Th« Nyssa Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Thursday, Jun« 14, 1973 Litter Cleanup Tip* Offered on Hot Line A Salem Scene f There’s a discouraged ml- [ norlty In the Oregon Legislature | at Salem these days. It isn't partisan. This mi nority is agrarian. For decades following its in ception, farmers made up a natural majority in Oregon's Legislative Assembly. This situation began to erode shortly after the turn of the century and had fallen completely by the wayside by the middle of the present century. As the 57th Assembly begins to consider adjournment of what most observers believe will be the longest session on record, the relative handful of bonafide farmers and ranchers among that 90-member body appear frankly disappointed In achieve ments favorable to their rural constituency. This viewpoint is expressed Individually by chairman of Ag riculture 4 Natural Resources Committees of both Senate and House. Freshman Sen. Mike Thorne (D-Pendleton) reports his seven-member panel from the Upper Chamber has consi dered 111 measures and could probably wind up its business within a week of receiving notice to do so. Sophomore io p Bénard (Bed) i (D Lebanon) heads the 11-member House committee that has con sidered some 93 measures re lated to agriculture and be lieves that panel could finish Its work within a week also. But with adjournment rela tively Imminent, both believe farm legislation Is a misno mer this session, Rather, most new laws relating to agricul ture are more closely akin to cixisumer, environmental and recreation interests. In a period when the Federal Government Is withdrawing from it traditional farm- support role, when small farms are becoming a thing of the past and when producers of foodstuffs are taken for gran ted -- except when rising food prices provoke public ire-- the farmer In and out of the Le gislature feels like the for gotten man. Thorne and Byers tend to per sonally epitomize Oregon's agricultural plight. The thirty- two-year-old Senator is a third- generation wheat and livestock rancher involved in a family operation on one of the 10 largest ranches in Umatilla County. But he divides his time between ranching and real estate to attain economic sta- blllty. Byers, a former Western seed grass grower, Oregon who grew up on a Linn County farm, now looks to electrical engineering to sustain his fa mily. Thorne’s extra occupation is a typical situation among Ore- Jon farmers and ranchers. ’, Byers’ shift from farming is ; indicative of what has happened ; to Oregon’s traditional basic •'.occupation. By headcount, the ^present Assembly contains no imore than seven fulltime far- ; mers and ranchers -• one in the Senate and six in the House. Statewide some five per cent of the population Ilves on farms and derives the bulk of its substenance from those farms. From a percentage standpoint, one might say farmers have more than their share of re presentation in the Legislature. But Oregon's agriculture problem involves more than those who actually till the soil. Many thousands more are de pendent upon farmers for the payrolls they recieve from the food processing Industry. Bigge st complaints from both ROrM ami B v ' |at»lv in volve the negative aspect from the farm-ranch point of view regarding current legislation. It’s predominantly regulatory and restrictive, Both men would like to see a more positive thrust. The point out agriculture is a siteable contributor to the state's general fund -- second only to the timber industry. And they believe the state should be more actively involved -- not just in protection of agri culture — but it’s vigorous development. They look upon agriculture as another prover- tn.ll golden egg laying «00 I tn tlanger of extinction unless a more positive legislative stance is adopted. They cite the need for agri cultural research and market development. Thorne, for in stance, believes wheat produ< - lion could be doubled and beef production quadrupled. Byers beleives scant fiscal attention paid to soil conser-’ vatlon Is an insult to agricul ture -- compounded by the monetary generosity bestowed upon land use planning. Farm interests are not happy with movements this session