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Vol. 4- No. 19 S EPTE~ B ER, 1964 MEET THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF KANSAS

It is with pride that we pre­ the gubernatorial candidate told delegates to the GOP sent to you the Republican party council. nominee and the next Gover­ "For the record, let me again state that we are opposed nor of the State of Kansas, to the earnings tax and the severance tax," he said. William H. Avery. T he son of Rep. Avery said the Republican platform recognizes a former State Senator, Avery " the principle of state responsibility," and that it opposes was born and received his early "the policies that have become the creed for the Roosevelt­ education in Wakefield, Kan­ Johnson faction of the state and national democratic sas. party." The democratic policies he mentioned specifically He is a livestock farmer were power politics, regimentation and management of near Wakefield and has served everyone's personal and business affairs, deficit spending, on the Wakefield school board. and nationalization of industry. "W e have a special re­ He entered public life as a sponsibility to provide job opportunities for young men member of the Kansas House and women after they have completed their formal or vo­ of Representatives in 1951, William H. Avery cational education," he continued. " Permanent job oppor­ served two terms, and was se- tunities do not become available by wistful, wishful think­ lected for the Legislative Council . a between-session ing, nor by deficit spending, both of which have been the legislative guidance body. In 1954, he was elected to Con­ theme of the democratic party." gress, and now is serving his fifth term. "We can make job opportunities available in Kansas by As a mmber of the United States Congres, Bill served maintaining good relationships between management and on the influential House Rules Committee and the Select labor, full utilization of our natural resources, and by Committee on Small Business. Prior .to serving on the Rules maintaining a tax climate conducive to economic growth." Committee he served on the Veterans Affairs Committee Rep. Avery called special attention to his experiences and the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. during 10 years of service in congress, and said that in the A very is married and has four children. past four years he has had an opportunity to "observe the consequences of a democratic administration." "I feel that Following are some excerpts from Congressman Avery's my principal responsibility is to make certain that such a address before the Party Council meeting in Topeka, on fate does not happen to our great State of Kansas," he said. August 25th: Rep. Avery was introduced at the council by U .S. Sen. "The Platform Committee has stated clearly for the Frank Carlson, who said he considered the presentation a record that we Republicans do not propose any additional privilege because of his respect for the candidate both as tax bites on Kansas taxpayers by new sources of revenue," a congressman and as a citizen of Kansas. * * * * * * * * OUR NEW REP UBL ICAN STATE CHAIRMAN

Oliver H. Hughes, of Wich­ Mrs. Kuppinger is the widow of the Johnson County state ita, the new Republican State senator. Chairman, has a wide back­ Second Vice-Chairman is P. A. Townsend, a Topeka ground of leadership in the attorney. business and civic life of Wich­ ita. He is a director in two Mrs. Milton (Betty Jo) Roberts, of Garden City, was banks and in a savings and named secretary. Mrs. Roberts is now Vice-Chairman of loan association. An elder in the Finney County Republican Central Committee and the Presbyterian Church, he is secretary of the Finney County Young Republicans. past president of the Wichita Robert V . Talkington, an lola attorney, was named Presbyterian Foundation, past treasurer. Talkington is the Allen County Republican Cen­ president of the Wichita Ro­ tral Committee Chairman. He is an attorney with the firm Oliver H. Hughes State Chairman tary Club, past president of the of Conderman and Talkington in lola. Wichita Estate Planning Coun­ cil, and is past co-chairman of the Kansas Chapter of the N ational Conference of Christians and Jews. His father, * * * the late Dr. J. F. H ughes, was superintendent of schools A BRIGHT STAR in the K ansas Republican galaxy at El Dorado and Chanute, and principal at Independence has retired from the position of State Chairman. He has and Fort Scott. led the Republican Party for the last two years and has He is married and h as three children. led them well. Dick Rogers made many friends during this Elected Republican State Committee Vice-Chairman period of time and we predict that he will again and again was Mrs. Clark (Cecile) Kuppinger of Prairie Village. serve the Republican P'arty well. We all will miss Dick. S1ATE LIBRARY SEP 21 ·. : ~ ~ "' ... ·a

Our ···"'' CO"NG.REs·s.IONAL ··Candidates Robert Dole Joe Skubitz Cong. 1st District Cong. 5t h District

* * * * Chester Mize Robert F. Ellsworth Garner E. Shr iver Cong. 2nd District Cong. 3rd District Cong. 4th District

