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2 —Port Otord News, Ihuraday, November 1. 1962 V o t in g o n t h e V o l g a , anp ' — P O E T Pabllshed C C F Every C C ~ C MEWS Second clear mail prlvUegM authorlwd a t Port Orford. Or* Louis L Frlshetm Paul L. Peterson Editor and Publisher — M a n a p n f Editor LBTTERS YOUR CAR TO T H J EDITOR P. O. Box S Port Orford. Orepoa Subscription per year In Curry Couuty ito advance«... IS 00 Outside Curry County .. ..... ........ .................. _________ $3 50 Binale Copy ------------------------------------------------------ --- CenU A anoancem eata Notice*. N eva and Adverttaiiif Mast Be la The Office by 5:00 OMoefc Tueeday Evento« W ish I’ d S aid T hat LETTER TO THE FDITOR "T he biggest ti'indih* with politics I promises is th u f they go in on«* year m i l l out the other." l i n k wood I'h lllip s , Morehead City i N ('. • News- Times. Re-eaamlning D river* and L i habitually incompetent, reckless It would appear (hat serving cense Suspension without pa>- as mayor of a small or negligent in operating a, community would be a thank Oregon's driver license law motor vehicle less position.lt would seem that The law provides that, except "A lot of p olitical rm iili- was adopted in I »31. based sub regardless of decisions made or tlates who are 'standing on stantially on the Uniform Ve where the suspension is mand actions taken on cit) and com th e ir records' are defying the hicle Code, adopted by the Na atory, the licensee can file a pe H I W 1 M H 1 N A T IO N A L E D IT O R IA L munit)' matters, whether it be tition within 30 days requesting law of g ra v ity ." - Frieda J. tional ComsniUee on Uniform an urgent matter of necessity, a a hearing in the rtreu lt court T ra ffic la w s and Ordinances. Monger. D uluth < M inn, i Pub practical problem oi employee It establishes certain prere of hla home county discipline or a major step ini licity. To receive a copy of a pamph quisites for the issuing of a li tiated to enhance the livelihood let about Oregon's "D riv e r Im cense — tests of the applicant's "One reasnn p o litirs make _ and welfare ot the citizens as a such strange liedfetlows is knowledge of the law. hla eye provement A Control” progrsm, whole. Ute interest and opinions that a ll kinds o f people enjoy sight. ability to understand signs w rite to the Department of Mo of some must differ and con flict. the same builk." - - I. lay d S. and signals, and an actual driv tor Vehicles. Salem. Oregon (Next w sdt; Driving While The mayor's responsibility is W a t e r s , M o u n t a in H u m e ing demonstration — and rules out the issuance of licenses to suspciid«*d ) great.He is the administrator of ' Ida. i New s. certain persons, such as habit the municipality, not just a "T h is newspaper has von* ual drunkards, dope addicts, or figurehead. The high salaried j ■»intently endorsed John Con those determined to be insane or urn county's big race this election, between two general manager of a large pri B ro o k in g s men, evolved as a result oi the death of vate corporation is responsible nally fo r Governor. Please feeble-minded. Sylvia L m , Curry county ex count)- j udge Fernley Long. Contenders to succeed him Although Oregon Law re tension agent, says now ia the to the stockholders, to the com don't let (hat intluenve you; are VthurKnox, Republican, and Pell Campbell. Dem pany e m p lo y e e s and to the vote fo r him a n y w a y ." —* quires examination prior to is tim e to take a look at our re ocrat. This race is doubly interesting because this is clients. The tuipaid mayor is James II. Itussell. Helton suing an original license, it does serve food supply, water, first the regular year tor election of a count) commissioner. responsible to the city council, not require re-examination be aid supplies and sanitation faci Tex. > Journal. As near as we can determine, however, it looks like the city employees and to all the fore licenses are renewed every lities there is really only one candidate for the top county citizens. He must make many- " It's a smart politician who two years "Thia past windstorm put us court_ spot-the former Mayor of Curry's largest city. decisions on policy and financ P R IC E L E S S G IF T M any believe this means Ore to a teat of how well we were can keep the note o f envy out Fell Campbell. Knox's campaign has not impressed us ing direct employees in all o f his voice w hile accusing gon has no driver re e x a m in a prepared In our homes to meet In fact, he seems to be doing very little campaigning phases of municipal and public I f you liuil it in y o u r power to m ake one g ift io his opponent of fooling the tion program. The law, how disaster." she commented himself Instead, others, u:"sstly Brookings interests, ap work. He must find the solution ever, provides that the Depart Mrs l-ee suggests an inven pear to be running the show for him Too. we think any to the many o t h e r problems llie m illio n s o f enslaved peopl«* w ith in the I nio n public " It. J. D ahl. ( iicw c ment of Motor Vehicles may re tory of shelves or storage man with Knox's experience in banking should know which continually plague any o f Soviet S o eialisl Republic** . . . what w ould it lw ? lah ' Wash, i Independent. quire any licensed driver to ap places: with effect eut-ef-town buying has on the economy of city in this modem era.Hc mint Foo d ? (>< mm I honning? C lo th in g ? 