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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 30, 1962)
andidates' atements Editor's nole: As in past years. the Mail Tribune is offering space in its news columns for statements from candidates seekir.g office. This year because of the interest in the non partisan Medford city election, this offer has been extended to candidates for Medford mayor and city councilman. The sixth in the series today includes statements from candidates for Medford mayor. V it i h Jimmy Dunievy With a population increase from 1 1,000 to 24,000 in the past 20 years, Medford has been botli fortunate and frus trated in trying to ease the growing pains experienced by one of the fastest developing areas- in the northwest. Now with an estimated increase of 32.000 predicted for the next 20 years we have the oppor tunity to plan ahead for an or derly expansion into the type of modern community in which we want to live. Many of these plans have already been set in motion by the dedicated men and women serving on committees and commissions as well as the trained stall members on the city payroll. The mayor, as n representative of these peo ple, must be well versed in what they have been doing and what they are planning for 1 he future. Having served practically six years as a councilman working with these people I feel 1 have Ihe qualifications to step up into the office of mayor to help implement some of these ideas as well as introducing new ideas to assist in the orderly and eco nomic expansion of our city. Downtown Planning I feci t hat lack of planning in the past has placed our rimvnUnvn area in a situation that linds them physically un prepared in some sectors to cope with the influx of shop pers from Ihe ten county area mat looKs upon meuiorn as its economic hub. Wilh Med ford recognized as Oregon's number two market, there is lit'lc doubt in my mind that a cooperative effort on the pari of the merchants and the city can soon remedy the growing pains I hat are caus ing ihe ills in the core area. I want to work with and encourage the Chamber of Commerce committees and in dividuals who are devoting their eliorts toward enticing new industry tn our rily. It is his new industry with i's BGy Scouts Cub Seoul Pack 41 "Heroes in Bunkj" was lhc theme of Ihe recenl merlins n the Cuh Scout Pack 41 in Ihe Grilfin Creek Gransc Skils relating l" 'he theme were .jivrn hy three dens. A rihbon for the best dis play work va won hv Den 3. 'wilh Mrs. Harry Hearlle and Mrs. n A Wjrkham. den mothers The ha Harper tro phy also was won by Den 3 lor Ihe laiKcst attendance. Twelve boys received bob rat pins. They are James Ken rilr, Scott Pierce. Terry Lee Nvlanrier. Garry Pclfly. CraiE Pterin. Andy Mayerlc. Ron ald Mentzer. Dotitlas Slan field, Tom Lewis. Terry John son. Ricky Johnson, Kenlis Bradley. A wolf badee was present ed lo Jim Kendle. and bear hariRcs were preentert to Genv Hacrtle. Ronald Hear- tlr. Grne ChristiP and Rich- ard Maecrlr. j One year pins were present- j rd to Robert Grmaehlich. Jeff Plankenhorn. Steven Callo- i way. Larry Lehman. David Ma(Doui!ai. Gene Christie. W arren Bi a'ton. Gcorce Wick hm. Mask Buckwald; two year pins went to Art Menl ?er. Ronald Harrtle. Gerrv Hai -rtle. Ruliard Wickham, i' "r1 Richard Maceili. and three j year pin-; v.rnt In Tom j Sr'vnin'. Rii'v 0erlurf and Kelly Ti'.otoas A special pin was given lot ! ;e follow in lioys because 'hry brnun a bnv into Cub j Sc'i'.'ir- Jeff Plankenhorn.; I ar rv I r iman. Cra;c Prrwitt, Ci. ne C'hn-'H Jerry llaertle. Rir 'ard Vicktiani. Georif ' Wrk:ia;n At'cr 'I e P.'ck meeting r?f h bc.v was Kiven a pum- j k;n mi wi.'ch lo iare a fair i A jumbo pumpkin a. j!iv- r as p'!f f'r 'ne -ivnt ! payrolls thai will bring abmit the anticipated population in crease with greater purch ing income (or our merchants. In order for industry to have happy, contented work-, ers we must provide schools, recreational facilities and nth-; er educational and cultural j activities that are offered by ! other communities seekim; 1 sut)m11 tbe loiiowmg lnlornia- ( veinp immediate plans as to these same industries. I do not I ti,,n pertaining to my filing ! the manner in which the prop mean to infer that we go ov- j nr l'u ff-ce of mayor for the ' erty bought from Earbarts erboard in this phase of the ; cit' f Medford. j along with the city owner city's growth, for here again Efficiency and economy is .Parcel is to be developed. I I helieve in tiavintz as we en. i the hich note of mv nrocram i recommend the balance of this Regional Airporl Our airport is municipal in i name only, judging from I he j passenger lists Ol muse onara- ; r i j i;..:. ,i nil; diia LU'iJidiiiMiK there. Here we are fortunate to have an airport that was planned in advance. Bui now wilh the ad vance of the jet age we are rapidly falling behind the'ci,y and community will be times. This future develop ment I feel should be wilh the idea of creating a regional air port through the combined ef forts of the city and county. These are a few of the pro jects to which I will devote my energies if the voters of Medford accord me the honor of being their mayor. As to my personal back ground I am proud of the fact that 1 spent nine years as a factory worker at B. F. Goodrich while attending night school at the University of Akron, Ohio. During 3r2 years of military service I served with combat engineers. Army special services and public relations. Before ac-1 eepting my present position as manager of the Rogue Valley Country club I was privileged to manage two of Medford's finest radio stations affording me the opportunity to met and work wilh most of our In cal merchants. v. I . .--'-H 'H 71 i'. i i i v 1 M t ,s ;. J i ; y VS " ii' 1 ar v w y" Fred f. Robinson ' 1 further recommend a por I. Fred K. Robinson, wish to tjnn of the fund be used to de- ancl nytme wishing a policy spend, should support some- - so concerned about carrving so concerned about carrying out this part of my program that I will use the veto power it necessary to keep our tax city and community wi 1 be I in a nosition to attract new- industry into our area, and have a friendly and coopera tive altitude toward the exist ing industries we now have so they can grow and prosper. intend to conduct this campaign strictly on the is- sues and not for against any organization or indi-j virtual, as I have the greatest respect for other peoples opin-1 ions and views. 1 also wish to work very closely with the Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations in helping to bring in new industry; and to develop our parks and rec reational facilities in a plan- ! ncd and "t'derly manner. The onl n,hor alternative would be a bond issue and increased taxation This year through a legal technicality there is over a seven mill increase in the taxes levied by the city of Medford. I was opposed to the way this was handled and if W-.-V1,.' .f,. -.n- a 5 . r , fr,VV , Jtfyl Dil i I U . ; t , -k ' ? fi ) tJXX idf L di h-4 Yc. . MKDKOHD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON elected will reduce this back to as near the original amount as possible. Courage and Conviction In intend to assume the leadership of mayor with courage and conviction, and will exercise that conviction to the very best of my ability with fair and equal consider ation to all persons, regard less of their race, color or creed, There is over SIOOODO in the narks and recreation fund. ' recommend completing the Jackson park, by the Jackson school as soon as possible. 1 ajso recommend me purcnase ; of about 21-? acres bv the! 'Washington school to add to J the Union park now owned , and used as a park and the) immediate devolpment of the 1 area into a park for the soulh- west part of Medford. fund be used in cooperation with the civic clubs and in terested individuals in devel- range nlanned and nrrWIv ldn1 pianntci ana orot i iy , maiincr- Backgroud Noted i was born in Grants Pass! ; frnm Medford High school in fr. MnrftwH mh imni in 1937. For the past eight years 1 have been councilman from Ward I, serving as chairman of the finance committee and as past president of tbe coun- I cil. I am a member of the : Rogue Valley Gideon camp, j first president of the board of ; directors of the Medford Gos- pel Mission, member of the i board of directors of Youth for Christ. 