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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1960
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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON
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THE GATE CITY JOURNAL
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Caine/i . . .
Leiters to Editor
Signed letters to the editor are
welcomed and will be printed if
they do not contain comments of
a libelous nature or attacks on
religious and racial groups. Pub­
lication of the letters does not
signify the agreement of this
newspaper with opinions
By T.M.B.
One day as I sat musing, sad wrong kind for the state when he
and lonely and without a friend, closed down a school to keep Ne­
Ted M. Brammer and Gale Z. Brammer. Publisher*
a voice came to me out of the gro students out. It was also de­
gloom saying, “Cheer up, things clared illegal. The court’s words
could be worse.” So I cheered up in the Minnesota case were, “A pressed.
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and sure enough, things did get free people do not surrender to
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mob rule by expediency of mar­ An open letter to the people of
worse.
In Malheur County, Oregon,
But
things
don
’
t
always
get
tial law until all means available Nyssa and area . . .
and Payette and Canyon
worse—never let yourself think to the city, the county and state
Well citizens, once again we
Counties, Idaho.
you aren't good for anything. No to enforce laws have proved fu­ have passed into a new year and
$3
50
1 Year
man is completely worthless; he tile.”
I have given to history our loves
$2.50
6 Months
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can always serve as a horrible
and our hates, our lives and our
Elsewhere in the USA:
example!
How many times have you or­ mistakes of nineteen fifty-nine.
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Per Year
$4.00
dered things from a beautifully
For this particular citizen, the
6 Months ....... _ $2.50
AFFILIATE MEMBER
We axe inclined to look on the j colored mail-order catalog and preceding year has been perhaps
dark tide of the picture, it'* lot* ' found upon arrival that you have j the most fascinating of his young
easier to condemn than to praise, been taken? Or how many times life. As a member of your tax-
Published every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon.
and the good Lord knows that have you gone out of town and supported air force, I extend my
Entered at the postoffice at Nyssa, Oregon, for transmission
we human* are apt to take the I bought something that could have sincere gratitude for the oppor­
through the United States Mails, as a second class matter under
easy way. In our mad ruth we been purchased in your own home tunities and experiences given to
the act of March 3, 1879.
fail to "BE STILL AND KNOW 1 town? Quite frequently you pay me and my family through your
THAT I AM GOD" as we were I more by not getting the service payment of your governmental
instructed to do.
I to which you are entitled and costs. By way of partial com­
e e e e
which your neighbor and friend pensation, I should like to con­
In today’s mail was a request would give you.
Another week has passed since the tragic death of
vey some opinions of mine to the
from County Assessor John Koop-
These cate* remind us of a people who read this newspaper.
Jimmy Marez, and apparently none of the law enforce­
man to fill out a form on personal placard on the wall at the Owy­
ment officers have been able to find where a single law
family and I live presently
taxes and return before March 2. hee Truck and Implement com­ in My
has been violated. The state, county, and city were all
Spain in the ancient
Normally we’d be perfectly will­ pany office ... It says, "The city southern
of
Seville.
We. as a member
in on the investigation but no charges have been filed
ing to fill out this form and not Bitterness of poor quality is family of the United
Air
and the only thing being held is the death car.
have him estimating the value, much longer lasting than the Force in Spain, live in States
the Span­
The questions citizens wanted to know last week are
but when we look at this particu­ Sweetness of a low purchase
ish economic system. We have,
still unanswered. They are: “Was drinking a factor in
lar form we wish he’d come along price.", . . Moral—TRADE AT however,
ample American foods
the accident? Was excess speed involved, or was the
to help. It reminds us of the state HOMEI
, and goods available to us through
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and federal income tax forms that
driver within the 20-mile per hour posted limit? Was it
the military retail outlets. We
are laying on the desk.
Closing with a gleeful note that enjoy a good rate of monetary
possible to completely sever the body of a 165-pound man
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Arkansas U beat Georgia Tech in
at. the legal speed of 20 miles per hour? How far would
Talking about governments, did the football game last Saturday— exchange and although we are
a ¿ar traveling at that rate go before it could be brought
you know there were 102,328 of i the first loss ever suffered by subject in some cases to Spanish
under control? And what was the difference in holding
civil and military law, we also
them in the U. S., including fed­ Georgia Tech in eight bowl ap­ enjoy
the immensely privileged
an inquest in this case and that of the policeman two
eral, state, county, municipalities, pearances under Coach Bobby
status of American citizens abroad
years ago?”
townships, special districts and [ Dodd.
who live under United States mil­
Nyssa has been known for having rather wide-open
school districts? It’s no wonder J
itary protection.
drinking and gambling and the home of a bawdy house.
that man is fast becoming a slave
We are able to view the Span­
to government instead of the oth- j
Are we to have added to those charges that it is also a
ish ways of living, both tradi­ vember, citizens, and do your very will do his genuine best to repre­
er
way
around.
place where a man can be cut down on the Main street,
tional and modern, through sev­ best to use them wisely. Look sent you.
