2 —Port Otord News,
Ihuraday, November 1. 1962
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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
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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?
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