Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico • Page 71

SUNDAY July 30, 1972 Water Killing Fish in Two Lakes AROUND ow Page G-l SNEW MEXICO JoundAntbtiLlne i v. Mill I Jingles on Signs For Burma Shave Started in 1926 Q. Some 40 years ago, I spent more time reading Burma Shave jingles while driving my car than I did watching the road and other cars. I remember one jingle that tickled my funny bone: "Listen birds. signs cost money.

roost a while but. get funny." Also another: "Don't take a curve at K0 per cent we hate to lose a customer." Who was the daddy of this hole business? F.C. A. Allan Odell, son of the founder of the original company Bv PATRICK LAMB SANTA FE (LTD The chief of the Game and Fish Department's fisheries division says the release of water from Elephant Butte and Alamogordo Reservoirs this summer is resulting in large-scale fish loss for the second year in a row. "It's going to cost us again this year, there's no doubt about it," said Robert L.

Brashears, fisheries chief. "We're already in trouble at these two lakes in terms of fish loss. Just how many we're losing, we're not sure of at this point, though." Water "draw downs" at most of the state's major reservoirs was required last year because of an extremely dry spring. Similar conditions prevailed again this spring, and the water draw down became necessary to keep crops irrigated in the lower Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico and the Carlsbad irrigation district. Brashears said that Elephant Butte is designed to hold up to 2.1 million acre feet of water, but normally ranges from 200.000 to 700,000 acre feet.

Its level was dropped to 93.400 acre feet last summer. He said that last summer's draw down at Elephant Butte below the 100,000 acre feet mark reduced fish population up to 40 per cent of what it normally is at the acre feet level. Brashears, however, said the 40 per cent figure was a "wild guess," and said it might have been even higher. Previous at'r levels Show on Sides of "Klcphant wi Butte, Other Lakes Short of Water This Year The fisheries chief said some state legislators, who he did however, said that it was "below the critical level right now." Brashears said the water draw down of major recreational lakes in the state during drier periods would continue to be a problem until some steps are taken to insure a "minimum pool" of water in the lakes. Figures produced by the state engineer's office showed that as of last week, the water level at elephant butte was 92,000 acre feet.

(Caballo Lake, just below Elephant Butte, is fuller at this time than it was a year ago. The lake was at 17,000 acre feet last year and is at 29,800 currently.) Alamogordo Reservoir has a capacity of 110,000 acre feet. A spokesman for the state engineer's office said a long term average of its water level is about 50,000 acre feet of water. Figures show Alamogordo reservoir was at 12,300 acre feet last year, and is at 23,000 acre feet this year. Brashears, not identify, had requested his office to supply them information concerning what would be minimum pools required in the state's major reservoirs to continue their recreational usage.

"I don't really know for sure what they have in mind, but I 3 New Mexicans Vie for Crown think it may do with establishing minimum pools," he said. A spokesman Tor the Legislative Council Service, which drafts legislation at the request of the state's lawmakers, said he did not have a record of any request for legislation dealing with the subject. The spokesman noted that such legislation might be difficult to enact because of prior agreements dealing with appropriation from the reservoirs created primarily for irrigation purposes. A spokesman for the state engineer's office said that one possible solution for maintaining a pool was to allow interested agencies and other organizations to "buy into" the water rights of "the lake Instead of using the water for irrigation, the spokesman said, the agencies could keep their water in the lake to maintain a minimum pool. Brashears said water levels are guaranteed now only at Ute and Navajo Lakes.

He said, however, that some of the water at Ute is for sale, and said its purchase could mean an end to the guaranteed water level. Water Levels One of the most beautiful of Indian women will be crowned Miss Indian America for 1972 in Sheridan, Wyo. tonight, according to Associated Press. Three New Mexico entrants, Linda Hanova, 21, a Navajo from Shiprock; Freda Sage, made and nailed up the first signs along a Minnesota highway in 192G, says Mac Bolles, Journal advertising director. The Burma-Vita Company was seeking a "brushlcss" shaving cream, it hit upon the idea of "Burma Shave." We think one of the first signs must have read: "Past school houses.

it slow. the little shavers. Millions have read the Burma shave signs since. Q. Will the Osmond Brothers be appearing in Albuquerque any time soon? S.W., Los I.unas.

