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HEPPNEH GAZETTE -TIMES, TuidY. October 77. 1966 GAZETTE-TIMES Eppoi. Ortqoa tTtX KORBOW COOTITTS HEWSPAPEH The Heppner Gazette eattbllshed March 3a 1SS3. The Heppner Time established November IS, 1S97. Consolidated February 15, 1911 at heart. Such a man U Mark Hatfield. We believe the choice Is between a very Rood candidate Duncan and an exceptional one Hatfield. Al Ullman for Congress NIWS AMt PUIIISHIII ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NfWSPAPII WESLET A. SHEEN AS Editor and rubUalMt HEIXK E. SHERMAJ Associate PublUhf Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 pjn, Monday through Friday; 9 ajn. until noon Saturday. Subscription Rates: $450 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Election Recommendations: Mark Hatfield, Al Ullman, Tom McCall A great deal is made of "issues" in election campaigns. Vot ers ostensibly decide on their choices by determining which can didates most nearly coincide with their own thinking and beliefs, on the Issues. If there are no apparent issues at the inception of a cam paign, candidates seem to feel the urgency of manufacturing some. Sometimes there Is a clearcut difference in positions on the opposing fides; often there is not Voters are frequenlty swayed by emotional appeals and devices other than logical ones in making choices. There Is another important factor in voting that isn't meas ured by issues. A voter may discount the "issues" and place his "X" by the name of the candidate whom he likes best the one in whom he believes, and the one in whom he has faith and confidence. If this were not true, probably every voter would follow his party line. But Oregon, for instance, has had Republican gover nors in 26 of the past 23 years despite a majority of Democratic registration through most of that time. The voter must acknowledge that it would be a rarity, in deed, if he concurred with any candidate, regardless of party, in all of that office-seeker's ideas. Thus, with election just 12 days away, we favor certain can didates not only for their stands on "issues" but also for the virtues they show as individuals, for what they have demon strated in previous public service, and for their apparent capac ity to serve in the future. On the major candidates, we will vote for Governor Mark Hatfield for senator, Congressman Al Ullman for second district representative, and Secretary of State Tom McCall for governor. Here's why: Mark Hatfield for Senator Our confidence in Mark Hatfield is such that we believe him to be the exceptional candidate. His service to the State of Oregon through the past 16 years has been exemplary, starting with his work in the legislature, continuing as secretary of state and culminating with his two terms as governor. No other governor through our lifetime has brought such favorable attention to the State of Oregon, both from the nation al and international scene. He has won the esteemed respect of governors across the country and he has emerged as a national figure of prominence. Character, courage, logical thinking, intelligence, fluency of speech, deep moral convictions are among the qualities he pos sesses. As is true with any man in public life, Governor Hatfield has been soundly criticized at times. It seems to us, however, that because of his own self-imposed exacting standards, he tends to be measured against perfection, and this is a stern yard stick for any human being. Locally, he is criticized by some who have little faith in the Boeing project. But the record shows that Hatfield, like the Boeing people, have always said that development of this proj ect would be slow and no mushrooming industry could be ex pected In a short time. In June, 1961, when the Gazette-Times published a "Progress Edition" directed toward anticipated Boeing workers at the re quest of the Chamber of Commerce here. Governor Hatfield de clined to paticipate through any official message because he felt there would be no such boom and that development would be slow in coming. We still have his letter in our files. Possibilities remain that Boeing will bring industrial devel opment in Morrow county to go hand-in-hand with agricultural growth, bringing a diversified economy here. It might be borne in mind, too, that little was done about developing "the sands" until the governor and the State Depart ment of Planning and Development initiated this project. Only when this interest was shown and the Boeing lease was culmi nated after arduous negotiations did people awaken to the fact that desert lands of the comity had real possibilities. Then com petition for use of the lands Started to develop, Congressman Bob Duncan, who rather reluctantly entered the race for U. S. Senator since he was quite content to continue serving in the House, has hammered away on the "Vietnam is sue." There has been a tendency to