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About The advocate. (Portland, Or.) 19??-19?? | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1932)
RATUUDAY, OCTOIIF.H »». K S Í TIw INVOCATE PA O * POOR WOODW ARD DISCUSSES THE . . QUESTION OF TAX E S ANDERSON SEEKS LONQ AND 1 RUNS FOR MAYOR VACANCY SHORT TERM “ The rights of the taxpayers must be the ttrst consideration of public Candidates who fall to take a dcft- officials" said William F Woodward Ftvtn all sections of Portland come nlte stand on puttie Issues and to of- In a talk before a group of cltisons In I S City C UT l*ark rmra district. m sinct. reports that rotors are rallying to the f' r. * ‘ •¡•f * ** * ** 1r*>llof Rose Unlew public .e rra n t, »waken to support of Gust Anderson, c.u d .d .te ^ V ortl.tnd^ p e o p l e . ' w " X a realisation of their res ^ n slb lllty to for cUy commissioner. His supporters <t>ph K CarSl>n. j r » „ outstanding i fve** among'lhe*1unemployed Dl.re-' nard of the right» of the people, waste and extravagance In the conduct of public business are exciting tax ridden property owners to open rem it “ It Is time tor action and not thread- worn alibis by Incompetent or arro- gant officials who hare burdened us with an indebtedness that places us dangerously near to lnsoleency. Tax delinquencies are constantly Increaa- Ing. This condition most be remedied by electing to public office, men whose records definitely indicate that they hare the ability and oonrage to act- ually reduce the expense of gorern- ment.” l» elud* ■ * ■ * " of clTl' ' » <“ • n>*>or.lty race SToupa. business men and women and -The Issue today Is the coat of gov- bouse wires who recognise In the can- eminent and the public debt," Carson didate a real leader In constructire emphasised. "It Is my Issue and It Is the public's Issue. It Is the Issus of d r lc and state actlrlties. Mr Anderson Is running tor both the short and long term for city com- mtsatonsr on tbs same principles of social justice and public welfare which be championed with marked success during the two terms he serT- ed In the state legislature as a rep- ressatatlre from Multnomah County In his platform he declares that he farora reduced cost of city govern- ment with economics arrived at thru elimination o f duplicated and non constructive service. Drastic reduc VOTE FOR tions that would seriously affect ths standards of ll.tn g and that would FRIEND PRAISES KROPP tend to Impair public health and safe L 'n I ' I x « if \ | Y T I< li ty. Is opposedby him. I ix l.l/ vv . o I . 'V I A 1 t . l x Mr. Frank Ransom, president of He also favors unemployment relief for the Eastern and Western Lumber Co tn whatever extent Is necessary to rei has accepted the chairmanship of the Here suffering and distress among ... _______ , unemployed: the development of home of committee sponsoring « w a r d L ia<jutm^ aQd th(, £ of oraftm M ULTNO M AH COUNTV Rropp for the office of City t oinmia- products and local labor In all public D E PAR TM E N T NO. « sloner. works, and the adoption of the short- Vote X It "It Is a pleasure." save Mr. Ran er work week In both public and pri- som to support a man like Mr Kropr ^ t e bnslneaa so as to spread employ- Paid Adv sum, ment among as many as possible, for public office. My knowledge of Mr Anderson is strongly In favor Joseph K. Carson. Jr his successful busines career, his step 0f reduced telephone rates and has ling character, and unusual ability Is gone on record for telephone franchise every property owner and eyery home Good seasontlckets are avail F aw a Sow m n.\t m.wo than f i v voaee maker. of the men and women fighting guch that I ran unqualifiedly recom able In all tocatlons • • • He also declares lhat he is not In fa «jto lift the burden of taxes which mend him to the voters of Portland. ,Tor 0j any more city bond Issues ex threatens to smother them. BUY A SEASON T IC K K E T • • • "Level-headed business men are Cept in cases o f extreme emergency " It is an Issue that is not going to PORTLAND particularly needed In public office or what may be absolutely necessary end on election day but will continue SYMPHONY until a mayor takes office who. work during these trying times of economic * " 1 PfrOTide moneT for ORCHESTRA I ing with the great mass of