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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1962)
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 25. 19S2 Democrats Alva N. Bradford Alva N. (Al) Bradford, 42, Democratic candidate for the Oregon House of Representa tives, is serving his sixth year in the non-partisan office of Medford city councilman. He and his wife, Joyce, and their three daughters, Cathy, 13; Cindy, II and Carol, 8 live at 1023 Mt. Pitt ave., Medford. "I .have always practiced the philosophy of taking a pos itive, responsible, approach to problems coming before the city council. I believe that with this altitude fair, sound and progressive solutions to our many problems can be found. "One of the big issues, If not the biggest, facing the next legislature is in the field of education. Our primary concern- of course, is with our grade and high schools, but here most of the decisions of quality and programs are de cided by our high school board.s The Stale contributes about one-third of the oper ating cost of the public schools through the basic school sup port fund. I favor trying to find funds to increase the slate's support, thereby main tainlng our excellent record In our schools and at the same time holding down possible property tax Increases in our local school districts. Higher Education ProbUm "Next we come to higher education where the legisla tures action decides whether or not we are to meet the crisis now facing us. With en rollment up more than 10 per cent at Oregon State univer sity and the University of Ore gon, up over 2ft per cent at Southern Oregon college and enrollment up over 18 per cent at both Medford and Ash land High schools and the same sharp increases In other high schools In Jackson coun- TAKE IT EASY WAYS! .. " " WITH NEW 1963 LAWN-BOY POWER MOWERS ' ACHLtH BACK Wl FlNGERip STARTING 5 reauy tyfGHASS SEE IT TODAY AT PAULSEN AND GATES Central Paint, Oregon flO I? OW) MODft Candidates' Statements Editor's notat As in past yean, in Mail Tribune Is offering ipaca in ill news columns for statemtnts from candidates seeking office. This year because of the Interest in the non-partisan Medford city elections, this offer has been extended to candidates for Medford mayor and city councilman. The second in the series today Includes statements from candidates for slate representatives. ty and throughout the slate, the problem is clarified-we must move now to expand fa cilities and programs. I would support measures lo meet this problem so that we could in sure that all our boys and girls have a chance to con tinue their education beyond high school. "Another problem facing us in our economic growth. 1 be lieve we should do verything possible to see that our eco nomic growth is improved so that jobs and economic oppor tunities can be found for all our citizens. I would support all sound, progressive moves suggested that would encour age our economy, such as strong support of the Depart ment of Planning and Devel opment, to bring new indus try into the Slate and assist our present industries in their growth and expansion. I favor more research programs at our universities to find new products and markets for our farms, forests, factories and businesses, and urge that we put greater emphasis on for eign trade programs. "In the field of taxation, I would work within our pres ent tax structure. If additional funds are necessary, I would favor broadening the base and modification of the structure of the State Income tax. "I invite you to check my record of the last six years as a member of the Medford city council. I have attempted to meet the problems facing the city, I would seek solu tions to the problems facing the stale. On Nov. 9 I would like one of your three votes for State Representative." Charles Crary At the outset, It may be well to mention a fact that every Jackson county voler knows, that Is, that under the new reapportionment of the Oregon Legislature, Jackson county received another seat in the house of representa tives, thereby enabling our local area to have three voices In the Slate's Legislature. Charles W. Crary is one of the Democratic candidates for one of the three seals In the house of representatives. II is his desire to serve as one of the three legislators from Jackson county. Crary is a candidate without any other ambition or political goal than to serve as Stale Legislator in Jackson county. Crary has been a resident of Oregon since 1032. He was horn in Illinois In February, 181)5. Crary, a mature, respon sible, active citizen of Jack son county, has devoted him self lo civic duties exclusive ly since retirement. Crary re tired in Iflfll after serving as business manager of the Klec- trical Workers Union in Med ford. During his period of time In thnt office, he earned an enviable reputation for re sponsible action for both labor and management and today is remembered as a responsible, realistic and competent repre sentative of the electrical workers. Active on Boards Crary is presently an active member of the Salvation Army advisory board, the Rogue Valley Memorial hos pital hoard of directors, and