A. Sorry, dear, the Brothers Osmond will travel no nearer than Fort Worth, during their current summer tour. But keep your spirits up they may make it yet. Q. Does New Mexico have a "Good Samaritan" statute on the books? How does this statute, if we do have one, apply to an individual who is called upon to provide first aid assistance to victims in a car, home or other type accident? C.

Santa Fe. A. Yes, New Mexico has the "Good Samaritan" law and it works just like it works all over the nation, says an attorney. Nobody gets into trouble in helping people who are victims of accidents unless it can be proved he was purposefully negligent. Q.

In the good old days say back in the early 1900's both the weekly and daily newspapers used to put out supplements which often contained several chapters of novels such as "Pride and Prejudice." My parents subscribed to the Illinois State Kcgistor and they received 16 issues (bound pamphlets) of "The Civil War through the Camera," together with Henry Elson's "New History." This is an invaluable old publication about the Civil War. The trouble is I have lost pamphlet No. 9. Would any of your readers have been subscribing to the Illinois Register about that time in Springfield and have kept copies? H.E.C. A.

Action Line has examined the 15 paper-bound pamphlets which contain large photographs of many of the famous Civil War battles. It's the needle in the haystack to (1) find people around here who used to live in Springfield, 111., and (2) to find people who subscribed to the Illinois State Register at the proper date. Q. I see that Pete Test, who teaches fly tying, could not come up with the present address of a family by the name of Cupp. He stated in Action Line on July 20 that he thought Onpp had died but that the son was carrying on the business.

I am Mrs. J.W. Fair, and a cousin of Mrs. Grace Cupp, and I know for sure that Mrs. Cupp and her son Robert arc still doing a thriving business flying in Crownpoint, N.M.

Mrs. J.W.F. A. Problem solved: case closed. Q.

I've been reading lately a lot about food handling and how to preserve food. Heaven knows with inflation nowadays, I can't afford to waste either food or money. What's the best temperature to store milk? Mrs. M.A. A.

If milk is stored in your refrigerator under 40 degrees, it will retain its good flavor for 14 days, says Ruth Snred, food marketing specialist at New Mexico State University. Residents should check their refrigerators to see if they are running about 33-40 degrees. 20, a Navaio 6V 11 KT t'H? 'S "-v -i'-r mmr, from Tohatchi; Indian Journal and Marie Garcia, 17, a Tewa from San Juan Pueblo, are among the con Are Compared liSi Reservoirs AN AMERICAN INDIAN edifice to rank with "the Sphynx, the pyramids or anything you want to mention," is the goal of a Helena, Mont. non-Indian promoter, according to AP. John Quigley, who built Frontier Town, a wild west attraction west of the Montana capital of Helena 25 years ago, is promoting the project.

Gallup, Anadarko, and other Indian-oriented cities take note, for Quigley says he believes Helena could become the Indian Capital of the U.S. Quigley says he is aiming at a project costing nearly $100 million, with $20 to $30 million from foundations, "and I want at least $10 million from the government." "The whole purpose of this is to bring the Indian up to his right place in society in America and make the white man appreciate his culture and what he's done to the Indian," Quigley said. The project sounds much like a case of "doing it to the Indian" again, and $100 million spent on Indian housing and job development would do more to give Indians their "right place in society" than a big exhibit hall for white men to visit. SPEAKING OF ANADARKO, the "Indian Capital of Oklahoma" is under fire from the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission and the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission for alleged discriminatory attitudes toward its Indian residents. The Human Rights group accused Anadarko of treating Indians as second -cl ass citizens.

"The officials of Andarko completely shut their eyes and stuck their heads in the sand. They won't admit a problem exists," said Hickory Starr executive director of the Indian Affairs Commission. "If they don't soon, it's going to develop into a situation which will blow up." SANTA FE (UPI) Here is a comparison of water levels in major state reservoirs today and a year ajro. Figures are acre feet Elephant Unite .112,200 98.400 Caballo 20.300 17,000 Navaio D50.0O0 1,300,000 (Full) Ute ..109.600 99,175 Conchas 161,000 161,000 Alaniogrordo 000 12,300 McMillan 15.000 19,100 testants. The annual native American beauty pageant is held in conjunction with the All-America Indian Days, which started Thursday.

