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At the same candidates’ fair, Rutherford said his
campaign workers only wanted to emphasize that the
McMinnville representative, who moved from Iowa to
Oregon with his parents at age 7, is a virtual life-long
Oregonian. He said that they came up with the
slogan ‘‘before we had even heard of David Chen.”
Amid all this, there have been issues raised that
are central to the job of Treasurer.
Chen supports those who have sued the state
for investing public employee pension funds in U.S.
corporations that operate in South Africa.
Considering the explosiveness of the South
African political situation, Chen says investing there
is not only immoral, it’s risky.
Rutherford opposes divestiture. He says in
vestments should not be made based on politics, and
that black leaders here and in Africa have said that
U.S. money exerts a positive influence on better
working and living conditions for blacks.
Rutherford says he would set up a special fund
in which public employees who opposed South
African investment could put their retirement funds
for investment elsewhere.
Cargo is somewhere in between. He says the
state must be held responsible for its investments,
but is wary of pulling out of South Africa.
By Brooks Oarreff
Make an informed decision
when you vote tomorrow.
Read the candidates9 statements about these important issues.
The ASUO sent requests for answers to several ques
tions to candidates for the following positions. The
questions varied according to position. ASUO agreed
to publish the first 50 words of each answer, and that
they would not make changes in grammar, spelling, or
punctuation.
U.S. Senator
Question asked candidates:
1) What are your qualifications for this position?
2) Do you support the present policy of requiring financial aid
recipients to certify that they have registered for military service
lie the Solomon Amendment)?
Mark 0. Hatfield(R)
Current position: U.S. Senator
Response 1) Three terms of service in the Senate, previous service
as Governor, Secretary of State, member of Oregon Legislature.
Previous experience as college professor and Dean of Students.
Response 2) I do not support this and attempted in a number of
ways to reverse this unfortunate action. Although it may not have
created the burden for college officials that had been predicted, it
is unnecessary and unwise to continue to enforce the registration
law. Congress should set aside both the...(limit)
Sam KahKD)
Current Position: Retail sales
Response 1) My devotion to Humanity's greatest ac
complishments, including the scientific, artistic and political
fruits of Judeo-Christendom's Golden Renaissance in Europe, of
which that Beacon of Hope (Lafayette) which is our Republic is
one, is my best asset, qualifying me to serve and promote the
public good.
Response 2) I believe in strong schools, a varied press, universal
military training, industrial progress and ordinary citizens
habitually holding public offices as forming safeguards against
tyranny. In itself, draft registration is imperfect, and may enforce
policies contrary to national interests. Yet, being crucial to
preparedness, I must support the Solomon Amendment.
Sherry Reynolds(R)
Current position: Small Business Owner
Response 1) I know that only God can help us. Also, if you are to
avoid eternal torment in the “lake of fire" you must Repent and
trust Christ as your Lord (Boss) and Savior. Romans 10:13 “For
whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Response 2) No. There should be no draft. Wars are started by the
international banking cartel in order to reap profits. If we put the
bankers, munitions manufacturers, and politicians on the front
lines there would be no wars. General Smedley Butler was correct.
He said “War is a racket.”
John Schiess(R)
Current position: Substitute teacher
Response 1) I know my “oath of office” better than all other can
didates—the Constitution, the enemy foreign, & the enemy
domestic. These are the three issues never debated in an elec
tion! I fulfill all constitutional requirements.
Response 2) Yes! Many have died for this country and never
received those benefits. Why should we give benefits earned by
others to those who have not and would not risk their lives in ser
vice to this country.
Did not submit requested statement:
Margie Hendriksen(D)
Ralph Preston(R)
U.S. Representative
Questions ashed same as for Senate candidates
John Newkirk(R)
Current position: Newpaper Editor, Candidate
Response 1) I know the true problems that the people in the 4th
District are faced with, and I have the answers and the solution,
further that my True and Only Concern, is For The People and
Fighting for Our Human Rights and Maintaining Human Dignity,
With Equal Rights and Equal Pay for Women.
