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I Sen. Hatfield speaks on political issues, crowd fills McLoughlin theater to capacity By Shelley Ball Of The Print Oregon U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield spoke about contem porary political issues on cam pus to an audience completely filling the McLoughlin Theater last Friday at noon. The crowd of approximately 160 (the maximum seating capacity of the theater) listen ed as Hatfield, who was in troduced by Religious Studies Instructor Wally Johnson, talked about his thoughts of and experiences in Oregon politics, after which a question-and-answer period ensued. Hatfield described his in volvement in politics as “an exercise in human relations,” and he termed Oregon as an “independent, politically- oriented state.” He added Oregon’s political parties are like a “paper tiger” because he said there is no patronage, that the parties have no role in nominating candidates for elected offices. After speaking for aboiit 20 minutes, Hatfield began tak ing questions from the au dience. The first question dealt with Hatfield’s support of in creased defense spending. Hatfield responded by saying he has supported legislation to cut the defense budget. He said Congress has cut Presi dent Reagan’s projected budget by $55 billion, and money for items such as nerve gas, the MX missile and covert aid to Nicaragua have all been blocked in the Senate Ap propriations Committee, which Hatfield chairs. Hatfield also said he has been called the “Republican leper of the Senate” in Washington because of his views on military spending. Several times during the discussion Hatfield received applause from the audience. When the subject of the selec tive service system came up, Hatfield was applauded when he said, “I do not believe that colleges should be in the selec tive service business.” When Hatfield was ques tioned about supporting education cuts, he said the question was distorted and that he has voted to increase money for education. Hatfield also asked the au dience to “look at the total record” in evaluating the ac tions of an elected official. He explained that procedural votes can make it look like an official is against something until his or her’s entire voting MARK O. HATFIELD record is looked at. “There’s no better friend of education than myself. I’m proud of my record, and 1’11 stand on it,” Hatfield said as he was applauded. A question was asked as to why he has declined to of ficially debate his opponent, Democratic Senate challenger Margie Hendriksen. Haffield said the question had to do with “political theater,” and he answered by saying he prefers to campaign by going out and meeting people, and standing on the issues, instead of participation in a debate. .... SEN. MARK O. HATFIELD answers ques tions from concerned citizens at a political forum Nov. 2 that attracted a capacity crowd at the College’s McLoughlin Theater. Photo by Joel Miller Of The Print Thursday night, Nov. 8 there will be a recognition ceremony for the recently selected Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship reci pients and other scholarship winners at Clackmas Com munity College. The ceremony will be held in the Fireside Lounge and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Outstan ding Sophomore Scholarship winners include Ruth Bryant, Sandra Bush, Jean Krebs, Larry Levi and Laura Onstott. Winners were chosen for their “activities and involve ment in the community and the College,” Scott Fischer, financial aid officer, said. This criteria was set up by the College’s board of directors five years ago when the scholarship was first awarded. Applicants were also judged based on references. The $600 scholarship is equal to three terms at the Col lege and is intended for use toward tuition this year. San dra Bush, one of the scholar ship winners said the money will “ease the financial burden and worries” which she faces going to school and raising children Other scholarship winners to be recognized at the ceremony include Academic Incentive, Board of Directors Metzker will present the and Skills Contest Recognition Outstanding Sophomore Scholarships, and scholarship Scholarship recipients. winner Larry Levi will be the Associated Student Govern featured speaker for that par ment (ASG) President Jenny ticular scholarship. Nutrition seminar slated A special seminar for all people interested in natural weight loss, nutrition and prevention therapy will take place at Far West Federal Bank at the Oregon City Shop ping Center Nov. 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. George Shahbaz, N. D. of the Oregon City Wholistic Health. He is an authority in ing Ballot Measure 1. He said the measure “solves no pro blems, and creates greater pro blems.” Hatfield added that Mondale and Reagan are “both off target” with their plans to raise or lower tax rates. He explained the current tax system should be abolished and a newer and easier taxa tion form be used. “Don’t buy in on a flat tax,” He also ad vised the audience. Hatfield spent the re mainder of his 35-40 minute visit answering questions, and at one point he apologized to the audience for the time he “I’ve never had much use spent talkiiig about taxes, as for that style of politics,”he he said “I didn’t mean to get said. wound up.” Afterwards, Hat Hatfield received more ap field thanked the audience for plause on his opinion concern- coming before leaving. Outstanding sophomores recognized By Amy LaBare ’ Photo by Joel Miller the use of herbs for natural and preventive therapy. He’ll show how to control your weight without dangerous fad dieting and how to improve your diet for more energy and emotional vitality. The seminar is sponsored by Herbal Lifesaver and Associates. Admission is free. For more information, contact Barbara Nealeigh at 657-3485. LEARN TO BE A SKI INSTRUCTOR! The new MIRROR MT. area ski school is now accepting applications for the instructor train ing program starting November 24. Upon completion of four day (two week-end) pro gram, successful can didates may be selected to join the instructor staff at MIRROR MT. SKI SCHOOL (formerly Multorpor Ski Bowl Ski Schools). For information, phone (503) 661-0483 or 654-3502 (eve.) or write MIRROR MT. SKI SCHOOL 12706 S.E. Nixon Ave. Milwaukie, OR 97222 Page 3 Wednesday, November 7, 1984. centimeters