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FLAG DAY JUNE 14
More Significance to Flag Day
In view of two recent tragic national events the mur
ders of Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King
our conscience-stricken country might well emphasize Flag
Day, Friday, June 14, with renewed sincerity and dedication.
As 11 did after the death of Dr. King, a reaction of guilt
has swept across the nation following the death of Senator
Kennedy. Even those who did not politically support this
vigorous man of purpose mourn his loss, for he was a great
Am There are those who blame a "sin sick" America for his
death. It does not seem quite logical somehow to charge all
Americans for the despicable act of an Inflamed Jordanian,
who If the apparent facts are true, struck down this national
leader in a perverted outburst of nationalism for his native
"he fact that our nation does feel guilt, however, is of
more significance. Our ashamed people realize that they have
reason for contrition because of racism, bigotry, an exagger
ated love of material wealth, hypocrisy, and other ungodly ac-
ti0nRaclsm surely was a factor In the death of Dr. King, and
every American who has not stood firmly against inequality
and prejudice might well feel a prickling of conscience for
this terrible deed.
Circumstances were somewhat different with Sen. Ken
nedy because his murderer was from another nation, and the
assassin's action seems to have been provoked by a misguid
ed sense of duty to the land of his nativity.
But this does not make the loss of a highly esteemed lead
er any less appalling. Perhaps in some manner all of our
citizenry Is entitled to a share of the Indictment, but the
evils that are so prevalent across America do not seem to
be particularly applicable in this case.
In another paper last week was an editorial, I Am a
Discouraged American." The writer said that he was discour
aged because of the murder of the Kennedy brothers, John
and Robert; because of the death of Dr. King; discouraged
because students could overrun and assume control of a
college; and discouraged about similar things that have made
disconcerting headlines in Tecent years.
But this is not a time for discouragement. The very fact
that America is making more progress towards true equality
than ever before brings reactions and adjustments which
cause strain and unrest. : ' "
When one makes a house cleaning, it Is the easy way
to close the door on a dirty closet. Open the door, and an
assortment of accumulated things will naturally come tumb
ling out that require some effort to replace and adjust.
What is needed in a time of crisis and we profoundly
believe Senator Kennedy would agree is not weeping and
wailing, but a rededication of purpose; not discouragement,
but a renewed resolve to do better.
This Is still a very great America. It is a rapidly grow
ing America, and the very fact that its population is ex
ploding in itself gives rise to pressures and problems that
will result in troubles and difficulties.
Undoubtedly there are measures that must be taken to
safeguard against the malevolent minority. It occurs to us
that the country should consider devoting more attention to
the mentally disturbed with a view towards rehabilitating
the unbalanced and the fanatics or at least taking measures
to protect society against their erratic acts.
As Senator Eugene McCarthy puts it, many of us would
like to believe that we are still living in a pioneer-type age
when actually we are now in a highly complicated and so
phisticated society.
Perhaps gun control measures are necessary. It could be
that registration on the same basis that cars and boats are
registered could prove to be a genuine safeguard. Certainly
our record of 6,000 killings per year is shameful and awful.
At the same time, the tragic death of these great lead
ers should not panic the nation into frantic action that it
may legrct later. There could be sorry consequences to an
ill-conceived gun control law. One that would require photo
graphs and fingerprints, for instance, could be discriminatory
to the poor. It would be easy, through such an act, to in
fringe on basic freedoms of Americans.
But with Flag Day at hand and the unhealed wound
from the loss of great Americans still hanging heavy on
the minds and hearts of our people, this is a time for restor
ation of faith. This is a time for the individual to vow, in full
earnestness, that he will aspire to the highest idealism of
America to the very best of his ability.
We have placed too much emphasis on prestige in this
country; too much concern on our image of power and wealth
abroad. We need to develop the qualities of greatness in
the same idealism of the Founding Fathers. Once our inner
souls are pure, our image throughout the world will come
out all right.
The answer is a simple one if our people would accept
it. If we lived by true Christian principles, sincerely loving
our God and loving our neighbors as ourselves, there would
be few problems. So very simple and yet so terribly hard
to attain!
When the Stars and Stripes fly on Flag Day, let's think
on these things.