our citi- • • • and social unrest, and unless Intell» Mr. Anderson is well qualified for tenry, will eliminale the frills and W illem van HiKigstrateii. gent voters support such men. the tbe post Qf c(ty commissioner. Elected duplications iu our city government, I Conductor future Is very uncertain." to t he state legislature first In 1928. the costly non-essentials and waste 8 Monday 6 Sunday Mr Ransom has chosen some of the he made such a splendid record that ful methods. Evenings Matinees , . . he was re-elected two years later by "A s mayor I will stand shoulder most prominent business and c . t . c ,he second liT g e il Tote RjTt.n ieKi«u . to shoulder with the huge organised | 4 lo$ 1 2 11.50 tO |S eaders of the city as members of the tjTe candidates in Multnomah County. majority, the citiiens who pay the I Tickets now ou sale Kropp for Cimmtsstoner Committee. Atboth sessions he serTed as chalr- most and get the least tn our munici SYMPHONY Mr Henry Van Duzer ts vlce-Chair- man of the committee on labor and pal government, and I know they will HEAOQUARTE R S man. and Thomas G Ryan prominent industry and at the 1931 session he stand solidly with me. Together we j 126 Sixth St.. A T 1627 will get the Job done." Portland attorney, is Secretary. he was appointed to the committee Carson declared that the state- — on education, fisheries and state insti ments and press utterances o f several JOHANNSON WOULD AID JOBLESS tutions. of his opponents amaxe him W IT H O U T BURDENING T A X P A Y E R In the legislature he fought for and "It appears that they think only D O N 'T S P E N D Y O U R M O N E Y aided in the passage of many out f l T e men In our city— the mayor und W H E R E Y O U C A N N O T W O R K ! standing welfare and labor laws. In- commissioners—can do anything (or Bjorn Johannson. who Is a candidate (or city commissioner, is making an eluding the free text book bill, the p orten d ." he said. 'It Isn't true. Portland has 310.000 1 extensive campaign He has long been determined people who can. and are prominently Identified In political cir going to. get results. True, they can get results faster and with less coat cles in Portland, as he was the per and effort. If they elect a mayor who son responsible for the filing of rharg will cooperate with them and wha es against certain city officials Includ recognizes they hare the judgement ing Commissioner John Mann. He and strength to demand their own lax headed the move to recall Commie protection. On " A candidate without a definite pro sloner Mann and Mayor Haker. gram will be lost If elected: a candi June 9. his home was bombed, and date who straddles loses If he wins. It la currently believed that thla out “ If given an opportunity to serve as rage was the result of enemlty arous mayor, we can give this city a thorough overhauling, secure diclpllne ed by hla fight on political racketeers. and efficiency, wipe out our deficit Mr. Juhannson has long been knowu and restore confidence. as the friend of the colored people. “ W ith the counsel and advice of He lived In Chicago at the time of JAMES W. Portlanders who care we can march forward to a new day In city govern the race riots and was one of the Judge of the ment. and the candidate who says staunchest defenders of the Negroes. we cannot, insults the thought: ability The platform upon which Mr. Joh- and ultimate authority of our voters. annson is running calls for unemploy " I say we can and will carry out ment relief through ihe construction this program of economy." Citizens who vote for Carson will of self paying public works He be. Dept. No. 2 — be voting for saving of approzlmately lleves lhat In this way real Jobs can Multnomah County $750.000 which he specifically propos- ^ provided and that much more ade- Circuit Court KEEP JU D G E CIRCUIT COURT Z£ £ £ ! r ”. r r - - .. . . . . - < - JAMES W. CRAW FORD. Presiding Judge o f the Circuit Court of Multnomah County, waa born In Oregon 44 years ago. was admitted to the Oregon Bar 20 years ago. and is the son of the late A. M. Craw ford, former Attorney OeneraL He Is married and has one child, and with the exception of IS months In the army during the World war. has practiced law continuously in Portland since 1915. He graduated from WlUlamette University in 1911 and from Yale University Law School In 1913. 