1 '<»3 m o d el " P o litic a l platform s are for pear for an examination when "D o you have food replace an area. We cite the purchase oi his campaign litera process and answer hundreds of one party to stand on and the ever the department has "re a ments to meet the daily food ear? ture. . . carrying a Salem union "bug. " matters ot correspondence, at son to believe that the operator guide for good health? On the other hand. Campbell (no relation to com tend civic meetings and out of O r w o u h l you g ive Io llio-«* h e liim l the Iro n m id other to ju m p on."— F red W. not be qualified." "Do you know how well the missioner Bill Campbell. Brookings) is backed b) a pro town functions for the welfare B am b o o C u rta in s the g ift beyond p ric e , the f u l f i l l (■rown. Edgew ater* N. J .' might The department can and does food you have will keep with Bergen C itizen. gressive record as bookings' mayor and as fighter for and promotion of the city on be equal representation of directors for members of Coos- half of and as a representative m en t o f a d re a m — the rig h t Io elect, fre e ly , a gov* "Luna B utler may get twice re-examine drivers when it re out spoilage'’ ceives reports from police, "Do you know there ir e m a Curry Electric Co-op. We believe Campbell's agres- of the peopl e of the community. v e m in e n t o f th e ir ow n elio ire? as many votes as his oppo courts, the insurance industry, terials and assistance to help siveness. his sound judgement and his fair mindedness He must do all of this and much F re e d o m is self«govem inent. 1 m l. o h vio u slv. nents. He's the only can di or members of the licensee's you figure the amounts or quan are qualifications that cannot be overlooked. The job more, while at the same tim e. retaining the respect and good i«elf*govem inent is in danger when tin* people do d a te w i t h vc i n d o w c a r d s fam ily that indicate an individ tities of goods, how they will he has done as a public servant in the past, is a most will of his fellow citizens. Some not use the p recio u s p rivileg e o f tin* secret b a llo t. printed on both aides." — ual may no longer be competent store and how long to keep be favorable recommendation, and the reason we think to operate a motor vehicle The fore deteriorating’ place in between, he must earn Curry county would benefit from his services as countv I se y o u r vote e a re fo lly . M ake sure y o u r vote Louis Nelson Bowman. King source of information ia held judge. his own livlihood. He is a man "How well are you prepared City i M u .' T ri-C o u n ty News. confidential. w ho digs into his pocket for the counts fo r c o n tin u a tio n o f sound g o v e rn m e n t, for administering first-aid and COUNTY COMMISSIONER " In politics, if it's against If a question of physical con home nursing in Ihe home? Do Curry count) assessor Pat Masterson (R). Port Orford. parking meters iustas everyone n a tio n a l a m i lo c a l, base«l on in d iv id u a l free<l«im. and Ryce Wilson (D). of Sixes, are butting heads for else does and who does nodi com - you. it's a machine. I f it's for dition arises, the department you have the necessary supplies plain because it cost him per o p p o rtu n ity . a m i re s p o n s ib ility — o .i tru ly A m e ri vou. it ’s an o rg an izatio n ."— relies on the Board of Health and know-how to use them ’ Do county commissioner. We backed Masterson when he ran for assessor and saw him prove our convictions by sonally for gas and general ex can p rin c ip le s . D o n 't let y o u r rig h ts slip awuy. John I.. Teels. to recommend whether or not you have auxiliary heat and guiding that office to an examplory position among the penses incurred while on city E xercise y o u r A m erieu n c itize n s h ip ! the licensee should continue to lights? rest of the state's count) assessor's offices. His exper business for a period of several hold a perm it to drive. M rs 1-ee says "No doubt moat ience in that office adds to his qualifications for the years without reimbursement or Failure to pass the tests re of us know now the things we TIRELESS WORKER commissioner postandwe want to see him represent us pay. He must be a very unself many other malicious untrue son and Arthur Knox have work sults in license suspension or would improve around the home in that capacity. ish man. proud of community "whoppers". ed very hard and their efforts denial of a renewal to be better prepared, should ' COUNTY SHERIFF