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STATE OF OREGON
General Election
November 3, 1964
Compiled and Distributed by HOWELL APPLING, JR. Secetary of State
Benton · County INFORMATION FOR VOTERS (1) Requirements for a citizen to Application for the ballot may be qualify as a voter: filed with, or mailed to the Citizen of the United States. County Clerk at any time with- Twenty-one or more years of age. in 60 days before the general Resided in the state at least six election, September 4-Novem- months. ber 2 (Service voters, after Able to read and write English. January 1 of election year). Registered as an elector with the Application includes: County Clerk or official regis- Your signature. trar at least 30 days before Address or precinct number. election. Statement of reason for ap- (2) Voting by absentee ballot. plication. You may apply for an absentee Applications filed less than five ballot if: days before election, October You are a registered voter. 29-November 2. require addi- ("Service voters" are auto- tional statement that: matically registered by fol- Voter is physically unable to lowing the service voting get to the polls, or procedure.) Voter was unexpectedly You have reason to believe called out of the county in you will be absent from the five-day period. your county on election Emergencies on Election Day: day. Physicial disability must be You live more than 15 miles certified by licensed practi- from your polling place. tioner of healing arts or You are unable by reason of authorized Christian Science physical disability to go to practitioner. Involuntary the polls. public services such as fire- You are a "service voter". fighting to be certified by You are a "service voter" person in charge. if you are: Ballot, when voted by elector, In the Armed Forces or must be returned to County Merchant Marine of the Clerk not later than 8 p.m. on United States. election day. A civilian employee of the (3) A voter may obtain and use a cer- United States, serving tificate of registration if he: outside the country. Changes residence within the A member of a religious state 30 days preceding an elec- group or welfare agency tion. (Certificate is presented assisting members of the to election board in precinct to Armed Forces. which he has moved.) A spouse and dependPnts of Is absent from his county on elec- a "service voter" who tion day. (Certificate may be have been Oregon resi- presented to the election board dents and are tempo- in any county in the state. rarily living outside the Elector may vote only for state county in which the last and district offices.) home residence in t'his ( 4) If you have moved from the pre- state of the "service cinct in which you were regis- voter"_ is located. tered to another precinct with..; How a voter may obtain and use in the same county, you may an absentee ballot. vote in your old precinct if you You may apply for an ab- apply for reregistration at the sentee ballot if: time of voting. You will be temporarily (5) A voter is required to reregister absent from your county if he: on election day. Changes address by moving with- You live more than 15 miles in his precinct or moving to from your polling place. another precinct or county. You are physically unable Changes party registration. to go to the polls. Changes name. (See back of book for list of candidates and Index) General Election, November 3, 1964 3
Measure No.1
Capital Punishment Bill proposed by the Fifty-second Legislative Assembly by Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, filed in the office of the Secretary of State June 10, 1963, and referred to the people as provided by section 1, Article XVII of the Constitution.
Explanation
By Committee Designated Pursuant to ORS 254.210
The Constitution of Oregon presently provides that the penalty for first degree murder shall be death unless the trial jury recommends life imprison ment. The proposed constitutional amendment removes this section from the constitution and places the matter in the hands of the Legislature. If the amendment passes, the Legislature is thereby given power to fix the penalty for murder in the first degree. The Legislature has already decided on the matter of the penalty for first degree murder by passing laws which will go into effect if this constitutional amendment passes. These laws provide that the penalty for first degree murder will be life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for at least 10 years and should parole be granted with no possibility ever of a discharge from parole. Therefore, the immediate effect. of the amendment and of the legislation which automatically goes into effect with it is to repeal the death pena~ty in Oregon for first degree murder and to substitute the penalty of life imprisonment. The penalty for second degree murder-that is murder without premedi tation or deliberation-is presently a matter outside the constitution and within the power of the Legislature. When the penalty for first degree murder was death, the Legislature prescribed a life sentence for second degree murder. If the death penalty now gives way to life imprisonment, the Legis lature prescribes a 25 year sentence for second degree murder with no possibility of parole for 7 years.
Summary The Oregon Constitution now reads: "The penalty for murder in the first degree shall be death, except when the trial jury shall in its verdict recom mend life imprisonment ..." If this ballot measure is passed, this sentence will be removed from the constitution. The Legislature will then have the power to fix the penalty for first degree murder. It has already decided that the. penalty for first degree murder will be life imprisonment with no possi bility of parole for ten years (and no possibility of a discharge from parole). If this amendment is defeated, the death penalty for first degree murder will remain in effect as a part of the constitution of the state. If you wish to retain the death penalty, vote "No" on ballot Measure No. 1. If you wish to abolish the death penalty, vote "Yes" on ballot Measure No. 1.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT BURTNER, Salem, OI:.egon BROCK DIXON, Portland, Oregon PAUL PFOTENHAUER, Portland, Oregon 4 Official Voters' Pamphlet
Measure No. 1
Capital Punishment Bill
Argument in Favor Submitted by Legislative Committee provided by Subsection (3) of OKS 255.421 VOTE# 1 YES TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY . The 1963 Legislature voted overwhelmingly to let the people of Oregon abolish the death penalty. Your repre,sentatives were convinced the people wish to end -capital punishment. Read what these thoughtful and distinguished Oregonians have to say: "I am opposed to -capital punishment and I support the referendum to abolish it."-Governor Mark 0. Hatfield "The spectre of an inno-cent man unjustly executed is constantly in my mind.".....:...Mult. County Dist. Atty. George Van Hoomissen "Capital punishment is a -carryover from the days of torture chambers and dungeons. I will vote 'Yes' on Ballot Measure One to remove this scourge from our penal code."-U. S. Senator Maurine Neuberger "Part of my training was to officially witness an execution. No experience has revolted me more."-Mult. County Sheriff Donald E. Clark "In my judgment, the taking of human life is the. prerogative of God, and not of men."-U. S. Senator Wayne Morse "I am strongly opposed to capital punishment and I have said s·o publicly on many occasions. I have no hesitancy in lending my name in support of Ballot Measure No. One."-Seeretary of State Howell Appling, Jr. THESE AND MANY OTHER RESPECTED AND WELL-KNOWN ORE GONIANS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING, JOIN IN URGING YOU TO VOTE #1 YES: Eric W. Allen, Jr. Mrs. E. B. MacNaughton Bishop James W. F. Warren A. McMinimee Carman Harvey R. Nelson Walter C. Reynolds, M.D. Johnny Carpenter Rabbi Emanuel Rose Don Eva Hon. Charles A. Sprague Dr. Arthur S. Flemming Albert Starr, M.D. J. W. Forrester, Jr. Rev. Richard M. Steiner Bishop A. Raymond Dr. Richard H. Sullivan Grant Monroe Sweetland Charles R. Holloway, Jr. Rev. Paul E. Waldschmidt George Layman ' Edw. J. Whelan THE DEATH PENALTY IS BARBARIC AND UNNECESSARY; ¥0ST PEOPLE BELIEVE IT'S MORALLY WRONG. "Oregonians should vote to abolish capital punishment in this state in November."-The Oregonian The Medford Mail Tribune, the Portland Reporter, the Eugene Register Guard, the Oregon Journal, the Oregon Statesman (Salem), the East Ore gonian (Pendleton), are among the many other newspapers which have studied the issue and call for a YES vote on Measure # 1. Traditionally Oregon has led the nation. Let Oregon continue to move ahead. Support this bipartisan effort for progress. Vote # 1 YES.
SENATOR DON S. WILLNER REPRESENTATIVE JAMES REDDEN REPRESENTATIVE VEOLA P. WILMOT General Election, November 3, 1964 5
Measure No. 1
Capital Punishment Bill
Argument in Favor Submitted by the Oregon Council to Abolish the Death Penalty VOTE# 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON! "Thou Shalt Not Kill!" The State of Oregon should not sink to the level of a premeditated murderer by legalized killing. History will judge us as harshly for the gas chamber as we judge those who executed criminals by torture, crucifixion, stoning or burning at the stake. VOTE# 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON! Capital Punishment Doesn't Work! The death penalty has been repealed in much of the civilized world. Eight states in America have abandoned it. Homicides are fewer in those states than in the states which still use the death penalty. Execution used to be the penalty for hundreds of crimes, from picking pockets to witchcraft. Capital punishment didn't stop those crimes. It doesn't prevent murder, either. VOTE # 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON! The Death Penalty is Expensive! It costs more to execute a murderer than to imprison him for life. Elaborate trials and endless appeals waste tax dollars. "It would be cheaper to board all men under sentence of death in our best hotels for life than it is to try to execute them legally," says Donal E. J. McNamara, Dean, New York Institute of Criminology. VOTE # 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON! The Death Penalty is Unfair! "In all my years as Warden of Sing Sing Prison, I have never seen anyone wealthy or educated go to the electric chair," said Warden Lewis Lawes. No murderer has been executed in Oregon who had money enough to hire his own lawyer. "Equal Justice Under Law," engraved over the Supreme Court, is a proud heritage. Capital punishment violates this heritage of equal justice. VOTE# 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON! Mistakes Do Happen! Every year in America, an innocent person is sentenced -to death, and some have been executed. "I shall ask for the abolition of the punishment of death," said Thomas Jefferson, "until I have the infallibility of human judgment demonstrated to me."