and last that would further change the Agriculture Depart ment to one dedicated even more strongly to consumer in terests. They are disappointed this Legislature will probably fall to enact meaningful farm labor legislation. And both Thorne and Byers speak for all agricultural interests when they deplore the lack of knowledge about the pro blems of farmers and ranchers -- not only among their legis lative peers -■ but the public In general. So what is the outlook for legislation favorable to Oregon Lums in the 57th Assembly? No good, according to the far mer-rancher delegation. Not bad, according to the only size able farm lobby. But the latter statement, although far from optimistic, is tempered by the fact the farm lobby primarily is holding action -- forced by circumstance Into an attempt to preserve what the farmer now has and compromise proposi tions that make more difficult his ability to make a living off the land. Farmer lawmakers generally are bitter that major farm legislation doesn’t become an issue until It involves a pro- blem of scandalous proportions. Establishment of an envi ronmental "hot line” and data bank has been announced by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. The new, nationwide serv ice offer» information on environmental improvement programs recorded in KA B’s Inventory of Litter Preven tion and Related Environ mental Improvement Pro grams in the United States. It will be available to citizens everywhere by calling a sin gle telephone number and is ex|iected to be in full opera tion by mid-summer. KAH is a non-profit, na tional public service organi zation supported by 103 U.S. companies, trade associations and labor unions. The volume of food eaten | ht ;>erson will hit a new high in 1973, according to General Foods, up 7 |>er cent from 10 years ago. Examples this session could in clude tansy ragwort, coyotes and the tussock moth. The farm delegation believes this attitude can be changed only through long term public education -- backed by a posi tive thrust on the part of state government dedicated toward until oviui’ tto lot Of agri« ultuf not just sustaining it because we all have to eat in order to live. Sen. Packwood Asks Opinions on Eight Issues Oregonians are being asked for their opinions on issues ranging from amnesty to log exports by Senator Bob Pack wood in his latest newsletter The newsletter is sent to ap proximately 580,000 Oregon Homes. Results will be ta bulated by county and released later this month. QUESTIONS INCLUDE --Do you believe the United States should provide economic assistance to North Vietnam? -•Do you believe the United States should provide economic assistance to South Vietnam? --Do you believe that the use of poisons should be allowed to control animals such as coyotes? --Would you favor national le gislation making 18 the age of majority? --Do you favor abolishment of all farm subsidies? --How would you rate the job performance of Congress? --How would rate the job per formance of the White House? --Do you favor amnesty at this time for those persons who fled this country in order to avoid the draft? --Would you favor use of ca pital punishment for certain crimes? --The United States is now exporting some 3 billion board 372-2220 GR éé NI^NP TURBOT r SOUVENIERS GIFTS 4 GIFT WRAPPING GROCFRIES - DRY GOODS HOUSEWARES ■•GOLDSTRIKE STAMPS" / FT Nyssa 372-2727 Parma 724-6131 " * J \ / /] I M | 4 JUI ¿EAU66 Clay Webb GAS AND FUEL OIL DELIVERED "S4H GREEN STAMPS” Propane "Weed Burners” Phone 372-2877 * Qfte Vern 4 Georgia Parker IRRIGATION SUPPLIES - »DAMS ‘BOOTS ♦LUMBER *PAINT «SHOVELS HUNTING AND FISHING EQUIPMENT Phone 372-2433 or Phone 724-6174 CALLAHAN A HOLLY dick 18 COUNT PKG>. 79 724-5207 DRIAN SUPPLY A REPAIR Gayle Martin SEE US FOR "TRUCKBEDS” 4 "HOISTS” ♦SPECIAL FARM EQUIPMENT ♦WELDING •MACHINE WORK phone 372-2354 39^ TtNOfe FANCY PIZZAS r*L lA-lfe>iozSlZE • PLAIN PIZZAS 39 •CHEESE PIZZA« 4» •5AV6A6C PIZZA« • PEPPERONI 6 691» DINNERS IAMM NAW OR WHITE COLOR ECKWSXf? 