achievements, d e d i c a t e d to The records of the assessor s are deeply appreciated. There The law also empowers li we need to experience another This race will see a new man in office, come Jan public service and interested in office are all public.. . a policy are, of course, many others who cense officials to suspend driver So let's get busy now and do uary, for the first time in many years. With the retire what he can do for the people. I seton the day ot taking office m erit praise, and I am sorry As T o u r U. S. Congressm an licenses for other reasons, those things • r i. *»• C«**a ment of sheriff Glenn Sabin, Republican Bill Gauntlett. A THANKLESS POSITION? and my record as a County of they cannot all be listed here. Some suspensions are mand "The laird helps those who * « ' a* C ot chief deputy assessor, faces chief sheriff deputy Fred We wish to express sincere ap ficial representing the people ol My hope is that on election atory, as. for example, a con help themselves and so w ill the Thom, (D). The qualifications of both men run slight preciation for the great sen ices Curry County is also public. On: day the people Carl has not met viction for driving while under County Extension Service—we ly pirallel with Gauntlett holding the edge because of donated to the City of Brookings office has made studies in th, personally will take my word, standing Congressman. the influence; others are based have information and will show his experience in tax assessment. Either could r.o doubt by one of the finest and most field of assessments a fact ol or the word of those who have Sincerely. on recommendation of a judge; you how to use it on all phases handle the position but we are inclined to place our devoted men we have had the which I and my staff arc proud. M rs. Carl (Lois) Fisher and some are based on action of home preparedness Just call met him . that he is a sincere, confidence in Gauntlctt's abilities. I write my own letters, do m; pleasure to v. ork with, Mayor C. 460 Palomino Drive taken by a licensing office, as CHerry 7-5143 or come to the own thinking, cater co no special hard working person who would STATE AND NATIONAL Fell C a m p b e ll. NO! Not Eugene. Oregon do his level best to be an out- in ihe case of drivers who are courthouse In Gold Beach." In State and National elections we continue our thankless position! Not when we i n t e r e s t group, buy at home, support for: hear "thanks Fell, for a job well and try to make contributions Governor—Mark Hatfield done", from such a great many to a community that is faced Representative—17th District—Carl Back citizens as we have had the op with many serious problems. In short 1 am not afraid ot U. S. Senator—Wayne Morse portunity to observe. Robert Duncan, candidate for Congressional Repre A POSITION WITH NO PAY? constructive criticism but I de- sentative, 4th District, will claim our vote over Carl Fell Campbell has been highly e s t rumors and gossip. Mr. Fisher, (R). Both are first-time candidates for a na paid for his years of service to Breedlove substitutedan accus- ■ tional position but in our opinion Duncan's distinguished the community. Not in mon a t io n without answering my record in the State Legislature, plusbeing voted Speaker etary value, but by compensa challenge. The voters have a of the House in his second and third terms, gives him a tion more precious than gold: right toknow Mr Wilson's spec a decided edge, and our vote, the gratitude and appreciation ific qualifications and how he C IT Y OFFICES of his fel)owmen for a job well stands on county issues rather Three candidates for three positions mean a no con done and the knowledge that he than political generalizations, j Sincerely. test election for Port Oford this year. Incumbents Blaine has done his very' best lor the Patrick E. Masterson benefit of the community. Marsh and George Hahn are joined by James Peterson to Republican Nominee fill out the slate. Because of a lack of interest in the We regret that the C ity of Curry County Commissioner Brookings it losing Fell as mayor. offices all we can do at this date is mark the ballots and hope for the best. On the other hand, we are very pleased that he has been nom PORT COMMISSION inated to run for the position of To the Editor: Here too. we have two positions open and only two County Judge for Curry County. candidates for the Port of Port Orford. Roy Enlund. in At the time of Senator Rich- I cumbent, and J. B. Kosta. We are happy that a man dedi ard Neuberger'sdeath we recall ' cated 100% to the aid he can that Governor Hatfield refused OTHER "NO CONTESTS" H. J. Newhouse is unopposed for county surveyor as offer his fellow citizens, will be to appoint Mrs. Neuberger to in a position to extend his ser I finish the term as it would give ■ are DonCoykendall for Treasurer and Art Niemann and vices equitably to the citizens j her an unfair advantage over 1 Hans Nelson for Justice of the Peace. District 3 and 