VOTE# 1 YES! ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN OREGON!
OREGON COUNCIL TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY Arch W. Diack, M.D., Chairman Mrs. Janet McLennan, Executive Secretary 7101 S.E. 36th Avenue Portland, Oregon 6 Official Voters' Pamphlet
Measure No. 1 BALLOT TITLE
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BILL-Purpose: To amend Constitution YES 0 to abolish the death penalty for murder in the first degree and 1 to make the penalty life imprisonment. NO 0
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: Sections 37 and 38, Article I of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, are repealed. NOTE-Section 37, Article I, now reads as follows: "The penalty for murder in the first degree shall be death, except when the trial jury shall in its verdict recom mend life imprisonment, in which case the penalty shall be life imprisonment." Section 38, Article I, now reads as follows: "All provisions of the laws of Oregon abrogated and repealed as in conflict with section 36, which section is herein repealed, are hereby revived as of full force and effect from and after the adoption of this constitutional amendment, subject to amendment by the legislative assembly."
Measure No. 2
Leasing Property for State Use Proposed by the Fifty-second Legislative Assembly by Senate Joint Resolution No. 19, filed in the office of the Secretary of State June 10, 1963, and referred to the people as provided by section 1, Article XVII of the Constitution.
Explanation By Committee Designated Pursuant to ORS 254.210 The Fifty-second Legislative Assembly has submitted to the people for approval or rejection an amendment to section 7, Article XI of the Constitu tion of the State of Oregon adding the following language: " ... this section does not apply to any agreement entered into pursuant to law by the State or any agency thereof for the leas ing of real property to the State or agency for any period not exceeding 20 years and for a public purpose" Purpose Under present constitutional provisions, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon and the Attorney General, the State of Oregon and its agencies may not lease real estate (office space or other) for its use for a period longer than the current biennium unless the total periodic rent to be paid by the State is less than $50,000.00. Passage of the proposed amend ment would ·permit the leasing of real estate for periods not exceeding 20 years. This would enable the State of Oregon and its agencies to assume an impl;'oved negotiating position in the competitive market. RICHARD D. BARBER, Salem, Oregon LEE V. OHMART, Salem, Oregon ROBERT K. POWELL, Salem, Oregon General Election, November 3, 1964 7
Measure No.2 Leasing Property for State Use Argument in Favor Submitted by Legislative Committee provided by Subsection (3) of ORS 255.421 The State of Oregon has had a continuing problem resulting from the fact that it ·cannot lease real property for a longer period than two years. It is common knowledge that people are not greatly interested in renting space to the State when the lease is only for a short period of time. The result of this has been the State frequently has been forced to build build ings when it would have been more sensible and economical to rent. It is our contention that if the State and its agencies were permitted to lease for a period longer than two years we would see our state services performed just as well in more economical quarters, and with the additional future benefit of having the leased property remain on the tax roles and pay its fair share of the costs ()f government. We believe the passage of this measure will result in substantial savings of taxpayers' money. SENATOR HARRY D. BOIVIN REPRESENTATIVE STAFFORD HANSELL REPRESENTATIVE ROSS MORGAN
Measure No.2 BALLOT TITLE
LEASING PROPERTY FOR STATE USE-Purpose: To amend YES 0 Constitution to permit State of Oregon and its agencies to lease 2 real property for a period not exceeding 20 years. NO 0
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: Section 7, Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, is amended to read: Sec. 7. The Legislative Assembly shall not lend the credit of the state nor in any manner create any debt or liabilities which shall singly or in the aggregate with previous debts or liabilities exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars, except in case of war or to repeal invasion or suppress insurrection or to build and maintain permanent roads; and the Legislative Assembly shall not lend the credit of the state nor in any manner create any debts or liabilities to build and maintain permanent roads which shall singly or in the aggregate with previous debts or liabilities incurred for that purpose exceed one percent of the true cash value of all the property of the state taxed on an ad valorem basis; and every contract of indebtedness entered into or assumed by or on behalf of the state in violation of the provisions of this section shall be void and of no effect. This section does not apply to any agreement entered into pursuant to law by the state or any agency thereof for the lease of real property to the state or agency for any period not exceed ing 20 years and for a public purpose.
NOTE-Matter to be added is printed in italic type. 8 Official Voters' Pamphlet
Measure No.3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Proposed by Initiative Petition filed in the office of the Secretary of State July 1, 1964, in accordance with the ·pl;'ovisions of section 1 of Article IV of the Constitution. Explanation By Committee Designated Pursuant to ORS 254.210 The workmen's compensation initiative measure would change the present Oregon laws relating to the rights of employees and the obligations of em ployers when employees are injured on-the-job. Under present law the State Industrial Accident Commission, a state agency, provides workmen's com pensation for all employees of employers who elect to be subject to the Workmen's Compensation Law. These workmen's compensation benefits consist of payments for disabilities, the amounts of which are fixed by statute, and medical and hospital care. Employees of employers exercising their right not to be subject to the Workmen's Compensation Law may possibly recover unlimited damages for injuries caused by the employer's negligence. The three main purposes of the proposed measure: First, it eliminates an employer's right to elect other forms of coverage, requiring him to carry workmen's compensation exclusively with the State Industrial Accident Commission. Second, it extends the Workmen's Compensation Law so that it requires practically every employer to provide :=;tate Fund workmen's compensation coverage for employees. Only the following employees need not be covered: domestic servants in private homes, casual employment not in the course of the employer's regular business, employment covered by federal legislation, transportation in interstate commerce if the employer has no fixed place of business in Oregon, farm workers where the employer's annual payroll does not exceed $500.00, and employees of the City of Portland. The third principal change involves the amount of workmen's compensa tion benefits. These benefits consist of temporary total disability (recovery period following on-the-job injuries), permanent partial disability (loss of or impairment of function of some part of the body), permanent total disability (permanent inability to work at any gainful occupation because of injury), and death benefits. The proposed measure would provide an increase of about 18% in these compensation benefits. Benefit increases W•Juld apply to claims arising after December 31, 1964. The other changes made by the measure would become operative on July 1, 1965. Other changes included in the initiative measure are: 1) Any person engaging an independent contractor must verify the con tractor's workmen's compensation coverage or file a joint statement with the State Industrial Accident Commission to avoid direct liability for in:jury to the contractor's employees. 2) Time for application based on aggravation of disability is extended from two to five years after the date of the first final award. 3) Grants employers the right to rehearing before the Commission, to appeal to court and to become a party to rehearings and appeals by injured employees; if-the order on rehearing or appeal by employers is unfavorable to the employer, the employer must pay attorneys fees for employee. 4) An additional 14 of employee's contribution to the Commission shall be transferred to the Retroactive Relief Reserve, and payments under the Reserve are increased to 1959 level of benefits. 5) The Accident Commission is authorized to establish group rates and vary rates and fees by employer groupings. GEORGE BROWN, Portland, PETER SCHNELL, Oregon City THOMAS J. TOBIN, Portland General Election, November 3, 1964 9
Measure No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law
Argument in Favor Submitted by Oregon AFL-CIO
Vote YES Ballot Measure No. 3 ... "Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law " to Provide Protection for Employes Killed or Injured at Work
WHAT DOES MEASURE NO. 3 PROVIDE? 1. It extends the sure and unequalled benefits of the State Job Injury (Work men's Compensation) Law to more than 200,000 ADDITIONAL employed persons and their families. 2. It ensures that almost ALL employed persons in Oregon will receive the ABSOLUTE, CERTAIN and UNDERSTOOD protection of the Job Injury Law; full medical and hospital benefits, and restorative services. Doctors, hospitals and pharmacists are assured payment for their services. 3. It provides an overall 18¥.!% increase in benefits to injured employes or the dependents of killed employes. 4. It authorizes an increase in payments to those injured, or the survivors of those killed, prior to the 1959 amendments . . . extends the time period (from two years to five) during which aggravation of a previous injury may be considered for additional compensation grants employers the right of appeal, which they presently lack permits group insurance.