With the completion of the "new" swimming pool, the
rocreutlun program geitlng underway at the high school, and
other act Ml Irs Martini:, Heppner I In a position to offer
Kummer fun for all.
Tin re 1m truly romrthlnu for everyone. The Willow Creek
Golf course Is In beautiful fchape, and Its fairways and greens
beckon the golfer. Fiesta Lanes continues to lie an Inviting
spot for the bowler. The tennis courts by the Junior high
gym ore there for the using.
Stuart Dick, lifeguard Ht the pool, has announced tM
schedule of swims and swimming lessons, and It H a certain
ly that the city'i Investment In this facility will pay divi
dend through almost constant use through the summer. This
year the pool will have greater use than ever from men and
women, u well as from children. It may be a cool summer
Judging by Its start but it seems apparent that even so, the
swimmers will enjoy the warm water.
The vision of the Rev. Dirk Rlnehart Is responsible for
starting a new activity for young people with the recreation
program at the high school gym. So far, upper Junior high
and high school students have evidenced the most Interest
In the sports and physical education program offered, but If
other ages show Interest, provision will be made for them,
too.
These youths can take part In the things that they so
much enjoy basketball, volleyball, tumbling, trampoline and
other activities and at the same time they will develop and
keep In good nhape for the school year ahead.
So often It Is expressed that a community neglects to
provide worthwhile activity for Its young people. Through the
start of this program, the Chamber of Commerce, backed by
the city schools and the county, is seeking to give the oppor
tunity for such activity, and all are Invited to participate.
It Is not restricted to Heppner young people, but any in the
area, close enough to come regularly, are invited.
The Idea of the Rev. Rlnehart and his committee shows
promise of blossoming into a well-rounded summer recreation
program here. This opens the door, so to speak.
The new pool is a major step In offering exceptional facil
ities for summer recreation here. It would be possible to use
the pool, the tennis courts, the golf course, the gymnasium
and other facilities to develop a full-scale coordinated pro
gram for all ages.
At the same time, the community is fortunate to have
trained young men and women, such as Stuart Dick and
Martha Doherty, to give good leadership.
A number of groups have shown interest at the adult
level the "Romans," a group of men who played volleyball
last year and are starting early morning swims this year;
the women who took part In a Jogging group; and others.
Our area lends itself well, too, to those who like to hike over
hill and dale, train to climb mountains, ride horseback, and
engage In similar types of physical activity.
Since we have the facilities and the leaders, the main
thing needed now is a show of Interest.
The first helpful thing that might be done is to encour
age the young people to go up to the high school gym now
and register for the evening activities In progress there. All
in the area are invited.
TO THE
EDITOR. . .
RCA vs. NRA
Chaff and Chatter
Wes Sherman
IT SURELY must signal the com
iir, of a npur era in the evolut
ion of our society when one can
get a sunburn at . a commence
ment.
TMo hnnnened to us Sunday
at the university oi uregun i-
menceinent in Eugene wnen sun
Bill received his bachelor degree
in sociology.
It wasn't tne nery giow oi
loarnlno with which Vast Autzen
Stadium exuded, that caused our
face to burn. It was the mere
physical fact that we were ex
posed in the open air for several
rir Arthur Flem-
ming, the college president, and
others expounded on matters of
importance to the graduates, the
candidates for advanced degrees,
and the audience in general.
We say this is a milestone in
society's evolution because the
indoor pavilions no longer seem
adequate to accommodate the
vast numbers achieving degrees,
together with those who desire
to come and share with pride
their moment of triumph.
The largest pavilions in Ore
gon would seat only around 12,
000 but Autzen stadium will
hold around 40,000. We hasten to
add, however that there were
great expanses of this big bowl
of concrete that were empty on
Sunday.
WE SORT of like the Idea of an
open air commencement. One
could say that the fresh air is
cumhnl n of academic freedom;
that the vast space is an invi
tation from the wide world beck
oning the graduates.
But from our point of view it
was enjoyable because one does
n't have to perspire through the
ceremonies for several hours in
a stuffy auditorium.
The covered section at Autzen,
which usually is reserved for
those who have made substan
tial contribution to the construc
tion of the stadium, was opened
to visitors. So on Sunday, we
ordinary peons got to sit in the
comfortable lemon yellow seats
At a sports event we would have
had to look with envy from
across the way to those implant
ed there, while trying to console
ourselves that the bleachers just
might be made of soft pine.