20 year member I of the Medford Chamber of 0Aa.b CniZINS COMMiTm Lon Slinff, Tr., ;i ami r m i k i Commerce, and a member of. the Kolary ciuh. I have been active in es- I. public relation policy to tablishing the Park and Shop keep our people better inform- program. and am owner of V(i and more conscious of all nobmson Brothers store and ,ssurs. .. mnre informed pub- the Robinson building. I re- )lc is a underManding pub side at ltfi Sunrise ave., am married and have fmir chii dren from 9 to 22 years of age. 9 v-t, a 1 "I'j 'V William A. Singler Our modern growing cities of today require not just a dignitarv for mayor, but narn woi King, si n aisupiuu a. j dedicated man. He must have the best interest of & the cit- i.ens. When a candidate takes the oath of office the respon sibility for the citizens lies in his hands, he is the people. I am fully aware of Ihe re sponsibilities of the office of mayor, and conscious of the j nian' P1 "hlems. i The city government nothing more than a service ' to its citizens. 1 am confident ton RFrBFSfNTATlVE GOVtRNMtNT s.w, am ah., minima 1 is 1 tins "service can hp amplified 2. Cooperation program, he tween city, county industry, business and civic groups by more iudimient and tolerance of one another. Cooperation si,,ls in lhn lan Wi,s and understanding is the key j offered today by newspaper to Medford's proper growth 1 publisher Charles K. Dooley. and devcloomenl. Doolcv. who publishes the We must take the neces- . .u , . , , Desert Dispatch at this south sarv steps to put into action i Ihe programs for long range ! California desert city, development - civic center, made the suggestion in a tele parks, zoning, building and gram to President Kennedy l;,nd-use plans. anrf R(ip Han.y shcppard (O- Background Reviewed i f' liif I i was oorn in nicninra 1 -, , vears ago, Mv wife. Suzanne, i . i i t tii c. ii and I have (our children. B , n-fr ii j t.-j . iTiffanv, She lev and Edward. F'or the past IS years I have . owned and operated my own i business. I am a member of the Ki- j wan is club, serving on its j board of directors for four ears and as president in!" Hii8. Other activities include Cub Scout counseling. I am also a member of Ihe Med tord Chamber of Commerce. I was elected to Ihe Medford city council in Iifil and was appointed to the Medford parks and recreation conimis- ! I want lo take this oppor- 1 ""y compliment the dli- en's of Merilord for their in terest in the city elections this year. For Ihe first time in a ORDER NOW! NAME IMPRINTED CHRISTMAS CARDS All Styles and Kinds-As Low as $1.95 for 25 largest Selection To Choose From On the Balcony at . . . Open Friday Evenings 'Til V P.M. y Disneyland Reward For Nikita Urged Harstow. Calif, in A sug- ". gestion tliat Soviet Premier, Ntkita Khrushchev be allow-! pf1 ,() VISIt i)jsnCyland as a ! ii'u:nH fnr liclnini oaso ten- ! ... ... . . n view oi MiniMii iii'v . . , , decision to take a sensible .. . . . ;i Uude in regard to the Cu- : - ,, - . r . i Diill CI 1M, lilt lil-M'l 1 l-MJlilll i believes that he should be al lowed to attend Disneyland with his wile and with the I lull protection of Ihe U. S. Armed forces, the telegram i ' long while the voter has the opportunity to choose the can didate he would like to have represent his city. With this stimulated interesl, Ihe future of our growth and develop ment can not help but be strengthened. On Nov. 6 we should all sel an example to Ihe youth ol our nation by easting our bal lot in expressing confidence in tomorrow's future. HAPPY RETURNS ARE HAPPIER WHEN YOU CALL LONG DISTANCE If you can't, be there to share their birth day cake, add to the excitement with a long distance call. It's the next best thing to being there, and the wonderful feeling ( ' t t t f X t - ; ,r ' , - , V ' - TUESDAY. OCTOBER 30. Itisa Pendleton Youth Fifth Pendleton flTD A Pendle- ton boy was accidentally shot hy a companion east of here Monday. Dennis laylor. 17. became the fifth shooting death of the fall hunting sen - son in Oregon. .lames C.rant. 1 7, ' Pendle- InUilliams' BREAD HAS EVERYTHING" of nearness lasts long after the call is ended. Trv it. t) PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL i .5. . " FV 1 .... ' Hunting Victim ton, Taylor's companion, said j j10 thought he saw an elk I rinninlJ in (hc brush and .. . . , , . . . I I,rpri a s,m'- He r,,und la'lor 1 dcad- T,,p aecuient occurred ; near Mcacham 2. miles ea.st of here. BREAD , w i THE REAL BREAD! .v. "ft -7 V