WHY IS MEASURE NO. 3 WHOLLY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST? 1. More than 400,000 employed persons, plus their families, now enjoy the SURE and UNEQUALLED protection of Oregon's Job Injury Law. But more than 200,000 other employes, plus their families, do NOT have this protection-while the number of at-work deaths and injuries mounts yearly. 2. Some of the unprotected MAY be covered outside the proved State Job Injury Law:. But no other coverage provides the ABSOLUTE GUAR ANTEE OR SPECIFIC BENEFITS set out in the State Law; the State Industrial Accident Commission is the ONLY agency, public or private, that can legally write Workmen's Compensation job injury insurance anywhere in Oregon. 3. No substantial increase has been made in benefits paid injured employes, or the survivors of killed employes, since 1957. In view of climbing living costs and a low base to start with, the proposed increase of 18lfz% is very moderate. 10 Official Voters' Pamphlet
4. Almost all employes in Oregon, plus their families or survivors, will bene fit from the GUARANTEE of sure, specific and absolute benefits in case of at-work injuries or deaths . . . Employers will benefit too. The State Industrial Accident Commission can administer the Job Injury Law at a cost of approximately seven cents out of each employer-paid premium dollar. By contrast, the NATIONAL AVERAGE cost to the employer for administration when insuring against employe injury or death with a private insurance company is more than five times greater-38 cents out of every premium dollar! 5. This exclusive act PROTECTS EMPLOYERS against suits.
WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT MEASURE NO. 3. 1. Adoption of Measure No. 3 will provide almost every person in Oregon who works for a living, plus his dependents, with stronger, GUARANTEED protection against job injury or death. 2. Adoption of Measure No. 3 will have NO effect on taxes. 3. Adoption of Measure No. 3 will modernize an important but, in Oregon, a long neglected phase of our social insurance system. 4. Adoption of Measure No.3 will mean that the major problems surrounding human misery caused by on-the-job death and accidents have at last been removed from the political arena, where they have .too long served as a football for special interest group's, and settled by the voters of Oregon for the good of ALL the people. Vote YES Ballot Measure No. 3 "Amending State Workmen's Compensation (.Job-Injury) Law . . ."
OREGON AFL-CIO J. D. McDonald, President J. T. Marr, Executive Secretary George Brown, Executive Director, Legislative and Political Education Department · General Election, November 3, 1964 11
Measure No.3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Favor Submitted by Oregon-Washington Farmers Union
Vote YES Ballot Measure No.3 "AMENDING STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (Job-Injury) LAW ..." The state's present job-injury law fails to cover some 200,000 employed workers in the state including many of those employed on farm operations. Farmers who fail to cover their workmen, or do not cover them adequately outside the law, are being fair neither to their workmen nor themselves.
FAIR TG EMPLOYE-PROTECTS EMPLOYER Ballot Measure No. 3 which requires coverage by the state workmen's compensation (job-injury) law of almost all workers in the state (farmers with annual payrolls of less than $500 are exempted) will permit farmers to meet their obligation to their workmen-assure these workmen of guaran teed benefits including stability of some income, full medical and hospital care, pharmaceutical supplies and restorative services. Those supplying these services and supplies will likewise be assured of payment. The farmer insuring under the state law is protected against suit.
COSTS REDUCED At the same time, the farm operator, himself, with the maximum number of farmers sharing the risks, will be able to reduce his workmen's com pensation (job-injury) insurance costs tremendously. Ballot Measure No. 3 will permit farmers to form groups to insure their workmen. Studies of group insurance for farmers in California show that rates can be reduced, drastically, under group insurance.
PRESENT LAW NOT REVISED, SIMPLY EXTENDED Ballot Meas•·. .l'e No. 3 does not change the already exclusive workmen's compensation (job-injury) insurance that only the state of Oregon can write. It merely extends this sure, understood, guaranteed-by-law insurance pro tection to almost all workmen in the state.
MAXIMUM PROTECTION AT LOWEST COST Ballot Measure No. 3 gives the farmer an opportunity to provide the best protection possible for his workmen, and at the lowest possible cost. Vote YES Ballot Measure No. 3-"Amending State Workmen's Compensation (Job-Injury) Law . "
R. J. Elkins, President OREGON-WASHINGTON FARMERS UNION 12 Official Voters' Pamphlet
Measure No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Opposition Submitted by Bi-Partisan Committee for Sane Legislation
DON'T LET A SMALL MINORITY GROUP RISK OREGON'S CHANCES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT! VOTE NO ON STATE MEASURE #3-THE MONOPOLY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INITIATIVE
Governor Hatfield, Governor Holmes, and other leaders have done much good work to brighten Oregon's future for industrial growth and new payrolls. Now a small group of labor bosses and lawyers are trying to pass a state industrial accident insurance initiative that would COMPEL all employers to carry your protection with a state MONOPOLY.
The monopoly system would increase labor costs; competitive insurance methods are more efficient and economical. The in creased ,costs would do nothing to help labor, but would in crease prices which they, and ALL consumers, would have to pay.
The increased costs of ·doing business in Oregon would be another black mark against this state in the eyes of industries looking for places to locate or build branches.
Increased costs of industries already located here would put them at a competitive disadvantage with industries from other states. '
PASSAGE OF THIS COMPULSORY MONOPOLY INSURANCE BILL WOULD HURT EVERY OREGONIAN!
VOTE NO ON STATE BALLOT MEASURE #3!
BI-PARTISAN COMMITTEE FOR SANE LEGISLATION L. N. Olson, Chairman 17640 N. E. Halsey Portland, Oregon General Election, November 3, 1964 13
Measure No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Opposition Submitted by Workmen's Family Protection Union
YOUR NO VOTE ON STATE BALLOT MEASURE #3 IS A YES VOTE FOR A PAYCHECK EVERY PAYDAY!
The family of an injured workman under the State Indus trial Accident Commission waits an average of 30 days for a disability check.
The average workman under private insurance coverage is paid in only 14 days.
State Ballot Measure #3 would place ALL workmen under the slow-paying state system. It would entirely eliminate the fast-paying, efficient private enterprise system.
Under the state system, an injured workman becomes de pendent on the state, eliminating the employer's responsibility to help him.
Under the private system, the employer's responsibility re mains, including the relationship that causes the employer to take an interest in an injured workman's family's welfare, specialized medical attention, his complete recovery, and his return to the payroll and self-sufficient independence.
And the state system would increase industry's labor cost WITHOUT INCREASING TAKE-HOME PAY!
STATE MEASURE #3 WOULD TAKE BENEFITS FROM MANY WORKING PEOPLE.
VO.TE NO ON #3-THE STATE INSURANCE MONOPOLY!
WORKMEN'S FAMILY PROTECTION UNION L. Jean Massie, Secretary 9215 S. W. 45th Drive Portland, Oregon 14 Official Voters' Pamphlet
Measure No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Opposition Submitted by United Citizens for Sound Government
THE COMPULSORY INSURANCE MONOPOLY INITIATIVE (NO.3 ON YOUR STATE BALLOT) WOULD ENDANGER SOUND, ECONOMICAL GOVERNMENT! VOTE NO!