over-simplify the respective positions of the candidates as being "pro-Vietnam" on the one hand and "anti-Vietnam" on the other. Those who heard Governor Hatfield speak here realize that the issue isn't all black or white. It is a complicated and com plex matter. He made it quite clear that he is giving every sup port to the men overseas, that they should have all the weap onry and needs that they can use in the conduct of war, that he has not harassed the administration on Vietnam, but that he believes every effort should be made to effect a diplomatic set tlement without the sapping depletion of our resources while an untouched Russia stands by without losing a man. It must have been quite disconcerting for Congressman Dun can to hear Bobby Kennedy's position on Vietnam in Corvallis this week. Many observers interpret Kennedy's position, as stat ed in his talk, to being closer to Hatfield's than Duncan's. Bob Straub, who has directed more criticism at Hatfield than he has at his own opponent, Tom McCall, has pounded on the governor's failure "to do things" for the State of Oregon. But on a TV appearance Sunday he, too, gave a left-handed endorsement to the governor. He was explaining to reporters how he felt added revenue could come to the state through income tax with out imposing a sales tax, pointing out that today the state re ceives nearly twice as much from income tax as it did eleven years ago, just from the expanding economy. In making a point of the increased prosperity in the state, Straub would have a difficult time in justifying some of his previous remarks on Hatfield's lack of business ability and the "inactivity" that he indicates is stifling the state. Congressman Duncan is a strong candidate who has conduct ed a lively campaign. Known as a forceful and effective man, there is every indication that he can be proud of his record. But after roaring to a peak of popularity earlier in the campaign, it seems to us that he has become a trifle hysterical recently, as evidenced by his repeated insistence on debating with Hat field and insinuating that Morse and the governor are in the same "camp." We believe, as one man so aptly put it, that Hatfield In Washington (D. C.) will be a strong voice for Oregon, but that Duncan would be a voice for Washington in Oregon. As this hints, we believe that we need a man who will oppose the waste ful spending of the present administration but who has, at the same time, humanitarian interests and welfare of all the people Congressman Al I'llman Is almost without peer, we believe, in his attention to problem and needs of the congressional dis trict that he services. Morrow county has seen evidences of this time after time. He has worked diligently for the Willow Creek project; he "went to bat" with local officials on Rotting the National Wild life people to yield some of the north end wildlife refuge restored for industrial waterfront sites and this was no moan task; he took up the cudgel when the battle arose with the KOC over pro posed television regulations that threatened to eliminate the mi crowave system from consideration in Heppner and other places. He has worked closely with local agriculture and Its problems. These are just a few examples that come to mind on the spur ot fhe moment , Al Ullman has given this area some feeling that It does have a voice in the ponderous machinery of our gargantuau government In Washington. D. C. This editor, as a Republican, often disagrees with the voting of the congressman at the "Great Society" level. We believe that some of the policies of the messianic Johnson administration are placing crushing economic burdens on the people who pay the bill, particularly on small business. These same policies are forc ing our young people to shy away from careers in business or agriculture. Worse, the giveaway policies of the federal govern ment are tending to destroy the moral fiber of our people, many of whom no longer seek "to do for themselves'' as they hold out their hands to the government. Supporters of Everett Thoren. Ullman's Republican opponent have issued literature to the effect that Cong. Ullman has voted 59 times in Congress to the detriment of his district. We have made no attempt to analyze this statement, but we recognize that this would have to be examined in light of what a person considers to be "detrimental interest. What might seem so to one may not be to another. We do know that Congressman I'llman has not always fol lowed the "party line" and that he has demonstrated an abil ity to oppose the administration when he felt so moved, as with the "tight money" situation. Thoren is to be commended for his diligent campaign. He has worked hard against great odds to get his message to the people. He Is earnest and sincere, but he has a near impossible job in convincing the people that he can serve the second Ore gon district better than Ullman, who