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P if * 2 Portland Observer Thursday. May 20. 197# Cary Jackson - #18 W e see the world through Black eyes y r Redden and Durham Get rid of Mosee The appointment of Lee Brown as Multnomah County's Director of Justice Services was affirmed hy the Board of County Commissioners. The one dissenting voice in this matter was that of Commissioner Dan Mosee, who called for the abolition of the position Whatever Mosee s mo tive, it is a bit strange that he would want this position abolished at the time it was offered to a Black man. Even more strange because Mosee calls himself a friend of Blacks. Commissioner Mosee is up for re-election Tues day. We call for his removal - not for the removal of the office, but for the removal of the man — at the polls. Goldschmidt for Mayor Neil Goldschmidt is seeking a second term as mayor. His major opponent is City Commissioner Francis Ivancie. The two candidates differ radically, in their approaches to the city's problems. Goldschmidt has emphasized citizens participa tion. He supported Model Cities, the development of neighborhood organizations, appointed citizen's task forces to review city budgets, and generally has sought input. In his appointments to commit tees and boards, he has selected a wide variety of individuals, including minorities and women. Goldschmidt has greatly increased the number of Blacks at all levels of city government. We are not satisfied with the progress in this area, but must say that Goldschmidt has done more than any mayor before him. We did not agree with the .Mayor's shotgun decision, but believe he is concerned about more equal justice. The Police Bureau, which is under his jurisdiction, needs some close scrutiny. Goldschmidt presents a positive program - hous ing, development of the downtown area, neigh borhood stablility. Commissioner Ivancie's record does not show a concern for our community His affirmative action effort is nil. The departments that have been under his control - parks, fire, etc. have poor records in this area. We must remember also that it was under Commissioner Ivancie's orders that the Portland State police riot took place. Ivancie's record has been one of negation — he is opposed to the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, the Neighborhood Associations, etc His campaign has been a negative one - anli- Goldschmidt rather than pro-Portland. We have yet to hear what positive step* he would take to solve the problems of the city. Goldschmidt is making an effort to improve life in the city. We endorse his re-election. Jimmy Carter, again It is seldom that a newspaper endorses a candidate twice; in fact it might be against some rule of journalism. But new candidates have entered the race and others have dropped out since we endorsed Jimmy Carter three weeks ago. We heartily endorse the candidacy of Jimmy Carter, former Governor of Georgia. We endorse Carter on his record — a record of furthering equal opportunity, affirm ative action and justice. Carter proved his sincerity and his ability in a state where it wasn't easy. White constituents were not pleased when he appoined Blocks to high office; the Kian marched when he hung a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the capitol building. According to the white press, Carter doesn't discuss the issues. We have heard him discuss the issues: amnesty, clear cutting, conservation, gov ernment reorganization, a nuclear testing ban, trade with developing notions, farm problems, unemployment, welfare reform, health care, etc. etc., etc. and on most of the issues, we agree with him. We believe Jimmy Carter has the desire and the understanding to bring about peace at home and a new image abrood. The office of the Attorney General is one of the most important offices in state government. As the state's attorney, he mokes legal decisions that can determine the state's activities. As the top law- enforcement officer, he can set the climate for honesty and justice. The Attorney General is the ultimate enforcer ot civil rights laws, and we have seen what can happen when the position is filled by one who has no commitment to civil rights. Two good men are running for the Democratic nominatm. Both have distinguished records in civil rights, consumer protection and environmental issues. We endorse Jim Redden for the Democratic nomination. Redden has demonstrated a long time concern for justice for Block people We believe he has the strength to carry out strong policies on civil rights enforcement. As State Treasurer he has done an outstanding job and has proved that he is an able administrator. We urge his election. On the Republican side, we endorse Jim Dur ham. We hod some question about Durham at one time, but in recent months he has proved his commitment to affirmative action. Durham is our choice. County Commission - Akeson, Buchanan N e w m a n , P rie itle y , V e rb o u t The Observer endorses Jonathan Newman, Wally Priestley and Mike Verbout for the Board of Education. Jonathan