Response 2) No; To start with, I do not believe in the registration,
Draft or otherwise, we are not at War, I believe that any one who
wishes to further their Educational standards should be given
what ever assistance is available, including financial help; If it
were not for our Educator’s, Schools...(limit)
James Peterson(R)
Current position: Reforestation worker
Response 1) 39 year old American citizen who is an inhabitant of
The State of Oregon.
Response 2) Citizens of the U.S. are afforded rights unequalled in
history; Rights guaranteed by the blood of your ancestors.
American citizen duty is to guarantee those rights for Future
generations. The law requires you to register for military draft;
That you must do or loose your Subsidy from the same
body...(limit)
Jim Weaver(D)
Current position: U.S. Representative
Response 1) Incumbent. Have worked for mutual, verifiable
nuclear freeze. Support sharp reductions in military spending.
Passed 1.2 million acre Oregon Wilderness bill in House. Support
sensible spending policies, including expanded aid for education,
students.
Response 2) Oppose Solomon Amendment—voted against in
Congress. Will work to defeat any similar measure.
Did not submit requested statements:
Gene Arvidson(R)
Bruce Long(R)
State Treasurer
Questions asked candidates:
1) What are your qualifications for this position?
2) Do you support or oppose divestiture of State System ot
Higher Education fund from South African companies?
David F. CargofR)
Current position; Businessman/Attorney
Response 1) Experience. As a former Governor of New Mexico I
chaired that state’s Investment Council for four years. I pioneered
economic development long before it became a “buzz word.” I am
the only candidate who has not been feeding at the public trough
for the last 10 years.
Response 2) Immediate divestiture could throw millions of Blacks
out of work adding to their misery. Instead Oregon should vote our
shares in South African firms putting management on notice that
apartheid is morally wrong. We could use our economic clout to
change South African policy. Apartheid is morally reprehensible
and...(limit)
Bill Rutherford(R)
Current position: State Treasurer
Response 1) Incumbent State Treasurer, in addition I grew up in a
small family business which I still own in Yamhill County, I have
been Chief Executive Officer of a Regional Investment Banking
Firm, Member of the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, lawyer and
four term Legislator.
Response 2) The State system has no direct investment in South
Africa. The pension funds made from time to time be invested in
American companies which do business in South Africa. The
divestment of these investments from the fund, would have no im
pact upon the racial policies of the South African
government...(limit)
Did not submit requested statements:
David Chen(R)
Grattan Kerans(D)
John Smets(R)
Secretary of State
Questions asked candidates:
1) What are your qualifications for this position?
2) Do you support or oppose a twenty day cut off for voter
registration?
Jim Gardner(D)
Current position: Oregon State Senator and attorney
Response 1) I have consistently received the highest job perfor
mance ratings of any senator in polls conducted by “The Orego
nian” newspaper. Also, I have served as chairman of the
legislature’s Economic Development Committee and the Educa
tion Budget Committee.
Response 2) I oppose a 20-day cutoff for voter registration. I
believe such a cutoff would disenfranchise people who move in
the last 20 days before an election.
Jack Reynolds(D)
Current position: Independent Businessman
Response 1) I realize that the only way to save our nation is to
return to God. How? You must turn from sin and trust Jesus Christ
(GOD) as your Lord and Savior. If you don't the Bible teaches that
you suffer eternal torment forever. Avoid Hell. Trust Jesus Christ
(GOD) today.
Response 2) I oppose this suggestion. Every effort should be
made to insure maximum citizen participation. Last day voter
registration allows those who move just before an election to
vote. The twenty day cut-off is designed to prevent lower socio
economic people from voting. Keep last day voter registration.
Barbara Roberts(D)
Current position: Legislator/House Majority Leader
Response 1) Broad experience in elective office as County Com
missioner, school board member and legislator. Worked 15 years
in business accounting and office management. Leadership on
important committees and boards. Majority Leader of the Oregon
House of Representatives. A proven record as a strong decision
maker and a politically courageous leader.