The reigning Miss Indian America is Nora Begay. 22, a Navajo from Kaibcto, Ariz. REVENUE SHARING would come to the reservations, under a proposal offered by Sen. Lee Metcalf, in the Senate Finance Committee. Metcalf proposed the 480,000 Indians living on reservations receive .25 per cent of funds allocated to state and local governments, under the House-passed revenue-sharing bill, according to United Press International.

Seven other senators signed on as cosponsors, but the list didn't include a i gl Southwestern senator. Under Metcalf 's proposal, the Indian share would be about $12.9 million a year, of the five-year $30 billion program. JOHN RAINER, OF Taos Pueblo, was named as one of six members of a committee to analyze Indian needs and priorities for President Nixon's re-election program, according to AP. Other members are Neal McCaleb, a Chickasaw, the Rev. Frank Belvin, a Choctaw, Mrs.

Laura Bergt, an Alaska Native, Harold Chuck of Rapid City, S.D., and John Seneca of Washington, DC. Slate Agencies Plan Meetings Nick Alderetc, Loft, Gilbert Jaramillo Kolea.se Fish EIA Fighting Mosquito in Valencia County Fish, Spraying Aim to 'Debug Eastern End of Valencia County Journal Special BFXEN The En-v i ronmental Improvement Agency is attempting to cor- rect the problems of mosquitos in Eastern Valencia County with the use of gam-busia and spraying. One of the things done to cut Working in Hospital Is Hobby For AC at White Sands Q. Who played the feminine lead in "The Hustlers" which starred Glenson and Paul Newman? VAV. A.

Piper Laurie, says the Public Library's Fine Arts Dept. Q. You had dates of other Indian Fairs but yon failed to give the date for the Indian Fair at Shiprock T.L.T. A. The Navajos' fair this year at Shiprock will be Sept.

27 to Oct. 1. And repeating for those with short memories, the Gallup Ceremonial will be Aug. 10-13 and the Window Rock expositions from Sept. 7 to 10.

Q. We went through an old ghost town and picked tip some pieces of barbed wire. Didn't ActionLine have, something on barbed wire collectors hack yonder In the middle ages? We ant to know what kind we have. K.M. A.

Yes, some six years ago Action line was amazed to find there are at least 60,000 barbed wire collectors in the U.S.A. And did you know that there are about 620 patents on different kinds of that sticky wire? Call C. L. Guthrie at 256-7059 and he'll describe in detail all 621 varieties. Action Line received letters from all over the nation on wire collectors including one about a famous character in Big Spring; Tex.

Q. Nearly every garden book mentions ordering seeds, bulbs and plants through catalogs. Please, how to get on the mailing lists for such catalogs? Mrs. J.II.M. Q.

I came from San Francisco to Albuquerque on June 24 with two women companions. The two ladies had a two-hour lay-over in Albuquerque. Vpon arriving at the Greyhound Station here, found the rcstrooms in a terrible mess. Are they always like that? V.L. A.

No, says Bob McCourt, Greyhound manager. Uusually, the restrooms are in excellent shape but you three ladies arrived at the local Greyhound Station in the "wake" (in the sense of a disaster) of about four charter buses full of teenagers, says McCourt, and employes had not had time to clean the place up and "make repairs." He says the place was in such bad shape that it needed emergency help as in a national disaster area. Q. What are the dates of the Navajo Fair at Window Rock, F.J.D., Santa I'e. A.

The Navajo Fair will be held Sept. 7-10. And you do know that the Ceremonial at Gallup will be Aug. 10-13? We hope you enjoy both. Journal Action Line solves your problems and answers your questions.

CALL 842-2362 any hour of the day or night seven days a week. OR WRITE Action Line, Drawer J. Albuquerque, 87103. Because of the heavy volume of questions, only those used in the column will be answered. Although initials only will be used, Action Line needs full name, address and phone number.