NOT ON.-Y the fact that com
mencement was in this stad
ium marked a new era for U of
O graduation ceremonies. This
was the first year that the un
dergraduates did not march
around and take a diploma from
an outstretched hand,
When it came time to award
degrees, the candidates merely
stood, and at a signal, moved
their tassels on their black
mortarboards to the other side,
thereby to symbolize completion
of their undergraduate curricula.
Anyone can Jo this, but it re
quires .robably some $6000 on
the average to do it legitimately,
for that is about what it takes
to run the four-year course.
Oregon awarded some 4,000 de
grees, both undergraduate and
advanced, during the academic
year completed (this includes
earlier awarding of degrees In
August, December, March and
June). Thus. nerhaos S24.OO0.000
was pungled up by parents and
the candidates lor their educat
ions, and the masters and doc
tors paid more, of course, for
their longer courses.
If they conducted college com
mencement now in the same
manner as at high school, it
would probably take the better
part or two aays jusi to awara
tne diplomas at a major insti
tution. If the grad marched by,
his name announced, the dip
loma hanHprl to him. and with
a handshake ensuing, perhaps
tnis operation wouia taite
seconds.
Nnm if von havp 2500 candi
dates, that would be 1250 min
utes or more than -ft) hours:
THIS WAS a colorful affair Sun
day and a proud moment for
many parents, but we couldn't
hpin hut RtTTw with a comment
that floated back from a restless
man squirming in a seat ahead
of us as the ceremonies went on.
"I wish this was a football
game," he remarked wistiuny.
WE BUMPED into the Hillard
Browns there, and had a on oi
visit with them. The ex-
Heppner Elementary principal
io tinu nrinninal at Toledo and
Mrs. Brown is teaching in a
Newport scnooi. iney are iuuiv
ing hale and hearty, and we
icoH tn nrvnvpw thpir greet
ings to their many friends here.
WE HAD planned to write a bit
aDout tnese itomans , urac
eskimos, these polar bears of
Heppner who are now dedicated
to getting up in time to go swim
ming at 6 a.m. daily. But we
find ourselves speechless. In the
first place, anyone who can get
up and be raring to go daily by
6 a.m. is some kind of a super
man. And if he has the fortitude
to get up by then and go plung
ing into a swimming pool, that's
something else. We just don't
find the words for it.
But more power to these val
iant souls!
IT IS a little hard to figure how
it is going to be without Tom
and Millie Howell in their groc
ery store across the street. They
have announced that they are re
tiring by the end of this month,
whether the store is sold or not
and they mean it.
They hr.ve been mighty friend
ly business neighbors, and it has
been good to associate with them
on Willow Street. For seven
years we've watched them work
there (all but two of the nine
that they have been there) and
we know very well that they
need a rest and deserve the re
tirement awaiting them. May
they enjoy every minute of a
more leisurely fuure!
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ball and
family traveled to Unity Reser
voir over the Memorial day
week-end where they enjoyed
boating, fishing and camping.
Joining them there were Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Ball and family and
Mr. and Mrs. Arden Tripp and
family, all of Kinzua. Also en
joving the Memorial Day holi
days at Unity Reservoir were
Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Watkins and j
family.
To I he Editor: ,
I think Vice-Chairman Charley
Dalv got a little carried away
at the Chamber of Commerce
meeting recently, according to
the article that appeared In the
Mav 30 Gazette Times.
Most of the RCA tall end, as
he called them, have Joined the
NRA of which he Is a director.
Some of the better NRA cow
boys have Joined RCA. Some
people would rather be a big
duck in a small puddle than
a little duck in a big puddle.
The comparison of major and
minor baseball should hiive
been major and coast league.
In seven rodeo events In 1967
at Heppner prize money was
$1000. Entrance fees ranged
from $20-40. Saddle bronc rid
ing for two days was $.'550 prize
money and the fee $25. Team
nnino C I (VI onri thp entrance
fee $10. I don't think the money
is equally aisiriDuieu. incy ny
tn Hrour rrtnrp than KPVen or
eight bronc riders. The gate for
iyti7 was $4062.70. In 1950, we
had a three nay snow wnn nve
ma lor event s, prize money of
Si'vm nnrl SIS entrance fee in
all events. The total gate was
$1841. You don't need 210 cow-
boys when 64 can ao tne jod.
