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Urdversity of Oregon Library Eugene, Ore. 97403 X X M X X Nyssa Gate City Journal VOLUME LX THE SUGAR CITY THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1967 BABSON'S 1968 FORECAST ON BUSINESS, FINANCES VANDALS OPERATE DURING BLACKOUT IN NYSSA FRIDAY Nyssa, along with most of Malheur county, had a blackout caused by power failure Friday night from 10:30 to shortly after 11:00. At almost the same time most of Southern Idaho, parts of Northern Utah and some of Southern Montana were in total darkness. Icing on lines was the cause but there were a series in various places causing the inconvenience. The local blackout was due io Ice breaking a wooden pin letting the wire down on an arm one mile North and one and one fourth miles West of the Nyssa sub-station, accoiding to Idaho Power company manager Irale Adams of Nyssa. Adams said people were real nice about the situation and while there were a number of calls to the power people to learn the cause and how fast lights might be restored, there were actually no “Complaints." SOME VANDALISM When the power was off some 30 young people were congregated at the Polar Hear Drive In, 502 Main street in Nyssa. The Vale-Nyssa ball game liad been over a short time when the lights went out and some of tlie youths used the opportunity to cause damage to the interior of the cafe. This was done by throwing sugar, salt and hot chocolate all over the interior. During the time someone stole a purse belonging to Mrs. laidena Sells, a cook on duty. It contained $100 she was saving for Christmas buying as well as all tier identification papers. Keith Remington, owner of the drive-in told a Journal re porter that the coat containing the purse was hanging in the kitchen under some other wraps. A small amount of silverware was also missing when a check was made the next morning. Th»1 police are continuing the investigation but at press time Wednesday had no substantial leads according to Police Chief Alvin Allen. SHIELD WIRE BREAKS The power outage in Boise and points to the south and east was caused wtien a shield wire broke and fell on the 230,000 volt transmission line leading from the dams in Hells Canyon to Boise. This shield wire was of small diameter and was used to protect the larger line from lightning. The short time transpiring before service was restored in most areas is a credit to the efficiency of the power company employees and the system they maintain. USDA BUCKS TREND TO LARGER FARMS; AREA MEETING SET A meeting will be held at Ontario on Thursday, January 4 to seek the advice of small farmers on programs they feel they need "to help them stay on the land - -to keep economic pressures from forcing them into the cities," Donald J. Kudrna, Malheur County Technical Action Panel chairman announced today. The meeting will be held at th»Commercial Building, Ontario Fairgrounds at 1:00 P.M. AH small farmers and persons interested in the problems of small farmers are invited to attend. Helping conduct the meeting will be members of the State Technical Action Panel. BY ROGER W. BABSON Founder - Publishers’ Financial Bureau, Inc., Massachusetts A SCENE IN THE NYSSA METHODIST CHURCH SOCIAL ROOM, as members of the- Senior Citizens* organization gathered Dec. 15 for their 1967 Christmas dinner-party. The Journal staff is unable to identify all of them, but those in the photo will know where they were seated at the time this photo was snapped, just after the business meeting was over and before the ‘gang’ sat down to eat. The long table in the foreground was beautifully decorated by Mrs. John E. Long, vice president. The organization has a good membership, and meetings are held every second and fourth Friday of each month. Other officers are Mrs. F. P. Runcorn, president; Mrs. C. A. Reece, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Lois Counsil serves as publicity chairman. - Staff Photo. Information gained at the meeting will be forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture, Orville L. Freeman, for use in developing proposals for strengthening government assistance to small farmers. More than 100 similar meetings are being held throughout the country. Secretary Freeman said, "We must do more to enable small farmers, who want to stay on the land, to boost their income and level of living”. USDA has developed some 30 tentative program ideas to improve small farm income across the nation, including finan cial and technical help in improving farm enterprises, aid in acquiring needed resources, training in the organization and management of farm cooperatives, assistance in making more effective use of forest resources. Some of the proposals would provide supervision and finan cial assistance