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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1982)
Photo by Sally Hodgkinaon Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Rust, Don Clark, and Ted Kulongoskl spoke In Portland Friday. Governor hopefuls debate By Ron Hunt Ol ttf Emtrak) Three Democratic candidates for governor highlighted their differences — primarily on Oregon's economic recovery — in a Portland City Club debate late last week Don Clark, Multnomah Coun ty's chief executive, State Sen Ted Kulongoski and Jerry Rust, Lane County Commissioner, emphasized their varied visions for the state's economy Friday afternoon at Portland's Benson Hotel "There's a sharp distinction between us," Clark said, adding that he has 20 years of public experience, 12 of those in elected office Oregonians could work to build sewers. Primary ’82 The Candidates streets and weatherize govern ment buildings, Clark said The state would pay workers with unemployment compensation funds, while local governments would supply materials, he ad ded This would promote 23,000 new jobs and "the dignity of work rather than the loss of self-esteem from being idle," Clark said The wood products industry could be revitalized by the creation of an Oregon Housing Corporation, he said. This pro gram would provide low interest loans and lead to $25 million worth of new housing starts, Clark said Health care costs could be controlled by a state plan, he said, adding that about $240 million per year could be saved “We cannot have recovery if health care costs skyrocket," Clark said Past economic programs, Kulongoski said, have either taken Gov Vic Atiyeh's ap proach (“not very produc tive”) or the well-meaning but misdirected "government make-work” approach "Big has become bust,” he said, ad ding that the most effective economic plan will focus on “small businesses that thrive on flexibility." A regional small business program would help small bu sinesses counter their lack of managerial skill and capital — and encourage them to con serve and develop renewable resources, Kulongoski said A small business institute in the state s higher education system would also help, he said Oregon’s imports could be manufactured in the state, Kulongoski said, adding that a marketing consortium could be established for Pacific Rim ex port trade The wood products industry, public services and the environment are ignored while recruiting new business to the state is overemphasized, he said • “I am willing to go out and sell Oregon; I am not willing to sell Oregon out.” Rust promoted a renewable resources economy. ”1 will lead Oregon into the renewable age," he said Article 11-Dof the Oregon Constitution — provid ing for a state energy plan — should be implemented. Rust said A "vast array” of renewable energy programs, such as solar and micro-hydro, would provide 100,000 new jobs at half, the cost of the Washington Public Power Supply System, he said Oregon could be the renewable energy capital of the world, Rust said "If we export coal to Korea, why not solar panels?” he said. A state bank would encour /—Svu INFLATION FIGHTER DAILY LUNCHEON BUFFET FOR ONLY $3.45 all you can eat - includes our salad bar Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 1:30 Deli Sandwiches available Restaurant Hours: 6:30 am -10 pm Poolside Dining Only At The Holiday Inn - » 225 Coburg Road. ■am rittllw PanaralH iNOOOR FUM C INTER age investment within Oregon, Rust said Of $1.2 billion of public employee retirement funds and the State Accident Insurance Fund, less than $12 million is invested in Oregon based business. Rust said This statistic is "quite star tling and totally unsatisfactory,” he said Spring Clearance Bargains! 20% OFF Mugs Glasses Pillows Pennants Stadium Seats Frisbees (T-shirt Dept, not included, T-shirts are on sale at our Sidewalk Sale!) Do you need Film? Stock up on these unexpected prices! Kodacolor for color print 135-36 100ASA • Reg. 3.35 Kodachrome for color slides 135-20 64ASA • Reg 3.45 126-20 • Reg. 3.45 110-20 • Reg. 3.35 NOW ONLY s2.99 ^..... if VIID€0-Cinerifc center iLLZTTn TH€ FLVING D€UC€S starring STRN LHURtl ond Olivcn HARDY Little Girls Bfiue phis 2nd Feature r" German A UTO St RX/ICE VWs-MERCEDES-BMWs DATSUN-TOYOTA-AUDI Reliable service for your foreign car 342-2912 2025 Franklin Blvd Eugene, Oregon