the board of advisors to (lie president of Southern Oregon college. Crary as chairman of the Medford plnnning commission, has undertaken some ot the duties of local government in a practical way, getting ex perience as to the cross fires lo which a public servant Is exposed wherein the citizens' MAKE SURE That YOUR Vote Counts ELECT FOR STATI SENATOR, JACKSON COUNTY, 111 X HENRY f. PADGHAM, Jr. 7 V: yh i - I i desires and public good some times appear to be at cross- purposes Crary's civic duties and public service have given him an awareness of the problems of working with people and the problems Involved in ob taining desirable goals through compromise and per suasion. Crary's candidacy is a continuation of his past pub lic service above outlined. Not Excessive Salary Every voter is well aware that the Oregon Stale Repre sentatives are not paid an excessive salary. Crary, as a retired person, still very much an active, public minded citi zen, aware of Jackson coun- CHARLES CRARY ty's problems and In close contact with its civic leaders, can bring a wealth of expe rience and his full attention to the office of Stale Repre sentative from Jackson coun ty without any added burden of economic pressure or neces sity to devote a portion of his time to business Interests in Medford. Crary, If elected, will serve ably. He Is very interested in the technical training pro gram set up in the last legis lature and if able to serve, has some constructive ideas as lo how to implement and direct the community college program toward mechanical and Industrial learning and re-learnlng for some of the trades people whose jobs and life's work have been put In jeopardy due to necessary me chanical progress. Crary is also deeply aware of the prob lems facing Oregon State's government in this biennium due to the ever increasing tax burden borne by the citizens of this state. Crary earnestly solicits your vote. (Submitted by Crary for Representative Committee, Jerry Scannell, chairman) Apathy Noted In Agriculture Corvallis - (UNI - A speaker said here Wednesday agricul ture lenders should "combat the present apathy thai has permeated too many of our agricultural institutions." Dr. A. H. Moscman, direc tor of agricultural program for the Rockefeller Founda tion, said Hie most Important Job will he in making agri culture attractive lo a fair share of the "brightest young minds that will be entering college ... in the next eight years." Dr. Moscman addressed the 100th anniversary banquet at Oregon Stale university In recognition of establishment of land-grant universities. It also marked the fl.Mh anni versary of Oregon State's charier grant. He also said there was a need lo increase the share of the consumer dollar that goes to the producer. Democrat Qualified Discerning Aggressive Pjirf Pol Adv PADGHAM FOR STATf SENATOR COMMITTft Seen Hamilton 130' Court MMInM ft - .-o - .v Jim Redden Jim Redden, one of the three Democratic candidates for Slate Representative, is a practicing attorney of Med ford, where he, his wife and two sons make their home. Redden has expressed his opinion as to what problems will face the next session and his position on those prob lems. In discussing the com munity college program, Red den has slated that this pro gram must be limited to pro viding facilities in areas of Oregon which geographically are not well served by exist ing facilities. Stating that the plan in general is a good one, Redden has pointed out that the demands now made on the tax dollar mean that rapid ex pansion of the program would compete with higher educa tion and basic school support to the detriment of both of those programs. Redden has slated that bas ic school support should re ceive priority attention in the next session. Pointing out that the sought after equal partic ipation of the Slate has failed to materialize, he has stated that other competition .for slate revenue should be sec ondary to this phase in Ihe educational field. Depends on Education Redden feels that the needs of higher education should be second only to basic school support, slating that the fu ture of Oregon and, in fact, the nation's future depends on the education of our youth. On Constitutional Revision, Redden has taken Ihe position thai Ihe constitution should be revised along the general lines recommended by the commit tee. He has, however, taken issue with the portion of Die proposed constitution which provides for the election of Governor only on a state-wide basis and making other state offices, now elective, appoint ive offices. In the field of taxation, Redden opposes the sales tax and says that the slate must depend on economies In gov ernment, economic g rowth and, as a lasl resort, changes within the present income tux structure. Redden has slated that certain programs, sought by the voters, can be tied with a new tax provision such as a tax on cigarettes, and submit ted by referendum or special election to the people to de termine the fale of the pro grain. For the raising of oilier revenue, if necessary. Redden has discussed reducing deduc tions, removal of the Federal Tax deduction or a net receipt tax. He has