Newman is honest and hard-working. He has had a leading role in promoting desegre gation in the Portland Public Schools. We do not agree with all decisions made by the Board, but we believe Newman is sincere and concerned. He advocates citizen participation in the education process and endorses the strengthening of advisory committees. Wally Priestley seeks the seat held by Paul Howe. Priestley favors granting decision making powers to the citizen advisory committees We know Priestley is committed to equal quality education for all children. Mike Verbout, a lifetime resident of North Portland and former music teacher at Roosevelt, has learned first hand the problems faced by low-income students. Verbout has demonstrated an interest in his students that goes beyond the call of duty. We believe the report he shares with student, parent and community members would be a valuable asset to the Board of Education. Endorsement re-cap President - Jimmy Carter (D) Attorney General - J. Redden (D) James Durham (r) Sect, of State - B. Whipple (D) Norma Paulus (R) State Treasure - J. Lansing (D) Irvin Mann (R) State Senate Dist. 7 - S. Kafoury (D) Dist. 8 - Bill McCoy (D) Dist. 10 - Betty Roberts (D) Dist. 12 - Vern Cook (D) State Representative Dist. 8 - Vera Katz (D) Dist. 13 - G. Kafoury (D( Dist. 14 - Gary Hansen (D) Dist. 15 - Jim Chrest (D) Dist. ,6 - W. Priestley (D) Dist. 18 - Cory Jackson (D) Dist. 22 - Berna Plummer (R) County Commission Pos. 2 - Harvey Akeson (D) Pos. 4 - D. Buchanan (D, Supreme Court - Berkeley Lent Circuit Court - Lee Zittenfield School Board #1 Jonathan Newman Wally Priestley Mike Verbout Mayor Neil Goldschmidt City Council #4 - Ç. Jordan Ballot Measures: All Yes vote W ith d raw s, favors Hansen Lent, Zittenfield Berkley Lent has been a Circut Court Judge since 1971 and is respected by those professionals who appear in his court. He served six sessions in the Oregon Legislature. Lent is a fair and able |udge. Shirley Field, also a District Court Judge, has come under fire for her lock of judicial compe tance. Her inattention to the rights of defendents has caused the ACLU to monitor her courtroom; an unprecedented number of attorneys avoid her court. Even Tom McCall, who appointed her, has his regrets. Needless to say, we endorse Berkely Lent for the Supreme Court. Lee Zittenfield is opposing the incumbent judge, William C. Beers. In a poll of attorneys conducted last summer by the Oregonian, Beers ranked second lowest (Fields was lowest) in competence and diligence, and third lowest in fairness and temperment. Zittenfield, who has practiced law for six years, lives in Irvington. He and his wife are foster parents and he is a member of the board of the Foster Parent's Association. His children attend Irvington School. The district court is the court closest to the people Most of its cases are traffic, misdemeanors and small claims. Most defendents are not repre sented by legal counsel. Integrity and fairness on the part of the judge are especially important in this court. Zittenfield would bring that concern for justice to the bench. Sdtofld Class Postage Paid at Portland. Oregon Th< Portland Observer's official position is expressed only in its Publisher s column I W e See The World Through Black Eyes). Any other material throughout the paper is the opinion of the individual w riter or submitter and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Portland Observer. MEMBER To the Editor: The Black voter no longer allows himself to be fooled by the rosey pro mises made by candidates during elec tion time. Too many of these candi dates think that their rosey promises serve to prove to minorities their pro fessed liberal beliefs, when later they actually toss them away whenever it suits them. Black voters are now searching the records and past performances of the candidates and saying. "Hey, don’t take us for granted." This is why this letter is written in support of Don W ilner, candidate for To the Editor: The iiregonian endorsed Senator Bill McCoy for re election on May 10th. Great. But The Oregonian made a serious misstatement of fact about his apponent Max Runyon, when it reported that he "gained notice in the area by helping the Bridgeton Faloma District sewer IM S Furthermore, I feel Representative Cherry has not shown adequate concern for the very high rate of unemployment which exists in our district. Because Gary Hansen has a better chance to defeat the incumbant than I do, I am withdrawing from the District » blond» * Thank «Tu D iitrict *14 voters I hope on May 25th you will vote, not for me. but for Gary Hansen. Sincerely. James E. (Jim) Harris Attorney General. The Attorney Gen era! is the Attorney for all persons who bring complaints under Oregon's Civil Rights Law. Don W ilner'* Civil Rights record is more favorable and more prominent then any other candidate in the race. W ilner has a long record of legal battles to help people. From 1953 to 1964 he was Attorney for the Portland Branch of the N A A C P and again has become it's Attorney since 