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HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES, Thursday. August 2S. 1966 GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner. Oregon 1783$ MORBOW COUNTTS NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 3a 1SS3. The Heppner Times established November IS, 1S97. Consolidated February IS, 1912. "cr NIWSPAPIt WESLEY A. SHERMAlf Editor and Publish! 5--A$SOCIATION Office Hours: 8 am. to 6 pjn, Monday through Friday; 9 ajn. until noon Saturday. Subscription Rates: $4.50 Tear. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Governor Makes An Impact Here There is no question about the impact that Governor Mark Hatfield made at his appearance here Monday among those who had the opportunity to see and hear him. Most important was his impromptu exposition of his pos ition on the Vietnam war. This he gave in answer to a ques tion by John Venard following his talk at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. It brought clarification and a sound, log ical explanation. This was welcomed by those who had misunderstood his stand as being simply "anti-Vietnam" and consequently had been puzzled by it They learned that he believes In supporting our men In Vietnam with all the weaponry- and material they can use; that he believes that no one "has the right to harass the president"; but that he believes that a nation "which has the genius to put a man on the moon should also have the genius to extricate itself from "that mess' through diplomat ic channels. Governor Hatfield pointed u that the war In Vietnam has been going on for 20 years; that 96.000 Frenchmen died there before the United States entered the conflict While Russia and Red China, our most formidable oppon ents, are not shedding a drop of their blood In Vietnam, the United States is depleting its resources there, and this with out a clear statement of the objective we are seeking in the undeclared war. In World War II. the governor pointed out. the basic ob jectives were clear to defeat the Japanese and the Germans. But he quoted Secretary McNamara. as saying recently, "We are not seeking that kind of victory In Vietnam." "I want to know what kind of victory we are seeking." said Governor Hatfield. "We occupy less land in Vietnam than we did a year ago." He made it clear that he is thinking of America first but that If it spreads itself too broadly in assuming a "world policeman" role it will deplete Its manpower and resources and become impotent while its most formidable opponents stand by comfortably and watch. Thus, the governor feels that every support should be giv en to the military while the action Is going on, but he feels, that the nation needs to turn Its genius to working out a diplomatic settlement of the conflict He feels that the gen erals in the war should be determining military strategy, in stead of the politicians, and believes that there must be a candid statement on what we hope to accomplish In the war If it is continued. "We must be as aggressive In expanding the diplomatic as we do the military," the governor said. Reaction following the talk was almost electric around town. "That statement should have been televised so everyone could have heard it," said one man. "He changed my vote," said another businessman. "He made a Republican out of me," said another. That man is so intelligent it is almost frightening," said another. These were spontaneous voluntary comments as we heard them. Governor Hatfield's masterfully expressed statement ob viously came from deep and sincere conviction. In a visit at this office following the meeting, he said that he feels it necessary that the public fully understand his pos ition, not only for its political implications, but because of his moral convictions on the matter. It seems quite clear to us that the governor's position on Vietnam has been miscontrued. If it has been stated ever before as clearly as he put it here, we have missed it It doesn't fit neatly into the "dove" pattern as some would choose to believe, and it can't be explained simply as "anti Vietnam" despite the fact that it sometimes has been reduced to these terms to fit a headline. Because the public has tend ed to misinterpret his position, there has been some alienation of Republican supporters and of those in the ranks of the Democrats who have transcended party lines to back him. It is hard to quarrel with his real position on Vietnam. Certainly no true American can find satisfaction in seeing our men die in this most peculiar of wars. It Is an incongru ity of modern civilization that we must resort to barbarian killing to be able to live together in a world of differing ideologies. We have been making tremendous strides in tech nology and scientific advancements but remain woefully in