1 . respectively, of all of Curry County. her opponent in the coming el We extend our sincere thanks ection. ITS UP TO YOU Tuesday. November 6. will be the day of decision. and express the deepest depth of We read that Arthur Knox has A list of polling places is included on page one. The gratitude for thesplended coop been appointed to fill the uncx- ' rest is up to you. eration received and the public pired term of Judge Fernley I ongj service d o n a t e d to ease the The circumstances are the same. growing pains and for guiding What happened to Governor 1 fat- our comparatively new c i t y field's high code of ethics? "over the hump1'. We extend Respectfully, our w ishes for continued success, Leroy F. Stevens in serving the citizens of Curry County, to a real friend, The appointment of Arthur Knox as Curry county Fell Campbell. judge by Governor Hatfield Monday has all the appear To the Editor ance of a bit of political manuvering to let the voters According to a recent article know that Knox has the Governor's endorsement in his Employees of City of Brookings bid for the judgeship. by Don Page Smith published in The World. Curry Knox did have the recommendation of the Repub City Recorder County is a first in using IBM 100% in running the tax roll in I lican central committee, that we know, and a Repub the State of Oregon. In spite of lican must be appointed to fill the vacancy of the late Dear Editor, this m o d e rn equipment Tax Judge Fernley Long, that we know. But the Governor On Tuesday Oct. 23, I was in Statements have not been re himself set a policy of not appointing to a vacancy the office of the Port Orford ceived in this county. Douglas anyone who was a candidate for the office. And he News when Mr. D. O. "Tex" C o u n ty received theirs three carried out this policy in at least two other cases we Breedlove presented the News weeks ago and Coos shortly after. know of: vacancies left by Sen. Neuberger and county Mr. Masterson predicts all with an unsigned reply to my judge Guy Forsyth. Why the about-face in this case? remarks of the previous week. I counties will be using similar It looks like the central committee gave the signals must conclude that Mr. Breed procedures. We wonder why. O. K, but the Governor fumbled the ball. love after composing the letter Where are the advantages? At forgot to have my opponent sign this date our statements have it which oversight was corrected not been received. Respectfully yours. by a quick trip to the S ix e s Joe R. Blanchard store. From this conclusion then 1 will direct my last reply of this campaign to both Mr. Breedlove To the Editor: and Mr. Wilson. As tim e is running out and When I first entered politics The Columbus Day storm pointed out the need to 1 vowed never to use anything election day is almost here, I many for Civil Defense organization. Those that were but truth in any campaign, and would like to share my thoughts n 't completely convinced became so when the Cuban I have never publicly or private with you and offer a word of situation arose.Or at least they did in other places.The ly altered this course. In short I thanks to several residents of have never engaged in mud- Curry county. State C. D. was alerted, and went into action; Curry During the past months I have slinging. I have on occasion felt county C. D, was alerted, and went into action; Port Orford C. D. was alerted,but they didn't go into action. it necessary to present facts to traveled this congressional dis Not so's anybody would notice it anyway. offset distortions that have aris trict, trying In some small way Civil Defense to us is kinda like buying accident en in the north end of the county to assist m y husband, Carl Fish insurance. You never need it until something happens never aimed at one's character er, in his campaign for Repre Pd. Pol. Adv. Patrick E. Masterson, Box 63, Port Orford, Oregon — and then you wouldn't be without it. ...although many times truth sentative in Congress. The local C. D. director should take immediate hurts. He ia a husband and father steps to whip a local unit into shape, to give Port Or My opponent and his lieuten of whom I am very proud. We ford a little hope,at least, for some kind of protective ants cannot honestly say they have shared this experience insurance, against the elements and foe alike. adhere to the same rules. They and, believe me, the best part Or give us some proof that neither of the two will pedal the tale of reducing my has been the wonderful people ever again intcrupt the apathetic life that is eitioyed own home taxes, taxing aging w e bave met. (?) here. widows out of their property, and In Curry county Pat Master- Il's That Time . . . Time To Check □ FISHER AND HEAR PATRICK E. A Bad Fumble MASTERSON REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR • COUNTY COMMISSIONE! Is There Hope For Civil Defense? KVIQ-TV CHANNEL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW/NG- BONANZA