Here are only a few of the reasons: 1. The state monopoly it would CREATE is completely BUREAUCRATIC in nature and UNWIELDLY in opera tion. 2. Costs of administering and housing the huge state agency it would require would INCREASE YOUR TAXES. 3. Labor costs in all b1,1siness and industry would rise. These costs would be passed along to consumers. PRICES WOULD RISE. 4. This proposed law governing workmen's compensation is too complex to be passed through the initiative process. Imagine REPEALING 21 LAWS AND AMENDING 16 OTHERS WITH ONE VOTE, BASED ON AN INADE QUATE 25-WORD BALLOT TITLE! In an opinion on this measure in the Oregon Supreme Court, Justice O'Connell said, "IT IS UNREALISTIC TO BELIEVE THAT ANY 25- WORD EXPLANATION of a measure as complex as the initiative .measure in question could in itself en lighten the average voter as to the purpose of the meas ure." Expert opinion is that the correct action for revision of the law is to have it drawn by trained and experienced people, with the help and advice of representatives of employees and employers, then subjected to the historic process THE PROPOSED INITIATIVE IS UNSOUND, UNFAIR, UNECONOMICAL AND UN-AMERICAN. VOTE NO! UNITED CITIZENS FOR SOUND GOVERNMENT Don McBain, Chairman 1253 S. E. 223rd Gresham, Oregon General Election, November 3, 1964 15 Measure No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Opposition Submitted by Workmen's Committee Against Unfair Practices VOTERS OF OREGON! STATE BALLOT MEASURE #3 WOULD ELIMINATE ALL COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE! VOTE NO! This nation has developed strong and effective laws to pre vent mon·opoly in private enterprise. Yet the promoters of the initiative on Workmen's Compensation seek to impose a COM PULSORY STATE monopoly in this important area of the tax paying insurance industry. Private monopoly is BAD. State monopoly is WORSE. NO OTHER STATE HAS A COMPLETE COMPULSORY MONOPOLY LAW ON WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION! In all the 50 states, none has such a radical and untried law. Certain Qther states have compulsory features that apply to cer tain classifications of industry. BUT NO OTHER STATE HAS ELIMINATED EVERY EMPLOYER'S RIGHT TO SELECT THE WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE HE KNOWS IS BEST FOR HIS EMPLOYEES AND HIS INDUSTRY! DON'T LET A FEW EXTREMISTS DESTROY OUR AMERICAN RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN A COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. VOTE NO ON STATE MEASURE #3-THE COMPULSORY MONOPOLY BILL ON WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION! WORKMEN'S COMMITTEE AGAINST UNFAIR PRACTICES Byron Woodruff, Chairman Winchester,· Oregon 16 Official Voters' Pamphlet Measure No.3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law Argument in Opposition Submitted by Committee for Fair Workmen's Compensation DON'T BE MISLED! HERE ARE THE FACTS ON THE MONOPOLY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE INITIATIVE! The Committee for Fair Workmen's Compensation urges you to vote NO on state ballot measure No. 3 for ONLY ONE REA SON! That reason is that this dangerous measure would create a huge bureaucratic state monopoly. This committee agrees that the present law SHOULD be reformed and modernized. With practical reforms, benefits SHOULD be increased. Coverage SHOULD be expanded to in clude many working people who do not now have protection. BUT- In its present form the compulsory monopoly feature of this initiaitve would bring these results: 1. Thousands of Oregon working people who now enjoy special benefits because of the American employee-em ployer relationship would LOSE those benefits. 2. Rising costs of workmen's compensation resulting from red-tape, bureaucracy, and inefficiency would ADD TO LABOR COSTS WITHOUT INCREASING TAKE-HOME PAY. 3. HIGHER COSTS would be passed along, RAISING PRICES of consumer commodities and services. 4. The higher costs would PLACE AN OBSTACLE BEFORE NEW INDUSTRIES wanting to move into Oregon with new jobs and payrolls. THE ONLY FEATURE OPPOSED BY THIS COMMITTEE IS THE COMPULSORY MONOPOLY FEATURE, AND THE EVILS IT WOULD INEVITABLY BRING ABOUT. WE ASK THAT LEADERS OF LABOR WORK WITH US AT THE LEGISLA TURE, WHERE WE CAN COOPERATE AND COMPROMISE, TO HELP BRING THE PEOPLE OF OREGON THE KIND OF MODERN AND WORKABLE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LEGISLATION THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL OREGON! VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3 SO THAT WE MAY DO THIS! COMMITTEE FOR FAIR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Peter Schnell, Chairman 4618 S. E. River Drive Portland General Election, November 3, 1964 17 Measure No. 3 BALLOT TITLE AMENDING STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAW-Pur- pose: Changes Workmen's Compensation Law from an elective YES D 3 to a compulsory state system. Requires employers to insure under state system. Includes practically all employees. Increases NO D benefits. AN ACT Relating to industrial injuries, including provisions concerning workmen's compensation, occupational disease and industrial safety; creating new provisions; amending ORS 654.047, 656.202, 656.204, 656.206, 656.208, 656.210, 656.214, 656.276, 656.282, 656.284, 656.286, 656.288, 656.292, 656.312, 656.456 and 656.506; repealing ORS 654.092, 656.022, 656.024, 656.026, 656.028, 656.032, 656.034, 656.036, 656.038, 656.040, 656.042, 656.052, 656.054, 656.056, 656.082, 656.084, 656.086, 656.088, 656.090, 656.124 and 656.804; providing penalties; and prescribing an operative date. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Section 1. ORS 656.202 is amended to read: 656.202 Payment for compensable injuries; law in force at time of accident controls. (1) If any workman [, while subject to ORS 656.0'02' to 656.590 and] in the. service of an employer [who is thus bound to contribute to the Indus trial Accident Fund] sustains an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment, in an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 o.f this 1964 Act or that is the subject of an election under section 11 of this 1964 Act, he, or his beneficiaries [,] if the injury results in death, shall receive compensation as provided in ORS 656.202 to [656.206 and 656.208 to] 656.234. (2) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 656.456, payment of benefits for injuries or deaths under the workmen's compensation law shall be con tinued as authorized, and in the amounts provided for, by the workmen's compensation law in force at the time the injury giving rise to the right to compensation occurred. Sectiop. 2. ORS 656.204 is amended to read: 656.204 Payments in case of death from accidental injury. If death results from the accidental injury, payments shall be made as follows: (1) The commission shall pay the cost of burial not to exceed [$400] $600 in any case. (2) If the workman is survived by a widow or invalid widower, [$90] $110 per month shall be paid to the surviving spouse until remarriage. The payment shall cease at the end of the month in which the remarriage occurs. The surviving spouse also shall be paid $25 per month for each child of the deceased until such child becomes 18 years of age; provided, if there are more than two such children, the surviving spouse shall be paid $20 per month for each child in excess of two; provided that in no event shall the total benefits provided for in this subsection exceed [$210] $230 per month. Upon NOTE-Matter in italics in an amended· section is new; matter [bracketed] is existing law to be omitted. 18 Official Voters' Pamphlet remarriage, a widow shall be paid [$1,500] $2,500 as final payment of her claim, but the monthly payments for each child shall continue as before. (3) If a workman leaves a child under the age of 18 years, by a divorced wife and the child is in the custody of the divorced wife, $25 per month shall be paid for each such child until he becomes 18 years of age; provided, if there are more than two such children the surviving spouse shall be paid $20 per month for each child in excess of two; provided that in no event shall the total benefits provided for in this subsection exceed [$120] $140 per month. ( 4) If the workman leaves neither wife nor husband, but a child under the age of 18 years, other than one described in subsection (3) of this section, $70 per month shall be paid to each such child until he becomes 18' years of age. (5) If the workman leaves neither widow, widower nor child under the age of 18 years, but leaves a dependent, a monthly payment shall be made to each dependent equal to 50 percent of the average monthly support actually received by such dependent from the workman during the 12 months next preceding the occurrence of the accidental injury, but the total payments to all dependents in any case shall not exceed $100 per month. If a dependent is under the age of 18 years at the time of the accidental injury, the payment to such dependent shall cease when such dependent becomes 18 years of age. The payment to any dependent shall cease under the same circumstances that would have terminated the dependency had the injury not happened. (6) If the workman is under the age of 21 years at the time of his death and leaves neither widow, widower, nor child, the parents of the workman shall be paid $75 per month from his death until the time at which he would have arrived at the age of 21 years. Such parents, if dependents at the time of the accidental injury, are entitled thereafter to compensation as dependents under subsection ( 5) of this section. (7) If a surviving spouse receiving monthly payments dies, leaving a child under the age of 18 years, and entitled to compensation on account of the death of the workman, a monthly payment of $70 shall be made to each such child until he becomes 18 years of age. (8) If a child is an invalid at the time of reaching the age of 18 years, the payment to him shall continue while he remains an invalid. If a person is entitled to payment because he is an invalid, such payment shall terminate when he ceases to be an invalid. (9) If, at the time of the death of a workman, his child or dependent is between 17 and 18 years of age, such child or dependent shall receive the payment provided in this section for a period of one year from the date of the death. Section 3. ORS 656.206 is amended to read: 656.206 Permanent total disability; definition; payments. ( 1) "Permanent total disability" means the loss, including preexisting disability, of both feet or hands, or one foot and one hand, total loss of eyesight or such paralysis or other condition permanently incapacitating the workman from regularly performing any work at a gainful and suitable occupation. (2) When permanent total disability results