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."
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The prize, awarded annually
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