Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1959)
Basic School Support, Other issues EDue for Salem hearings This Week Salem -4UPD- The 50th Ore gon legislature will hold hear ings on several important mea sures this week as it rolls into its 71st day Monday. The biggest crowd is ex pected for a joint hearing of the Senate and House Educa tion committees tomorrow at 8 p.m. when basic school sup port proposals will be discus sed. Senate Bill 94 by Sen. Fran cis Ziegler (R-Corvallis) and others would increase basic school support from S105 per census child to $120 starting July 1. Hou5e Bill 514 by Rep. Shir ley Field (R-Portland) and others would raise basic school support from $105 to $125 by setting up a public school account in the state general fund, from which $20 a year would be distributed to districts operating standard schools. Rough Tim Both bills were expected to have a rough time in this ses sion of the legislature, which is seeking ways to avoid rais ing taxes and to hold down state budgets. Gov. Mark Hatfield has said that the big education needs are an overhaul of the tax structure broadening the base to provide the flexibility that increased school needs will re quire and also a study of the revenue and distribution for mulas for school support. Hatfield charged Friday that Cecil Posey, executive secretary of the Oregon Edu cation association, had dealt a "deadly blow to the cause of education" in his attack on Hatfield Thursday. 'Darkened Outlook' Posey told the OEA conven tion in Portland that Hatfield had "failed to give positive leadership"a nd had "darken ed the outlook for continued improvement of public educa tion in Oregon." The governor replied: "I hope that both sides of the political aisle will left educa tion out of the mire of partis anship where it has been plummeted by the executive secretary of the OEA." The governor said he was not going to deal in personal ities or continue the debate, but he added: "If educators will face re ality and consider the taxpay ers and the tax base, they will recognize that the greatest j contribution my administra-: tion can make to education is , to provide leadership for the : changing of the tax structure Hatfield Quoted 1 On Edward's Fate Portland - (LTD - Gov. Mark Hatfield was quoted in a court hearing Thursday as saying Cecil Edwards, ousted state racing steward, was not in favor and "might have to go." The hearing was on Ed wards suit for a temporary injunction to prevent the state racing commission from nam ing someone to succeed him. Scott M. Kelley, special as sistant attorney general rep resenting the commission, made the reference to Hat field when he was questioned by Pat Dooley, former speak er of the Oregon House, who represented Edwards. Kelley said he did not re call when asked if Hatfield had specifically demanded Edwards' replacement. Pro Tern Judge Barnett H. Goldstein said he would an nounce a decision on the tem porary injunction March 30. Charles Huntington, Eu gene, veteran racing commis sion member, said he had re ceived no complaints about Edwards, who was racing steward for eight years. Medford Man Held On Shoplifting Charge Emmett Gabriel Devlin, 54, of 10 Quince st., was held in city jail yesterday on charges of shoplifting, Medford police reported. Delvin was apprehended Saturday afternoon by a Gro ceteria clerk and charged with taking a bottle of wine, po lice said. Fte EH& 3 IVXVXD& RENTALS AND SALES Hudson's Pharmacy 613 E. Main Ph. SP 3-5345 Open Sun.-Hotidays 1 0 am to 9 pro Weekdays 8:30 am to 10 pm fern I1L by giving it a broader base and flexibility." Another controversial bill is up for hearing Thursday night when the House Com mittee on Judiciary tangles with House Bill 528 which would set up a three -man power development commis sion to generate, buy and sell electric energy at wholesale to industry. This bill is sponsored by Rep. Al Flegel (D-Roseburg) and others. The commission could con struct and operate dams and hydro - electric projects and could sell revenue bonds or, with the approval of the gov ernor, general obligation bonds. Another hearing by the House Committee on Local Government Thursday at 8 a.m. will discuss House Bill Complete correlation In your living room at a budget price. The upholstered pieces' gleaming brass stars, the brass self-leveling glides on the table legs are all matching. Note the generous extra width in the chair back and custom welted arms. Foam padding, a full 2-inch thickness in the arms soft enough for Junior to sit on. Cushions enough to insure years of wear on the arms. Foam padding everywhere you sit too to add to your comfort and the wear of the upholstery. Over 60 western stores bought 7 car loads of this group to bring you these Another spectacular savings. ML And Here's EXTRA Savings . Open Monday Evening 616 which implements