from the injury, the workman shall receive monthly during the period of that disability: (a) If unmarried at the time of the injury, [$125] $155. (b) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband, but no child under the age of 18 years, [$155] $185. If the husband ts not an invalid, the monthly payment shall be reduced by $30. (c} If the workman has a wife or husband and a child or children under the age of 18 years, the monthly payment provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall be increased by $25 for each child until it reaches 18 years General Election, November 3, 1964 19 of age. If the workman is a widow, widower, divorced, or other single person and has a child or children under the age of 18 years, the monthly payment provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be increased by $35 for each child until it reaches that age, except: (A) If there are more than two children under the age of 18 years of any of the classes of workmen specified in this paragraph, the monthly payment shall be increased by the additional sum of $20 for each child in excess of two, but in no event may the total benefits provided for in this paragraph exceed [$275] $295 per month. (B) If any child to which the provisions of this section apply is an invalid at the time it reaches 18 years of age, the monthly payment provided for children under that age shall continue for that invalid child as long as it is an invalid and dependent upon the workman for support. (3) In no event shaH the rate of compensation joT pe'l'manent totaL dis ability exceed 90 percent of the monthly wages of the woTkman as computed undeT subsection (12) of ORS 656.210. Section 4. ORS 656.208 is amended to read: tr56.20'8 Payments in case of death during period of permanent total dis ability. (1) If the injured workman dies during the period of permanent total disability, whatever the cause of death, leaving: (a) A widow who was his wife either at the time of the injury causing the disability or within two years thereafter; (b) An invalid widower who was her husband either at the time of the injury causing the disability or within two years thereafter; or (c) Any children under the age of 18 years, the surviving widow or invalid widower shall receive [$90] $110 per month until death or remarriage, to be increased $25 a month for each child until it reaches the age of 18 years. (2) If there are more than two children under the age of 18 years to which the provisions of this section apply, the surviving spouse shall be paid $20 for each child in excess of two; provided that in no event may the total benefits exceed $210 per month. (3) If any child to which the provisions of this section apply is or shall be: (a) Without father or mother, that child shall receive $70 per month until it reaches the age of 18 years. (b) An invalid when it reaches the age of 18 years, the monthly payment provided for children under that age shall continue for that child as long as it is an invalid and unable to support itself. ( 4) If any widow or invalid husband to whom the provisions of this section apply remarries, the payments on account of a child or children shall continue to be made to the child or children the same as before the re marriage. (5) Claim shall be filed within the time limited for fatal claims by ORS 656.274. . Section 5. ORS 656.210 is amended to read: • 656.210 Temporary total disability payments. When the total disability is only temporary, the workman shall receive during the period of that total disability: (1) If unmarried at the time of the injury, or, if married, having a hus band not an invalid, compensation equal to 50 percent of wages, but not more than [$140] $170 per month. (2) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband, but no child under the age of 18 years, compensation equal to 60 percent of wages, but not more than [$170] $200 per month. 20 Official Voters' Pamphlet (3) If the workman has a.wife or invalid husband and a child under the age of 18 years, [66%] 65 percent of wages, but not more than [$195] $225 per month. (4) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband and two children under the age of 18 years, [66%) 68 percent of wages, but not more than [$220] $250 per month. (5) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband and three children under the age of 18 years, [66%] 70 percent of wages, but not more than [$240] $270 per month. (6) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband and four children under the age of 18 years, [70] 72 percent of wages, but not more than [$260] $290 per month. (7) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband and five children under the age of 18' years, [73] 74 percent of wages, but not more than [$280] $310 per month. (8) If the workman has a wife or invalid husband and six or more chil dren under the age of 18 years, 75 percent of wages but not more than [$290] $320 per month. (9) If the workman is a widow, widower, divorced or other single person, or a wife who was a deserted spouse at the time of the injury and has one or more children under the age of 18 years, 66% percent of wages, but not more than [$155] $185 per month, and on behalf of each child, 10 percent of wages, but not more than $25 per month for the first two children and $20 per month for each additional child under 18 years of age, but in no event shall the benefits provided for in this subsection exceed either [$290] $320 per month or 90 percent of the monthly wage of the workman, whichever is the lesser. The commission, in its discretion, may require proof of any such desertion or any continuation thereof and adjust payments on account of any such child or children in accordance with other applicable provisions of ORS 656.002 to 656.590. (10) In no event shall the rate of compensation for temporary total dis ability be less than $130 per month for an unmarried workman, and $160 per month for a workman having a wife or invalid husband, unless the actual wages are less than these amounts, in which event compensation equal to wages shall be paid. ( 11) If any child to which the provisions of this section apply is an invalid at the time it reaches 18 years of age, the monthly payment provided for children under that age shall continue for that invalid child as long as it is an invalid and dependent upon the workman for support. .(12) For the purpose of this section, the monthly wage of workmen shall be ascertained by multiplying the daily wage the workman was receiving at the time of his injury: (a) By 14, if the workman was regularly employed not more than three days a week. (b) By 18, if the workman was regularly employed four days a week. [(a)] (c) By 22, if the workman was regularly employed five days a week [or less]. [(b)] (d) By 26, if the workman was regularly employed six days a week. [(c)] (e) By 30, if the workman was regularly employed seven days a week. As used in this subsection, "regularly employed" means actual employment or availability for such employment. (13) For purposes of this section the monthly wages of a workman on a farm, as defined in subsection (5) of section 9 of this 1964 Act, may not ex- General Election, November 3, 1964 21 ceed one-twelfth of the actual wages received by such workman in the twelve-month period preceding the injury. If the workman was employed for less than 176 days of the preceding twelve months, the commission shall set a reasonable monthly wage to be used as actual wages under this section. Section 6. ORS 656.214 is amended to read: 656.214 Permanent partial disability; definition; payments. (1) "Perma nent partial disability" means the loss of either one arm, one hand, one leg, one foot, loss of hearing in one or both ears, loss of one eye, one or more fingers, or any other injury known in surgery to be permanent partial disability. (2) When permanent partial disability results from an injury, the work man shall receive [$46.50] $55 for each degree stated against such disability as follows: (a) For the loss by separation of one arm at or above the elbow joint, 192 degrees, or for the permanent and complete loss of the use of one arm, 145 degrees. · (b) For the loss by separation of one forearm at or above the wrist joint, or complete loss by separation of all five digits, 150 degrees, or for the permanent and complete loss of the use of one forearm, 121 degrees. (c) For the loss by separation of one leg, at or above the knee joint, 150 degrees, or for the permanent and complete loss of the use of one leg, 110 degrees. (d) For the loss by separation of one foot at or above the ankle joint, 135 degrees, or for the permanent and complete loss of the use of one foot, 100 degrees. (c) For the loss by separation of a great toe, 18 degrees; of any other toe, four degrees. (f) For partial or complete loss of hearing in one ear, that percentage of 60 degrees which the loss bears to normal monaural hearing. (g) For partial or complete loss of hearing in both ears, that proportion of 192 degrees which the combined binaural hearing loss bears to normal com bined binaural hearing. For the purpose of this law, combined binaural hearing loss shall be calculated by taking seven times the hearing loss in the less damaged ear plus the hearing loss in the more damaged ear and dividing that amount by eight. In the case of individuals with compensable hearing loss involving both ears, either the method of calculation for monaural hearing loss or that for combined binaural hearing loss shall be used, depending upon which allows the greater award of disability. (h) For partial or complete loss of vision of one eye, that proportion of 100 degrees which the loss of monocular vision bears to normal monocular vision. For the purposes of this section, the term "normal monocular vision" shall be considered as Snellen 20/20 for distance and Snellen 14/14 for near vision with fUll sensory field. (i) For partial loss of vision in both eyes, that proportion of 300 degrees which the combined binocular visual loss bears to normal combined binocular vision. In all cases of partial loss of sight, the percentage of said loss shall be measured with maximum correction. For the purpose of this law, com bined binocular visual loss shall be calculated by taking three times the visual loss in the less damaged eye plus the visual loss in the more damaged eye and dividing that amount by four. In the case of individuals with com pensable visual loss involving both eyes, either the method of calculation for monocular visual loss or that for combined binocular visual loss shall be used, depending upon which allows the greater award of disability. (j) For the loss by separation of a thumb, 48 degrees. (k) For the loss by separation of a first finger, 24 degrees; of a second finger, 22 degrees; of a third finger, 10 degrees; of a fourth finger, 6 degrees. 