the streets you will find hundreds of people with small "Howard Johnson" res taurants balanced on each end of poles carried on thier shoull ers, selling different foods, and peddlers with their wares spread out on the sidewalks so you have to slowly weave in and out amongst them, being accosted to buy products of many different countries. Countless street walk ers, beggars, ragged little child ren stop you on the street for many different reasons and one finds them difficult to ignore. There are modern buses. trucks, jeeps and cars jamming the streets, colliding, blowine norns, ringing bells, drivers cursing the thousands of pedes trians darting in and out of the traffic, dodging bicycles, pedi cabs, cycles (motorized pedi cabs), motor bikes, scooters, and the 4500-odd blue and white Renault taxi cabs. At times one finds the traffic more dangerous than the war situation. Prices are high, hot and humid, smoke, dirt and a never-ceasing din this is Saigon. On the streets and in the mar ket places and shops one hears the constant din and babble of many languages Vietnamese, French, Indian, Chinese and the newcomer English. At the prc ent time there are some 16,000 American service personnel in Viet Nam along with a few hun dred civilians engaged in aid programs, contract firms, and various business enterprises. Now most of the VC activity is concentrated in the Mekong River delta area where it is ideal due to population, waterways and the Cambodian border be ing nearby. Some activity is in the Highland jungle area also but main concentration is around the outsides of Saigon and the Delta. Dress of the women here is the easiest to describe concerning the traditional Vietnamese wos tume. "Aogia" is the women's dress made of silk or synthetics, pastels prevail in color but white and black are often seen. A flower design on print may make up variations. The dress is form fitting at the top, Chinese collar and split from the waist down into front and rear flowing pieces with pantaloons worn under neath. High-heeled shoes of wood and bright colors and de signs make up the footwear with a ribbon tieing the long hair on a conical coolie hat with a bright ribbon tied under the chin, hold ing it in place. Western dress is more widely seen since the Coup. Men wear the Bureau cratic white shirt and tie with small pointed-toed French or Italian design shoes. The work ing class wears black blouse and pantaloons with a straw conical hat. In the highlands the dress of the Mountain people or Montag nards is completely different due to the difference in races. WHITE SPACE IN ADVERTISING IS A GOOD INVESTMENT For A PERMANENT Spring is just around" the corner . . . and your new spring fashions call for a soft, manageable permanent. Let our experienced beauticians help you exchange those tired, drooping locks for shining new waves! VERLE (Green) RICHARDSON Has Joined Our Staff of Operators of Your Choice JUDY VERLE LOIS lone. Phone 422-7234 PRIMARY ELECTION FILINGS Of Paricular Interest to Morrow County -Congress, Second District Democrat Rep. Al Ullman, Baker. Republicans Willard R. Crom well, Hermiston; Everett J. Thoren, Elgin. Secretary of State Democrats Alfred H. Corbett and Harold P. Steubs, both Port land, M. A. Yegge, Astoria. Republicans Tom McCall and Dan E. Mosee, both Portland. State Treasurer Democrats Thomas M. Baggs, Milwaukie; Robert W. Straub, Eugene; Vic Davis, Portland. Republican Howard C. Belton, Canby. Attorney General Democrat Robert Y. Thornton, Salem. Republican Merlin Estep, Sa lem. State Senate (18th Dist. Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler) Democrat Ben Musa, The Dalles. Republican Giles French, Moro. State Representative (28th Dist. Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wheeler) Democrat Martin H. Buchanan, Milton-Freewater. v Republican Irvin Mann Jr., Stanfield. Democratic Convention Delegates (At-large candidates listed are only those from this area). At large (14 to be elected) Marjone Bartlett, Hermiston; Al Ullman, Baker. Second district (2 to be elec ted) Al Lamb, Heppner; Gene B. Conklin, Pendleton; R. E. Goad, Pendleton, and Doris B. Over hulse, Culver. Republican Convention Delegates (At-large candidates listed are only those from this area). At large (10 to be elected) J. P. Steiwer, Fossil. Second district (2 to be elec ted) Phillip D. Parsons, Klam ath Falls; David C. Baum. La Grande; Rex Ellis, Pendleton; Robert W. Chandler, Bend; Ken neth M. Abraham, Hood River; W. E. Hanzen, Pendleton; Robert F. Smith, Burns; Fred W. Heard, Klamath Falls; George Stadel man, The Dalles; Warren H. Al bright, Madras; Ron Bayes, La Grande; Alva C. Goodrich, Bend. Morrow County Judge Democrats Frank Hamlin, Paul Jones, Haskell Sharrard, W. W. Weatherford, all Heppner. Republican Berl Akers, lone; Ambrose Chapin, Oliver Cres wick, both Heppner. County Commissioner Democrat Max Jones, Irrigon. Republican Walter Hayes, Boardman. County Sheriff Republican C J. D. Bauman. County Clerk Democrat Sadie Parrish. County Treasurer Republican Sylvia McDaniel. County Port Commissioners (4-Year Term 3 to be elected) Democrats Al Lamb, Hepp ner; Lloyd Berger, Irrigon. Republicans Dick Krebs. Cecil; Dewey West, Boardman. (2-Year term one to be elected) Democrat Joe Tatone, Board- man. Republican Don Turner. Lex ington. Justice of the Peace (Heppner) Nonpartisan Jim Devine. Mrs. Avon Melby, Earl Soward, all Heppner. Bud Says: All N. Main Lrfar jp ill YOUNG CAMPERS at Camp Easter Seal, Oregon's only summer fcump mi iuo exclusive use or