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THURSDAY. OCTOBER 25. 1962 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON PAGE TWO Letters to Editor Episcopal Missionary THE GATE CITY JOURNAL TED M. BRAMMER, Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies ------- 10c In Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho: One Year _____ $3.50 Six Months____ $2.50 Elsewhere in the U. S. A.: Per Year_______ $4.00 Six Months-------- $2.50 Published Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission Through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter Under the Act of March 3, 1879. We Draw the Line! Monday night, Oct. 22, 1962, President Kennedy an nounced to the world that the U. S. had effected a “quar antine” blockade of Cuba. He said our military leaders had orders to use what force might be necessary to stop the movement of offensive weapons into that country— even if it meant sinking ships carrying military cargo, or any other cargo if they refused to stop and be searched. Spokesmen for the president said food and medicine would be permitted to pass into Cuba, hence it was not a complete blockade and could not be called an act of war. Action came as a result of Russia’s arming the coun try with offensive weapons—especially missile bases that had been completed, capable of sending atomic bombs over a 1000-mile radius of the Cuban bases. Also known to be under construction were bases for missiles capable of being fired 2200 miles from there. Russian Reaction Unknown No one knows how Russia will react to the blockade— whether she will back down and start trouble at other spots on the globe—start a limited war—or call our hand and start what might become an all-out war. But we believe the president has made the proper decision and will have the backing of the big majority of the American people. Personally, we have more re spect for the president than at any time since he took office. We disagree with those who feel that the decision came at a time when he could use it for political gain. We believe it came because of a unified demand from the people of both major political parties and because he was left no other choice. There can be little doubt that it will help the Demo cratic candidates far more than his personal appearances on their behalf for we expect the Republicans to soft- pedal their disagreements with him on foreign policy. They will say it came rather late—that it should have been done before the missile bases were set up—and we agree, for the administration knew what was taking place long before the U-2 planes photographed the instal lations. But what we don’t know is just how long it took to get our forces together to make the blockade effective, and come as a surprise to dictator Khrushchev. Unified Effort Needed Now that the decision has been made we hope that all our lawmakers will support the president’s action. We wonder about our own Senator Wayne Morse who has so much trouble admittting he’s not always right. Will he say the president is wrong? We have before us his newsletter dated April 13, 1962, quoting what he said in a speech at Oregon State univer sity about Cuba on the Friday prior to the date of his letter. We quote, “Letting Communism rot in Cuba will do the cause of democracy much more good in Latin America than a Cuba martyred by Yankee aggression.” He further said, "I find it difficult in modern affairs to take seriously the old ‘let’s see you and him fight’ proposition. Cuba is not a military threat to the U.S., either as an invader or as a base for a Soviet or Chinese invasion. The threat she does pose as a base for subver sion in neighboring countries was what we dealt with at Punta del Este.” We hope he won’t ask the president to withdraw the quarantine and surrender our cause to the decision of the United Nations. But he can change his policy as easy as changing political parties—and make most of his sup porters believe it. FAITH LUTHERAN PASTOR GIVES SUNDAY SCHEDULE Pastor John Milbrath of Faith Lutheran church announces that Sunday school is conducted at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship service at 11 o’clock each Sunday. RETURNS TO NAVAL DUTY Thomas L Lewis, FT2, who has been a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Lewis, during the past three weeks, has return ed to his post of duty aboard the USS Canberra at Norfolk, Va. 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. Publication of the letters does not necessarily signify agreement of this newspaper with opinions expressed. Discusses Acreage Representation Claim Under Measure No. 9 October 22, 1962 To the Editor: Many fantastic claims are made about Ballot Measure No. 9, in cluding a statement that “acres will be represented, not people.” To prove how wrong these char ges are, let’s make a comparison between Multnomah county and Harney county. Multnomah county’s 271,366 acres will be represented by 17 members in the House, or one rep resentative for each 15,962 acres. Harney county’s 6,484,480 acres will have but one-half a repre sentative or one representative for each 12,968,960 acres. So actually an acre in Mulno- mah county is equal to 812 acres in Harney county under Measure No. 9. Responsible citizens will not be taken in by such claims. When the dust and smoke screen of our opponents is laid to rest, Oregon’s fair - minded voters will vote “Yes” on Measure No. 9. PAUL R. NORDSTROM 1024 Gans Street Lake Oswego, Oregon Legislator Praises Record of Bob Smith Eugene, Oregon October 19, 1962 To the Editor Gate City Journal Nyssa, Oregon The people of Harney and Mal heur Counties have a real oppor tunity to take advantage of true representation when voting on November 6. Representative Robert Smith displayed keen leadership in the House, with his knowledge of ag riculture, business and local af fairs. To those of us in Western Ore gon who favor fair legislative rep resentation, as provided in ballot measure No. 9, Bob Smith is the example of an effective legislator. His many hours of research and informative assistance were the key to our program of protecting the rights of Eastern Oregon. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Bob Smith, in cooper ation with the Grange and Farm Bureau, was instrumental in as suring proper laws on grazing lands. His leadership on SB502, curtailing picketing a t harvest time, gave many of us, unfamiliar with the problem, the facts lead ing to its passage. There comes a time in Legisla tive halls when someone needs to take strong positions on money matters. Not only does Represen tative Smith demand explana tions, he is quick to point to the need for economy and a conserva tive approach to the increasing demands of government. His experience with Agricul ture and Natural Resources makes him a logical appointee to the chairmanship of one of these vi tally important committees. Representative Robert Smith’s young, dynamic, conservative leadership is vital to good legisla tion in Oregon, and particularly to Eastern Oregon. Respectfully, REP. F. F. (MONTE) MONTGOMERY 178 Marion Lane Eugene, Oregon EAGLES DANCE — at — NYSSA AERIE No. 2134 —F.O.E. 222 Bower Avenue THURSDAY, NOV. 1,1962 —Music by — LES and LARRY ELGARTS BIG-NAME BAND! Dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (For Members and Out-of-Town Guests Only) ADMISSION .... S5.00 Per Couple To Speak October 31 At Church in Ontario A distinguished visitor from Tanganyika, East Africa, The Rt. Rev. Alfred Stanway, Anglican Bishop of Tanganyika, is on an extensive speaking tour of this country under the auspices of the Overseas Missionary society of the Episcopal church. Spending a few hurried days in the church’s Missionary District of Eastern Oregon, he is schedul ed to speak at St. Matthew’s Epis copal church, Ontario, at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, it has been announced by Armand Larive, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal church in Nyssa. Considering the manifold prob lems in Africa, both in the mis sion field, as well as emerging political problems, a first - hand report should be very enlighten ing and interesting. The program is scheduled to last about an hour. All and any interested persons are cordially invited, the Rev. Larive said. Anna Pratt Defends Ullman's 'Spending' Nyssa, Oregon October 22, 1962 To the Editor Of the Gate City Journal: As Alice in Wonderland would say, “Things get curiouser and curiouser.” Here is a man who doesn’t like Al Ullman because he is a "spender.” Yet Mr. Ull man voted to save 700,000 kilo watts of power at the Hanford works that now just scald the fish in the Columbia. Senator Wayne Morse says the true spenders and wasters are the private power companies who fight conservation of our resour ces. What money does Mr. Ullman vote to have spent? Money to build Mason dam in Baker coun ty. It will turn 4000 acres of sage brush land into taxpaying prop erty and will furnish water to irrigate land that does not now have enough water. The farmers will pay for everything they get. Who voted against this bill. Don’t make me say it! Mr. Ullman got Bully Creek dam for the brave people in the Vale area who set their teeth and never yelped a single calamity howl when their reservoir went dry last year early in August. There also sojpe jackrabbit coun try will become new taxpaying territory. Anything wrong with that? You know who voted solidly 182 against it, don’t you? Who is mad because we have John Day power and canalization of the Columbia? Take two good hard looks at them! About the same time these bills were passed, a bill went sailing through Congress to appropriate $1 billion to build officers’ houses. They must be going to put fur-lined sinks and silver- trimmed bath rooms. That much money could build about three Hells Canyon dams of the right kind, that would pay themselves out and give us cheap power to boot. We would get our money back on them, but how much will the officers pay us back? When I was at my granddaugh ter’s place in California, she told me of a captain at a nearby mili tary base who got $1000 a month. The poor fellow had to borrow near the end of the month to get by. Sig Unander is a good friend of Chiang Kai-Shek who wants to jump off his little island of For mosa to tackle 600 million Chin ese on the China mainland. That’s about like me fighting Jack Dempsey Of course, he wants our army and navy and air force to back him. We already have $4 billion of our taxpayers’ money invested in this scaly old scoundrel. Anybody want to bite at this? Do you have any boys to spare to fight for this wily old double-crosser? I have just started. But who are the real spenders, the sena tors and congressmen who help us to help ourselves, or the big corporations who will charge us $20 billion for a moon shot? Or for a billion dollar pile of de fense materials that we don’t need? Some politicians can swallow a camel for Big Business but will choke on a gnat if it’s for us tax payers —ANNA D. S PRATT Oregon Trail Grange No. S87 Nyssa, Oregon The Oregon Trail Grange in regular session has gone on rec- ; ord as opposed to the proposed in crease in the school tax base of | District 26. Our objection to the proposition is that. “It destroys the demo-1 cratic processes established by our founding fathers.” We feel that the people should have some control over how their tax money is spent LUC TELLE RUNCORN Secretary IRA W PRICE Master on UNESCO Methodist Class Given Meetings Speakers Discuss