I think the cowboys should en
tertain the people who pay ad
mission, not the cowboys.
As for NRA paying more prize
money than RCA in Oregon and
Washington, I cannot buy that.
Prize money is put up by the
association. It does not include
entrance fees paid by the cow
iviua In 1Q7 nntrnnrp fees at
Heppner were $5,575. This makes
a big purse, Dut it is ine cow
toy's money that is big. Prize
money at tugene, si. raui, ti
lensbiire. Puyallup and Walla
Walla was $41,950, not includ
ing entrance fees. Pendleton in
iocs will nut u n $13,025 prize
money; in 1967 RCA prize mon
ey amounted to $1,778,657 in the
United States. Rodeo is a ma
jor sport, the only one in which
participants pay entrance fees
to entertain the public. We are
running close to football and
baseball in attendance.
In Valley Springs, Calif., RCA
rnrlpn MsV 11.12. 13.000 SDOCta-
tors saw one of Oregon's good
n,..hn.,c Ufarlr Sfhrikpf of Suth-
erlin, Oregon, win the all-around
gold and silver Den duckib. ai
Pendleton, we have a champion
chin of thp wnrld rodeo close
The Rhyming Philosopher
SO WHAT IS A FATHER? IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN
IT COULD BE THE FELLOW THAT BRINGS HOME THE
BACON
HE WORKS ALL THE TIME AT SOMETHING OR OTHER
AND TALKS ON THE PHONE. BUT ONLY TO MOTHER.
HE BUYS THINGS FOR BIRTHDAYS. UNLESS HE FORGETS.
AND LATER ON HELPS US TO PAY OFF OUR DEBTS.
I OFTEN IMAGINE THAT BEING A DAD
IS SOMETHING CREATED TO MAKE PEOPLE GLAD,
A MIXTURE OF ANGEL AND RESCUING KNIGHT.
HE'S WHAT YOU FALL BACK ON TO MAKE THINGS GO
PlCHT
A FATHER'S THE HUMAN ON WHOM YOU DEPEND,
JUST LESS THAN A GOD BUT MUCH MORE THAN A
FRIEND.
cq HONOR YOUR FATHER IF HE'S STILL AROUND.
FOR GRATITUDE'S VAIN WHEN HE'S UNDER THE
GROUND;
AND DONT FORGET GRANDPA. SALUTE THE OLD MAN
WITH FOND RECOGNITION AND GIFTS IF YOU CAN.
FOR CHILDREN WHO HONOR THEIR PARENTS ARE
TO MAKE THE BEST PARENTS THEMSELVES WHEN
THEY'RE GROWN.
WHILE MOTHER IS EVER THE QUEEN OF THE ROOST,
THE FATHERS DESERVE AN OCCASIONAL BOOST.
DEVOTING THEIR EFFORTS TO GIVE US THE BEST,
WE TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED WITH THANKS
UNEXPRESSED.
SO GATHER TOGETHER FROM NEAR AND AFAR
TO LET FATHER KNOW JUST HOW CRATEFUL WE ARE.
HARRY W. FLETCHER
Pioneer
Ponderings
Bv W. S. CAVERHILL
Skimmings From
Sunday's Paper
Our scouts on the horizon of
scientific knowledge and re
Qorrh report a number of in
teresting things.
(a) Fresh eggs communicate
with each other by "clicking".
a that opts hehind with
his clicks will never hatch. (I
can imagine the uproar created
on ineubator wnen ramiui
Mrs. Mildred Winters has re
ceived word from her son. Mar
ine Pfc. Simon B. Winters, Jr..
that he has been released from
the hospital In Vietnam for
wounds received in action, but
is still in Phu Bal on a rest
leave.
) COMMUNITY f
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to home. Last year the attend- tVScitement in a carton when
ance was so great, people were he excitement in
turned away for lack of seating me COOK vw1'
space. (b) At last we have a rocket
I have put in a numoer ui on the way xo mais.
vpari rodeoinff. 1 Know every rrst easv on inai iui
committee nas a routii tu iu
malit it. Hennner is one Of the
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oldest snows in mis pari ui uic-
enn nnrl wp want to see it live.