Response 2) I believe the 20 day voter registration would un
necessarily disenfranchise thousands of Oregonians. Maximum
registration opportunity is important to Oregon voters, but I would
support proof of residency in the last 12 days and a one day cut-off
to permit election officials to conduct election day activities.
Wilbur A. Bishop(R)
Current position: Public Relations & Pol. Campaign consultant
Response 1) 34 years in public affairs as a newspaper editor &
Publisher; campaign director in more than 45 major campaigns in
eluding 5 winning state-wide in Oregon; mayor of Tigard, 4 terms;
vice president of Oregon's largest Saving & Loan and a member of
its management committee.
Response 2) I support a 7 to 10 day cut-off for voter registration. I
support registration up to the last possible time for county clerks
or election officials to confirm and place on the voting rolls. I also
support a requirement for 30-day residency in order to vote in local
or state elections.
Tom Hardwick(R)
Current position: Small businessman
Response 1) I am a graduate of Merritt Davis School of Commerce
with an accounting background. More importantly, I feel that my
business experience over the past 20 years qualifies me for the
position. I have demonstrated leadership in business over both
good times and extremely bad times.
Response 2) I support it, however I believe that unless its tied to a
verifiable 30 day residency requirement, it fail short of our needs. I
want each voter who votes our wallets to live here, pay taxes here
and be willing to be governed by the candidate he votes into
office.
Did not submit requested statements:
Steve Anderson(D)
Donna Zajonc(R)
State Representative
Questions asked candidates:
1) What are your qualifications for this position?
2) Do vou support or oppose student control of incidental fee
monies?
District 39
Ron Eachus(D)
Current position: District Representative for Congressman Jim
Weaver
Response 1) 8 V2 years as aide to Congressman Weaver with focus
on energy and environmental issues. Staff in 1973,1974 and 1981
State Legislature. Served on board of Lane County Progressive
Agenda. Member River Road/Santa Clara Citizens’ Advisory Team.
15 years of political activity in Eugene area.
Response 2) I strongly support it. As Daily Emerald Editor in
1968-69 and ASUO President in 1970-71 I fought hard for student
control. When I was ASUO President student government hired an
attorney to sue the State Board for control of student fees. Most
existing ASUO programs were started then.
Doris Hall(D)
Current position: Self-employed-brokerage
Response 1) Governmental experience as legislative aid—Sen.
Hendriksen, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer—U.S. govern
ment, plus a BA & MA in Anthropology with nearly a degree in
Business & graduate work in Financial Management & Accoun
ting. I have a solid academic & experiential base for making the
necessary legislative decisions.
Response 2) I would support student control of incidental fee
monies.
Did not submit requested statement:
Carl Dipaolo(R)
District 40
Carl Hosticka(D)
Current position: U of 0 Professor of Public Affairs
Response 1) I am presently serving as the State Representative
from this District. I was the only first term member appointed to
the Revenue Committee. While the legislature was widely critized
the Oregonian described my actions as “a good example of
statesmanship...that can restore this Legislature's lost
credibility”
Response 2) I have already demonstrated by support for this prin
ciple by voting for HB2747 when it came before the House of
Representatives in the last session. I would be happy to continue
my support by introducing and supporting such legislation in the
next session.
Robert O’Reilly(R)
Current position: Management Consultant
Response 1) Intensively trained through education, federal ser
vice, experience, motivaton, and deep interest in the welfare of
every voter/taxpayer in the state of Oregon. Expertise area include
government; history; labor; demography; languages (including
Russian); psychology; public speaking; economics; foreign trade;
geography; higher technology; lumbering; agriculture; and others.
My interests are eclectic.
Response 2) I support (with university overview) student control of
incidental fee monies. By definition, students are learners. If all
students knew everything they needed to know, they would not be
here. Therefore, student control with, university overview equates
with learning to use money wisely while being protected from ir-.
retrievable errors by...(limit)
Did not submit requested statements:
Mitchell Hammerstad(R)