41.00 uamje LÉM0NAD8 «5 ® FRUirC0CKlAlU L upton buack BEAUTY BAR Jh Labor and Industries Building, Salem and furnishing their name and present mailing address. Those writing about compensa tion benefit checks should also include their social security number, date, time of injury and name of employer at time of injury. SAIF is anxious to give all checks to the rightful ow ners. Please act promptly as these checks are due for cancel lation in 90 days. Persons with a Nyssa address who have not received their checks are O. Ochoa and K. C. Perkins. ♦IP. »IF. 4I’. PAR&e SALMON CfNfëREP eeee e '•^V The State Accident Insurance Fund is trying to give away $13,532.67. The money belongs to over 100 persons who haven't cashed their workmen's com pensation benefit, dividend, or refund checks. Paul Hedeen, SAIF Cashier who released the list of names, said that 26 checks have been returned and are being held in his office for lack of a for warding address. Another 99 were mailed but were neither cashed nor returned. Those persons listed below, should identify themselves by writing SAIF, located in the rump roast »*« w BANQUET 10-12 oz A*£0RTtP George 4 Lois Cartwright SAIF Pries To Locate Persons i bovn •PR£AM4 i C p l ££ ADRIAN MERCANTILE 724-6476 "The best years of a man's life are when the kids are old enough to help shovel snow but too young to drive the car.” Dale Holdridge, The Langford (S. D.) Bugle. VARIETY PACæ •PR£AM«|C €« Phone 372-2653 bob "Politics is the art of mak ing yourself popular with ]>eople by giving them grants of their own money.” Rex Goldthorpe, Tri-County (Wia.) Press. PAlRYLANP Bea Grossnickle Permanents* Trims 4 Hair Cuts Hair Styling Phone W ish I’ d S aio T hat a Richard Joe Nelson, Route 2, of Golden Rule Lodge of Masons Nyssa has been awarded the m 1970; High Priest of Zadoc designation of Knight of the York Chapter, Royal Arch Masons in Cross of Honour, it was repor 1962, Master of Baker Council, ted today. This honorary degree, Royal and Select Masters in highest in the York Rite of Free 1972, Commanderof BakerCom- masonry, is conferred only on mandery, Knight Templar, in those who have held the highest 1969. He was elected to mem office in each of the four bo bership in Oregon Priory and dies of the rite. Mr. Nelson his election confirmed by Con becomes one of the comparative vent General of the Order on handful of about 400 of the over June 1. A certificate of mem four and a quarter million Free bership has been mailed to him. There are sixty-five Prio masons in North America and the Philippines to qualify this ries of the Order in North Ame rica and the Philippines with year. Mr. Nelson served as Master a present membership of 9,100. ROUND STEAK..Ï GAMÉHfttè ' CE Bill 4 Ruth Looney ♦HAND TOOLS •MAGAZINES •FISHING TACKLE Nyssa 372-2722 Df parimi nt | b E A'S feet of raw logs, primarily to Japan. The so-called Morse Amendment places a limitation on the export of Rigs from federal lands, but places no limitation on logs cut from state-owned or private lands. Do you favor: (a) Retaining the present law- (b) Phase out all log ex ports except when surplus to our needs (c) Impose no limits on ex ports (d) No Opinion A special summer art pro gram for junior and senior high school students which is de signed to accomodate vacation plans, will be offered soon at Treasure Valley Community College. The students may select either oil painting, water color, drawing, or ceramics for fif teen classes of Instruction. Class sessions will be avai lable at three different times per day, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a period of five weeks. The student may at tend any fifteen of these class sessions to satisfy the course. As a result of this flexibility, a student may complete the course infive weeks by attending one class per day, or in five days by attending all three daily sessions. Meeting times are 8 00 a.m. to noon 1 00 p.m. to 5 00 p.m. 7 00 p.m. to 10 00 p.m. For further information con tact Pete Stark, 889-6493, ext. 53. ___________ Richard Nelson Receives Highest Masonic Degree PEAN TEMPER TeNPERE«r FWV0R LOONEY'S SHOPPING CENTER A drian fine TVCC Offers Art Classes Ss ADRIAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY •GROCERIES •81 MOBIES •CLOTHING ♦MAGA7INES Parma 724-6135 Pag« Seven STAJMjRS»«« ON ALL PURCHASES MON .YUES. WEP. WI GIVE GOLD STUKE STAMM E<«B Y DAT ____________