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
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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.
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