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Portland Observer
Thursday. May 20. 197#
Cary Jackson - #18
W e see the world
through Black eyes
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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housing or public accomodations
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Runyon raises cost
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sexual orientation as no grounds by
itself for discrimination in employment,
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civil rights protection for those minority
groups in society which are sometimes
subject to irrational and inhumane dis
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The incumbant legislator
in District *14. Howard Cherry, how
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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.
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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.
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