22 Official Voters' Pamphlet (3) The loss of one phalange of a thumb, including the adjacent epi physeal region of the proximal phalange, is considered equal to the loss of one-half of a thumb. The loss of one phalange of a finger, including the adjacent epiphyseal region of the middle phalange, is considered equal to the loss of one-half of a finger. The loss of two phalanges of a finger, in cluding the adjacent epiphyseal region of the proximal phalange of a finger, is considered equal to the loss of 75 percent of a finger. The loss of more than one phalange of a thumb, excluding the epiphyseal region of the proxi mal phalange, is considered equal to the loss of an entire thumb. The loss of more than two phalanges of a finger, excluding the epiphyseal region of the proximal phalange of a finger, is considered equal to the loss of an entire finger. The loss by separation or function of any digit shall be rated as speci fied with or without the loss of the metacarpal bone and adjacent soft tissue. A proportionate loss of use may be allowed for an uninjured finger or thumb where there has been a loss of effective opposition. ( 4) In all other cases of injury resulting in permanent partial disability, the number of degrees of disability shall be computed by determining the disabling effect of such injury as compared to the loss of use of any member named in the schedule in this section, not exceeding, however, 145 degrees. Section 7. Sections 8 to 13 of this Act are added to and made a part of ORS 656.002 to 656.590. Section 8. Employers subject to workmen's compensation law. Except as otherwise provided in section 10 of this 1964 Act, all employers employing one or more workmen in this state are subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590 unless they employ, exclusively, workmen falling in one or more of the occupations enumerated in section 9 of this 1964 Act. · Section 9. Exempt occupations. The following occupations are exempt from ORS 656.002 to 656.590: (1) Employment as a domestic servant in a private home. (2) Employment that is casual and not in the course of the trade, business or profession of the employer. For the purpose of this subsection, "casual" refers only to irregular employments where the employer contemplates em ploying no workmen for more than 10 working days, without regard to the number of persons employed, and where the total labor cost for all work men is less than $100. (3) Employment for which a rule of liability for injury or death is pro vided by the laws of the United States. (4) Employment in the transportation in interstate commerce of goods or persons for hire by rail, water, aircraft or motor vehicle, if the employer has no fixed place of business in this state. (5) Employment ori a farm by an employer whose annual payroll does not exceed $500, excluding board and lodging. As used in this subsection, "farm" includes stock, dairy, poultry, fruit, berry, fur-bearing animal and truck farms, ranches, nurseries, ranges, and greenhouses and other similar structures used primarily for the raising of agricultural or horticultural commodities and orchards. (6) Employment by a city having a population of more than 100,000, according to the latest federal decennial census, that provides by ordinance or charter compensation equivalent to compensation under ORS 656.002 to 656.590. Section 10. Employer engaged in exempt and nonexempt occupations. If an employer is engaged in an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act and is also engaged in a separate occupation that is exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act, he is not subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590 as to the separate exempt occupation. General Election, November 3, 1964 23 Section 11. Employer may elect to become subject as to exempt occupa tion; cancellation. An employer may elect to become subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590 as to an occupation that is exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act, by filing a statement of his election in writing with the commission and by complying with section 12 of this 1964 Act. If such employer abandons that occupation, changes his place of business without giving written notice thereof to the commission within 30 days after such change, or fails to pay any fee, assessment or contribution due from him under ORS 656.002 to 656.590, his election is deemed canceled 30 days after the date such occupa tion was abandoned, or such notice, fee, assessment or contribution was due. If such employer files a written statement with the commission of his inten tion to cancel his election, the election is deemed canceled at midnight ending the day on which the statement was filed with the commission. Section 12. Employer to file statement with commission; effect of failure to file. (1) No person shall engage as an employer in an occupation that is not exempt ·under section 9 of this 1964 Act, unless and until he has filed with the commission a statement in writing giving his name and address and describing the occupation in which he is engaged or proposes to engage. If the name or address of an employer is changed he shall, within 30 days after such change, file an amended statement setting forth his correct name and address. (2) If an employer who has filed the statement required by this section as to one occupation engages in another occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act and that is separate from the first occupation, the statement required by this section shall be given as to the other occupation. (3) An employer who engages in an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act, in violation of this section, is not entitled to the benefits or protection of ORS 656.002 to 656.590. ( 4) Violation of this section is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100. Each day during which an employer engages in "any occupation in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. Section 13. Liability of employer for injury arising prior to filing of state ment. (1) If a workman of an employer engaged in an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act receives an accidental injury prior to the time the employer has filed with the commission a statement as re quired by section 12 of this 1964 Act, and such workman or other beneficiaries file a valid claim for compensation with the commission on account of that injury, the cost of such claim to the Industrial Accident Fund, but not lass than $120 nor more than $1,200, shall be a claim against the employer. The commission shall recover such claim from the employer for the benefit of the Industrial Accident Fund. (2) If a workman appeals from an order of the commission in any claim in which the alleged accident occurred before the employer filed with the commission the statement required by section 12 of this 1964 Act, the com mission forthwith shall serve upon the employer a copy of the complaint and a notice that the employer may intervene in the appeal as a party defendant. Such service shall be made in the manner provided by law for the service of summons. The employer may intervene in the appeal as a party defendant within 20 days after the service of the complaint or within such further time as may be allowed by order of the court. If the employer does not intervene in the appeal, the court shall have jurisdiction of such employer to the same extent as if he had intervened. Section 14. Section 15 of this Act is enacted in lieu of ORS 656.056, which is repealed. 24 Official Voters' Pamphlet Section 15. Employer to display notice of participation; penalty for un authorized posting. (1) An employer who has filed a statement under section 12 of this 1964 Act shall display in a conspicuous manner about his works, and in a sufficient number of places reasonably to inform his workmen of the fact, one or more printed notices furnished by the commission stating that he is a contributor to the Industrial Accident Fund. (2) If an employer has failed to file the statement required by section 12 of this 1964 Act, he shall no longer post or permit to remain on or about his place of business or premises any notice that he is a contributor to the Industrial Accident Fund. Section 16. Section 17 of this Act is enacted in lieu of ORS 656.1·24, which is repeal-ed. Section 17. Status of workmen employed by contractor. ( 1) If any person, engaged as an employer in an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act, in the course of such occupation lets a contract involving the performance of labor, and such labor is performed by the person to whom the contract was let with the assistance of others, all persons engaged in the performance of the contract are deemed workmen of the person letting the contract for the purposes of this section unless the person to whom the con tract is let is regularly engaged in a business involving the occupation covered by the contract and has currently on file and in effect with the commission a statement made under section 12 of this 1964 Act or subsection (2) of this section. Any person having currently on file and in effect with the commission such a statement may qualify as a workman only in accord ance with ORS 656.128. (2) If the person to whom the contract is let performs the work without the assistance of others, he is subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590 as a work man of the person letting the contract unless he and the person letting the contract jointly file with the commission a statement that the services ren dered under the contract are rendered as those of an independent contractor. Section 18. ORS 656.276 is amended to read: 656.276 Application for increased compensation in case of aggravated in juries. (1) If subsequent to the last award or arrangement of compensation by the comm~ssion there has been an aggravation of the disability resulting from an accidental injury, the injured workman may file with the commis sion an application for increased compensation. This application shall set forth sufficient facts to show an aggravation in such disability and the degree thereof. (2) An appl,ication for increased compensation for aggravation must be filed within [two] five years from the date of the first final award of com pensation to the claimant, or if there has been no such award, within two years of the order allowing the claim. (3)_ If an application for increased compensation on account of aggrava tion is filed with the commission, the commission shall act thereon within 30 days from the date of filing, but· may, by notifying the applicant, extend the time for entering an order, not to exceed 30 days. If such order is not entered by the commission within the time