in the development of small livestock enter prises, the improvement of pastures, and the utilization of woodland resources. “There is nothing final about the USDA proposals," Kudrna noted. “No decision regarding the Department’s position will be established until the meeting with small farmers have been completed and their reactions to these and other proposals have been analyzed. COMMUNITY EFFORTS AIDS YOUTH CHANCES TESTING UNDERWAY “Many of the ideas have been tested on a limited scale. Some would require legislation, others would not. “But before we take any further steps in the development of special programs for small farmers we want to find out what the people who would benefit from the programs think of these ideas. We want to see what other ideas small farmers have about the kind of programs they need to boost their income and stay in farming.” “Many small farmers could stay in farming and make a major contribution to their communities if they had access to additional resources. “If we could help them increase their incomes it might make the difference between their being able to stay where they want to live, or moving to urban areas where they would add to the congestion and welfare problems of our already overcrowded central cities.” MM HOSPITAL STORK DERBY STARTS JAN. 1 The 16th annual Stork Derby, sponsored by Malheur Memor ial hospital, Nyssa physicians and local business firms gets under way one minute after mid night Sunday. The rules are the same as in the previous 15 years. The win ner must arrive after the starting date, be of natural birth and born in the local hospital. The attending physician must certify the exact time of birth. In the very unlikely case of a tie, gifts will be divided equally. Wide-Open Race The race is open to anyone wishing to use the hospital facilities for this purpose. « t WEATHER J JAYCEE PRESIDENT MONTY BURBANK displays a traveling trophy won by the organization when the Red Cross bloodmoblle last visited Nyssa. In last week’s issue, due to a misunder standing, it was Incorrectly stated that the trophy had been won by the Jay-C-Ettes. Terry Marsh and Gayno West, members of the latter organization, wer pictured displaying the trophy which goes to the organization securing the greatest number of donors during each visit of the mobile unit. THE FACT REMAINS, HOWEVER, that the BLOOD DRAWING is set THIS AFTERNOON, Dec. 28, from 2 to 6 O’CLOCK at the EAGLES’ HALL in NYSSA. The quota is 150 PINTS- AND ALL ELIGIBLE DONORS ARE URGED TO REPORT. - Journal Photo. NUMBER LU THUNDEREGG CAPITAL MAX. MIN. PREC. DATE -- Dec. 20 9 18 • • Dec. 21 24 5 Dec. 22 34 12 .06 Dec. 23 37 .14 26 •• Dec. 24 32 25 .. Dec. 25 34 28 Dec. 26 49 30 .01 Dec. 27 -- 33 -- RESERVOIR STORAGE 12/26/67 353,980 Acre Feet 12/26/66 290,210 Acre Feet There are no racial or religious barriers and no entry fee. Nor is there any geographical lim itations. Entrants may be N y s s a n s, Oregonians or from any other state. There is a definite time limit for which the awards are given -- the event must take place in 1968. The hospital offers $50 on ex penses for the winner, the local (Nyssa) physicians will knock $50 off their bill where the mother is their patient, A-N-D —there is a “Heap of Other Loot” for the baby andparents. For a complete list of the donors and gifts offered by Nyssans see page six of this issue of the Journal. For information of those de siring to enter next year’s con test, the best medical author ities say it takes time. Nor mally, plans should bemade in-- say three months from now! Class Gives Funds To Salvation Army The Salvation Army drive has received a $25 check from Irl Nolen’s eighth-grade stu dents, it is announced by Robert Wilson, secretary-treasurer of the Nyssa unit. The students, instead of a gift exchange, gave their money to the Salvation Army’s welfare fund. In giving to a worthy cause, tne Nyssa youngsters reflect ‘The True Meaning Of Christ mas’. “Citizens of Nyssa can be very proud of the opportunities afforded our youth through collective efforts of the community.” These are the words of Charles Quinowski, Guidance Counselor at Nyssa High School. Research of the Guidance Department shows that students graduating from Nyssa High School have an exceptionally high level of aspiration and have a better than average chance of achieving success and happiness in their lifetimes. Records on the graduates of 1967 show that 88.2 percent of the class have gone on to college or are taking some kind of post-high school training. This high percentage is quite typical of Nyssa graduating classes of recent years. More important than this fact, is that the students are achieving in their endeavors. For instance, it is a fact that a number of Nyssa students attending