OFFICIAL PLATFORM Culture and Art in Kansas As a contin uation of our party's concern for enriching the lives of all Kansans, we whole-heartedly endorse the need for creation REPUBLICAN PARTY of KANSAS of a non-salaried commission on the arts to preserve and make more abundantly available the artistic and cultural resources of 1964 Kansas. Economic Development Preamble The Republican Party recognizes the urgent need for new job The Republican Party of Kansas is dedicated to providing opportunities through adequately planned and executed state pro­ sound, efficient and competent government, attuned to the needs grams that will advance the economic development of Kansas. We of the people, yet tempered by the principle that liberty is man's take pride in the fact that under a Republican administration the most precious possession. With faith in the individual, the party Kansas Economic Development Commission was created at the pledges restraint of intrusions into m atters more productively left last general session of the legislature and in its accomplishments to the individuaL in obtaining new income and promoting the economic growth of The party is made up of Kansans from all facets of our pop­ our State. We pledge to continue to dedicate our energies to ac­ ulation, with a growing number of younger men and women filling tively selling our resource potential to industrial, commercial and the important roles of active participation. financial interests around the state, nation and world. We believe that our state has an unsurpassable potential for increased eco­ The Republican Party has always been steadfast in principle, nomic development, but we also believe that this potential h as not clear in purpose and committed to progress with fiscal responsi­ been sufficiently recognized in the state and the nation, and we bility. pledge ourselves to give preference to Kansas business wherever Kansas Republi cans have nominated William H. "Bill" Avery possible. as our candidate for Governor. He is pledged to giving personal attention to economic development, practical economy in state af­ Education fairs, job opportunities for Kansans, and increased state support of elementary and secondary education, with no new tax sources. The Republican Party has long advocated programs that have We commend the 100 per cent Republican Kansas delegation provided for both the support and improvement of educa tion in in Congress, and urge election of all Republican candidates for the state. We remain dedicated to the ideal of state and local national House of Representatives. support coupled with state and local control of education, free The record of responsibility and progress being made by the from the grasping h and of the federal government. leadership and faithful service of all Republican state officials and We are aware of the increasing problems of education in Kan­ legislators is commended. We call for election of the entire Re­ sas which call for greater monetary support. In order to solve these publi can ticket in order to assure continued progress for our great problems we are pledged to work for an effective, equitable and state. comprehensive school foundation finance p lan for state support The Republican Party recognizes the social and economic forces of our elementary and secondary schools. which are producing the transition toward urbanization in Kansas. We further believe that the variety of education available to We pledge constant attention to the problems thereby created, thus our young people should be of major concern to all Kansans. Our to bring about better understanding between urban and rural pop­ great state can afford the number and quality of schools and col­ ula tions. leges necessary to develop the potential of its citizens. Our children The Republican Party· pledges a progressive and dynamic pro­ are our greatest resource, and we must redouble our efforts to gram for the affairs of this state in the areas of agriculture, eco­ make a wise investment in 1965 and the years beyond, if we are nomic development, education, finance, civil rights, penal systems, to provide the intellectual, moral, social and economic climate highways, labor, mental health, mental retardation, veterans, wel­ which is essential to our growth as a state. It is urged that voca­ fare, art and culture, reapportionment and research. tional as well as professional education at the high school, junior college and senior college level be provided to enable each in­ dividual to develop his capabilities to his greatest potential. Our Agriculture society should seek to utilize all of our citizens, whatever their capacities, or inclinations. Adequa te education programs must be The Republican Party recognizes that agriculture, livestock provided to achieve this goaL and related activities provide the largest single source of income for the Kansas economy, and we are dedicated to the maintenan ce We favor a voluntary system for unification of local school units. and growth of that sector of the economy. We condemn the present We favor legislation to modernize education administration at administration in Washington for turning its back on the American both sta te and local leveL farmer. Farm parity, or farmer purchasing capacity, is at the low­ est point since 1939. In order to assist the growth of Kansas agri­ culture we believe we need the ever-increasing markets that can Finance result from more intensive research in the food and industrial uses of our products. We commend the progressive self-help steps taken At all levels of government the Republican Party is the only by the Kansas wheat producers and other groups in h andling prob­ party that accepts fiscal responsibility as a public trust. In keeping lems of research, marketing and production, and we believe that with this tradition we have the courage to seek necessary revenue it is a vital function of the state administration to assist in every to support existing quality service and to meet the state's educa­ way with efforts to develop new markets for Kansas agricultural tional responsibility. We do not believe any new sources of revenue products. are needed, including specifically an earnings tax and a severance tax. We will support rate adjustments in existing sources for edu­ Civil Rights cational purposes, only to reduce the burden of the property tax. The Republican Party in Kansas has long supported protection for the civil rights of all Kansans. We will continue to support Highways and protect the right of all citizens to develop their natural and acquired abilities to the fullest extent. We are especially concerned Adequate highways are a fundamental item of state business that educational, employm ent and housing opportunities and ac­ in the modern world. Our commerce and agribusiness depend on cess to public accommodations continue to expand for all our citi­ them, communications and defense activities require them, and zens regardless of race or creed. they are paramount to the utilization of our recreational activities. T he Republican Party is especially concerned with the continuation Penal Systems and Prison3 of the second increment of the interstate