a con stitutional amend m e n t ap proved by the people last No vember allowing a county to adopt a charter for self-government in matters of purely county concern. Tuesday at 8:30 ajn. the same committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 600 providing for uniform elec tion dates for school and spec ial districts. Other Legislative Highlights Urban Renewal: The Senate Tax committee voted favor ably on a resolution that sent the urban renewal question to the people for another vote in the next general election. The proposition was defeated in the last general election. Taxes: State Tax Commis sioner Rex Ellis told the House Tax committee that the "most important single NEW and EXCLUSIVE flTj"1 "jJTj jjjjfjjj MY Daveno o Matching Chair 2 Table Lamps Coffee Table 2 End Tables 2 Sofa Pillows SM3 No Interest or Carrying Charges! At Weeks thing" the 1959 Legislature could do would be to broaden the tax base. He favored Gov. Mark Hatfield's income tax bill which would raise home SI. 8 million a year from people not now paying taxes. Merit Pay Raises: The Joint Ways and Means committee will meet in a special session Tuesday at 7 p.m. to decide if merit pay increases in all state department budgets will be cut five per cent for the next two years. The cut was recommended by Rep. Keith Skelton (D-Eugene). The com mittee tabled the budget of the state engineer until the merit pay issue is settled. Discrimination: The Senate unanimously passed and sent to the House a bill designed to prohibit discrimination in public employment because of age if a person is under 65. MAMA 5;qEfl?5 , TnSA ' ' ' , M Plastic covered button iJ money-saver l I AWS -MS 'JL. HI. M laEiiinu,ii m m " M MB M BHBH MMl MMl MMl MMl MMl M99 MMl Bcxa T3t ES33 MMl MM MMl MM MM HI MM MM MM Mi Mi MM MM If f M-)' WIE DA's Information Urged as Method In Criminal Cases Salem - (LTD - A resolution calling for vote of the people to allow Oregon to use the so - called "information sys tem" as well as the grand jury indictment system in criminal matters passed the House Friday and went to the Senate.. Rep. George Van Hoomis sen (D-Portland) quoted let ters from justices of the Or egon Supreme court and less er courts favoring, use of the alternative method of bring ing cases to trial. The Information system is used now in some Oregon counties if the accused waives his- right to a grand jury hearing. : Supporters of the measure, including Rep. George Lay man (R - Newberg) said the Sofa fckzjr F0AM PADD,NG EVERYWHERE CYJ XZ-flir I fJ' Notiustseatandba:k'butarms't00' Si tK. 0K I II !! Sleeps are luxuriously foam rubber padded! 5l,J '- J iSj Q0- l COMPLETE CORRELATION H -llfeSf -JL L ur --"-"" 11 ii f .y- - L- I J Legislators Seek Revival of Statute Salem -!UPD- The Oregon House yesterday passed a bill clarifying an old statute under which legislators may award a college scholarship to an Oregon student every year. accused would lose none of his rights under the informa tioirsystem and justice would be speeded by not going through a grand jury. Layman said that grand juries for the most part were led by the district attorney seeking prosecution and that in "99 out of 100 cases it is a mere formality." Under the information sys tem, a hearing is held before the case goes to trial upon an information being presented by the district attorney. Four different lengths were i legally recognized as consti-! tuting the 12 inches of a foot i until the U.S.' Bureau of; Standards came along in the ! early 1900's. & Orr You & The old law, which had not been used for the past 20 years or so, was discovered by Rep. George Layman (R-Newberg). The bill, passed 52-5 yester day was sponsored by Rep. Shirley Field (R-Portland). It provides that the schol arships would be good at all public institutions of higher education, including Oregon Technical institute at Klam ath Falls. The old law was good only at Oregon State col- DO YOU NEED Large Shade or Flowering Trees? We have these from $25.00 to $250.00 ready to plant. Garden Center Nursery on 99 between Phoenix-Talent Pay Only for am For Scholarship lege. Rep. Vernon Cook (D-Trout-dale) opposed the bill on the grounds it smacked of "politi cal patronage." He said schol arships should be given only r QUALITY DECORATING call George Tostesen A competent craftsman gives the most for your decorating dollar. Years of experience in paint ing (inside and out), paperhanging (including murals and scenes), custom color mixing and specialization of color harmony. Personalized service. SP 2-7503 M the Merchandise! f i Sunday, March 22, 1959 3 i - on the basis ol need and schol astic attainment. Rep. Field explained that each legislator would submit a name or names of worthy students to the county court or commission which would then draw names by lot. Southern Oregon's Oldest and Largest Furniture Store