the Univer sity of Oregon boot of accumulative grade points of well above 3.00. Mr. Quinowski sees many factors contributing to the over-all success of Nyssa’s young people. Although it is difficult to discern, Quinowski suggests that family stability might be a main factor. The family situation where students are motivated-and encouraged to do their best is a vital pre-requisite to success. College entrance examina tions and other national tests improvement can be made, the show Nyssa students tocompare Nyssa community can be proud very favorably with students in of the combined efforts directed other parts of the state and toward giving greater oppor nation. A total educational pro tunities to the young people. gram gives students an opportunity to build a funda mental background, which prepares them to gain admis sions at colleges, universities, and trade schools, not only in Oregon but throughout the country. Many people in the community are responsible for Outdoorsmen are reminded that 1968 hunting and fishing this. Education, does not consist licenses are required beginning solely of formal education in January 1, 1968. Licenses may our schools, but also of the be purchased at all license efforts of various church dealers and the Game Com groups, and youth organiza mission’s Portland headquar tions, such as Boy and Girl ters, 1634 S. W. Alder. Scouts, summer baseball, etc. A new license fee schedule Quinowski said Nyssa business will be in effect for 1968 which men are also to be compli will cost anglers a little more mented for their support and than last year. Hunting license encouragement of all kinds of fees remain the same, but a rise youth activities. Although in fees is scheduled for hunters in 1969. The general season angling license will cost fishermen $6.00. The combination hunting and fishing license is $9.00. Nonresidents may purchase a season fishing license for $15.00, while the vacation ang ler may purchase a 10-day angling license for $7.00. The Winners in the Nyssa Christ daily angling license is $1.50. mas Lighting Contest have been No change was made in the announced by Del Mathews, salmon-steelhead license which chairman of the contest, which remains at $1.00. is co-sponsored by the Nyssa The Game Commission urges Jaycees and the Idaho Power hunters and fishermen intending Co. to be out on New Year’s Day to purchase the new documents Winner of the inside decora at the earliest opportunity. tion contest within the city was Many license dealers will be Manuel Defuentes, 1810 East closed during the holidays which Fourth. Winner of the outside could well result in numerous decoration within the city was disappointed individuals if they Floyd Rhoades, 406 King Ave^ wait until the last minute. Winner of the inside decora tion contest in the rural area Some excellent opportunities was Jacob Fischer, Alberta are available for both hunters Avenue. Rural outside decora and fishermen, with the steel- tion winner was Mrs. Anne Ten- head season in full swing sen, Columbia Avenue. through the remainder of the Judges of the contest were winter months, and the water Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parker, On fowl season and eastern Oregon tario, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom chukar and quail season extending into January. Harrod, Vale. Game Licenses Due January 1 Sponsors Name Nyssa Lighting Contest Winners I The coming year threatens to be one of varied and recurring crises. Virtually no area of human activity will be spared . . . social, economic, political, or international. After years of pro gress and prosperity, the American people will be faced in 1968 with many decisions that will prove difficult to make and even tougher to carry out. Don’t expect the final solution to 1968*s many problems to be worked out during the year ahead. But the manner in which our nation tackles its predicament will determine whether the U. S will be able to strengthen its position as woria leader ... or be toppled during succeeding years and reduced to an inferior standing. To be without hope is to sin. And we do have hope that our citizens and their government will rise to defeat the many antago nists -- inflation, social corruption, greed, crime, fear, and despair -- that are pressing upon us as the new year begins. It is said that the Oriental concept of crisis is opportunity. In that sense, we predict without reservation that 1968 will hold opportunities unlimited for our country. 1. NOW THAT THE POUND HAS BEEN DEVALUED, perhaps our greatest opportunity for the year ahead is to prepare a strong defense for the dollar. We forecast that after some early fumbling both the Congress and the Federal Reserve will move with determination to protect our dollar. 