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THE PAGE TWO f—' THE GATE CITY JOURNAL * TED M. BRAMMER. Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies 10c In Malheur County, Ore gon. and Payette and Canpon Counties. Idaho: NATIONAL NiWSP AMI Six* Months $2.75 Tl#Nelsewhere in the U.S.A. Per Year _ $3 00 Six Months $3.00 Published Every Thursday at Nyssa. Malheur County. Oregon Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa. Oregon, for Trans mission through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter under the Act of March 3. 1879 FBI Hoover Indicates Necessity For Change in Morals Thinking MORALITY, INTEGRITY, law and order, and other cherished principles of our great heritage are battling for survival in many communities today. They are under constant attack from de grading and corrupting influences which, if not halted, will sweep away every vestige of decency and orderliness remaining in our society. Certain groups, numerically weak but vociferously strong, ap pear determined to destroy all acceptable standards of per sonal conduct and sane behavior patters. They seem bent on eliminating all ethical practices relating to our established order. For instance, most citizens would be horrified to think that someday It might be legally permissible for a person to rise in a courtroom and hurl four-letter invectives at the judge with out fear of punishment. ’’This cannot be,” we say, ‘‘the court is inviolable. It administers justice under the laws by which we live.” Law enforcement is an arm of the same laws. It is charged with the responsibility under these laws of taking cer tain action which ultimately is resolved in court. However, a move is underway demanding that profane verbal abuse directed at police officers be legally recognized as a constitutional right If it can be argued that such preposterous action is legally permissible at the enforcement level of the law, could it not also be argued that it is permissible at all levels of our legal system? History proves that the best interests of our Nation lie in a law-abiding, decent, and orderly society. We cannot live with lawlessness, unbridled vulgarity, obscenity, blasphemy, perversion, and public desecreation of every sacred and just symbol. We should be alarmed when wide-spread recogni tion and monetary awards go to a person who writes a “satiri cal” piece of trash which maliciously defames the President of our country and insinuates he murdered his predecessor. We should be alarmed when some groups, under the guise of aca demic freedom and constitutional privilege, flood our college campuses with obscene four-letter-word campaigns and porno graphic publications which violate all codes of ethics. And we should be equally alarmed when an enforcement officer making an arrest must fight for his life against assaults from onlookers who scoff and ridicule him for doing his duty. Why do these conditions exist? Certainly, an overwhelming majority of Americans do not want their families exposed to indecent, immoral, and unlawful practices which plague our com munities. But unorganized protesters carry little weight against organized crusaders of filth, immorality, and crime. If this is not the legacy we want to pass on to our youth, then it is high time we took action to improve conditions. Let us stop persecuting enforcement officers when we should be prosecuting criminals. Let us stop deifying offbeat dolts whose ability is measured only by how deep they can dip their poisonous pens into the pots of blasphemy, filth, and falsehood. Let us stop listening to half-truths and criticisms of time- tested ideals and start telling and selling the true story of democracy as we know it In short, let us stop being led blindly toward the cavern of self-destruction bv bogus. Pied Pipers and get on with the perpetuation of the self-evident truths which, with Divine guidance, have served our Nation so well over the years. April 1, 1967 John Edgar Hoover, Director. (Reprinted from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin) Dr. Luther King Demonstrations Show Thinking on Civil Rights We’ve heard many strange speeches in our time but the one that was delivered a few days ago by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in New York’s Riverside Church is in a class by itself. Certainly it deserves close study by anyone trying to understand the mess we are in because it illustrates the befuddled kind of thinking that made the mess and keeps making it messier. The Rev. Dr. King, as you know, called for a boycott of the Vietnam War and urged Americans to refuse to fight, There are some who look upon statements such as this as treasonable, and they do give aid and comfort to the Com munist enemy. However, it would be wrong to call Dr. King a traitor. A few months ago J. Edgar Hoover made a statement to the effect that Dr. King is sometimes careless with the truth. And in this speech Dr. King made some amazing statements for a gentleman of the cloth. A good example was his claim that “Twice as many Negroes as whites are in combat.” Some might call Dr. King