From the Journal's Santa Fe Bureau SANTA FE Here is the sn-far-announced schedule of meetings of state boards for this week: MONDAY Board of Dept. of Hospitals and Institutions, 9 a.m. Room 320 of Capitol. Legislative Insurance Study Committee, 9 a.m., Room 323 of Cnpitol. TUESDAY Open House by Public Employes Retirement to celebrate 25th anniversary, a.m.

to 4 p.m. in PERA Building of Capitol Complex. Racing Commission, 9:30 a.m., governor's conference room in Capitol. rporation Commission hearing on application of Fred's Fnco and Wrecker Service of Bayard to operate wrecker service 9:30 a m. at commission office in PERA Building of Capitol Complex.

WEDNESDAY Meeting of ooun'v assessors, room 337 of Capitol. Continues Friday. Organizational meeting of "'v Mexico A-sn. of Women Highway Safety Leaders, in Continues Thursday. rporation Commission hearing on application of Robert Stepp of Silver City to operate escort service, 9:30 a commission office in PERA Building of Capitol Complex.

FRIDAY State Fair Commission, 9:30 a.m., Ruidoso Downs. which operates under the same principle as a jet engine, is used for spraying, said Malone. The engine can force the spray out at 185 miles per hour. "Traveling at five miles per hour we can cover an acre (with spray) in a very short time," said Malone. In areas where the truck carrying the turbine engine cannot go then a man goes in with a specially equipped back pack which weighs 60 pounds when fully loaded with spray.

All equipment used for spraying must be carefully maintained due to the acidity of the sprays. Such maintenance includes washing out sprayers every day, said Malone. Areas which are known to be permanent breeding sites for mosquitos are checked once a week," said Malone. He -said that because standing water is there it doesn't mean we'll spray an area. There must be a need." Valencia County as well as the city of Belen provide the funds for materials for mos-quitoss praying, with the EIA down on the number of mosquitos is the dropping of fished called gambusia into mosquito breeding spots.

The EL is doing this with the aid of Fred Malone of the Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Health which is affiliated with the EL-V. Gambusia will eat mosquito eggs which breed in standing water, explained Malone. He pointed out that one female gabmusia can produce as many as 1000 young during a summer season. Another method used to deter mosquitos from breeding is spraying. "We use talcum power spray from 2 a.m.

to sun-up because there are convection currents during the day which would blow the spray where it is not needed," Malone said. He added that many people don't think there is any spraying being done because the spraying is done at such an early hour. A Buffalo Turbine engine, so bored. I really feel sorry for them." She herself finds life in the desert lacking. "It's too desert.

There's not enough recreation and life for a young military person," she said, thus accounting for the extra time she has to devote to her Red Cross work. Barring nights for duty, she works at the hospital every week until 11. The soft-spoken WAC praises her co-workers at McAfee hospital. "The doctors and nurses are nice. They have a lot of patience with a Red Cross volunteer.

They make you feel like you're really doing something." PFC Wyatt began her Red Cross volunteer work at the VA hospital in her hometown of Salisbury, N.C. during high school. "It was much sadder there," she said. "Many old veterans were sent there instead of to an old folks' home." medical surgical ward. Captain Paul Steinbach, one of her co-workers in the ward, commented, "She is especially helpful when it comes to feeding the small children too small to feed themselves." PFC Wyatt radiates enthusiasm at the mention of children.

"Those kids I wish you could see them. They never let you get bored, for one thing. You play with children and all of a sudden all your problems are gone. They brighten your day," she said. When she first began her volunteer work at the hospital in March, her duties were at the front desk.

Ward duty is her first love, though, and she soon returned to it. Her talkative nature has led her to an understanding of the sick person's need to talk to someone; she enjoys that part of her work. "Some of them got Journal Special WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE Eight hours work each day suffices for most of us. After all, who in his right mind would ask for One member of the Women's Army Corps at White Sands Missile Range does just that: after serving as a clerk typist in the chaplain's office during the day, PFC Edith Wyatt volunteers her evenings at McAfee Army Hospital. "In the eighteen-and-one-half years I've been in the service," said Lt.

Col. Clara Rice, chief of nursing at the hospital, "This is the first time I've seen a young WAC so interested in something outside of her immediate job that she would volunteer so much of her time." As a Red Cross volunteer, PFC Wyatt spends much of her off-duty time helping with routine tasks at the hospital's providing the expertise, said Malone..