1913-15 served as First Assistant Attorney General of Oregon. In 1930 was elected State Senator from Multnomah County, receiving both Republican and Democratic nomi nations. As State Senator he was the author of the non-partisan Judiciary law. co-author of the free text book law and of much other progressive legislation. In August. 1931. OoTernor Meier appointed him Circuit Judge for Multnomah County, Dept. 2 succeeding Robert G. Morrow, deceased, and he is now s candidate to succeed himself. Judge Crawford Is Ex-presldent of the Oregon Bar association, trustee of W illam ette University, active in affaire of the American Legion and o member of the Episcopal Church. OREGONIAN "James W. Crawford la b rilliant vigorous and upright and a thoroughly logical choice for the seat on the Multnomah Circuit bench left vacant by the death of Judge Morrow. He la a thorough and careful student of the law.” JOURNOL "T h e appointment of Senator James A. Crawford to the Circuit bench in Multnomah County Is an honor and a responsibility well bestowed. A graduate of WlUlamette University and Yale Law School, a citizen of the highest integrity, a lawyer of unblemished reputation a senator who measured np 100 per cent in his service.” NEW S-TELEGRAM “ Crawford has a fine record of public achievement. He has the record o f sponsoring the state's best legislation and has been designat ed by attorneys and citizens alike a fair and efficient judge." (Paid A d r) that bring actual benefits to the con-1 *es* without saddling the taxpayer lam er with large bond issues. Mr. Johannson They w ill be voting for fewer tax ,,150 favors lower telephone rates and dollars and for a full dollar In service- I a publicly owned power and light value for each tax dollar put In the . treasury. They will be voting for a 1 Plant greater voice In city government, and | . I a partnership In municipal affairs VOTE FOR A “ NEW D E AL" I with a mayor who recognizes their In- telilgence, their senge of civic duty, and their strength. i j ___ I I ■HELLO JUDGE" W. "J IM ” M ALONEV. Dt MOCHA TIO CAND ID ATE FOR STATE If reports heard here ami elsewhere TREASURER over the stale may be relied upon the man who goes into tIn* slate house »1 w ho He. and What Salem after Januaty 1 lo greet the Does Hs Stand F orf alatu treasurer will say, "Good morning. Judge Maloney “ I .... . ,, . “ . . . . . . . . When there Is a turmoil and die As explsiued by 1». II Nelson dur- ,a ,| ,f«cuon lt „ ing an Interview with this paper yes- lU r t . Th(, offl,.# of su tB Treasurer terday the refular republicans are Membership on Ihe Stale Hoard generally friendly to Judge Maloney , h„ uM ^ flUed by . who b#, th, because they do uol like his opponent 0„ ur, „ , tb, („le grlly. and Ihe ability All over Ihe atate promluenl men of |o ru(m, , buelneee the O. O P felth are openly eupport m ,. m,nner. and be anewerahle lo no Ing Ihe democratic nominee and this corporation. Individual or group ex- glvee Ihe Judge quite a break Thai rrp , , h„ pi,„p|,, of lhl, H u t, of Ore- factor alone might easily mean hla y0n and their welfare election. . . . . . . "Jim " Maloney believes In efficiency On top of lhat came Mr Holman e wt(hout Intimidation He has Ihe ablll war on Governor Meier's purchasing , y tl„ , , g r|ty . n,t courage In give Ihe agenl The governor was elected es p ^,p|, Oregon this service when governor. Mr Holman was not. and on tht, state Hoilrd of c o n ,* ,! ||. „ Ihe governor should know bow to ee absolutely Independent of any pre lect and direct a purchasing agent, election promises or pledges except Hut Mr Holman seemed lo hold dlf tu , he welfare of the whole stale ferent views and that's that Under , Tbl, principles and policies neeee- Ihe circumstances It will be natural IBry to the economical operation of for Ihe governor s friends lo support government, as well as Ihe vis Judge Maloney Why not? Ion necessary lo further progress are Out of all (his springs the belief |>ut a history of hla past performances. ,h“ * ,l’ *' 1'endleton man will be euc- "Jim " Maloney has been au actual ceasful With Ihe democratic vote and farmer ami etoek raiser In Hmatlllu the friendship of the two most formld- county for over rears 11« Is si pre- able