crippiea children and young adults, watch as the flag is lowered at sunset. The camp attracted youngsters from 23 Oregon counties last summer. Tom Driscoll Due For U of 0 Degree Tom Driscoll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Driscoll of Heppner, will receive his bachelor of arts degree at mid-year commence ment exercises at the University of Oregon Friday, majoring in education. Tom completed work for his college degree in one term less than four years. He started at Eastern Oregon College and transferred to the University of Oregon. ' Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll and son Tim left Thursday for Eugene to attend a luncheon for parents in the Erb Memorial Student Union building and the graduation at 3 p.m., also' on the campus. Tom expects to continue with graduate studies through the en suing term and then will seek a teaching position, probably in a high school in the Portland or Eugene areas. He has already been interviewed by several schools. DIAL For Skis New, Used or Rentals Pecks' Ski Shop O TAKE OFF WINTER TIRES O PUT ON SUMMER TIRES O BALANCE TWO WHEELS O ROTATE AS NEEDED O CORRECT AIR PRESSURE For $3.99 Ford's Tire Service Heppner, Ore. al ft M i County Planning Meeting Slated Meeting of the Morrow County Planning commission will be at the courthouse Monday night at 8 p.m., County Judge Oscar Pet erson announces. The commis sion is working towards adoption of the zoning ordinance that was prepared sometime ago. Clarence Rosewall is chairman of the commission. Other mem bers are Roy Lindstrom, Paul Brown, Vern Russell and E E. Christenson, the latter a newly appointed member from Irrigon. Fair Board Calls Monday Meeting An Important meeting of the Morrow County Fair Board has been announced for Monday evening, March 16, at 8:00 p.m., in the conference room of the Gilliam and Bisbee building. The meeting will be open to the public, and all interested persons who have questions or suggestions relative to the an nual fair are Invited to attend. Tr HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday, March 12. 1964 SKI TRAILS By BIRDINE TULUS The road to Arbuckle was cleared and in excellent condit ion last week-end. No ruts, no bumps, just a nice smooth snowy road up the mountain! It was truly a winter wonderland in the mountains Sunday with the snow falling, and huge banks of snow piled high on each side of the road. Conditions on the slope were excellent with about a foot of new powder snow. Sunday there was a good crowd of skiers on the hill, and a larger than usual number of spectators. Could be they were out to in spect the much publicized road condition! A public thanks to the county court for realizing the need for better road conditions to this much used winter rec reation area! We eoofed! The date of the annual Arbuckle Winter Carnl- val is Sundav. March 15. It wns announced as March 14. So mark this change and plan to attend this day of fun, races, and en tertainment. The club hopes the Sunday date will enable more interested competitors and spec tators to be Dresent. Children planning to take part in the competition should have written permission from their parent or guardian. Chairman for this event is Don Wise, assisted by Ken wen. Another important date fnr nil club members is the annual club meeting on Thursday evening, March 12. This will be a potluck dinner at the high school multi purpose room at 6:30, followed Dy speaker Bob Abrams and a Dusiness meeting. The purpose YOU WONT SEE ANOTHER BUY LIKE THIS FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS I ACME COWBOY BOOT mm NEW YORK STORE MAIN AND EMIGRANT PENDLETON 5 Jackpot Hits $25 Jackpot at Del's market, in the new promotional event start ed about two weeks ago, has now reached $25, Del Piper, store manager, announces. Because of Interest developing in the jack pot, specials at the store norm ally advertised for Friday and Saturday only will be extended through Monday, Piper said. De tails of the jackpot competition are included in the store adver tisement on page eight of this section. of the meeting is election of of ficers and planning for the future operations of the club. Club will furnish coffee and rolls. On the hill A lost auto trans port on Shaw Creek grade a foot of new powder snow the tow rope respliced and in good condition Arnold Melby the on ly man on the hill Saturday, but lots of women and children Margaret McCarter with a new pair of Heads Bill, Scott, and Vickl Barratt up for beginners instruction Denise Bloodsworth and David Matheny among new skiers this week-end Skiers from Hermiston over to try our slope Please check at Phil's Pharmacy for information about Arbuckle now that Peck's Ski Shop is closed for the season Carry chans! Even with snow tires it is difficult to get moving if you are forced to stop on the grade More new snow is falling this week! We'll SEE YOU ON THE HILL! Looking for mimeograph sten cils? The Gazette-Times has them for sale, Including special church bulletin style. CLOSE OUT . . . SELL OUT A complete clearance of all 1963 discontinued styles of Mens, Women's, Youth's, Girls, Boy's, and Infants Cowboy Boots. A terrific selection to choose from. These boots are all first quality, and all boots are fully guaranteed to be per fect, and are all from our regular stock. There are not all eizs in every style, but a complete run of sizes In the selection, Quantities are limited to existing stock. SALE PRICES START AS LOW AS Infants (Sizes 4 to 8 size scale) CASE FURNITURE rV pill $4.38 fa life