specified in this section, the application is deemed denied. (4) No increase or rearrangement in compensation shall be operative for any period prior to the application therefor. Section 19. ORS 656.282 is amended to read: 656.282· Jurisdiction of commission to hear and determine questions; serv ice of orders on claimants. ( 1) The commissjon may hear and determine all questions within its jurisdiction. General Election, November 3, 1964 25 (2) Whenever the commission has made any order, decision or award pertaining to any claim, it shall promptly serve the claimant and his employer at the time of injury with [a copy) copies thereof by mail, which shall be addressed to the [claimant's] last known address of each as shown by the records of the commission. (3) The copy of any such order, decision or award which is served upon the claimant shall have printed in bold-face type upon the front thereof a notice in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO CLAIMANT-If you are dissatisfied with this order, decision or award, you may file with the commission an application for rehearing within 60 days from the date on which it was mailed to you. If you do apply for a rehearing and the commission takes no action upon your application within 60 days from the time you filed it., you may appeal to the courts within 90 days from the time you filed it. If this order, decision or award is the result of a rehearing, you may appeal to the courts within 30 days after it was mailed to you. F AlLURE TO APPLY OR APPEAL WITHIN THESE TIME LIMITS WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR RIGHT TO AP PEAL UNDER THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAW. Section 20. ORS 656.284 is amended to read: 656.284 Application for rehearing as prerequisite to appeal to courts; procedure on rehearing. ( 1) Any claimant or claimant's employer at the time of injury, aggrieved by any order, decision or award under ORS 656.282, including, but not limited to, a denial of further medical or hospital care, must, before he appeals to the courts, file with the commission an application for rehearing within 60 days from the day on which the copy of such order, deCision or award was mailed to [the claimant] him. (2) The application shall set forth in full detail the grounds upon which the [claimant] applicant considers such order, decision or award is unjust or unlawful, and shall include every issue to be considered by the commiE=sion. The application must contain a general statement of the facts upon which the [claimant} applicant relies in support thereof. (3) The [claimant] applicant shall be deemed to have waived all objec tions, irregularities and illegalities concerning the matter upon which the rehearing is sought other than those specifically set forth in such application for rehearing. The application may be amended after filing but not later than the date of rehearing. ( 4) If the commission, in its opinion, has previously fully considered all matters raised by the application it may deny the application and confirm its previous decision or award or, if the evidence on file with the commission sustains the applicant's contention, it may allow the relief asked in the appli cation. Otherwise it shall order a rehearing to decide the issues raised. ( 5) If a rehearing is granted, the commission shall consider all facts, including those arising since making the order, decision or award involved and enter such order as the facts and law warrant. In every such case where a rehearing is held and a transcript of the testimony is taken, the claimant and claimant's employer each shall be entitled to a copy of the same upon payment to the commission for the cost of the transcript. (6). An application for rehearing is deemed denied by the commission unless it has been acted upon by final order within 60 days from the date of filing; provided, that the commission may, in its discretion, extend the time within which it may act upon the application, not exceeding 30 days without [claimant's] applicant's approval or 60 days with [claimant's] applicant's approval. 26 Official Voters' Pamphlet Section 21. Section 22 of this Act is added to and made a part of ORS 656.282 to 656.292. Section 22. Notice of application for rehearing; right of both parties to appear. (1) If application for rehearing pursuant to ORS 656.284 is filed by a claimant, and such application is granted, the commission shall serve notice by mail, upon the employer of that claimant at the time of injury, not later than 14 days before the rehearing is to begin. If application is filed by a claimant's employer and such application is granted, the commission shall serve notice by mail upon the claimant not later than 14 days before the rehearing is to begin. (2) If a claimant or a claimant's employer at the time of injury files an application for rehearing pursuant to ORS 656.284, and such application is granted, then both the claimant and the claimant's employer have the right to appear and be heard at the hearing and to be represented by attorneys of their own choice. Section 23. ORS 656.286 is amended to read: 656.286 Appeals by claimant to circuit court; when filed; venue. (1) Within 30 days after a copy of the final order of the commission upon the application for rehearing has been mailed or within 30 days after rehearing is deemed denied under ORS 656.284, the claimant may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the accident occurred or, if the accident oc curred outside of this state, to the circuit court of the last county of this state through which the workman passed in leaving this state. If the only question of fact in such appeal is the amount of compensation payable to the [plain tiff] claimant, the appeal may be filed in the county in which the [plaintiffl claimant resides. ( 2) If an appeal is filed in the wrong . county the court shall enter an order transferring it to the proper county, if both parties do not consent that it be tried in the county where filed. The court may change the place of trial as in other cases. ( 3) A court shall have jurisdiction of an appeal filed under this section though not filed within the time specified in subsection ( 1) of this section. The [commission] defendant shall by answer or demurrer plead that the appeal has not been commenced within the time limited by this section, and its failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of any such objection. Section 24. Section 25 of this Act is added to and made a part of ORS 656.282 to 656.292. Section 25. Appeals by employer to circuit court. ( 1) If the claimant fail' to appeal within the time prescribed in subsection ( 1) of ORS 656.286, the claimant's employer at the time of the injury may, not later than 15 days after the expiration of such time, file with the commission a statement of intent to appeal. The commission shall promptly mail notice of the statement to the claimant. Within 10 days after such notice has been mailed, the claim ant may appeal pursuant to subsection ( 1) of ORS 656.286. If the claimant fails so to appeal, the claimant's employer may within 10 days appeal to any circuit court to which the claimant could have appealed under subsection (1) of ORS 656.286. . (2) If an employer did not appear in any proceeding under ORS 656.284. he may not appeal to the circuit court under this section and may not be a party in any such appeal. Section 26. ORS 656.288 is amended to read: 656.288 Procedure on appeal. (1) Upon such appeal [the plaintiff] a party may raise only such issues of law or fact as were properly included in his application for rehearing. General Election, November 3, 1964 27 (2) The appeal shall be perfected by filing with the clerk of the court a complaint, as provided in civil actions at law, and by serving a copy , thereof by registered or certified mail on the commission. If the claimant has appealed, the commission shall promptly notify the claimant's employer at the time of the injury; if th_e employer has appealed, the commission shall promptly notify the claimant. The commission shall, within 20 days after receipt of such copy, answer, demur or move against the complaint. The employer or the claimant, as the case may be, may intervene as a party defendant within 30 days after notice was served on him by the commission. ( 3) The case thereafter shall proceed as other civil cases in the court; provided, that [either] any party thereto may demand a jury trial upon any question of fact. Such appeals shall have precedence over all other civil cases. ( 4) The commission may, or within 10 days after demand by [plaintiff] a party shall, file with the court a certified copy of the application for com pensation, any application for rearrangement of compensation, application for reheartng, findings, orders, awards or decisions of the commission, which, upon being so filed, shall become a part of the records in such case but shall not be received in evidence unless admissible in the absence of this subsection. ( 5) Before or during the trial, the court may order the [plaintiff] claimant to submit to a medical examination. Section 27. Sections 28 and 29 of this Act are added to and made a part of ORS 656:282 to 656.292. Section 28. Style of case on appeal. (1) If the claimant appeals to the circuit court within the time prescribed by subsection ( 1) of ORS 656.286, the style of the case shall be "(Name of claimant) v. State Industrial Accident Commission." If the claimant's employer at the time of injury intervenes under ORS 656.288, the employer shall become a party defendant and the style of the case shall thereafter be "(Name of claimant) v. State Industrial Accident Commission and (Name of employer)." (2) If the claimant's employer at the time of injury appeals to the circuit court under section 25 of this 1964 Act, the style of the case shall be "(Name of employer) v. State Industrial Accident Commission." If the claimant intervenes under ORS 656.288, the claimant shall become a party defendant and the style of the case shall thereafter be "(Name of employer) v. State Industrial Accident Commission and (Name of claimant)." Section 29. Attorneys' fees on rehearing or appeal in circuit court. It is the intent of the people to discourage employers from harassing claimants by applications for re\learing and appeals to court, and to effect this intent attorneys' fees shall be allowed as follows: ( 1) If the employer of a claimant at the time of injury applies for and is granted a rehearing under ORS 656.284, or appeals under section 25 of this 1964 Act; and if the claimant is represented at such rehearing or appeal by an attorney; and if the order or judgment is unfavorable to the employer, reasonable attorneys' fees payable to the claimant, in addition to compensa tion, shall be .fixed: (a) In the case of a rehearing under ORS 656.284, by the commission. (b) In the case of an appeal under section 25 of this 1964 Act, by the court. (2) Attorneys' fees fixed under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid by the employer to the claimant. Section 30. ORS 656.292 is amended to read: 656.292 Appeals from circuit court. ( 1) Appeals may be taken from the judgment of the circuit court as in other cases. 