elements Itt the republican camp ai,nt so engaged on his 3000 acre farm | It looks like victory suro enough lie knows the problems snd needs of Well. If Ihe Judge Is elected, the ,,f farmer snd stock man lodav people of Oregon wiil not he sorry. And stands squarely behind Ihe need lie has ability and experience, he has nf adequate relief for lhl* Industry. Integrity and he la sincere Those including freight rales and rradjual- qualltlea Inspire coofldenee. regard- of our lax system less of I«rllsanshlp Furthermore. m « hanking experience extrnde or- there are thousands of people all over rT » period of 31 years Including lh « Oregon who know that Ihe Judge Is presidency «if one of Pendleton s lend as dencrlhed herein and they are pass |lll( banks .a qunlifballon very esnen- tng lh « word along The writer has tlll| |„ handling Ihe furnls of the slate, run aeroaa many such people during including lowest possible Interest on -the past month and they are putting all bond Issues. ■heir hearts Into It. It ts not a poll "Jim " Maloney was for five years ileal matter with most *«f these pro- n member of the Oregon Slate Gam« pie. It Is personal l hey want nothing ('ommisslon This commission rm-og- except a chance lo step Into Ihe trea ,,|xlnx his natural leadership ami n e - surer'« office nexl year and say. rullve ability, mail« hint II« chairman Hello Judge" II« needs no Introduction lo ih « «imrt- ■man as their Inleresl has been his Inter«'«! lie has served as County Judge and Chairman of Ihe Cuunty Court In Uma tilla County Thla county'» aaaeas««! valuation la second In Oregon, only Multnomah County exceeding II Ceti- ill.-ton the county seal, enjoys about the loweal la « rale In Oregon lie haa at wavs stood for sirici economy In public expenditure — for a dollars worth of value from every dollar ex pended Ilia record as Juvenile O fflrer of Ihe County, and hla Child W elfare work la outatandlng. "Jim " Maloney la lntereale«l In gov ernment. slate nr municipal ownerahlp of our water ¡ hi wer resource« In or der lhal the title of these sights may forever remain In the name of the pete nte In the end lhal cheap power may he made available for Ihe domestic and Industrial use of the people of Oregon He stands behind PresUlent Roose — FOR — velt and his power and utility pro gram He |s a champion of Ihe Jo seph platform and heller«.» In the Ore gnn Grange Power Program "Jim " Elective and active marine shipper Maloney believes In this program as on Ihe Port Commission a matter of principle and noi as an VOTE | X I t* expediency lo being elected lie be Served over seas with 91st Dlv. lieves that this program will he Im For simplicity In administration possible to obtain under a Hoover ad and economical operation the ministration Jock and Port Commissions must If elected. "Jim " Maloney will move be consollil ati'il lo Salem and reside there giving his Port of Portland should nrtlrety whole «Mention to Ihe affairs of Ihn engage In developing trade thru state lh l« port. J. W Maloney Is a Presbyterian, Approximately $50.000.000 has and his many years nf faithful servire ,,M„.nded In Port district, In lodge rlreles have bulli for him a | Portland must rt>allse on this In legion of friends among all parlies | vestment and creeds In Ihe state Ile I« Ihe type Paid Adv j of man of whom those who believe In honest a n d efficient government would like lo see more of In office J O H N G. I1AH N E TT Port Comrrussoner RE-ELECT D ELLM O RE “ Over the Top with Kropp” Edward L. K H O I» I» LESSARD "The Fighting Democrat" for Slate Seuator Encourage Oregon Industry, pro vide jobs. For Reduction In Automobile L i censes, Telephone a n d Power Rates. For Old Age Pensions and Public Ownership. Against Prohibition and High Taxes. Pd. Adv. E FFICIENC Y W IT H O U T IN TIM ID ATIO N J Talk of tax strikes Is heard, but for more serious is the utter Inability of property owners to pay their taxes. Many governmental nnlts, by reason of tax delinquencies, are on the verge of bankruptcy. F R E D OLSON Pd Adv. Fortunately, the opportunity is at hand for clear thinking citizens to take control and direct a safer course. Tw o constructire measures now on the ballot will Insure efficient driving of the tax machine and a lower gait. These measures embody