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emerald platform Kulongoski, to bear the Democrats’ banner He’s often been called a “savvy” politician who can navigate the maelstrom of the Legislature, deftly tacking between Scylla and Charybdis, usually coming into port in full sail and unscathed Ted Kulongoski has outdistanced other gubernatorial hopefuls Jerry Rust and Don Clark and affirmed his position as the clear choice for Democrats in the primary election Tuesday Kulongoski has the strongest political back ground among the contenders. He has been in the Oregon Senate since August 1977. Prior to that he served two years in the House of Representatives. Much of what is called Kulongoski’s political "savvy'' is really the depth of his experience in the House and Senate Neither Clark, currently Mult nomah County chief executive, nor Rust, at pre sent a Lane County commissioner, can claim as complete a knowledge of the workings of the Legislature. Kulongoski is a candidate who stands in a more moderate posture than his opponents. His ideas, especially dealing with the circumstances SSmsVTMitoPH t© our glorious: ARSFNTIHE virroi^r \SMS WJLV^tfS *3® us. sanuMtfMOM KUTWC wyitea of the state's economic recovery, are not too far removed from the possibility of implementation. He would not mire his campaign in the difficult and occasionally futile task of tackling Oregonians attitudes on issues. Kulongoski reflects the es tablished, but cautiously progressive attitudes Oregonians are noted for. With his focus on the economic problems for small- and medium-sized businesses, Kulongoski shows his understanding of those who are exper iencing the brunt of this “recession.” Kulongo ski's idea for a regional program aiding small- and medium-sized businesses is both realistic and quite workable Equally realistic is Kulongoski s outlook on attracting diverse industry to the state Rather than leaping into competition with 49 other states vying for the major — high employment — indus tries, Kulongoski contends the state's economy would fare better with smaller “high-tech" indus trial plants with 50 employees Certainly, this would make for a stronger industrial-base if economic difficulties persist. Both Rust and Clark have contributed valua ble issues to this primary race Rust’s stands on environmental and energy issues are important His concept of creating jobs by establishing a state bank is interesting and plausible Clark wants to form an Oregon Employment Corps and a Young Adult Employment Corps which, he believes, could employ 20,000 workers on public works projects. He’s unjustly suffered slurs due to the resemblance of his plan to the National Recovery Act These are extraordinary times — Gov Vic Atiyeh has said it’s a 50-50 chance there will be yet another special session of the Legisla ture this summer An Oregon Recovery Act makes more than just a little sense. But it’s Kulongoski who is the only Democrat with the experience, voter recognition, and issue orientation to challenge Atiyeh in November letters Refreshing You in Lane County are for tunate to have Jerry Rust as a public servant. I hadn’t known him outside of legislative hear ings until his decision to run for Governor Now, he and I and Rep Margie Hendriksen have sponsored an initiative to help develop Oregon’s vast renewa ble energy potential and I see more of Rust here in Portland Rust’s depth on the key is sues is rare and refreshing. You will be proud to know that Rust has mounted a solid grassroots campaign in Portland, one that is right on the issues Rust has the only specific economy recovery program to lead Oregon out of this depres sion The program stems from Oregon's Constitution, is based on developing our renewable resorces, and has the support of the Democratic party. Our ini tiative (11-D) and the formation of a state bank are the corner stones of Rust’s proposals, and I urge you to study them closely We have much to gain by mov ing forward with them at this time Less than two weeks remain until the election and I'm sure Rust is counting on his friends to help him both here and down in Lane County The campaign he is running deserves all the support we can give When people ask “Can Rust win?”, I tell them this: The polls show he can, but only if we help now. I hope you can find time to help both his campaign for Governor and our 11-D initiative Both actions will benefit Oregonians greatly Wally Priestley State Representative For Sowards Students who live in the dorms, or in the area east of campus and around Hendricks Park, have an interesting choice in the election for Eugene City Council. This race is between Susan Sowards, a local busi nesswoman and aide to Repre sentative Margie Hendriksen; and Dick Hansen, the general manager of Valley River Center I'm supporting Sowards because she has a better know ledge of the city and of the University area Sowards is a member of the City Budget Committee, and lives near campus on Moss Street She has often come to campus to meet with student and University leaders, and she helped register students to vote at Spring term registration C.J. Balfe, Kevin Kouns, Rich Wilkins and I all urge you to support Susan Sowards for Eugene City Council. She's best for Eugene Alan Contreras Senior, political science Myers ’ support I would like to explain to your readers why I support Don Clark for the Democratic nomination for Governor Clark is an experienced pub lic official and manager who has solid, detailed plans for Oregon’s future His economic recovery pro gram has been praised by poli tical writers as ‘ imaginative, daring and carefully-construct ed.” I agree His plan would provide 23,000 jobs now for Oregon's unemployed — in their home communities on projects of long-range importance to local economic growth His plan for an Oregon Job Development Corporation is especially ap pealing, because it would focus state economic development tools on Oregon's 60,000 small businesses Last week he proposed a much-needed $25 million hous ing program — again using ex isting resources — to stimulate construction of 500 new houses and $15 million in new wages for Oregonians I think his State Health Plan is especially necessary during these times of high unem ployment It would provide comprehensive health cover age tor every Oregon resident — whether employed, unemployed or retired — and would cost less than what we currently spend on health care. In fact, it would save more than $200 million an nually, including nearly $30 mil lion in savings for business Clark's strong record in fiscal management in county govern ment cannot be overlooked As Multnomah County’s elected executive he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to stabilize his government despite high inflation I think he can do the same job as governor Clark, in summary, is a leader with the experience and vision these difficult times demand I hope your readers will join me and vote for him on May 18. Rep. Hardy Myers Speaker of the House The Oregon Dolly Emerald la published Monday through Friday except during finals week and vacations by the Oregon Dally Emerald Publishing Co. 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