Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1982)
Voters will decide on offices Nov. 2 By David Steinmetz Of th« Emerald Oregonians will have the op portunity Nov. 2 to elect to office a number of the bevy of govern ment officials who have assured them that they have the answers to Oregon's various problems — especially the state s depressed economy. • Ross Anthony, University economics assistant professor, is challenging incumbent Democrat Jim Weaver for the 4th Congressional District's seat. Weaver stresses his ability to act on his convictions, as shown by his opposition to the North west Power Bill He suggests cuts in oil and nuclear subsidies rather than in education Anthony has served on a number of health related com mittees and councils, including the Western Oregon Health Systems Agency, and his academic preparation at the University of Pennsylvania in cluded health economics His training as an economist can help correct the economy and get people back to work, he claims • Republican Gov. Vic Atiyeh hopes to be elected to a second term over Sen Ted Kulongoski, who was the victor in a field of seven Democratic primary can didates Although Oregon is a Democratic state in terms of numbers of registered voters, it has a Republican governor in Atiyeh Atiyeh served in the Oregon legislature for 20 years before m Vic Atiyeh Ted Kulongoski Gov. Vic Atiyeh and Ted Kulongoski square off in the governor’s race his election to governor in 1978. He offers his formation of the Employment Recovery Council and Department of Economic Development as evidence of his commitment to jobs Kulongoski, an attorney, was elected to terms in the state House of Representatives (1974, 1976) and Senate (1978, 1980). Small businesses are the key to Oregon's economic recovery, ne contends For example, Kulongoski proposes a Small Business In stitute in the higher education system which would aid small businesses and Oregon firms Two more debates between the two gubernatorial can didates are planned — today in Eugene and Oct. 4 in Medford. • Current State Labor Commis sioner Mary Roberts is chal lenged by Republican Mike Wooton. The offi* e takes on new meaning as the state's unem ployment hits new lows It in volves regulating employment practices, wages, working con ditions and apprenticeship pro grams. Wooton, 46, is the business representative and financial secretary for a Roseburg carpenter's local He has was appointed to the State Advisory Council for Career and Voca tional Education, and is on the Douglas County Planning Com mission Roberts has held the office of commissioner since 1979, and served in the state House and Senate • A newspaper publisher and warehouseman are vying for the newly-formed 14th District state Senate seat. Republican Joe Davis hopes to bring his experience of covering and reporting on var ious governing bodies and serving on the Sitverton School Board to the Senate Steve Starkovich, a Democrat, has served on var ious community and Democra tic Party committees He works with United Grocers, Inc., and was a research assistant at the University of Washington Both think they are equipped to serve the ’ small-town, rural oriented District 14.'* - A couple of surprises have marked the 20th District race for state senator Initially, incumbent George Wingard, R-Eugene, planned minimal campaigning against journalist Gerry Mackie. Then Wingard appeared to be unopposed as Mackie dropped out. However, Rep. Margie Hendricksen gave up her re election bid to the House to oppose Wingard for the Senate seat in what promises to be an interesting race Wingard’s ability to maintain some party independence, as shown by his 80 percent voting record rating from the Lane County Democratic party, will be weighed against Hendrick son's tax plan, which she promises will bring economic, recovery for Oregon Wingard has operated a small Continued on Page 22 ..— .' Off-campus students: When you move in, call 484-6016 Don’t be left in the dark. If you live where your utility bill is not included in the rent, call EWEB to tart service in your name. You must do this even if the electricity is on when you move in. Otherwise, you may owe additional charges and/or have the electricity turned off. Simply call 484-6016 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays When you move out, call EWEB to stop service. Remember, you are responsible for paying all EWEB charges from when you begin occupancy until you tell EWEB to stop service. EWEB is a publicly owned municipal utility providing electricity and water in Eugene and nearby areas. We welcome you as a customer. Eugene Water & Electric Board 500 E. Fourth Ave P.O. Box 10148 Eugene, Oregon 97440 no pets, *,*! led 2 bdrm. 1st & last m Waning deposit, no pets. No smokers. Refs, required. $4bs Free rent. College student special. Must see to appreciate. Now available at Grantree furniture Rental. Limited time offer. Now you can rent all the furniture you want and get the eighth month absolutely free. Here’s the deal. Come into any GranTree Furniture Rental showroom between now and October 31,1982. Look over the goods and make a selection ($39 monthly minimum). There’s an awful lot of styles and colors to choose from. But we’re patient, so take your time. And don’t worry about getting it home. We deliver. You’re going to be surprised at how affordable it is. Especially come the eighth month. Because that month you don’t pay us a dime. That’s right. We’ll give you the eighth month free. It’s a pretty sweet deal. But it doesn’t last forever. This offer expires midnight, October 31,1982. And the sooner you take advantage of it, the sooner that eighth month is going to roll around. Grarweemp seissl* FURNITURE RENTAL I 1162 Gateway Loop North Springfield, Oregon 97477 (503) 741-2065 (No other offers apply.)
