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Treatment lor Insects Given It appears as though Columbia county residents are being invaded by such insects as root weevils, sow- bugs and the like. Many calls have come into the extension office con cerning these pesky little insects taking the liberty to invade the home says Tom Zinn, Columbia county extension agent. A number of insecticides or com binations of insectidcs are useful in the control of household insect pests such as root weevils, earwigs, milli pedes, sowbugs, crickets, etc. To control them it is often desir able to treat limited areas outdoors with relatively high concentrations of an insecticide that will provide long residual effect, points out Zinn. The concentrations suggested for residual outdoor use are in excess of those that should be used on plants. They should not be used where undue exposure to children or pets is likely to occur cautions Zinn. Indoors use prepared household sprays containing approximately 5% DDT or 5% methoxychlor, 3% mala thion, %% lindane or 2 %% chlor dane. Dusts containing these insect- ticides have limited usefulness in doors, advises Zinn, but can be used to greater advantage out-of-doors, Heavy applications of one of the in secticides completely around the out side of the house, covering window sills, door ways etc, where insects may be gaining entrance, is advised. Indoors household sprays should be applied to basements, window sills, door ways and any area where these pests can gain entrance into the house. Don’t overlook the attic as a possible home for such pests to spend the winter. Always remember to read and fol low the precautions on the manu facturer’s label when using any type, of an insecticide, stresses Zinn. Aptitude tests seem a waste of time for kids who are apt to do any thing. SHOP AT HOME AND SAVE! IT'S YOUR LAW Kjuptci f t Law Maktt Dtmocracy Live ORAL SALE OF LAND John Jones owned a house at North 123 Fourth Street. The legal descip- tion of the property was lot one of block one of Howling Dog’s First Ad dition to Portland, Oregon. Jones decided to sell the house for $10,000 His neighbor, Bob Smith, hearing that Jones wanted to sell, offered him $9,800.00 for the property and Jones accepted the offer. Smith said, I’ll pay wou $100 now to bind the deal,” and did pay Jones the $100. No contract was signed by the two men, however. Later that day someone else offer ed Jones $10,000 for the house and Jones accepted the offer, signed a contract to sell to the other person for $10,000, and received a $500 earn est money payment on the contract. The next day Jones offered Simth his $100 back, telling him the house was sold. Smith refused to accept the money, saying he had a binding contract and he intended to enforce it .even if he had to go to court to do so. Do you think the oral contract be tween the two men is binding? The answer is “No.” A contract to sell real estate must be in writing and signed by the parties to the contract to De binding. Furthermore, the con tract must contain the legal descrip tion of the property being sold. Smith’s oral contract with Jones was not enforceable, but Smith could re cover the $100 he paid as earnest money. (Oregon lawyers offer this column as a public service. No person should apoly or interpret airy law without the aid of an attorney who is com pletely advised of the facts. Even a slight variance in facts may change the application of the law.) PRESUMPTIONS IN THE LAW In every trial the law puts the “burden of proof’ on one side or the other. For example, until the prose cuting attorney offers evidence that an accused person committed a Columbia County Labor Council AFL-CIO Recommends the Fol lowing Candidates and Ballot Measures PRESIDENT Lyndon B. Johnson VICE PRESIDENT Hubert H. Humphrey REPRESENTATIVE 1st Congressional District R. Blaine Whipple SECRETARY OF STATE Alfred H. Corbett STATE TREASURER Robert W. Straub ATTORNEY GENERAL Robert Y. Thornton STATE REPRESENTATIVE Columbia County Wayne Turner BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3 Vote Yes COUNTY JUDGE Earl Seawright COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dane S. Brady WRITE IN CANDIDATE DISTRICT ATTORNEY Dave Williamson TREASURER Louise Johnson Pd. Pol. Adv., Columbia County Labor Council AFL-CIO J. P. Bartlett, Secy. Treas. crime, the accused need not prove his innocence. The state has the “burden of proof.” For the trial to move for ward, the prosecuting attorney must first make out a case. Where the burden of proof lies de pends on who must prove his case, and what presumptions of the law help him. For example, an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Yet a person who is found guilty may take over the burden of prov ing that he was insane at the time of the offense. He tries to show he didn’t have the legal capacity to commit the crime. Since the law presumes all people are sane, unless proved otherwise, the accused has burden of proof if he pleads insanity. This burden differs: In a criminal case the state has to show the ac cused guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt.” But in a civil case, say for dam ages, the test is, “did the plaintiff make out his case with the prepon derance of evidence?” This is not as hard a test to meet as that of “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Some presumptions are “conclus ive’ ’and cannot be disputed in court. For example, it is an ancient maxim that all are conclusively presumed to know the laws. A man cannot say in his defense that he didn’t know the law he is charged with violating. Sometimes two presumptions may conflict in the same case. A second marriage was being attacked