highway program, and is pledged to support completion of that program. Our party has led Under Republican leadership the penal system of Kansas has the way in supplying the peop le of K ansas with excellently planned, shown continued progress. We reaffirm our interest in providing maintained and financed roads and highways on a pay-as-you-go the necessary facilities for confinement, diagnosis and rehabilitation basis, and we shall continu e on in this tradition. of all classes of convicted persons. W e are, however, particularly concerned tha t the needs of our society, with reference to the young first offender, are adequately served, and dedicate ourselves Labor to ever greater progress in this area. As an initial step toward this end, we pledge the establishment of an adequate m edium security T he greatest contribution of the R epublican Party to K ansas prison facility and expansion of the existin g su ccessful honor camp labor is more job opportunities. W e will continue our efforts to system. improve both the number and variety of jobs available in the sta te. R eapportionment I n addition, we reaffirm the position of our party that justice and equity for both labor and management should guide the rela­ The Republican Party in Kansas believes in the principle of tions between these two important groups, with a minimum of fair and equitable representation for all citizens in our legislative direct governmental interference in th e collective bargaining proc­ bodies. We remain fully committed to the principle of the con­ ess. W e will continue ou r interes t · in necessary legislation which tinued apportionment of our state legislative se ats within the will improve industrial laws and labor-management relations, and framework of our Kansas Constitution. otherwise promote the health, welfare, and safety of working people In furtherance of our belief the Republican Party in Kansas in the state. endorses the position taken by our national party supporting the apportionment of one house in state legislatures on bases including factors other than population. Natur-al Resources and Recreation Veterans Affairs To insure that the future Citize ns of Kansas will have sufficient amounts of vital natural resources, we urge that our excellent con­ We are proud of our citizen veterans and· pledge our continued servation programs be maintained and improved. The development support to the Kansas Veterans Commission. of all sectors of the Kansas economy is directly linked to the ade­ quacy of natural resources, and especially water resources. We shall Welfare strive to expand water conservation facilities in the state so that the needs of our growing industrial and agricultural complex will al­ We pledge continuing interest in providing better coordination ways be satisfied. of local and state activities pertaining to the housing and care of the senior citizens in Kansas. J ust as the Republican Party recognizes the need for the con­ Two years ago as a result of Republican leadership, our state se rvation of natural resources, it also recognizes the need for initiated medical assistance for the aged under the Kerr-M ills bill. conservation of human resources. T o meet this need we will sup­ This program should be continued and improved, particularly to p ort increased expansion, development and coordination of our provide for long-term and expensive, catastrophic illnesses, the recreation facilities. I n recent years few states have been able to costs of which migh t otherwise deplete the resources of our senior m atch the growth in this area that has been maintained by our citizens. sta te. As it is daily being demonstrated that recreational facilities We pledge a continued progressive social welfare program to not only add directly to the incom e of the state, bu t also ast as an include the cooperative efforts of the communities, the p rivate attraction fDr in dustry, we urge continuing expansion in this area agencies , and the resources of the state agencies and its institu­ of state activity. tions for the maintenance and development of personal responsi­ Vv e favor the replacement of the Governor's Temporary Ad­ bility and for the prevention of dependency. T his cooperative ef­ visory Council on Recreation by a permanent Joint Council on fort must include training and reh abilitation programs. R ecreation, which would carry on the functions of the advisory council in the coordination of the plans and programs of the vari­ * * * ous state agencies. COMING REPUBLICAN EVENTS Mental Health, Institutions, and Retardation Sept. 11- Cowley County Republican Central Committee Fund-Raising Dinner, Southwestern College Student Cafeteria. For years, Kansas has been in the front rank of states concerned 7 : 00 p.m . Speaker- Senator James Pearson. with establishing superior programs of mental healt h. The Repub­ Sept. 11-Lyon County R epublican Central Committee Cov­ lican Party, whose leadership firs t took action to d evelop the ex­ ered Dish, Emporia Armory Bldg. Visiting hour, 5 : 00 p .m. Din­ cellen t Kansas program, will contin ue to work for its improve­ ner, 6: 00 p.m. ments. W e are especially aware of the need for more mental health Sept. 12- R epublican Rally, National Guard Armory, Ells­ facili ties at local levels, and look with favor on the community worth, 8: 00 p.m. Speaker- Senator James Pearson. All candidates mental health centers that have been established. Special com­ invited. mendation is due all those private citizens who have given of their Sept. 19- 5th District Federation of R epublican Women, Par­ time and energy to help improve the mental health facilities in sons. Luncheon, Parsonian Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Business meeting, the state. Municipal Bldg., 10:30 a.m. Speaker-Congressman William H . Avery. Of particular interest to the R epublican Party, as it should be Sept. 20-Merriam Women's R epublican C lub. Reception, to the state generally, is the grave problem of adequa te facilities M erriam City Hall. All candida tes invited. for caring for and treating cases of mental retardation. Because Sept. 26- Ba rton C ounty R epublican R ally. Buffalo Bar-B-Q, this problem is concerned with the state's most priceless asset, h er Great Bend, 5: 00 p.m. children, Kansas should increase the use of its excellent mental Sept. 27- Johnson County Young Republican Hootenanny h ealth and retardation resources and personnel for research in Picnic. these areas to reduce an d combat th e incidence of mental illness Sept. 29- 0sage County R epublican Central Committee. Pot and retardation, and the costs of treatment by traditional methods Luck Supper, Recreation Park, O sage City, 6:30 p.m. of these ailments. O ct. 2- Greenwood County Rally, H amilton Grade School Au­ We recognize recent concern over the increase in the inciden ce ditorium, Hamilton, 6: 30 p .m. of tuberculosis among our population. Kansas may be proud of its Oct. 3-·Chase County R ally. long leadership in the treatment and control of this dread disease. Oct. 5- Seward County Rep ublican Central Committee. Free We urge a continuing effort to fi nally eradicate this disease. Bar-B-Q , Liberal, E vening.

