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Monologue Mondale support in Oregon underrated By Shelley Ball voices were drowned out by the yells of the supporters. These hecklers were also few Everyone knows adding one and far between in comparison and one does not make three. to the hecklers that game Reagan a hard time at the Or do they? Lately it seems the political percentage points University of Portland last that place President Ronald week. Several blocks of people Reagan ahead of Democratic presidential contender Walter were lined up outside the university’s gym on Monday Mondale just don’t add uo. These percentage points, morning, and it is estimated which come from both na around three or four blocks of tional and local polls do not people had to be turned away coincide with the voter sup for lack of space. This kind of support for the port Mondale has been getting at his campaign rallies. Democratic ticket has been Anyone who attended his evident every time Mondale latest Oregon rally would at and his running mate, Geraldine Ferraro, have cam test to that. It’s been reported that paigned in Oregon. However, everywhere Mondale cam-- local polls published in the paigns, he is consistently met Oregonian say Reagan has a with large turnouts of people. commanding lead over Mon His most recent campaign dale in the state. The most re stop, Portland State Universi cent survey, conducted by ty last Monday morning, was Portland market research firm Bardsley & Haslacher on Oct. no exception. An estimated 3,000 people 22 reported Reagan had in were packed into the universi creased his lead by five percen ty’s gym to greet Mondale, tage points over Mondale to and greet him they, did, His lead 49 percent to 38 percent. The survey was based on speech was interrupted several times by the foot-stomping, 420 telephone interviews and sign-waving mass of people had a margin error of 4.9 per with their cries of “We want cent. The results were publish ed in the Oct. 25 issue of the Fritz.” Even the hecklers who were Oregonian. present at the rally failed to get Yesterday’s issue of the their opinions across, as their Oregonian carried a front Editor In Chief page story with the headline “Polls indicate Mondale to lose big.” The story went on the say that out of polls con ducted in 42 states, Mondale is supposedly ahead of Reagan only in his home state of Min nesota, and he is within strik ing distance of three states: Iowa, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. If those polls are accurate, then one wonders where Mon dale has been getting his support, and why he has been spending so much time making appearances in Oregon. Ob viously, he thinks he has a chance to sweep the state on election day, and with just under a week left before the election he feels within striking distance of pur state at this time. This attitude was clearly displayed when Mondale spoke at Portland State. He appeared relaxed and confi dent, and although he did ask for support, his voice did not have that pleading tone in it that he has used campaigning in other states. His tone was matter-of-fact, and when he asked the audience, “Are we gonna win this election?” he was met with a resounding “Yes” from the crowd. Mon dale seemed to be at ease with his Oregon supporters and he Local businessman believes in 'American Dream" By Jane Wilcox Aizawa has been involved wants more people to go out with many other businesses, and do what they want. At News Editor The American Dream— but chose this one when the first he wondered about his does it still exist? Is it merely a Chicago office sent him a let age—if he was too young. He fairy tale handed down from ter explaining the opportunity. soon overcame his insecurities Aizawa holds a strong belief in and now believes his age is an our forefathers? Or is it a reality that is alive and well? Christianity and believes that advantage. He said people are God gave him this business as impressed that someone his Ken Aizawe of Milwaukie a ministry to other businesses. age is fulfilling his dreams. thinks it is a reality. Aizawa believes a lot of Aizawa is the type of person I wrote this unusual prone to spewing quotes such Americans take their freedom editorial for one reason: To as, “I believe that people were for granted. “We are so bless stamp out growing defeatism. created by God, designed for ed to be living in the most free To give students here at accomplishment, engineered country on earth,” he said. Clackamas Community Col for success, and endowed with Aizawa is acutely aware of lege an example of what they the seeds of greatness,” and how free we are. His parents, can be if they believe in bursting into the strains of Dr. and Mrs. Hide R. Aizawa, themselves and the principles “The Impossible Dream” in are from Japan and chose the that have made this a strong mid-conversation. But Ken Northwest as the place to raise country. Aizawa has a lot to sing about. their children. Aizawa attend No one has ever been pro ed Ickes Junior High and mised a tomorrow, yet great At 21, he is the youngest LaSalle High School. things have been accomplished businessman in the area and Aizawa hopes to be an in in times of less hope for a the owner of a thriving adver spiration to his generation. He future than we have today. tising business. Page 2 was pleased with the large tur endorsements by the New nout. York Times and Washington More attention should be Post newspapers. Also, crowd paid to the support Mondale turnouts for Mondale and Fer has been getting in Oregon. raro have been reported con The idea he may sweep Oregon sistently as strong across the does not appear unfounded, nation as well as in Oregon. contrary to what the polls in The Print editorial board dicate, when one takes a look also wishes to endorse Walter at the amount of support he’s Móndale for the' position of been getting. So why is it the president of the United States. polls do not reflect this? While the polls may indicate Where were all the Mondale otherwise, this presidential fans when these polls were race does not look to have the taken? makings of a landslide victory Support for Mondale ap for Reagan and the possibility pears to be growing in other is strong Mr. Mondale will parts of the country, as Mon gain enough support to sweep dale boasted Monday of recent this state come Nov. 6. Letter to the Editor To the Editor: We, the student body presi dent representatives from the 13 community colleges of Oregon, express deep concern over the effects that Proposi tion 2 would have on public education in our state. Proposition 2, which would cut back property taxes to 1981 levels and have tax limitations far below inflation rates, would mean revenue cuts of up to 30 percent. The passage of such a measure would result in massive layoffs, program cuts and possible closures. Community colleges play a vital role in the economic development and security in Oregon. Job training and educational opportunities are provided to hundreds of thou sands of people each year. We believe that not only is this basic continued support essen- tial to the economy, but to the general social welfare of Oregonians as well. We recognize the impor tance of'creating an effective tax-relief program for proper ty owners, but at the same time feel that this measure is not the needed solution and that it would create great hard ship that would be felt for many years to come. We appeal to the students and citizens of Oregon to sup port the future security of education by voting against Proposition 2. Let us work together in continuing to build a better Oregon through quali ty education. Sincerely, Jenny Metzker Student Body President, Clackamas Community Col lege THE PRINT, a member of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Associa tion, aims to be a fair and impartial journalistic medium covering the campus community as thoroughly as possible. Opinions expressed in THE PRINT do not necessarily reflect those of the College administra tion, faculty, Associated Student Government or other members of THE PRINT. THE PRINT is a weekly publication distributed each Wednesday except for finals week. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045. Office: Trailer B; telephone: 657-8400, ext. 309, 310 Editor In Chief: Shelley Ball News Editor: Jane Wilcox Arts Editor: D. Dietrich Photo Editor: Joel Miller Advertising Manager: Jack Griffith Cartoonist: Richard Byington Advertising Representative: Gordon Tallman, Philip Wenzel Staff Writers: Shelley Davis, M. Ekholm, Rodney Fobert, J. Jason, Amy LaBare, Julie Miller, Chris Warner, Philip Wenzel, Heather Wright Staff Photographers: Rodney Fobert, Jeff Meek, Mike Templeton Typesetter: Shelley Stone Advisor: Dana Spielmann Clackamas Community College I