2. THE EFFECTS OF THE BATTLE TO SAVE THE DOLLAR 'promise to be unpleasant. After an early-year surge to new highs for dollar values and production, business will find the going rougher as the months unfold. Scarcer and more costly money will take its toll of growth. 3. MAJOR STIMULATION TO THE ECONOMY in the early part of 1968 will come from a scramble by auto and allied lines to make up for production lost in 1967, combined with a stockpiling of steel and aluminum in anticipation of strikes later next year in these activities. 4. SOME ADDITIONAL ESCALATION OF THE VIET WAR will occur next year. But we have already experienced the major impact on business of the massive buildup in arms outlays; whatever additional procurement comes will not be a de termining factor on the course of 1968’s business. PEACE SEEN IN 1968 5. PRESIDENT JOHNSON IS TORN BETWEEN A DESIRE to “pour it on” in Vietnam and bring home victory before voting time next autumn and his sincere wish to go down in history as a peacemaker. If recent and prospective tightening of the military vise on North Vietnam fails to bring results by late spring . . . look for spectacular moves toward negotiations. Under these circumstances we feel the chances are 60-40 that 1968 will mark the phase-out of our military operations in Vietnam. 6. BUT THE MOST DECISIVE CONFLICT next year will not be fought on the battlefields of Southeast Asia. It will be here at home against the one enemy that has the power to destroy the U. S.......... INFLATION. TAX INCREASE SEEN 7. CONTRARY TO THE OLD ADAGE that Congressmen won’t commit political suicide by voting a tax hike in an election year, we do expect a revenue act in 1968. It may include ex cise imposts as well as income levies. 8. THE ADMINISTRATION WILL BE FORCED to reduce total expenditures for thecomingyearby$6-to-$ 10billion. While the war continues, most of this will have to be lopped off non-defense areas. 9. CONGRESS WILL REMOVE THE 25% GOLD BACKING for Federal Reserve notes early in the year. 10. THE AMOUNT OF GOODS tourists will be permitted to bring into the country duty-free will be reduced to zero in 1968. 11. FURTHER RESTRICTIONS will be put on foreign in vestments by U. S. corporations in thecomingyear; our govern ment will encourage American companies to increase dividend payments by foreign subsidiaries. 12. RATIONING Or CREDIT by the Administration and the Federal Reserve is a distinct possibility in the months ahead. 13. U. S. OUTLAYS FOR FOREIGN AID will be slashed in 1968. 14. OUR MONEY MANAGERS WILL slow down the current high rate of money-supply increase as soon as Congress takes action to curb inflation. 15. BUT THE TREMENDOUS OUTPOURING OF MONEY during the whole of 1967 will continue, for some months, to exert up ward pressures on interest rates and the general price level. It will also have an energizing effect on business. Hence, as money flow is cut back next year, there will be a delayed de pressing effect on interest rates, prices, and business . . . probably after midyear. 16. THERE WILL BE REPEATED RAIDS on the dollar; but it will not be devalued in 1968. 17. THERE WILL, HOWEVER, BE MANY DISC USSIONS be tween financial experts here and abroad to develop a long- range plan for revaluing in terms of gold--on a more realistic basis--the currencies of all of the Free World. 18. THE EARLY-1968 UPTILT IN BUSINESS volume will give a lift to corporate profits; the fanning out of wage boosts, however, along with rising costs and taxes will later have a squeezing effect on profits. 19. SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATES WILL RISE faster than long-term in the months ahead. 20. THIS WILL HAVE A RESTRICTIVE IMPACT ON the availability and cost of mortgage funds. 21. IN TURN, THE RECOVERY now under way in home building will be restrained and perhaps reversedas 1968 moves along . . . but apartment construction should remain in an uptrend. 22. INVENTORIES WILL RISE - perhaps sharply - in the first half of 1968 . . . taper off later. 23. BUSINESS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES should start the year on a strong note; but as the year advances, prospects for further gains will become dimmer. WAGES TO INCREASE 24. WITH WAGE GUIDELINES now definitely junked, there wiH be a stampede by labor generally to bring contract gains ia line with the huge advances made by the United Auto Workers; the annual salary concept for production workers will gain further acceptance in 1968 by a number of American industries. 25. A LABOR FEATURE FOR THE COMING YEAR will be widespread stoppages by state, city, and local public employees; the battle on this front will surely be long and bitter. 26. WITH ELECTIONS COMING IN THE AUTUMN, Congress (Continued on Page 2) i