as in valid because of a claimed prior marriage. The law presumes a prior marriage continues. It also presumes that a person is innocent of a crime (bigamy). In these cases the pre- sumpjtion of innocence of the crime usually gets preference. (Oregon lawyers offer this column as a public service. No person should apply or interpret any law without the aid of an attorney who is com pletely advised of the facts. Even a slight variance in facts may change the application of the law.) Board Adopts Mass Proposal A proposal favoring mass immuni zation against certain dangerous diseases was adopted by the Oregon State Board of Health at a meeting in Portland recently. The suggestion was made by Dr. John G. P. Cleland of Oregon City, who emphasized the board’s longstanding interest in im proving immunization levels through out the state. “The only way for a person or a community to be protected against these diseases is through adequate immunization,” said board president Dr. Forrest E. Rieke of Portland. He said recent surveys in Multnomah, Klamath and Washington counties indicated low levels of protection a- gainst diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and smallpox in all age groups. Whooping cough immunity among pre-school children was found to be low and polio protection for adults was inadequate. Many of those surveyed had been properly immunized in the past, but their immunity has faded due to lack of booster shots. “Most World War II veterans haven't had a booster for twenty years,” Rieke said. “Too many housewives haver t received a tetanus shot or a smallpox vaccina tion since their school days, and a number of older citizens have never been adequately immunized.” He said the need for immunization was becoming increasingly impor tant due to the expanding scope of world travel. Several recent small pox epidemics in Europe were traced to air passengers from the Middle East. Board member Dr. Gerhard B. Haugen of Portland said there is a popular misconception that modern medicine provides an effective treat ment for the ‘ancient’ diseases. “The truth is,” he said, "five out of ten people who develop tetanus still die.” The board also discussed the de sirability of each person carrying his own immunization card with a record of the shots he has received. Physicians are often hampered in treating injury cases by not knowing what shots a patient has had or when he had them. A statewide education program is currently under development by the board at health, stressing the use of immunization cards, primary immu nization for infants and booster shots for older children and adults. Tetan us, diphtheria and polio boosters and smallpox re vaccinations are recom mended every four years, according to Rieke. Falls account for about half the accidental home deaths. SHOP AT HOME AND SAVE! Control Given For Sheep Tick Articles Give False Advice The common sheep tick, which is actually a degenerate wingless fly, is a current problem to sheep grow ers, according to Don Coin Walrod county extension agent. Fortunately for those who are wil ling to spend a little time and mon ey these ticks may be controlled with the greatest of ease by applica tion of dieldrin dust. This material can be purchased at m percent strength and may be applied direct ly to the sheep. Each sheep will need approximately an ounce of dust. Treatment can be accomplished readily by crowding the sheep into a small area and dusting the sheep rather thoroughly, making sure the dust gets on the backs, sprinkles down over the side. As the sheep move about under crowded condi tions, they will spread the dust on each other thereby getting better coverage. Do not be concerned about getting dust on the bellies, as appar ently this is not necessary says Wal rod. The agent indicates control meas ures are particularly important at this time of the year, since we are concerned only with foundation an imals. If ticks are controlled at this time, flock owners will not be con cerned with ticks on lambs next spring when they are being finished. Oernonia Eagle THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1964 11 Three Arrested For Burglary Recent syndicated news articles on how to prevent auto thefts have led to considerable confusion in Oregon, the Department of Motor Vehicles Three men were arrested in San reports. Diego following a burglary of the The department has received nu Reisterer Lumber plant just north of merous inquiries from motorists af the Scappoose city limits. In the ter the appearance of articles sug break in of the plant, which occured gesting that motor vehicle owners about three weeks ago, the thieves should net leave their auto registra stole about 50 checks and a check tion cards in their car. This advice protector machine. is in conflict with Oregon law which In Portland, one of the men, Mitch specifically requires motorists to dis ell G. Sheldon, is reported to have play the vehicle registration card in used one of the checks in the amount plain sight within the vehicle. of $350 to buy a used car, forging the According to the Department of name of Reisterer to the check. Motor Vehicles the advice in the Although the report of the arrest of articles would apply in states where the men stated that they were from the registration card proves title or Scappoose, they are apparently un ownership of the car. This is not the known here. case in Oregon where a title is is The other two men involved were sued to show legal ownership. The reported as a Robert E. Ahlmon and title should not be left in the ve another man with the last name of hicle in case of theft, the depart Houchins. ment said. A drivers license, by Oregon, law, READ ADVERTISING — IT PAYS. is required to be in the driver’s im mediate possession, the department added. LAWRENCE MEISSNER will stay to the end of each ses sion. He w ill not leave days earlier as the democrat candi date has done. The last w eek o f ten sees more laws passed than any other week. For representative, vote 113 X Lawrence Meissner, Will power makes a man do things he doesn’t want to do. Deer Island, Oregon Pd. Adv. by Lawrence Meissner, Deer Island, Oregon SHOP LOCALLY FIRST! ELECT A MEMBER OF THE MAJORITY PARTY VOTE 117 X EARL SEAWRIGHT DEMOCRAT COUNTY JUDGE EARL SEAWRIGHT believes . . . That more than ever we need a county court who can, and will work together for everyone’s common interest. More than two terms in office is a danger ous situation in government. The past president of United States Steel recently said to his board of directors, “Tomorrow I will be 65 and com pany policy demands I retire, but do not think of this as a company losing a man with many years experience, but as a company gaining a younger man with new ideas and progressive thinking. A younger man with new ambition and stamina to meet the challenge of the future.” All employees from most major Industries from the president on down retire at age 65, and this includes Crown Zellerbach, Pope and Talbot, In ternational Paper, all steel companies, as well as county, city, and state employees. Is the County Judge any different? The present county judge is nearing 70 and is eligible for full So cial Security benefits plus his public employees retirement benefits. Look at the record on roads this year; Over 14 miles of pavement laid—all narrow, all crook ed, and most county roads are unsafe for school busses and logging trucks to pass going in op posite directions. It is a good thing this is a po litical year or this much would not have been accomplished. Just compare road work this year against past years and you will agree. We need a county court who will work with city government, county agencies, port commis sion and others for an active promotion of the State of Oregon. We are blessed in Columbia County with an abundance of people who can, and will, make fine contributions if given the opportunity through effective leadership. Much wasted effort throughout the county government is due to the lack of planning. I find this to be one of our most critical areas of con cern. We need to utilize our most capable peo ple and their ideas to cope with maximum growth which will soon be upon us. EARL N. SEAWRIGHT es, and organizations, we can develop this re source. I have proven my interest ht this area. As Chairman of the St. Helens Park Commission and with the excellent support from dedicated members and other organizations, we developed The Little League Ball Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Civic Pride Park. We also promoted community achievement through the St. Helens Womens Clubs in their drive for National Com munity Achievement acclaim and their $10,000 award. Accurate and complete minutes of all ac tivity of the court should show a comprehensive picture of the action. All information contained in these minutes is public information and should be made available immediately to news media and not reported in articles by a member of the court for its political value. We must have a county court who cam and will work with the members of our legislature by keeping them informed of our problems and our policy for solving those problems. At the present time, as in the past, there is little or no communication between these important ele ments of our government. All county courts are responsible to seek ad vice from elected members of county govern ment, such as: District Attorney, who furnishes all legal advice to all elected officials; County Clerk, who handles administrative and record keeping activity; Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, and others, to be able to establish a sound work ing policy through efficiency and understanding. This is not mow being accomplished due to lack of co-operation and consideration of the other person. This is reflected in poor working condi tions and attitudes. Much needs to be done to correct this. I can provide the leadership to cor rect this situation. All county lots suitable as building sites should be made available to the public as soon as possible and placed on the tax rolls for ev eryone’s common benefit, not just to a favored few! CAMPAIGN PROMISE; I know the value of working together to con serve resources, to grow within our potential, and to utilize our resources. To do this we must fully understand our problems through commun- cations and sound reasoning. I fully outlined a step-by-step plan to many groups and organ izations during this campaign and all agree it is a most comprehensive program. I have long and extensive experience in the Scientific Me thod of Problem Solving plus excellent formal training in this field. I promise not to go into the real estate busi ness while a member of the county court and not to take credit for work done by other mem bers of the county court. I do promise to do my very best for the people of Columbia County. Long range planning should have been start ed in 1954 when the county was given the oppor tunity as a government support program. The federal government would have paid much of the cost, as it was realized growth and indus trialization was coming for this area in 10 to 20 years. DEMOCRAT Our potential for park and recreational de velopment is one of our chief resources. Work ing together with our Industries, granges, church VOTE 117 X EARL SEAWRIGHT CO U N TY JU D G E Paid Political Advertisement by Earl N. Seawright, St. Helens Oregon