1975. During the 1050's he was also A t torney for Rowan W iley in the test case in federal court which was the first time the federal civil rights act was used against a government in the state of Oregon. W ilner served as chairman of legislative Interim Committee on grant W orker Problems in 1957 59. As a Stole Senator in 1963 he was the sponsor of revision and strengthening of Oregon Civil Rights Law*. He wrote much of Oregon's Consumer Protection legislation from 1963 to 1971. Since 1974 he has been Attorney for Colegio Cesar Chavez. With this record we highly support and endorse Don Wilner for Attorney General. E. Shelton Hill Herman C. Plummer project receive state and federal aid." Exactly the contrary is true. From 1971 until March of this year, Runyon et al filed at least three law suits at crucial times. The result, al though every suit was eventually dis missed, was a delay of at least four years that cost $1.2 million in increased construction costs and the loss of a $400,000 H U D construction grant. While Senator Bill McCoy, Rep. Jim Chrest and city and state officials were working to reduce the burden on the land owners. Runyon was adding to the cost for the landowners. The only help^ fui thing he did was to cease hi* obstructinist tactics this March Hia neighbors should not thank him for the additional costly assessments they will now have to pay. Frank Roberto, State Senator $2.50 of your new subscription to The Portland Observer will go to the 5th Place Best Editorial N N P A 1973 2nd Place Best Editorial 3rd Place Community leadership O NPA 1975 housing or public accomodations *14 legislative rare and urging my supporters to vote for Gary Hansen as I will. Runyon raises cost 1st Place Best Ad Results O NPA 1973 Honorable Mention Herrick Editorial Award N N A 1973 ever, has failed to support the Demo cratic platform in its pledge to include sexual orientation as no grounds by itself for discrimination in employment, They lik e W illn e r Oregon Black History Project |Q $8«00 Tri-C ounty a re a N am e Address PER NÊW F AL ounded A u o c ith v n civil rights protection for those minority groups in society which are sometimes subject to irrational and inhumane dis crimination. The incumbant legislator in District *14. Howard Cherry, how 1st Place Community Service O NPA 1973 Subscriptions: $7.5C per year in the Tri-County area, $8.00 per year outside Portland. MEMBER The Observer endorses Gary Hansen for the Democratic nomination for the House of Rep resentatives District #14 in North Portland. Hanson hos been active in community service, including serving two terms as President of the North Portland Citizen's Committee. We belive he would better serve the interests of the citizens of North Portland than the incumbent. Dr. Howard Cherry. School Board Letters to the Editor Published every Thursday by Exie Publishing Company, 2201 North Killingsworth, Portland. Oregon 97217 Mailing address: P .0. Box 3137, Portland, Oregon 97208. Telephone: 283 2486. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Gary Hansen - #14 Harvey Akeson is the Observe s choice for County Commission, Postion * 2. Akeson has served as a State Representative for eight years. In the lost session he was chairman of the Ways and Means Committee He has the experience and judgement to look at the issues and make good decisions, and is committed to public health and social services. The incumbent, Dan Mosee, on the ofher hand, has shown little understanding, often voting in opposition to Don Clark rather than on the issue. Not only does he have continuous personality conflicts with the ofher Board members, but he has not demonstrated an understanding of the Board's business. It is time for a change. Dennis Buchanan, who was appointed to the Letter to the Editor: Board of County Commissioners, deserves election. I withdraw as a candidate for the Buchanan has proven to be an octive, well- Legislature District *14 and ask my informed member of the board. An independent supporters to vote for Gary Hansen. thinker, he odds balance to the Board and should For several years the county Demo be retained in Position #4. eratic Party platform has supported full P o rtlan d O b s e rv e r ALFRED L. HENDERSON Editor/Publisher The most difficult choice this election year was that among Cary Jackson, Nick Jones and Jane Cease, all running for the Democratic nomination for House of Representatives District #18, the seat now held by Lloyd Kinsey. We endorse Cary Jackson. Jackson is a resident of Irvington. He has degrees in business from Harvard and Stanford and studied law at Lewis and Clark. He chairs the City of Portland Citizen's Task Force on the Office of Management and Budget, and has served as the Executive Officer of the Oregon Legislative Committee on Trade and Eco nomic Development. Jackson's interests include taxation, economic growth ond job development. We believe he is responsive to the needs of the Black community. C ity other areas Mail to: Portland Observer PO. Box 3137 Portland, Oregon 97208
