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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1958)
Capital Punishment Issue Raises Public Interest in State By DICK HUMPHREY I abolished it in 1914, then rein-, providing that punishment I too, is favored by both candi-1 mit and sell power to indus-1 other s UPI Correspondent Salem-CPD-The ballot meas ure eliminating the provision for capital punishment from the Oregon constitution is one that has raised a good deal of public interest. The measure (proposition 4) would not "abolish" capital punishment in a strict sense. What it would do is remove the mandatory provision for death as the penalty for first degree murder from the con sitution and leave the penalty up to the state Legislature. However, the legislative in tent is pretty clear. Lawmak ers probably would make first degree murder punishable by life imprisonment with parole possible after 15 years. Second degree murder would be pun ishable by not more than 25 years with parole possible af ter seven years as it is now. Both Gov. Robert D. Holmes and Republican candidate Mark Hatfield favor abolition of the death penalty. Seven Slates Abolish It Proponents claim that there Is always the possibility of executing an ' innocent man and that death is no real de terrent to murder. But the death penalty probably would be retained for treason or murder committed while un der a life sentence. Seven states have abolished capital punishment and it is optional in 12 others. Oregon abolished it in 1914,. then rein stated it in 1920. Another constitutional an gle to the measure is that pro ponents believe the death penalty violates the article shall be for purposes of re habilitation only. The State Power Develop ment Measure (proposition 10) also has caused comment. It, too, is favored by both candi dates for governor. ' Under this measure, the state could buy or build wa ter, thermal or nuclear power generation facilities and trans tries using 10,000 kilowatts or more. A State Power Commission could join in power develop ment with the United States, MEDFORD Tribune 2nd SECTION MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1958 12 Pages NEW ENGINE - The 1959 Chrysler Windsor two-door hardtop, shown above, is powered by a new 305-horsepower en gine and features advanced styling which includes a new two-tone roof design. Push-button air-conditioner and iheater controls, advanced torsion bar suspension, and an extra large rear window are among features. The new Chrysler will go on display at Hamlin Motor company. Eighth and Front sts. Medford, Friday. Homecoming Dance SefalSf. Mary's A Homecoming dance is scheduled following the foot ball game between St. Mary's High school and Bonanza Friday night in the gym nasium at St. Mary's school. The dance will be from 10 p.m. to midnight. Music for the dance will be provided by a grant from the trust funds of the record ing industries obtained through the cooperation of the local musicians union. Admission will be by stu dent body cards, sponsors pointed out. other states or private in dustry. Proponents of the measure say that by amending the con sitution to give the commis sion such powers, Oregon would receive more federal power or be able to produce its own cheaper. Opponents say the state should not be in the power business and that the 10,000 kilowatt limitation would prohibit sale to most small industries. Under the so-called "pre ference clause" in the Bonne ville Power Administration act, federally generated power is sold first to coops, govern ment owned agencies and oth er -public bodies. Washington state now has more such pub lic groups than Oregon and so gets a larger share of federal power. ' Oregon was empowered to create a power commission in a 1932 amendment to the constitution, but so far has failed to do so. Under the present measure, the commission would have to get legislative approval be fore borrowing money for its projects. . County Home Rule A third measure f avorecPby both candidates for governor is county home rule (proposi tion 11) which, if passed, would let voters in any county adopt a charter choosing their form of government. The state constitution now provides for county manage- should have the same right as ment, but this proposition cities to choose the most ef- would amend the constitution ficient government to solve to allow any form,. their local problems. They say Proponents say counties present county government is rigid. Opponents argue that coun ties are creatures of the stata and don't need powers such as cities wield. thelfelret Smooth It?s new! The perfectly "fine" powdered sugar. Beautiful smooth frosting8 every time ...but still easy to handle. GH 1 Super Food Values! m v ' rev 1W T 2330 Crater Lake Ave. O Phone SP 2-8188 Store Hours Week Days, 8:30-8:00. 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