ept on the social and diplomatic levels. Governor Hatfield must be admired for his courage in standing on his conscience on this issue. He has resisted the calloused cynicism to which men in political life often suc cumb. He is almost unique in his deep religious convictions that give him faith and strength and make him an exemplary person. There are those who have narrowed this senatorial race to a single issue campaign that of Vietnam. True, it is the only one that has received much emphasis to this time. But there are others. One of the most important is the respective positions of the candidates on the wanton give away programs of the Great Society. Congressman Duncan has wide respect, and because of his competence and talents, is a formidable opponent of the governor. But Duncan follows the line of the Great Society. This is a more serious threat to our nation than Vietnam, not so much because of the vast waste of funds and conse quent burden to taxpayers, but because of the moral degra dation that it is causing to our people. It will take men of the stripe of Governor Hatfield to stem the trend men who can insist that government's role is to create an atmosphere in which citizens can do for themselves without stripping them of their self-respect and initiative by handouts. Even in our community, we notice Democrats turning their backs on the Great Society in disgust. We have received calls from longtime Democrats who tell us that they can stomach it no longer. They ask, "What can we do?" Any who are incensed by the trend that would sink our great and enterprising nation into the lethargic morass of the welfare state should protest by their expression in any means at their command. The vote is one way of expression. They can vote for Mark Hatfield for the Senate. This will be a step in the right direc tion. To this time in the campaign the governor has been set up as a target of an aggressive assault from a single piece of artillery the Vietnam "issue." He has proved to us by his expression here that he has the power to use the same weapon on the aggressors and will NATIONAL NEWSPAMI hg,c6Ti&i Uinrna-irim HELEN E. SHERMAN Associate Publish! " , v." ' . Nv y c - v - ,, A : j ,yy I o; i i - I li' ' " - - '" : f " i - f : " ' . - "a rrt, i ft-.. S 1 it li i.ft&Z2isam THICK CONCRETE WALL brwn th GatH-Tims hop and th b as stronq as a bank vault hnmmtf Saurdav. Tha nlchiM hammer in a horisontal position, no! th dust that it kicked up. Nois from Its operation could b heard prettr much throughout th buslnu district Th Lanham building, occupied by th lot Jos. J. Nrs. attorney, for Tears, has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. We Sherman and U now being converted into a new office lor th newspaper. (G-T Photo) TO THE EDITOR. . . To the Editor: As nwch as human words can convey, I want to express through this letter the heartfelt thanks of my wife and myself for all the many services and kindnesses which the people of Heppner gave our son following his serious injury in the car ac cident of July 13. Those parents who have experienced such a situation can understand best how important it is to have cap able and concerned Individuals around to keep you steady and hopeful. Although there were many who helped us in our time of need aw.y from home, I wish especially to single out the fol lowing for their part: Drs. Tib bies and Wolffe; Dr. Schaffitz; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Pierce, reg istered nurses; Mrs. Charlene Papineau, nurses aide; Will O'Harra, Mrs. Wyman and Bob before the campaign is over. He will have a formal statement out soon to the press of the state similar to that revealed here, and he will debate with Congressman Duncan on a tele vision program where both positions can be fully aired. We have heard the governor picked at in other areas. One is the contention that hp led the state into the Boeing deal in Morrow county and that Boeing has "sold us down the river." We don't buy that, and the governor pretty well nail ed it, too, In his Monday talk. He has consistently maintain ed that development in this area would be slow but Import ant. Forthcoming proposals on an air-to-ground missile pro gram and on the Saturn vehicle are now in the offing and either of these could step up the company's activity with im portant results to the county. Eight years in the governorship, facing all the issues and problems that occur in such time, give the opposition oppor tunity to pick faults and flaws. Rumors and innuendos that are wont to crop up tend to undermine even the most compe tent person. When the governor appeared here Monday, his demeanor and his sincere expression reaffirmed to all who saw him that he still stands tall among the best of men. P.ated among the top governors in the nation, Governor Hatfield has attained his stature by no fluke but by the rare combination of qualities and talents that he possesses. Here is a natural political leader, an exemplary man; a man of striking intelligence, educated and trained in the science of government. The State of Oregon cannot make the sacrifice of losing him as a voice in government, and the na tion needs his leadership. 