has a remarkable ability in working with his constituents and evidencing an Interest In their welfare. It would take a mighty strong man to defeat I'llman. and it is not likely that any Republican In Eastern Oregon could do it. Tom McCall for Governor A look at Tom McCall's history shows a man of fine char acter, depth, humanitarian interest and a deep desire to serve. When Bob Straub chose to run against McCall, he did so know ing that McCall was far in front on "name familiarity." But this "name familiarity" was not just from the fact that thousands of people had been exposed to McCall over television, but In cluded thousands in all walks of life who had contacts in many areas of service that had brought honor and respect to him. These range from presiding at safety conferences to serving as chair man of the Oregon council on Crime and Delinquency, from serv ing as president of the Oregon Prison association to chairman ing the Metropolitan Youth Commission. The Democratic candidate, who, too, can point to a good background, has had some trouble in making issues with Mc Call, having taken the role of the aggressor In the campaign. Straub has made some effort to discredit McCall's background on the basis that it has been more in the reporting and news analysis field than in business or the legislature. But this overlooks McCall's work as administrative assistant to Governor Douglas McKay, his work as Secretary of State, and his work with many government-connected agencies. The reporting experience at the level where it has been done by McCall can give a man perception, insight and depth that may transcend those actually in the fields beiug observed. We admire Bob Straub. He has made a good campaign, and he obviously wants the job he is seeking. He knows it is an up hill battle, but he has been working tirelessly at the task. Some of his proposals, however, indicate that he is over eager and over-aggressive, that he might plunge Oregon Into programs that people of the state couldn't handle. One such Is the proposal to make a public park alongside the shores of the Willamette River from Portland to Eugene. It Is a beautiful thought and a noble one, but it seems to us that this would take millions of dollars, far beyond the capacity of the taxpayers to muster, with property of industries and private owners In volved, condemnation proceedings necessary and so on. McCall has come out with no such propositions. His think ing is of the solid, reflective type. Tom McCall's billboards say that he will be a "Great Gov ernor." Certainly he has the capacity for great respect In the eyes of his fellow men. Our confidence Is not so much that he will be a great governor but that he will be a solid and a strong one, that he will conduct an honest administration that he will be respected by the people of his state as one sensitive to their needs and problems, and that he will continue the high national wicbu" mai nas oeen inculcated by Governor Chaff aid Chatter Wes Sherman HIGH Sl'lUXH. students here this w.vk are saving "lUppl noss Is Homecoming r.H"'i" as they go through "iilrlt Week" wlih eagerness and enthusiasm May the spirit continue In hltj'i gear after the Wahtonka game here Friday night! A victory would put the Mustangs Into a Playoff game with Vale, unless Hums can make a stronger claim will, the powers that he Thus would bo rather difficult for the inlanders Ut least from the Hrppnor olnt f viowi since tho Mustangs defeated Burns, 31 to Kt The Heppner thinking is that If the two teams f.nish In a deadlock in the west em division, our Mustangs should H the nod on the basis ol their win over Hums. In any event, the team has made a wonderful showing. The gridmon have come on with great spirit this season, and the strategy ol the coaches has out foxed the work of their opium ents. "On to Vale" should be the battle cry. BIT THIS is "IP week In more than Heppner Ilomeoomlnt: The smaller youngsters mlg'it well say, "Happiness Is Haunt Ing on Hallowe'en." and the trick or-trea tors probably will le out In force come Monday night. We note with Interest the school lunch menu at A. C. Hou ghton school, lrrigon. for Mon day: Cats' meow, witches tooth, devils' hiKips, goblins' nectar, surprises, surprises? Could that be from govern ment suipiusT And also In the Hallowe'en news Is thir late flash from the Heppner Bluejays. delevorod late this afternoon by one of the Bluebird girls: "We made pumklns that glit ter In the dark. So If you see any pumklns on a stick you will know that the Heppner Bluejays had made them. Git- i tery Gittery pumpkins. IX) you ' know them? The next Bluebird: meeting will be November 9." j j ONE OK THE enjoyable events! of the year for us is going out to get the story and pic- ' tures on the Livestock Man of the Year. It was a beautiful lav Monday when Gall MeCar- ty and the editor visneu ine Harton Clarks. Nod ('larks and