a liar for saying a thing like that, But some will say, why shouldn’t he know better? He’s a doctor, isn’t he? Doctors are supposed to have some brains. Certainly the Nobel Peace Prize people must have thought he was smart. Their image would suffer terribly if people thought they were handing all that money and publicity to any idiot with a complaisant personality. So Dr. King can’t be stupid. But then how do you explain his asinine accusation that the U.S. is the “greatest purveyor of violence in the world today”? Hasn’t he found out about the hundreds of millions enslaved behind the Iron and Bamboo Curtains? Who purveyed that violence and is still working at it without letup? And is he expressing sympathy for those slave-masters when he tells us we’re “on the wrong side of the revolution”? Some will say Dr. King is a Communist, and must be to say the things he does. We submit that would be a hard thing to prove. Our only theory is that the reverend doctor is one of those tiresome orators who gets so carried away by his organ-like voice that anything goes--out of his mouth and into those wait ing microphones. It’s the most charitable explanation we can think of for his hate-filled diatribes against t.use United States. Vale Netters Down Bulldogs Although five Nyssa netmen defeated their opponents March 27, at Nyssa, the Vale team overpowered the NHS team 7-4. Lorraine Wilson defeated Jones 6-2, 6-4. Gary Ross overpowered Kamo 6-1,6-land Reid Saito defeated Humphrey 6-1, 6-2. In boys doubles Jim Farmer and Stuart Henlgson downed Bashford and Harrod 6-2, 1-6, 6-2. v I Winkle of Vale defeated Darrel King and Tropt defeated Jerri Ableman. In another girls single match, Condle downed Roxy Mason. In second boys doubles Palmer and Barkerde- f e a t e d Bruce Sarazin and Rodger Garner. In girls doubles Townly and Hart overpowered Joan Stunz and Lineta Stedman. Mikkleson and Hartley defeated Diana Okano and Anita Piercy. In mixed doubles Ferguson and Jacobson downed Nancy Seward and Bruce Jackson. President as Commander-in- chief. implicit is the reasoning that a majority of the Su preme Court could make “war criminals” out of the 500,000 American service men now in Vietnam. All that would be required, in the Douglas view, is a judicial opinion certifying that this ’•episode” is an “aggressive war.” If so, it violates the Treaty of London and thus makes criminals of fighting men. One expects such a farrago of nonsense from Bertrand Rus sell, who has proposed a mock trial of Lyndon Johnson. But it is a bizarre experience to see the theory propounded by a member of the highest court in our land. Yturri-Smith Cover Activities (Cont’d from Pg. 1) Area Homemakers To Hear Talk Criminal Appeals Court with three judges. Passage of such a measure would alleviate the tremendous number of criminal appeals being filed by reason of recent U. S. Supreme Court decisions granting to persons accused of crime more and more leeway and rights. The criminal appeal trend has caused a backlog of cases in our own Supreme Court, and the Justices frankly admit that as a result, many decisions are be ing written hurriedly without the same consideration they used to receive. The House defeated a bill that would have had the effect of combining Baker County TECHNICALLY INCOR (presently the 8th Judicial Dis RECT — The papers said all trict), Morrow and Umatilla American troops have now left Counties (presently the 6th France. Technically, that’s not Judicial District), and Union and accurate. About 100,000 are Wallowa Counties (presently the still buried there. 10th Judicial District) into a new 6th Judicial District. This would have destroyed the bal ance that now exists, and vir tually every lawyer and judge in the area was opposed to the bill, although it had the strong support of the Judicial Council. Apparently we have seen so Quickies much human suffering we are There is still a lot of talk becoming callous toward it. We about “kooks” speaking on our came to this conclusion when campuses, and the House State we felt not one whit of pity for and Federal AffairsCommittee, the poor congressman who com of which Representative Bob plains about going in the hole on Smith is chairman, this week the $30,000 a year which they passed out a measure request are paid in addition to their ing the State Board of Higher office expenses. The average Education to “re-evaluate” its member of the House has to policies that resulted in the ap get along on about $100,000 pearance of such speakers as a year which Includes about Timothy Leary, the exponent of $70,000 for office expenses and LSD, andCommunist leader Gus staff. Senators average about Hall. A special conference, intend $160,000 a year in addition to The story about Joe Uris, ed to Increase the participants’ their $30,000 salaries. Portland State College Student One member of the House knowledge of what constitutes Body President, being exposed pointed out that his $30,000 “disaster preparedness” for as a Communist caused a lot of salary vanished like this; send both county and municpial furor in the Legislative halls ing one