'Fastest Show in the West' It is easy for a proud and loyal community to attach su perlative phrases to its enterprises whether they be true or not. But when the rodeo committee labels the rodeo here as "The Fastest Show in the West," It does so with the thought that if it hadn't been "the fastest show" it is going to be. It isn't always easy to get a rambunctious bull out of the chutes Just at the time the chute men want him to go. He has ideas of his own on the subject. But Tad Miller, Charley Daly, Ray French, and others on the committee who make things move during the rodeo have resolved that they are going to make every minute count They are committed to making the rodeo the "fastest show in the west" so that all who come to watch will have thrill ing entertainment throughout the performance. The rodeo is a year-round job for these men. They have been working on plans ever since last year's event figuring out ways to make it better and more enjoyable. We think they are going to have one of the very best this year and we realize that this is another well-worn super lative claim. But we have watched them make preparations throughout the year. The rodeo gets good support from the hometown, county, and neighboring towns, but it needs better support. It is dif ficult to make the event break even financially, although It operates under a reasonably low budget. Rodeo time is the fun highlight of the year In Heppner, and it is fitting that all join in the spirit. The public is missing a bet In the Saturday evening show. We note that revenue was way down for this part of the week end last year, but it has some of the most Interesting events. One addition to the evening program this year is that of junior calf riding, a new event here, for youngsters 16 and under. That will be fun to watch. Come on out, root for your favorites, back the boys who have worked hard to put on the show, and they'll respond by working even harder to make this "The Fastest Show In the West." when DoyU Krr. left and Brae Bothwcll attackM it wttn a aac doAsnt ihnw th heatlna tha man took from ODardtlnq th hMTry Chaff and Wes IF THE TRIALS of campaigning for U. S. Senator were burden ing Governor Hatfield, it wasn't apparent on his visit here Mon day. He laughed and joked throughout the day. and It proved to be fun for all who Lowe of the Pioneer Hospital ad ministration staff. It Is my opinion that in times when we hear so much about trouble and tragedy, we need to be reminded about the common goodness of people like these, and thereby come to believe that the world is a fine place after all. Sincerely yours, Dr. Charles C- Griffin Minister. First Presby terian Church Oxnard, Calif. Lanham bulldlnq oppmtmI to 3 Chatter Sherman had the pleasure of visiting with him. He challenged the editor and the bank president tGene Pierce! to Jog the distance to the library-museum from the Wagon Wheel corner, but we sidestepped the challenge. Outside the museum he stop ped to look at the old casting box at the foot of the steps. We explained that this had been used years before In casting metal cuts at the Gazette- Times. "The Corvallls Gazette -Times?" he inquired. "No. the Gazette-Times," we replied. Whereupon he clapped one hand over his mouth, then said, "I'm always putting my foot in mv mouth." Then he went on to tell of a faux pas he made in Hiro shima, Japan, which was des troyed by the atomic bomb In World War II, while touring there with a number of digni taries. He was absorbed in seeing the points of Interest, when sud denly he found himself thrust in the center of Interest with the mayor of Hiroshima addres sing him. Apparently he didn't exactly catch what the mayor had to say and responded with, "My, your buildings are all so new." Mrs. Hatfield stifled a gasp and nudged him or kicked him in the shins. THE GOVERNOR bought some strawberries nt Central Mar ket (three rups for $1). Before he departed for home, he call ed his wife from the G-T office and asked her to have some shortcake ready because he was bringing the strawberries home. Apparently, strawberries are all gone in the valley. The Miehle newspaper press in the G-T shop is one that was in the Dallas Itcmlzer-Ohserver for many years. Gov. Hatfield was born in Dallas. A.s he look ed at the press here, lie said, "I imagine mv birth announce ment was printed in the paper on that." Undoubtedly It was. He was keenly interested In pictures and documents at