the Improved Oregon Plan of tax and debt supervision and control— the best plan ever presented in any state. They w ill secure very substantial redactions in the property tax load and thereby promote better government. ELECT Vote for Him T w ice — Bhort and Long Term One term limitation for public o ffi cials. Economy without Impairment of e f They w ill provide effective limitations and control of taxes and Indebt edness. hut positively will not disturb the existing 6 per cent limitation ficiency. Action instead of words to force the nor lift the lid of any debt restriction now fixed by constitutional provis phone, gas and power rates down ion. from the present war-time rates. They w ill preserve the true substance of home rale In taxation, disting Starting salary reductions with high uished from the empty form of that great principle as It has been pervert salaried city employees rather than ed by tax boosters to their own selfish purposes. with those now earning only a living wage. Voters, the appeal is to you to help yourselves and your fellow citizen Elimination of married women city to save Oregon property owners from Impending ruin snd your govern employees whose husbands are regu-j ments from fiscal chaos by voting: ilarly employed. Six-hour day on public work. Tax and Debt Control Conatitutional Amendment A constructive program for perma 318 X Yes nent relief. Tax Supervising and Conservation Bill I>tss costly frills In city govern-1 320 X Yes ment. Public officials being public serv ants rather than self-exalted auto crats. (Pd. Adv.) For JUSTICE OF TH E SUPREME COURT POSITION NO 2 VOTE I 134”["X j and Re-eleci" CITY COMMISSIONER 167 1X| Short Term-193 XI Long Tehm EDW ARD L. K R O PP FAVORS: Representative Herbert Gordon state legislature In which he has al ready served seven consecutive terms during which he has sponsored and aupported much constructive mea sures. Mr. Oordon Is able, eligible and devoted to Ihe best Interests of the slate ( I ’d. Adv.) Radford. Va., October 15- The Ad vocate Publishing Company. Portland. Oregon. Dear Editor: — I am sorry I tnlaaeil a copy ‘ of The Advocate. I have called at (he Post Offlro, but It haa not yet arrived. I will be happy lo suharrlbe for The Advocate for a year I shall mall my remittance to you as soon as I hear from you I must say that my visit tn your i lly of Ruses was a royal one. 1 shall remember you and the people nf Portland and how pleasant they were tn me In making me welcome. Remember me to all who know me and with best wishes. I am Sincerely« JAM ES WI1.SON Anderson Business Methods Instead of Po litical Expediency In the Conduct Of City Affairs. They w ill definitely separate tax levying from tax spending powers. OREGON T A X P A Y E R S E Q U A LIZ A TIO N and C O NSERVATION LEAGUE JAMES E. BURDETT, President R. C. FLANDERS. Secretary (Paid Adv.) 604 Woodlark Building, Portland, Oregon Gust — For— C IT Y COMMISSIONER A Successful Business Man HIS PLEDGE "A l this lime of financial disruption, of economic chaos, 0110 supreme task confront« Ibo Nation, one sualalnvd, superlative effort Is demand«.«! and muat lie put fo iili lh l. colnaaal (aak la that of finding the way to bring about an adequate, Jnat, and practicable adjustment of thu differ •nrea between production und consum ption. throughout thu country; or. In other words, find • sidutkin to ths problem of distribution. "T h is la the heart of the difficulty; and unless, or unlll this shall have been accomplished, all olhsr remedies will fall Tbs life of lh » Nation la bul an extrusion of Ihs life o f the cltixen; If wa In Portland, can aolva our pari of Ihe problem, we will have performed a national aervlra "T h e oft quoted aaylng of Abraham IJncola lhat "T h e laird must have loved common people because lla made ao many of them", haa not Inat lla force became the common people are both producers and consumers, and If their needa are not supplied, the country muat perleh. “ During Ihe paat ten «ears, taxes In Multnomah County have Increased over 55 per rent and Ihe net outstand ing debt has Increased I K per cent. "Telephone rules are excessive and ■(reel car fares so high lhat only a few people travel b) lhal method These rales and fare« should be «Iraa- tlrally reduced If II he rontended