son to college—$3660; government, has been scheduled also. housing—$1750; traveL-42500; April 20 (Thursday In the The Senate approved a bill entertainment — $1750; house Weese Building at Treasure to allow cities to issue sewer hold and food—$6000, maid (live Valley Community College in bonds without vote of the people in)—$2160; newsletters to Ontario. if the matter was not submitted The conference is part of voters—$3000; dry cleaning— to the people for a vote within $600; utilities—$1500; tele a series of 18 to be held in one year of the time ordered by phone—$400; medical and Oregon through May of this the State Sanitary Authority. drugs—$840. This adds up to year as the result of a Divi- The House Judiciary Com only $24,160, but he had his sion of Continuing Education mittee approved a bill that would daily incidental spending, con contract with the U.S. Office require the Oregon State Barto tributions to charity and other of Civil Defense. provide funds through its mem Invitations to attend the pro items to add to the total. All bers to reimburse clients in all he was steadily going gram have been sent to county cheated by dishonest lawyers. and city officials within Mal broke. Senate Bill 536, which would Most of the members of the heur County, heads of private have the effect of legalizing Congress seem to think that and public agencies, service Bankamerica Cards, has not as $50,000 a year should be about organizations, and key com yet been assigned to a com the minimum salary, and they munity leaders. mittee. The Attorney General could use quite a bit more too Included will be persons who has ruled that such credit cards for expense allowances. Since have some sort of ’’action” of the banks are illegal. No all they have to do to change responsibility under disaster court decision has been made the situation is pass a bill conditions (such as floods or on the question, but the banks raising their salaries and al "high wind alerts”), as well have had a bill introduced le lowances, it can be assumed as individuals who are inter galizing the cards. that they will not have to suffer ested in extending knowledge And, in House committee very long on this low income. and understanding of emergency action today, the HighwayCom- We know of quite a few wage conditions to the public. mittee has passed out a one- and salary workers around Wal The morning (9:00 a.m. - cent-per-gallon increase in the lowa county who make about 12;00 M.) portion of the county- gasoline tax. The measure now $6,000 a year, or 20 percent of sponsored program will be pre goes to the Ways and Means what a congressman makes, sented by the Division of Con Committee for their action, with no allowances for ex tinuing Education while the since it has fiscal implications. penses. Before any of these afternoon (1:00-3:00 p.m.) seg I intimate no opinion on the fellows who have a wife and two ment will be directed by the merits, but I think the petition children get their pay checks the Federal Cooperative Extension for certiorari should be federal government has taken granted. We have here a re out for income tax $10.80 per and may net $5,000 if he is curring question in present- week or $561.60 for the year. lucky. day Selective Service cases. Now this chap, if he sends The state will have taken out What we also have here is another $2.10 per week or one son to college, like the a recurring question, as old $109.20 for the year. They congressman, at $3660 per as the Constitution itself, go will have had another $5.06 year, will have about $1340 left ing to the doctrine of separ per week, or $263.12 for the for the rest of the family. This ation of powers. It is a novel year deducted for Social Se won’t be enough to pay for his thought (though it is not so curity. These three deductions entertainment, if he entertains novel that Douglas should think will lop $933.92 off the $6,000 like a congressman, and it will it) that the Supreme Court per year. The worker will have be only a little more than half has some judicial authority that a few other deductions, includ enough for a live-in maid. What rises above the war powers he will do for housing, house vested in Congress and in the ing workmen’s compensation hold expenses, food, utilities, medical bills, clothes, insur ance and a host of other bills, we will leave up to the imagina tion and the commisseratlon of congressmen who know what it is to suffer along on an in sufficient Income. (Wallowa County Chiefton) Pity ihe Poor Congressmen Malheur Couniy Disaster Plan Dated April 20 Slop In al ihe ... Twilight Cafe for a . . MYSTERIOUS DINNER FROM NOON TO 7 P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 22, ONLY PRICED AT......... ? ? 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Landforce will show slides of various beauty spots in Ore gon as they apply to “family recreation”. Being an out door enthusiast, his slides will show many kinds of inexpensive but highly rewarding types of recreation to delight every family. The program, according to Mrs. Lloyd Campbell, cqunty committee chairman will begin at 10:00 <>’< !