the museum, was impressed by the Kinzua and Heppner Lumber Co. operations on his tours of the plants, and had a happy time visiting with the many who came to the coffee hour at the Wagon Wheel. Going to the museum, he noticed a congre gation of young men (football players) at the driveln and stopped to visit with them, ask ing about the prospects for the coming year. The boys were caught a little short at this sur prising visit but cume up with some candid comments about the upcoming season. THE GOVERNOR stayed at Van Winkle's motel on this trip. Previously he has been a guest at the Northwestern, and pass ed the business around. He and Sgt. Bill Newell, his driver, didn't get in until about 11:30 p.m. Sunday and then came in to use the telephone from the office. The Van Winkles took the visit in stride, and Jack said later, "He's a real good guy." (This Is a nice eompli rnent from a Democratic candi date for county commissioner). Joe Balfe visited with the governor for sometime after the arrival on plans for the follow Ing day, and so bedtime came rather late. SGT. NEWELL Is an interesting personality himself. He Is a former state policeman from Home Looks Good To Kit Anderson, Back from Africa Kit Amlrrvm. lxMnK half nn.l hiMirtv nnd strWchltm tall hH.t a v-nr In Mrli ii. wn hnpptlv vlsltlnn frlcndi in ll ppniT lt wM-k nftor return ln to On-Ktm. He Ml hl.i p wills. Mr. end Mr N C. AmliTMin, in Part, France, nftcr famllv tounnl Kuru on vncnlion mu tup imri-iiiii went buck t Nlr where Amlerton. furmiT Morrow ivimtv rciiI, will juniiiuu bis work Kit came on to i n isl Stall's via airplane on t bi polar route, ri'iniiiiiK N-auir nml then Portland. His brother. IVhir. nml John Jopien met lilni In Portland last Tuesday and broiiKht Kit to Heppner. after lie bad befti with his ulster and brother In law. Mr. ami Mrs. Gary Linton. Kit, who will be a Junior In hlKh school In the fall, lias been a housi-Riiest of the George l.mian! ami Glenn Smith fam ilies since his return He ex IMi ts to co to h I K h school In ClsckaiiuiK county In the fall, living with the Llntons nt Glad stone. Kit salil that lie would en )ov resunilnu his si-liimllnii In Heppner but also would like to be In a school law enough to continue work In French, since he had n cood start o" "le sub-JiH-t at the International School In Ihadan. Nigeria. Africa Is much more devel opel than many of the eopte In the United States realize, he said, and he en loved his year over there. The school at Ibn dan had about students, many of whom were whites. The unrest and freipient coups In the government at Nigeria brought considerable concern and students at the internation al school were not allowed to leave the grounds during such California and Is a member of the Oregon state indlce, serving as driver, escort and bodyguard for the governor. Newell Is an ex boxer, but like the governor Is a deep v relit tou man. An article In the Sunday inagainc of the Oregonlan recently told about the sergeant and how he looks after the welfare of the governor. PICTURES of the first Morrow county fair In last week's G-T struck resKnslve chords with a number of old timers. Including Claude Cox, Ed LaTrace, Harold Bockct, Opal Brlggs and others. Harold has a vivid reoollec- lection of the old "aeroplane" even though be was only six years old at the time. The plane was shipped to Heppner In boxes and was put together here. There was no place to land between Portland and Heppner to buy gas, he pointed out, and probably It couldn't huve made that leng thy trip anyway. "It seemed a.s If It was Just cardboard and string," he said although noting that It seemed to have a pretty sizable motor. Ed Clark, now of Hermlston. helped put the flying machine together. When the aviator, Si las Chrlstofferson, famous pilot of his day, took off In the ship, high school bos gave the plane a shove to get It going. The spot of departure was back of the old school on the hill east of town. Chrlstofferson sat on a seat between struts and grabbed the wires to keep from flying out. On the flight the plane gain ed only a few feet altitude and a.s Harold recalls, dldnt travel faster than 2 miles per hour. When It went against the wind, It virtually stopped In mid air and sometimes even seemed to be thrust backwards. The aero plane returned and landed at the same place ns the takeoff. Chrlstofferson was a daredev il pilot and made a flight or two off the Multnomah hotel In Portland as a stunt, Harold re calls. One of these resulted In his death. ON DISPLAY at Gardner's Men's Wear Is a saddle that Ed La Trace believes was the first sad dle won at the first rodeos In Morrow county. Ed thinks this was In 1922, but he would like to find out who won the saddle ami what It was the prize for. Ed bought the saddle sometime ago from Lloyd Matteson. Can