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EUGEN EREGISTERGUARD, Friday, Dec. 21, 1962 Pile 7A Long Fight Seen Over Constitutional Revision ; EDITOR'S NOTE: United Press International polled mem bers of the 1893 Legislature for their viewt on sioniicant issues. This is the concluding article of a jive part eerie. By ZAN STARK of lh VmHtt Pr.u lnt.rnillon.1 SALEM Proposed revision of Oregon'! Constitution has become one of the most involved issues faced by the 1963 Legislature but there will be plenty of time for discussion. More than half the state lcnatori and about one-third of the House members answered a series of questions submitted by UPI. Legislators were equally divided over whether the Consti tution should have a major or partial revision, but the poll showed they anticipated one of the longest legislative sessions In history. Sixteen lawmakers called for major revision of the consti tution, 15 for partial revision, and one for on change. Sev eral other senatora and representatives declined to comment "at this time." Many legislators expressed views on how revision should be handled. Clarence Barton, D-Coqullle, commented "I favor I major revision, but am opposed to a number of the recommendations of the Constitutional Revision Commission." Rep. James A. Redden, D-Mcdford, said "I do favor a major revission of the Oregon Constitution. I feel that portions of the proposed constitutional revision would lead to Its defeat if presented to the people now. I favor submitting a major re vision plan to the people with certain changes. The most im portant change must be in the plan which leaves but one elective office." Rep. Merrill C. Hagan, RMcMinnvillp, said "I favor adop tion of the house cleaning portion of the proposed changes but do not favor the sections regarding the judicial amendments or the amendments making the governor the only elected major state official." Rep. C. R. Hoyt, R-Corvallis, replied "I definitely favor partial revision. I approach major revision with an open mind and would try to vote for it if it did not require giving up a few things that ... are vital to the Oregon system as we have learned over the yean to know and live with it." Rep. Edward W. Elder, R-Eugcnc, said " I favor a major revision but not as written by the commission. Without major revision the legislature should, at least, jettison the type of clause that is statutory in nature." Estimates on the length of the 1963 session ran from 100 days the view held by Spcaker-dcsignato of the House Bar tonto predictions of "the longest session in history." Most legislators believed the session would last from four to six months. Sen. Robert L. Elfstrom, R Salem, predicted "the longest In history." Sen. Arthur P. Ireland, R-Forest Grove, said "It would be foolish to try and estimate ... but I will predict wo are faced with the longest session in the history of the state." Rep. Merrill C. Hagan, R-McMinnville, commented, "Some experienced legislators indicate this could bo the longest ses sion in history. As much as six months has been indicated. This would be especially truo if a lax plan was submitted to the people during the session." Rep. Carl Back, D Port Orchard, said "not any shorter" than the 122-day 1961 session. Rep. Howard Willits, D Portland, took this optimistic view: "I'll guess 100 days because there is a great deal of advance preparations, because Barton will be in control, and because so many veterans will have returned." J LAST MINUTE BIKE GIFTS 3 Speedometers $5.75 77 5 Horn & Light Combination fD4 ii VJf imiiuurs uaiirncftj 5 Baskets 5x1015 1.69 K Itearslde Baskets pr. 3.95 Racing Handlebars 2.25 2;? Generator Light Sets 4.93 W Saddle Bags (heavy duty) 2.95 i Battery Lights (includea batteries) 1.69 2? 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Later, he headed the International Work ers of theWorld (1WW), the famous "Wobblies" who were militant in Pacific Northwest labor disputes. Based largely on trial trans cripts and original documents in the Idaho Historical Society collection in Boise, the study assesses the significance of the trial in the history of the West end in the history of the radical movement. ' Primarily a study in speech, it examines the communications techniques -and persuasive forces at work within and be yond the courtroom. Flights Prohibited WASHINGTON (UPD The Federal Aviation Agency will prohibit "non-essential" aircraft from flying near or over disaster areas, starting March 20. Ex empted will be search or rescue plane and aircraft carrying newsmen or officials. Indian FBI NEW DELHI Wl India will soon have a central bureau of investigation to inquire into matters like leakage of informa tion to an enemy such as was reported in the Chinese-Indian border conflict in Assam. Explanation DICKINSON, N. D. 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