made il clear that no lax increase should be con sidered until every economy has been exercised, but has encouraged other candidates to express their views on this point, due to Ihe likelihood ol new revenue needs. In short, Redden has been willing to make his position known on these important is sues. Jackson county is now en titled to three representatives, and each voter has the right to vote for three. Jim Redden deserves one of your three votes for Stale Representa tive. Village Hunting & Fishing licenses Issued PAY ELECTRIC BILLS HERE "Medford's Only Independent Variety Store" Next to "Piggly Wiggly" Our Halloween Supplies Are Approved by Goblins, Witches & Pumpkinheads COSTUMES MASKS 0 Jack-O-Lanterns NOISE MAKERS ' w'i 4 A II I MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Republicans Edward Branchfield Edward Branch field, Re publican candidate for State Representative from Jackson county, has practiced law in Medford ever since he was honorably discharged from the Army at the end of World War II. In that time he has given unstintingly of his energy and ability for the betterment of this community and the slate. He has provided leadership in many activities such as the Red Cross, the United Cru sade, and veterans activities. He is active in nis own church, and has served as an officer in the church for many years. Three different Governors have shown their confidence by appointing him to the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, of which committee he is now the chair man. He served with distinc tion for 10 years on the Med foid school board, including two years as chairman. He works well with other people No Government By Emotion Branchfield is opposed to government by emotion. He EDWARD BRANCHFIELD believes in studying all sides of the question and then going to the heart of the matter in order to solve the problem. He believes that taxes are too high, hut will have the cour age to vote for revenue measures which are necessary to provide whatever services are demanded by the people. Branchfield believes that our state legislators should be free to vote in accordance with the dictates of their own consciences for the benefit of tlie state, without regard to Ihe demands and pressures of special Interests. He is be holden lo no one. He has made no commitments to any person, company or organiza tion with regard to his gen eral position, or with regard to voting on any particular legislation. Friends of Ed Branchfield think so highly of his personal conduct and attitudes, his judgment, his abilities and his willingness to work, that they have voluntarily associated themselves with his campaign, spending many hours and days in assisting him. Many have done so at great per sonal sacrifice in order to help Ed, and to elect a man who will be an asset and a credit to Jackson county and the state of Oregon. Display Confidence The lawyers, wlio are in a good position to judge, have displayed their confidence in Branchfield. He Is a past- presidenl of the Jackson Coun ty Bar association and has served on many important committees of the Slate Bar. lie has twice been selected by the Slate Bar to attend legis lative sessions and provide legal service to the legislature by drafting bills, study of law, and advising committee chairmen. He has a wide acquaintance In Jackson county and among Variety 3 III 1 1" A 9 the leaders of the state. He will be able to work quietly and effectively with such leaders, and will make sure that the viewpoint of the Jackson county voter will be expressed at the State Capitol. Jackson county voters should avail themselves of the opportunity to elect Edward Branchfield as one of its three representatives in Sa lem. He will be an effective and capable legislator. (Information furnished by Branchfield for Stale Repre sentative committee, Sam B. Harbison, chairman.) John Dellenback The matter of electing our state legislators from Jack son county should be far more than a popularity contest. The selection by the voters of our three representatives and one senator should go beyond the question of whether those men agree or disagree with the voter even on such important issues as raising basic school support, lowering real prop erty taxes, protection of O and C revenues, or daylight sav ing time versus standard time. All such Important ques tions raise the basic and more fundamental question of what is the attitude of the candi date toward the relationship between government and the average tax paying, voting citizen. There are those today who feel that government should be all embracing, and that ev ery problem as it arises is au tomatically a problem for gov ernment to solve. 