HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES, Thursday. August 2S. 1966
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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