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if done with a car and the victim appears to have not
Your vote may seem voiceless
eral
greater or lesser degrees of well into the promises and records
Mobile homes have become sub­
been in a “cross walk?” Does this fact remove the obli­
and insignificant but believe me,
participation
in
these
same
ways
of
this
or
that
particular
candi
­
ject to '. real property taxes, plus >
gation from the driver to keep the car under control?
of living. In short, we have the date. Regardless of your political citizen, it most surely is not. Your
a fee of $7.50 each, in the state of
‘They’re neither too young nor rare opportunity to look and lis­ convictions, brush aside the musty responsibility to yourselves and
Let there be no mistakes about placing the responsi­
Idaho. Under the old law they too old” rings true for Oregon
to those generations to come lies
bility on all governments involved. Just because we felt
were assessed at $1 per foot. This brides who are marrying all the ten and learn and to attempt un­ cobwebs of false issue and petty in the full realization of this con­
derstanding
of
a
people
living
argument
and
seriously
consider
that the county officials had failed to perform properly
old law seems real sensible when way from 15 to 76 years of age,
Non-use or mis-use of this
does not mei...n that Nyssa has clean hands in the matter.
compared to some Oregon has on says an Oregon State college fam­ under a totalitarian dictatorship, if a specific candidate for a speci­ cept.
precious governmental voice of
yet
still
not
pay
the
penalties
our
­
fic
office
will
sincerely
try
to
rep
­
proving
drunkenness.
It is our town, the primary responsibility for law enforce­
ily life specialist.
selves of submission to this dic­ resent the best interests of you, yours can lead in only one direc­
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ment here rests with us, and our police was called into
Receijt figures show that out tatorship.
tion and produce only one result.
his source of authority.
How many of you recall see­ of 9,961 marriages in the state, one
the case first.
To-wit — the horror and night­
Listen people of Nyssa . . . for
Take
time,
citizens,
to
examine
ing
the
announcement
recently
bride was under 15 and three
If nothing is done now there is no reason to believe
marish futility of life under any
that the state liquor stores brides married for the first time the average Spanish citizen 1960 the voting records and education­ form
that the same thing could not happen next month, next
of totalitarian government.
will
be
another
of
working
for
al
qualifications,
the
moral
well
­
would be closed at 6 p.m. on were 75 years of age or older.
Vote
this coming November,
week, tomorrow or even daily without any protective
less
than
one
dollar
a
day,
paying
being
and
experience
of
those
Christmas eve and New Year's On previous marriages, 15 couples
more than this one dollar a day men you put in control of your citizen! Vote wisely and care­
action being tak*en
eve. This was a continuation of were 75 or older.
fully! Vote for whom you choose
just for his rent, food and neces­
A town must have character and self-re<pect the same
a policy established several
Oregon marriages have become sary clothing and making up the everyday lives. Seriously attempt but vote judiciously!
as an individual Tuesday was Blood Bank day in Nyssa
at
least,
to
determine
the
motives
years ago in response to re­ fewer in the last couple of years,
quests from many citizens. We but young people are marrying difference through means that and intents of the various pros­ It is your magnificent status as
and the people again came forward and exceeded their
free men and the status of those
haven't figured out if this was earlier in life, reports Mrs. Ro­ only a slow, deadly mental and pective agents of your govern­ to
quota ... to us this is character. We can gain self-respect
follow that you must protect
physical starvation can account ment. They will be spending your
a
good
thing,
if
it
cut
down
on
by admitting the sources of much of our trouble and
berta Frasier, OSC extension spe­ for.
and pass on. This freedom, this
money
and
guiding
your
affairs
the
amount
of
drinking,
or
if
cleaning them up. If "spraying” these breeding grounds
cialist.
For the Spanish citizen, 1960 to a very great extent. Examine light in the darkness, this unique
those "many citizens" request­
Both parties in the marriage will be a continuing life of rigid closely
will not bring them under control, then they should be
the humbug and carnival­ achievement of ancient human
ing
the
early
closing
were
all
union are getting younger, she restriction of movement, constant­ like atmosphere
amputated the same as a surgeon would, if necessary,
the campaigns struggle is yours. Yours to enjoy
tavern operators!
continued. In the last few years, ly enforced restriction of speech and conventions, of whether
to keep disease from spreading to healthy areas of a
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they be and yours to ensure.
about 56 pei4fcrft of the Oregon and writing, prohibitive restric­ for a lowly county or municipal
JAMES W. RIGNEY
body.