/ Our -, STATE

Candidates John Crutcher Robert C. Londerholm Paul R. Shanahan Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretory of State

Cloy E. Hedrick Fron k Sul livon A. F. Throckmorton Robert R. Sanders Wolter H. Peery State Printer State Treasurer State Auditor Comm . of Insurance Supt. of Public Instruction POTPOURRI • • • • ~ Excerpts of Keynote Address, Kansas Republican Party Council, the ·Services of so many well qualified and dedicated men and Topeka, Kan., by U.S. Rep. Garner E. Shriver, Congressman, 4th women willing to give time, energy and themselves in govern­ Congressional District: mental service. "I have long been proud of Kansas Government, which has "On each occasion this year that I returned to Kansas, I heard been under Republican direction and Republican leadership for people on the streets say that no matter which candidate for Gov­ 90 o/o of our State's history. The History of Kansas has been the ernor on the Republican ticket should win the primary, Kansas history of the Kansas Republican Party. would be assured of a qualified and capable Republican Chief "Our Party has given to the people of Kansas good, sound, Executive. All of us know that we did have good men running for dynamic government. office on our ticket in August. "Our State and its people have consistently advanced and pro­ "The one chosen at our Party's primary to lead our ticket in gressed under Republican Governors and Republican legislatures Kansas has the background, the experience, and qualifications for and R epublican officials in our counties and the State House. great service to Kansas and to our Party. I know personally of his "Every worthwhile and constructive accomplishment in Kansas great energy, his intelligent qualities of leadership, his dedication government has resulted from Republican leadership, Republican to Republican principles and philosophy, his ability to get the job work, and Republican action. done for Kansas. " These statements are so accepted that they require no proof. "Bill Avery has stressed the importance of business and indus­ But Kansans should remind themselves and the Nation of these trial development in Kansas. He is prepared to roll up his sleeves great advances in State Government. We have not gone to the and lead the effort to sell Kansas as a wonderful place to live and Federal Government in Washington with our hands out to meet work to those who have not yet discovered the wonders of the needs that should be taken care of by our States. Sunflower State. "As a State Senator I attended several Council of State Gov­ "Now there are those who tell us that future federal contracts ernment meetings on the n ational level. I always came away from and economic growth and industrial development in Kansas de­ those meetings attended by delegates from the various states, with pend upon putting democrats in the State House and in Wash­ pride that we in Kansas had long before-through R epublican ington. leadership and initiative-solved the governmental problems which "They are misleading· the people of Kansas. on several counts. most of the States faced. "First, they assume they will have a democrat administration "Since I have been a member of the U .S . Congress this same m Washington next J anuary. pride in Kansas government has been even more evident to me. "Second, they ignore the importance of what is being done at "For example, we have made great progress under Republican the local and state levels, by public and private bodies, to diversify leadership in Kansas in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of and expand our economic and industrial base. mental patients in an out of State hospitals. Kansas is recognized "Third, they purposely overlook the unified daily efforts of the at the top of the list of States in its mental health program, and K ansas congressional delegation now in Washington to bring to a model for other states. We continue to improve in this area. the attention of proper agencies the capabilities of business, in­ "Our highway program has steadily gone forward on a pay-as­ dustry and educa tion in our State to qualify for federal contracts. you-go basis. " Finally, and most important, they want the people of Kansas "Down through the years we have had great progress in the to place influence above integrity in the procurement policies of strengthening and expansion of Education. Through Republican our federal government. I believe the taxpayers of Kansas, and the initiative, the State aids the support of local school districts and Nation, are tired and disgusted of seeing the Bobby Bakers and continues to work to