anyone supply the Information? IF SOMEONE ASKED whether we would rather go n few rounds with Casslus Clav or run that big Jackhammer of Colum bia Basin Electric, it would take a few moments to decide. When Doyle Key brought It down to the G T Saturday to punch a hole in the concrete wall of what will be our new office, he took a real beating and stayed with it through the entire morning with Bruce Both well assisting. It Isn't so bad to run a jack hammer when you can operate It up and down, but when it is in a horizontal position, it's mighty tough going. (See pic ture, this page). The recoil ham- mers the operator while the bit Is battering the concrete, and be has to hold the heavy con trivance up at the same time. Both of the men utc that con- crete dust that is well stirred by the exhausting air, and their ear drums must have been about broken from the noise. But they got the hole through anu tne concrete is now renos. ing partly in the city dump and partly on the driveway behind tne lire barn. periods To do an would have lnvn dangerous. Kit has some Ideas and con victions on the situation In Nl eerla. but lo attempt to rxplnln them would lake considerable space He snw some of the famous wild life In Africa during his stav there On one ocvaalon giraffe, lying In the road near a rltv. blocked their path Kit en loved participating In sMrts and dramatic In the school ami said he would like to know how Hie teams from Ihadan would fare In rompetlt. Ion with schools In this rutin' trv Ills mother an. i rather, now well oriented lo living In Niger, are pretty much rngrmwd In their work there bv this time. They are on a two year signup and might even ntk for an ex tension when the time la up. Kit said. Mrs. Anderson may return home earlier than her husband net year, perhaps coming sometime In June tu prepare for living In the states again. The two year term will be up In August. Ikmg and Dave Anderson, brothers of Kit. returned home early this year, and each will continue his college education in the fall. Ini Is working for Ihthyns pest Control and Dave has Ik-cu working In Alaska Son Kit key remains with his parents In Niamey, Niger. Kit said that the trip around Kurope was a wonderful exper ience and he could well stand more of that. He Is now a seas, oned air traveler, too. but could not sav offhand how many thousands of miles he has trav eled by air. McFerrin Service Set Here Friday Funeral services for Loy Vern McKrrxln. age t7. will be Friday, August '.'(".. at 10 3D a. in . at the Heppner Christian church. Krv, Al Kom'Mi'c will officiate and vault Interment will follow In Heppner Masonic cemetery with Sweeney Mortuary directing ar rungeinenls. Mr Mcretrln died early Wed nesday, August 2-1, at Pioneer Mc modal hospital, following a short Illness. The son of William and Millie Dent McFerrin, he was born In Myrtle Creik, Oregon. October .'1, 1 siKi He had been a resident of Morrow county for the past 0 years, formerly engaged In farming ami lumbering. Survivor Include three dau ghters. Mm.. Uml.e Keeue, lone; Mrs. Marjorie Hrandhagen, Hep pner; Mrs. lsatielle l c e d , Spokane, Wn ; three sisters, Mrs. r Ima Hlult. Kennewtck, Wn.; Mrs. va Wright, Heppner. and Mrs Zellu Davidson, Ml. C Litre, Calif , ami one brother. EMon McFerrls, Kciinewlek- Also eight grandchildren, one Rreut grand child and numerous m-Uvs and nephews. Pvt. Greg Picrco Finishes Training Private Gregory L. Pierce. 20. son of Mr and Mrs. Gene Pierce. Heppner, completed eight weeks of advanced artillery training at the Armv Artillery and Missile School, Fort Sill. Okla., August 12. He was trained as a cannon eer In field artillery. His training Included main tenance and firing of artillery guns, howitzers and heavy ma chine guns. Instructlton was al so given In ammunition hand ling and communications. Pierce attended Clatsop Junior College In Astoria before enter ing service. COMMUNITY BILLBOARD m ,JI "S I CwQj twefs" ii Coming Events MORROW COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs day, Aug. 23-25 Fair Pavilion, Heppner Pig Scramble and auction sale Thurs. Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Open Class Horse Show, Fri day, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. Rodeo Dance, Music by The Henchmen, Friday, Aug. 2(1, 9:30 p.m. Big Street Parade, Sat, Aug. 27, 10:00 a.m. Itodeo Shows, Saturday and Sunday, 1:15 p.m. Sat. night, 7:30 Cowboy Breakfast, Sunday, Aug. 28, 7:00 a.m., Wrang lers Clubhouse. Episcopal Beef Barbecue Din ner Sat, Aug. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Episcopal Parish hall, Church and Gale. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Kindergarten and first grad ers, Thurs., Sept. 1. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency Heppaer P. O. Box 247 Pa 876-962S PL st mmmmHrgmmtf