1 strongly disagree with this. The Perfect Government On the other hand, there are those who feel in effect that the perfect government would be a government which was so weak that it did al most nothing. I also strongly disagree with this. To meet our present crises and problems we must have a strong government which is leading us, encouraging us, stimulating us, and helping us when and where we need help. But it should not be a government which coddles and weakens its people by doing everything for them. Where we have the ability as individuals and as groups of individuals lo take care of our own problems, we should be left in freedom to do so. Out of such freedom have sprung many of the great ideas and innovations of our history. But in this modern, complex world we now live so close to gether that complete freedom for each individual is no long er possible. The areas where freedoms overlap are great, and there are groups of peo ple who need special protect ion and help. It must be the function of government to help them. Has Taken Stands As a candidate I have taken stands on such specific Issues as those mentioned above. 1 favor an increase in basic school support. I will work to lower local property taxes which have reached a disturb ing level. I will continue to defend our O and C funds. I favor uniformity of time & Garden Shop 2 Day Photo Finishing Service POST OFFICE ALWAYS OPEN 771 Stewart Avenue 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Weekday - 10 to 6 Sunday 773-7002 New RED PICTURE FRAMES ALL SIZES AVAILABLE throughout the state of Ore gon. But I have attempted to reach my decision on such spe cific issues as there on the basis of my philosophy of the role of government. Our gov ernment must care about our people and in so doing in some instances must care for some of them. But it can continue lo do this only so long as it remains a sound government, built on solid economic bases. If our dreams as to what we might like place our heads so high In the clouds that our feet come off the ground, then the whole structure of gov ernment must eventually fall and in falling take all of us down with it. This must not be and this shall not be. As a candidate I make three promises. I promise if elected to work hard; to seek to de termine as much about each issue as I can before making a final decision thereon; and to cast my votes in the best interests of the people of Jackson county and the state of Oregon. Al Dumas Al Dumas Is a successful owner and manager of Dumas Domestic Laundry, a plant which is one of the state's finest. Dumas worked his way up in the laundry business from a route salesman to gen eral manager of a Portland laundry. In 1950, he and his family moved to Medford, at which time he purchased the Domes tic Laundry. A disastrous fire in 1960 almost put him out of business, but Dumas' faith in the progress and growth of Jackson county led him to re build his plant into one of the area's fine businesses. Al Dumas can and will serve all the people of Jack son county. His interest and AL DUMAS participation in area affairs have given him a keen 'n sight and understanding o county and state problems. First Time Seeker A first time office seeker, Al Dumas believes in an ex panded and diversified econ omy for this county, fuller utilization of tourist attrac tions, and protection of Jack son county's O and C tunds. Al Dumas was born on a ranch near Baker, Ore. Be coming self-supporting at the age of 14, he gained wide ex perience by working on the ranch, being employed as a faller in the woods and work ing in the saw mills and lum ber yards of eastern Oregon, and various other occupations in lumber, and therefore, has a sound knowledge of the eco nomic problems facing our region. After becoming a driver salesman for the National Laundry company in Port land, he went to night school to finish his education and continue his studies in busi ness. Al Dumas is a past presi dent of the Downtown Port land Leader's club, and a past member of the Toastmasters He also is past president of the Oregon State Laundry as sociation, past director of the Kiwanis club, and a member of the First Presbyterian church, Medford Elks iodge, Shipment HEART YARN Assortment of Colors pros il L. vjv V , v: 2!, . - f - "v v-' m -1 IN DRYDOCK The NS Savannah, the world s first nuclear powered merchant ship, is shown as it went into drydock for the first time in Seattle. The Savannah will be given soma scientific inspection as well as routine voyage repairs but the reactor and its chamber will not be disturbed. (UPI) Tax Collections Total $22.2 Million Salem - IUPD - The State Tax Commission said today it col lected ?22.2 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year which ended Sept. 30. This is 9.2 per cent over the first quarter of the last fiscal year. The commission also said state tax delinquencies have been cut from $8.5 to $7.4 mil lion since 1959. This was made possible by hiring tax collect ors in the Roseburg-Medford, Astoria, Pendleton and Salem i areas, the commission said. ! Masons and Shrine Hillah temple. (Information furnished by Al Dumas for State ReDresen- lative committee, Wilson Smith, Medford, and Max Priebe, Medford, co - chair men.) mm- W : i. , : v. YOUR MONCTS WORTH MORE AT WOOLWORTHS Corner of 6th & Centrel hex? mm. -'I1 ?v' till jbT ilLi! ELECT CHARLES CRARY STATE REPRESENTATIVE Pd. Pol. Adv., Crary tor St. Rep. Comm., Jerry Scannell, Chmn., 310 Holly, Aihland, Ore. 1 . Lit :M IH B.IIM II I II M tmml-irashaffle drip drivn in minutes V OoiP Comp. 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