lhat the rompanlea must maintain present rales, or retire from these enterprises then the sootier this relln.meul oc curs. the lieller for (he people nf Ihe city Natural resources of the country snd all other enterprises affecting Ihe public Interest belong lo all the people and the public uses of these should he made universal II now ap pears lhal thousands of cilUens of I'urtland and of the Slate of Oregon have suffered financial loaa through recent Iranaartlona In the aala or tran sfer of Ihe securllles of public 11111 It lea corporations, and II also appearing lhal the courts have heel« called upon lo determine Ihe validity of these transaction*. I think lhat the Ulty ('ommlaainninuera of the t'lty of |,ort- land should, «0 far «a may In. In Ihetr power, coo para ta with various inler- «»le d civic groups In an affnrla lo ««• cure for Ihe Oregon Stale I’ubllc 11- t II11 lee Uommlasloner Ihe power nf supervision over future ««lea or trans fer nf such securities "I favor Ihe adoption by (he vtdera al Ihe coming election, of the aim-nil- mem lo the tSate constitution, that pnivhtcs the means whereby govern ment ow m d and controlled hydro ele ctric power ran be developed In Ore gon I favor the commencement, as ■■Min as possible, of arllvo operations In Ihe ronslrurtion of power dams In the t'olumhla Ulver The federal and ■tale governments should sottlo upon a plan nf operations. In order lhal men and women of Oregon may soon he employed, and Oregon materials and fabricate«) articles mar he used In Ibis Important constructive work. This would reduce unemployment In this state and release large amounts nf money Into circulation. " I favor lha adoption, by H i» rlty of some plan lhat shall adequately regulate and rnnlrol Ihe gambling fraternity and lla resort. The present law la archaic, lla administration Is a farce, and Ihe effiu-l of (hla aril con dition la tn wreck Ihe llyea and the homes of all (base who palroalxe the gaaihters. II has been rhargnd. and not denliHl, that (he present city ad mlntalrallon favors keeping Ihe gamb- llnx place« open, notwithstanding that Ihe law prohibits Ihe eilsten re of such places No pari o f the admittedly great Income from these places now rearhea Ihe city treasury " I heart 11 v endorse (he able and LEG ISLATO R economical administration of state affairs by Governor Julius L Mslsr, Herbert Gordon Is an outstanding and, l( I am e le c t e d . I will strive for citiseli of Portland and Oregon Me reductions In Ihe elly expenses, at Ihe I« a candidate for re-election (o Ihe same lime maintaining efficient ser vice. " I have lived In Portland 33 years. I have at all limes taken a keen inter est In civic uffnlrs and felt a desire tn promote Ihe well being nf all pete pie I have never before sought pub lic office and do so new only because I hope I can be o f service to the city that lias done so much for m«. I believe those Is a great construc tive force, for Ihe good of man, In Ihe Golden It tile; and If elecled In Ihe nf- flre of Ully UomnilasloniT, I promise (o he guided by (he principle therein •ntinrlaled. udge Oregon citizens are on the brink of min, facing the bitter prospect of losing properties by tax confiscation. W ith a high-powered taxing machine, designed for more that the traffic will stand, the tax boosters hare speeded along, without effective control. They are now on the edge of the ditch. Stales Hla Platform VIRG IN IAN REMEMBERS H A P P Y TIM E IN P O R TL A N D D ISTRICT JUDGE DEPT. NO. 2 N O N P A R T IS A N NOM INEE HELP WANTED A M. SILV E R M A N SEEKS C IT Y COM MISSION SR SHIP J. W . M A L O N E Y Democratic Candidate — For— SIATE TREASURER — PLATFO RM — General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 1932 (Pd. Adv. Maloneyf or State Treas. Club, L. D. Drake, 8ec.) Sane Economy, Development of Home Industries, Shorter Work Week, Unemployment R elief AUSPLUND DRUG STORE VOTE 157 ANDERSON, GU8T Short Term RIXTH A CLISAN STREETS PORTLAND, ORE. VOTE 174 A N O E R 8ON, OUST I/ong Term (Pd. Adv. Anderson for Com. Club) Henry J. Bean PREH KN T C H IE F JUSTICE Candidate for lie-Election On Nonl'artlean Judiciary Ballot •'JUSTICE TO A L L ” ASKS YOUIl SU PPO R T ELECTION NOV. 8, 1932 Paid (A d v.) ICI) GLOSS Republican Nominee CO N STABLE — Paid Adv—