reduce property taxes. Billy Sol Esteses profit at their expense. They are disillusioned by " Under Republican guidance, education in Kansas will con­ the parceling out of contracts for such new weapons systems as the tinue to progress-at the elementary, high school, a nd higher edu­ TFX to the high bidders or financially-distressed companies. cational levels. "Contractors and sub-contractors, who I talk with, expect to "Republicans have sponsored sound legislation for the protec­ compete for federal projects on the traditional basis of merit and tion of the working men and women of our State. Our Party the lowest price. started and has consistently improved our laws relating to labor. "It is time to replace the wheelers and dealers in Washington Working men and women have in the past been active in our and return honesty, integrity and responsibility in our Federal Party and our Party seeks their continuing participation. Government. "We are fully committed to the improvement of the business "Kansas needs the continuation of sound, Republican leader­ climate of our State. We know the importance of coordinating the ship, and the successful implementation of the program we adopt effort of local communities and private enterprise throughout Kan­ here today. The country at large needs new leadership-a new sas to brmg about greater economtc and industrial growth. leadership that Barry Goldwater and Bill MiJler will provide. "The reorganization of the Sta1:e economic development agency "America needs a leadership which is concerned about the into the Kansas Department of Economic Development in 1963 advance of communism in the world; about the decline of moral by a Republican legislature serves as a keystone for the sound and standards in the United States; in fiscal responsibility; in the orderly future growth and prosperity of Kansas. This year, alone, growth of freedom ; and for a repudiation of influence peddling, we already have welcomed more than 60 new industries into Kan­ pay-offs and for restoration of dignity, integrity and honesty in sas. government in Washington, D.C. "Since the beginning of our Party and the days of Abraham "The American people have a right to expect loyalty, integrity, Lincoln, the Republican Party has been the Party of all people, and accountability from their public servants of both parties. a ll races-a great cross-section of Americans. It is that today, but "Republicans are pledged to work for the people. Let us work its members do not favor: hard-let us work together-for all that is good for Kansas and ( 1) Trading freedom and dignity for a hand-out; our Nation." (2) Nor trading opportunity for temporary security. * * * " We oppose governmental paternalism; we believe in the in­ TEEN-AGE REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE dividual-his right to order his own life, to plan his own future, and to make certain that a life of dignity is within the reach of A state Teen-Age Republican Federation was organized in To­ every American. peka, on August twenty-fifth. Over 250 Teen-Aged Republicans "In every area of life in our great State- in industrial develop­ from thirty-two counties in Kansas were present for the meeting. ment, aviation, health and welfare, agriculture, labor and indus­ The coordinator of this organizational meeting was Arthur Groes­ try, in the protection of our children and youth, our Party has beck, the Teen-Age Chairman of the Kansas Young Republican been and will continue to be interested and will effectively act Federation. when the needs are clear. The interest of the Teen-Agers of Kansas in the Republican "We have had a Republican program of Progress to meet the Party is continually increasing. This increase is not without reason. needs of Kansas citizens-on a pay-as-we-go basis with no state The present democrat administration is mortgaging this, the fu­ debt. We have not mortgaged our children's future as many States ture of our youth, by their deficit spending and are sentencing have, and certainly we can take credit for not following the demo­ them to future financial slavery. A vote for Goldwater-Miller will crat fiscal policy of our federal government. not only free our young people from financial bondage, but will "Another reason Kansans have backed our Republican party assure them a future of financial sanity and a sane and peaceful is that we have been in the past and are now privileged to have administration.

KANSAS REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE Hotel Jayhawk, Room 500, Topeka, Kan. Second class postage paid at Topeka, Kan­ sas. Subscription rate $1.00 per year. Publisheci monthly