<><k with morning activities including a safety demonstration, skits and award presentations. The guest speaker will be featured in the afternoon, fol lowing a chicken luncheon pre ajüaa pared and served by women in the Oregon Slope area. Luncheon tickets can be pur Y chased from unit chairmen or at the door. Babysitting will be provided by women of On tario Methodist church. The public is invited to attend this homemakers festival, integrated its program into a community-wide concept that included civic, youth and wo men's activities. For 20 years, the Grange, service of Oregon State Uni with the Sears Foundation, tuts versity. sponsored a Community Pro The Continuing Education gress Program, under which portion will include background Tryouts for varsity cheer national contests are held a- material for participants on leaders were also held during mong local Grangers for com current national civil defense the Wednesday assembly. Girls munity-development projects. activities. chosen to lead yells for the The last $10,000 first-prize Topics pertinent to the needs coming year areChristine Bur of each Malheur County com ningham, Marcia Jackson,Con winner, for instance, was the munity for disaster readiness nie Mitchell, Stephanie Wilson Grange in Spencer, N.Y..which with the Spencer Chamber of will be discussed, such as e- and Ann Zittercob. Commerce, converted a swamp mergency operations, program Other participants trying out management, community shel were Peggy Moore, Susan Brat in the middle of town into an ter planning, and public infor ton, Susan Hartley and Ruth Ann attractive lake. The young have always been mation. McGinley. encouraged to jiarticipate in Two Eugene men, both facul nhs annual staff re Grange activities since the ty members of the Division veals officers for com national organization’s cre of Continuing Education, will ing year. ation. Youngsters 14 and over give background information have always been eligible for and lead discussion. They are full membership, and for 91 Leonard J. Chase and Louis D. years younger aspirants have Farnsworth, both consultants been eligible for Junior Grange in civil defense education. membership. Junior Granges have insti Elwood Miller, rural defense The 1967-68 yearbook staff specialist for the Cooperative for Nyssa High School Is as gated such following activities; Extension Service, will direct follows; Marie Durfee, editor; summer camps, group discus the afternoon exercise, which Carolyn Winchester, assistant sions, nature studies, first aid has been designed to help those editor; Nancy Bock, business instructions, bus tours and par participating better understand manager. ticipation in National Grange the relationship between their When choosing the staff, Miss competitions in the fields of local U.S. Department of Agri Nihart, Tupelo Advisor, and the art, photography and sewing. culture Defense Board and the editor of the coming year, care Women have had an equal Malheur County government, fully examine grades and per role in National Grange action as each is affected when faced sonality. A student on the staff since its founding -- an un with an emergency situation. must have good grades, espec precedented position for any Information-education staff ially in English and Typing. national organization at the members of the Cooperative Staff members are also chosen time. (The Grange called for Extension Service will assist for their cooperativeness and women’s suffrage in 1855 — Miller, and persons attending dependability. 65 years before the 19th Amend the morning segment of the Those people who a re thinking ment provided for this right.) conference will be invited to of working on the staff in future Today the Grange has wide observe and analyze the after years are reminded that one spread programs for women; noon activity. year of typing is a prerequisite. besides homemaking functions in connection with Grange Hall activities (4,000 Granges have their own halls, which are used by their communities), and AUDITIONS SCHEDULED “Just Arrived’’ home economics, Grange wo-, FOR PIANO STUDENTS men also participate in Grange activities as lecturers, officers National Guild of Piano April 13—To Mr. and Mrs. and committee chairmen. Teachers will sponsor audi Roger Smith of Nyssa, a 5- tions for students of local in pound, 13-ounce girl, Karla JAY-C—ETTES TO MEET structors April 27-29 at 1074 Mae. Members of the Jay-C-Ettes S. W. 9th Ave., in Ontario. April 14—To Mr. and Mrs. will meet at7;30p.m., Tuesday, Mrs. Donald R. Mittelstaedt Darrell Keeton of Fruitland, April 25 at the home of Mrs. of Connell, Wash., will serve a 9-pound boy, Darrell Wayne. Stanley Sisson, 316 King Ave., as Judge for the event. She is April 15—To Mr. and Mrs. with Mrs. Rod George as co a music graduate of Whitman Danny Apadoca of Ontario, an hostess. college and completed two years 8-pound, 8-ounce girl, Sonja There will be a special speak of post graduate work in Europe. Ann. er with election of new officers to follow. sttr Hj Í ÛJUL-&&+. • • cíffrut Yell Leaders Chosen by NHS Annual Staff Reveals Officers