Kay Wright, ami their place Is beautiful In the fall with leave turning color on the trees along McKlnnoy Creek. We wished again that we had a color camera ami n i' ture their ranch in color vmy trouble Is that when we got out In the open spaces we try to act like a gaolle and wind up like an old goat with the gout Wo wanted to got a picture of the farmstead from the bluff above and t.xik off with Nod like a JackratihH for the first 10 stops Nod skittered up the rockv scrabble without breath Ing a deep breath but when we got to the top. you'd have thought we had lust finished the marathon In the Olympics. Chances are that when Nod gets our ago. he'll be In almost as good shape as he Is right now Moral Is: If you want to be hearty and active, live on a ranch. If vou vvant to be a wheezy old gent before your time, ho an editor. Kav has lived In town for on ly a short time. "Can't sav as I like It very much." ho Brum bled. It's lust too congested In these big towns like Heppner for Ray. SPEAKING of the grunts and groans. Boh Abrams has been laid up for much of the week with his back giving him fits. Wo think there must be one thing worse than a little man enduring pains from muscle spasms In his back, and thai Is a big man getting them. When a follow like Bob gets some thing like this, there is a mighty Karn McCurdy was happy to return to her horn last Wed nonday after bring hoapltaltted In Pioneer Memorial hospital luce August 'IT with Injuries sustained In an automobile ac cident near Heppner. Sh U ab lo to be up and around for llm Itod time, and la looking for ward to returning to her col lege utilities at winter term. I'njrlcla Van Winkle, also In lured In the accident, wa din missed from the hospital w last week In September and U also making satisfactory prog roiw I, it nf hurtln' going on. And Harry O'lVnnell learned that he U not as young a ho used to be when he Worked on Iho sticks at the football game the other night (sideline yard markers). Ho aw t runner headed his way toward the sideline and an o)Nnrnt In hot pursuit. Ho didn't show proper respect ami run for hi life as he should have The pair clobbered him. and down he wont. The metal polo nf the marker he wa holding thumped him a goodly crack acruM the lde of the head and he iulcklv developed a tem porary cauliflower ear. Harry wa Mill sorting out, his ache and pain aa of Tue- day but wa getting around, t WHEN KRlKNttt wore here over the work end we took a ride to Hnardtuan, had dinner there Saturday evening and looked In some amazement at the prog tvss that ha been made In Morrow county' "new city." Transformation of the past few months ha been tremcn dous Residences seem to be hlosomlng all over the place Service stations, restaurant and the motel are a nice and at tractive a they can be. It Is rough to go through the rigors of moving, no doubt, and facing all the negotiations and adjustments Involved, but the nw town 1 certainly looking inviting How nice It I to have everything brand new! TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: Dear Wes: All of U5 at Blue Mountain Community College were thrill ed at the fine coverage you gave our dedication and open house. We are also appreciative of the news coverage of the Chamber of Commerce meeting and the fine commendation given us in your editorial. Several of our board members have dropped in to comment about this coverage and to ex press th:-:r appreciation for the continued support we have had from you and your paper dur ing our formative years. It has also been a great personal moti vation to me to have the fine support yon have given the fac ulty and administration. Wallace W. McCrae, President To the Editor: One of the most important things in the next two, perhaps six years, is for Oregon to have someone to keep an eye on LBJ. We want a voice for Oregon In Washington, not a voice for Washington in Oregon. We want someone to speak up when piracy of our water is threatened. The same for our timber or fish off the coast. Sincerely, Henry Peterson, lone Hatfield for Governor Chairman COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Coming Events HEPPNER HIGH FOOTBALL Homecoming Game, Friday, Oct. 28. 8 p.m. Heppner Vs. Wahtonka Heppner Rodeo Grounds. SPAGHETTI FEED Heppner FFA Chapter Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 p.m. following Homecoming pa rade Elementary School Cafeteria. BENEFIT CARD PARTY American Legion Auxiliary Monday, Oct. 31, 8:00 p.m. Bridge and pinochle, prizes, dessert Public welcome. HALLOWEEN DANCE Catholic Parish Hall, by St. Patrick's Altar Society Monday, Oct. 31, 7:30-10:30 p.m. AH high school students wel come Music by the Henchmen RUMMAGE SALE Friday, Saturday, October 28 29 By Heppner Civic League. Benefit for Heppner Kinder garten Former TriCo building. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. 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