I
“Giving up a habit takes half ! brides and 18 percent of the
It now appears that action must come from the citi­
as much effort as you think—and bridegrooms were 19 years of age tion of property ownership and office or for a national govern­ Dear Journal Editor,
complete forced obeisance to mili­ mental position.
zens but you can’t do the job with “don’t quote me” words
twice as much as you want to I 1 or younger.
You are to be congratulated on
tary authority as well as secret
expend.”—Herbert Shelley Good.
and stay-at-home actions. We suffer no false illusions
Citizens, you and I both know your editorial of Dec. 31, entitled
More daughters are married off police and life-strangling taxation.
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from the years of life behind us “It Is Our Business” concerning
about our editorial popularity in this matter, in that we
in Oregon at 19 or younger than
“Standing committees are the in many other states which have These from a governmental pow­ that we do have honest and cap­ the
know most people stand for justice, the same as for God
tragedy that occurred in Nys­
er
so
strong
that
nothing
short
of
best kind. When they sit down, similar marriage requirements, as
able people who are possessed sa on Christmas eve. IT IS OUR
and Motherhood. We are grateful for the generous com­
the very means that created it with
they
get
nowhere.
”
the
vitally
necessary
quali
­
far as legal age and specified will ever serve to abolish it.
ment of many of oui- readers on our stand, but at the
BUSINESS, and the citizens and
—Franklin P. Jones,
ties of integrity and justice. We taxpayers of this city and com­
waiting period are concerned, she
same time open this page to those who may feel differ­
However, the most important know
»tee
also that among us are munity have a right to know.
says.
single factor in a Spaniard’s life
ently. It should be Nyssa’s sounding board.
Fire hazards are highest in the
For example, a greater percen­ for 1960, at least in this writers’ those who live their whole lives
winter months . . . guard against tage of brides were 19 and young­
and die without once really em­ There seems to be an area of
opinion, will be the complete lack ploying these self-same qualities mystery surrounding the actual
DAUGHTER
BORN
them
carefully.
Every
two
min
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LDS College Students Word has been received by Mr. utes fire damages or destroys er in Oregon and Wyoming than of any voice, any say, any opinion, which are, in the ultimate sense, circumstances of this accident,
in Pennsylvania, New York state,
and Mrs. Ray C. Lewis of the someones home in a U. S. city. excluding New York City, Vir­ in short again, any VOTE in the the real constituents of human and far too many questions re­
In Charge of Service arrival
main unanswered in the minds of
government that controls his way freedom.
of a baby girl born to Almost 300,000 fires were reported
our citizens. Is there some reason
The college students of the Nys­ 1st Lt. and Mrs. Maurice Kessler in communities of 2,500 popula­ ginia, Delaware, Nebraska, Michi­ of life.
Both species will be candidates that our paid city and county of­
Listen citizens of Nyssa . .. .
sa Second Ward, LDS Church of Morocco. Mrs. Kessler is the tion or over during the year of gan, Tennessee and South Dakota.
Today’s brides average about you who live and work and relax; for office this coming November, ficials have not investigated fully?
were in charge of the sacrament former Gladys Lewis.
>1958.
three years younger than in you who buy and sell and own either seeking re-election or an­ This is the question in many
service Sunday. Darrel Williams
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nouncing candidacy for the first
grandmother’s day. In 1890, the
and should be clarified.
from Utah State led the service EXTENSION UNIT TO HAVE
The modem post office may typical bride was 22 years old and (or not own, as you choose); you time. Look them over and think minds,
The
Nyssa
community is being
who
worship
and
join
(or
not
join,
with talks given by Reona Chris­ LESSON IN CERAMIC9
still have the old Pony Express
as you choose); you who travel about what they say and what adversely criticized by citizens of
tensen and Sally Kesler from the The Nyssa Extension unit will pride of "The mail must go 'the groom was usually 26.
they
have
said.
Age
difference
between
brides
our neighboring communities who
and move as you wish; you who
University of Oregon, Gerald hold their regular meeting Jan. 14. through.'* We recently received
Flinders, Elaine Glover, Nampa at 1 o’clock at the Methodist a piece of mail that had been and grooms has shrunk since the speak and listen (or do not listen. I A long time ago, a man named cannot believe this tragedy could
Business college; Nancy Skeen, Church social hall. The lesson for I mailed from New York City to gay nineties, however. The aver­ as you wish); you who send your Thomas Jefferson expressed his happen and the circumstances
BYU; and Dahl Olson from Utah the afteinoon will be in ceramics Nyssa. Arkansas. Since there age bridegroom was about four children and yourselves to the hope that—“the education of the surrounding it be so concealed
years older than his wife in the
people will be attended and go uninvestigated.