Of Methodist Circles COMMITTEE COMPLETES Program COMMUNITY DAY PLANS at Mr*. Earl Winn, chairman of the World Community Day ob servance, and her committee Methodist Woman’s Society of met recently to complete plans Christian Service circles m e t for the program. Members in Thursday, Oct. 18. Mrs. Muri clude Mrs. Bill Wilson. Mr*. Joe Lancaster was hostess to members Bellon. Mr*. S. R. Mitchell and of the Lenora circle with Mrs. Mrs. Armand Larive. Orland Cheldelin assisting as co The observance to be held hostess. Nine members and two Nov. 2 in the Na* ar ene church guests were in attendance to hear is being sponsored by United devotions and program led by Church Women of the Nyssa- I Mrs. Grover Lytle. Adrian area and all women, re Eleven members and two visit gardless of church affiliation, ors of the Fulton circle met at the are invited to attend. Child care home of Mrs. Russell Cochrun will be provided. Educational Group Adopts Resolution Against Measure 10 Various Subjects Interest is high in the study class on persons of special needs as evidenced by the 21 in attend ance at the second session of this class held Monday in the Metho dist church parlor. Mrs. Maurice Corey told of the history of the Protestants in the area of social work and basic be liefs about social welfare. W. W. Foster spoke of visiting institu tions suported by the Methodist with Mrs. Lloyd Tobler assisting. ■ church for needy persons. Mrs. Merildean Robbins and Mrs. Mrs. Clarence Fritts reported Bill Wilson presented devotions on homes for the aged and phy siologically handicapped persons and program. Helen Barns circle met with sponsored by Woman’s divisiorl Mrs. Alva Hill with 11 members Mrs. Jeff Ford told of results of and three guests in attendance. children handicapped by use of Mrs. Clarence Fritts led devotions the drug thalidomide and Mrs. and Mrs. Waldo Smalley and Mrs. Carl Devin spoke on retarded Sherman Wilson presented the children. At the next Monday morning program. A farewell gift was pre- sented to Mrs. Mary Manka who session an illustrated talk will be given on grapho-analysis. Chap is moving to Homedale. Evelyn deVries members met ter subject is “Persons Handicap with Mrs. Glade Chadwick with ped by Emotional Disturbance.” Mrs. Don Jones as co - hostess. Mrs. Josephine Rigney will be Seven members and one guest guest speaker. participated in devotions and pro Anyone, regardless of church gram led by Mrs. Richard Pounds. affiliation, is welcome to attend Program on UNESCO was pre the class which is a home mission sented in form of question and study sponsored by the Woman’s answer program or a panel. Rou Society of Christian Service. tine business was the order of each group with the following an SEVENTH GRADE CLASSES TOUR WATERWORKS PLANT nouncements being made. Three seventh grade science Week of Prayer and Self-Denial classes and Mrs. Mildred Ren- observances will be held tomor strom, instructor, went on a re row at 9:30 a m. at the home of cent field trip to the Nyssa water Mrs. Sherman Wilson in Apple works plant. Class members Valley and in the church parlor notes about the water supply took on Oct. 30 at 9:30. Members of all tem and will write a report sys on circles are reminded of the lun the information .hey received. cheon at 1 p.m. Nov. 1, followed group would like to thank by a prayer group at 1:45 with Mr. The Bunn for giving his time as the general meeting at 2 o’clock. a bus driver and City Manager World Community Day will be Art Colby for explaining how the observed Nov. 2 in the Nazarene system works. church. —LaDawn Haney Bonnie Flippence LUTHERAN LADIES TOLD Linda Ballou OF NOVEMBER 12 MEETING Lutheran ladies met Oct. 8 in Classified* Bring Results! the parsonage for their regular monthly meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Jim Thiel and Mrs. Walt Looney. Refreshments were served at the close of the session by Mrs. Bob Meisinger, assisted by Mrs. John Milbrath. Next meeting will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 in the church. All mem 1 to 5 p.m. bers are reminded to bring their treasure chests. Whereas, the education of boys and girls of Oregon has been im proved through the reorganization of school districts into administra tive units offering education in grades 1 through 12, and Whereas, school district reor ganization has proceeded well un der the democratic processes pro vided in the 1957 School District Reorganization Act, and Whereas, administrative units offering coordinated educational programs in grades 1 through 12 afford greater opportunity for ex panded curricula, special educa tional services, continuous records systems, and for educational sys tems concerned with the educa tion of the whole child, and Whereas, Ballot Measure No. 10 which repeals the School District Reorganization Act would create educational chaos by establishing a procedure for dissolving these districts into smaller independent units on the initiative of a minor ity of the voters in a district, and Whereas, administrative dis tricts created under provisions of the 1957 act are now functioning well and have constructed build ings and developed programs for the new district as a whole and would be faced with insoluable problems if dissolution were vot ed; therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Nyssa Education Association hereby op poses Ballot Measure No. 10 and pledges to conduct an active cam paign to defeat the measure which appears on the November 6 Gen eral Election Ballot and that the Nyssa Education Association ur ges all civic and service groups and all citizens interested in the better education of boys and girls to join in the effort to defeat Bal lot Measure 10. 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