There are people older than I
that helped make it, and want
to see it continue. I agree the
Chamber does take an active
part, but does not have much
to say about it.
Anv of vnu fans interested in
rnripn mav subscribe to the
Rodeo Sports News, Denver,
Colo., and get the facts about
RCA rodeo.
Its small pay for all the work
we have done in the past for
the Heppner Rodeo to ask that
we at least receive credit for
what was done.
Harold Erwin
Duncan Reflections
To the Editor:
Election day has come and
onnii i hnne vnu will permit
me to use your communication
column to express my very deep
and heartlelt appreciation lor
nil nf thp thousands of people
all over the state who gave so
unselfishly of their time and re
sources to help in my campaign
for United States Senate.
I have asked myself often
why so many do so much when
their names never appear in the
hoaHlinpc nnH thpv must often
feel that their efforts go unrec
ognized.
I think the answer must be
tho nmp as the answer to the
question as to why candidates
run. It is simply thai iney are
dedicated to their country and
to the cause of good represen
tative government.
If this experiment in democ
racy is to work each of us must
do what he can, whether it be
running for office, working for
a political party of our choice,
or simply registering and vot
ing. Each individual contribu
tion goes to make up the
strongest and best country on
earth of which each of us is so
proud. It is this multiple, mani
fold effort that so overshadows
the few who condemn and tear
down that government which
all of us hope will ultimately
brine freedom and peace in this
world.
I want this humble thanks of
mine to extend as well to those
who worked for mv opponent.
While I disagreed with their
judgment as vigorously and
nonorably as I could, their con-
trihntinn to this mmnptitivp
election process is a part of the
overall great picture.
l pieage, once again, my sup-
nort to thp rhoirp of the ma
jority both now and in the fall
election.
Robert B. Duncan
Painters' Praise
Dear WTes and Helen:
As the painting classes in
Morrow county come to a close
for the season, we would like
to thank you for the very ex
cellent advertising you gave us
over the three terms. These lit
tle things that promote our
county seem very important to
t Tt7onilp rfelinouencv can
now be detected between the age
of one to six years. (Why dis
courage 'em so early).
(d) Educational investigators
have come to the conclusion that
a knowledge of the alphabet is
of some assistance in teaching
reading. (Some of us have sus
pected that for years).
(e) Thrift is no longer a way
of economic life. (Ben Franklin
said "he who buys what he
does not need may some day
need what he cannot buy." That
should be revised to read: "Buy
it todav. vou may not need it
tomorrow").
mo and vour cooperation is
much appreciated.
While I was not able to at
tend the art showing in Pen
dleton recently, I understand our
showings were just as impress
ive ana many nave expressed
nnnrofiatinn to mp for our clflss.
es presenting their work to the
public.
Go mnnv mnnv thanks from
all the classes for "carrying the
message' ior us.
Sincerely,
Birdine Tullis
Coming Events
YOUTH RECREATION
PROGRAM
Two-months (June and July)
Recreation Program for 7th
through high school age
youth
High School Gymnasium
Mondays through Thursdays,
7-9 p.m. Planned recreation
$2 registration fee
BENEFIT CARD PARTY
Friday. June 28. 8 p.m.
IOOF Hall, Lexington
Sponsored by Holly Rebekah
Lodge
Bridge and pinochle, prizes,
refreshments
Tickets, $1.00
HEPPNER SWIMMING POOL
Open Tuesday through Fri
day, 1 to 4 p.m., and 7 to
9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to
1 rt m
Closed Mondays
season ticKets avanaDie
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Advisory Board Meeting
jvionaay, June ii, cju p.m.
Important business
Next meeting in August
SIDEWALK BAZAAR
Friday and Saturday, July 12-
10
Plan a booth now
SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC
SERVICE BY
C. A. RUGGLES
Insurance Agency
P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625
Heppner
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Enjoy the summer evenings and week-ends in
your own back yard.
Ornament your patio with one of our modern
tables.
Your choice of size and finish: Green or Black,
trim, Natural or Redwood top and benches.
BECKET EQUIPMENT
123 W. LINDEN WAY HEPPNER PH. 676-9261