State.
was no such post office in Ar­ 1800’s. Today, they’re only about fine schools available; you that common
I hope your very good editorial
read and write what and where to; convinced that on their good
kansas,
the
letter
started
on
its
The prayers were given by Ger­ by Norma Toulsum of BYU with
two years apart.
you prefer; you that—and this is sense we may rel^ with the most will serve to open the eyes of
backward
journey
when
an
alert
ald Flinders and Gary Bybee of Nancy Skeen leading the singing J
most important of all—you that security for the preservation of a every citizen of our community
Utah State. Musical selections for and also rendering a solo, "Hom- | clerk in St. Louis changed it to
•vote;
listen please, for just a mo­ due degree of liberty.” Educate and stimulate the action needed
Owyhee
Community
Nyssa. Oregon. This also proves
the program were accompanied ing.”
ment and think carefully with me. yourselves, citizens, about this to force out the facts of this cloud­
that there are no other Nyssas
Church Events
You. all of you, from the sugar coming election and every elec­ ed issue Through coordinated ef­
in the United States.
Our new pastor. Robert Kriner, 5 beet farmer to the man who oper- ' tion. Educate yourselves well and fort, it can be done; and for the
the hot-dog stand, from the then exercise your every effort to good of our community, it must
The Old Timer says, “Prosperity Jr., and family moved into the ates
teacher to the druggist, from the put into office, whether local, be done.
is something you feel, fold, and parsonage this week. The people ; doctor
to the grocer, from the state or national, the person who
would like to welcome them.
JACK ANDERSON
send to Washington.”
Margery Benedict, missionary mechanic to the banker, every
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On Dec. 23 three federal judges home on furlough from her field single one of you enjoy a stand­
ruled that Gov. Orville Freeman in French Equatorial Africa, had ard of living, a political and re­
and
of Minnesota went beyond his j the evening services Sunday. She ligious freedom and a direct voice i
in
your
government
that
is,
in
‘
!
showed
slides
of
her
work.
powers when he declared martial
Church board met Tuesday eve­ reality, absolutely unequaled in
law to shut down a meat packing
history of this old, much-1
plant in Albert Lea, Minn., where ning at the Elver Nielsen home. the
Bible studv group gathered on governed world. Your status fur­
violence
had
broken
out.
The
gov
­
Conducted by
For Quick Availability
ernor of Arkansas, also named Or­ 1 Wednesday night at the Ed Cor- thermore, is a direct result of
Col.
Bert Anderson.
your votes and the votes of those
ville, got a lot of notoriety of the ■ field home.
■Ontario, TU 9-5501;
on Automotive Parts
Thursday (tonight) will be youth generations who came before you.
Col. Guy Sparks,
Election year is here again citi­
rally at Jamieson. Young people
zens and it is time again for the
I are to meet at the church.
Nyssa, FR 2-3475:
Assorted
Women’s missionary group will windbags and the wheezers to
Clerk Ron Christen­
meet Friday afternoon at the Otis make their noises. Time once
sen, Ontario, TU
ANDERSON
SPARKS
Bullard home Members are ask­ again for the great and glorious
9-8771.
promises
of
Utopia
that
are
the
ed to bring pictures for the church
Listen to KSRV at 12:15 Every Day for Farm and Ranch Sale News'
Use your votes this coming No-
scrapbook.
TED M. BRAMMER. Editor
It's 'Inventory' Time
Brides Getting
Younger; 56%
Age 19 or Less
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PUBLIC DAIRY AUCTION
Window Glass
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TUESDAY. JAN. 12. 1 p.m.—Located 2 miles west of Vale
on Graham Blvd., then 1 mile north and *4 mile west to the
old Ed Gardner place. 42 DAIRY CATTLE. Majority are
vaccinated and tattooed. Production given sale day. Public
invited to inspect. Consigned by VYRON HOPPER: 8 DAIRY
?EJ,FERS' 4 REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS. 1 OUAR
TER HORSE. 1 SHETLAND MARE. MILKING EQUIP­
MENT. BENJAMIN "BEN" KENDALL. Owner. Terms: Cash.
LuTrch on grounds.
BIG PUBLIC DAIRY AUCTION
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THURSDAY, JAN. 14. 1 p.m.—Located ’« mile west of the
Ontario fairgrounds to Wheatley Motr clinic, then
mi»
north. 53
CATTLE, including 32 sAir.qer or fresh
c°ws^22 STEERS and HEIFERS. Cows carry'Lr^c. oLpure-
bred Holstein bull. Majority are vaccinated. Individuaiiealih
certificate with each. All recently tested Averaae milk test
CHTNERY. AMEaL G&AUDE, Owner. Terms: Cash. Lunch
>.»n grounds: free coffee.
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