28 Official Voters' Pamphlet (2) In case of an appeal by the commission or the employer of a claimant from an adverse decision of the circuit court, if the jugment of the circuit court is affirmed, the claimant shall be allowed attorneys' fees, to be fixed by the court, in addition to the compensation. Section 31. Section 32 of this Act is added to and made a part of ORS 656.002 to 656.590. Section 32. Reduction in award not to affect money already paid to claim ant. Neither the filing of an application for rehearing nor an appeal to court shall affect the right of a claimant to receive compensation for an award resulting from an order or decision of the commission until such time as the commission shall enter a decision or order upon the application for rehearing or until such time as the court shall enter judgment upon appeal to the court. If by reason of a commission decision or order upon application for rehearing an award previously made is reduced to such an extent that the payments theretofore made to the claimant under the original award exceed the amount payable under the reduced award, the claimant shall not be liable to repay the difference, but the amount of the difference shall not be chargeable to the experience of an employer for the purpose of computing whether an employer is entitled to a reduction in contribution rate for a favorable ex perience rating. If by reason of a judgment of the court rendered upon appeal to the court an award previously made is reduced to such an extent that the payments theretofore made to the claimant under the original award exceed the amount payable under the reduced award, the claimant shall not be liable to repay the difference, but the amount of the difference shall nut be chargeable to the experience of an employer for the purpose of computing whether an employer is entitled to a reduction in contribution rate for a favorable experience rating. Section 33. ORS 656.456 is amended to read: 656.456 Segregated Fund; Retroactive Reserve. (1) For every case of injury resulting in death or permanent total disability or in permanent partial disability exceeding 24 degrees, the commission forthwith shall notify the State Treasurer in writing of the amount required to equal, together with the anticipated interest increment, the present worth of the instalments payable on account of that injury. The number of instalments shall be com puted in case of permanent total disability or death according to the ages of the beneficiaries, and according to the actuarial practices in the insurance field as recommended by the State Insurance Commissioner and, in the case of permanent partial disability, according to the schedule in ORS 656.214 and 656.216. The State Treasurer shall transfer from the Industrial Fund to a fund to be known as the Segregated Fund the amount so specified by the commission. (2) All moneys in the Segregated Fund shall be invested by the State Treasurer in the class of securities authorized in ORS 293.710, 293.720, 293.735 and 293.745 to 293.770. The earnings shall be credited to that fund. (3) The Segregated Fund shall be charged with the payment of the in stalments on claims for which moneys have been transferred to that fund. ( 4) The State Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of the earnings of and payments from the Segregated Fund and may borrow from the Industrial Fund to meet payments pending conversion into cash of any security, and in such case shall repay the temporary loan out of the cash realized from the security. Any deficiency in the Segregated Fund shall be made good out of, and any balance or overplus shall revert to, the Industrial Fu~. . (5) The commission biennially shall recompute the liability of the Segre gated Fund and notify the State Treasurer of the proper amount to be trans ferred from one fund to the other. General Election, November 3, 1964 29 (6) (a) When payments are made by the commission to the State Treas urer pursuant to ORS 656.452, the commission shall notify the State Treasurer the portion of the payment represented by receipts under ORS 656.506, and the treasurer shall forthwith transfer one-half of all of those receipts from the Industrial Fund to a special Retroactive Reserve within the Segregated Fund. (b) Within the limit of funds available in the Retroactive Reserve any claimant or beneficiary rated on or after [April 1,] July 1, 1959, as eligible to receive compensation under the provisions of the workmen's compensation law in effect prior to July 1, [1955,] 1959, shall receive that compensation at the schedule in effect on July 1, [1955,] 1959, [to be increased by six percent, except that no payment to any claimant or beneficiary shall be greater than the amount payable under the schedule in effect on July 1, 1957,] for death from accidental injury, temporary total disability, permanent total disability, or death during permanent total disability, and any claimant eligible to receive an. award of compensation for permanent partial disability on or after [April 1,] July 1, 1959, because of an injury sustained prior to July 1, [1955,] 1959, shall receive that award as provided by the schedule of pay ments in effect on July 1, [1955,] 1959. Any payment provided by this para graph in excess of payment specified in the law effective on the date of the injury shall be charged to the Retroactive Reserve. (c) Any amount remaining in the Retroactive Reserve after paying the increased benefits provided in paragraph (b) of this section shall be retained for use in making other or future retroactive increases. (d) Except as payments are increased by the provisions of this subsection, payment of benefits for injuries or deaths under the provisions of the work men's compensation law shall be continued as authorized and in the amounts provided for by the workmen's compensation law in force at the time the injury giving rise to the right to compensation occurred. Section 34. ORS 656.506 is amended to read: 656.506 Workmen's contribution. Every employer who is required to make payments to the commission under ORS 656.504 shall retain from the moneys earned by those of his workmen who are subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590 two cents for each day or part of day the workman is employed and pay the money retained to the commission at the time his own payment is due under ORS 656.504. [One-half] Three-fourths of the money so deducted from work men's wages shall be placed in the Retroactive Relief Reserve as provided by subsection (6) of ORS 656.456. Section 35. Section 36 of this Act is added to and made a part of ORS 656.502 to 656.524. Section 36. Commission may recognize employer groupings. In addition to its other powers under ORS 656.502 to 656.524, the commission may: (1) By regulation vary by employer groupings the rates and amounts of fees required by ORS 656.504, accept them in lieu of other contributions based on the employer's payroll, and adjust the period of application from a calendar year to a fiscal year. (2) Establish· group rates under ORS 656.508 for employer groupings. Section 37. ORS 656.312 is amended to read: 656.312 Election to recover damages when right of action exists against third person or delinquent employer; certain defenses denied to employer. (1) If a workman of an employer, engaged in [a hazardous occupation in violation of ORS 656.052] an occupation that is not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act and who has jailed to comply with section 12 of this 1964 Act, or of an employer in default [,] as provided in ORS 656.560, receives 30 Official Voters' Pamphlet an accidental injury in the course of his employment [,] ; or if a workman receives an accidental injury due to the negligence or wrong of a third person, entitling him under ORS 656.154 to seek a rem~dy against such third person [,] : such workman or, if death results from the injury, the other beneficiaries shall elect whether to recover damages from such employer or third person. If a workman leaves beneficiaries who are minors, the right of election shall be exercised by their surviving parent, if any; otherwise, such election shall be exercised by the guardian. (2} In any action brought against such an employer on account of an injury sustained by his workman, it shall be no defense for the employer to show that: (a) The injury was caused in whole or in part by the negligence of a fellow-servant of the injured workman. (b) The negligence of the injured workman, other than his wilful act committed for the purpose of sustaining the injury, contributed to the accident. (c) The injured workman had knowledge of the danger or assumed the risk which resulted in his injury. Section 38. Section 39 of this Act is enacted in lieu of ORS 656.804, which is repealed. Section 39. Occupational disease as injury under workmen's compensation law. An occupational disease, as defined in ORS 656.802, is considered to be an injury for employes of employers who are subject to ORS 656.002 to 656.590, except as otherwise provided in ORS 656.802 to 656.824. Section 40. ORS 654.047 is amended to read: 654.047 Inspection of places of employment. The commission shall inspect annually and from time to time, all places of employment [enumerated in ORS 656.084] that are not exempt under section 9 of this 1964 Act, and the machinery and appliances therein contained to which ORS 654.005 to 654.100 and safety codes and regulations are applicable, for the purpose of deter mining whether they conform to the law. Section 41. The section captions used in this Act are provided only for convenience in locating provisions of this Act, and are not part of the statu tory law of Oregon. Section 42. ORS 654.092, 656.022, 656.024, 656.026, 656.028, 656.032, 656.034, 656.036, 656.038, 656.040, 656.D42, 656.052, 656.054, 656.082, 656.084, 656.086, 656.088 and 656.090 are repealed. Section 43. The compensation and benefits provided for in sections 2 to 6 of this Act are applicable for all compensable injuries and fatalities occurring after December 31, 1964. Sections 1 and 7 to 42 of this Act first become operative on July 1, 1965. General Election, November 3, 1964 31 Measure No. 4 Prohibiting Commercial Fishing for Salmon, Steelhead Proposed by Initiative Petition filed in the office of the Secretary of State July 1, 1964, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of Article IV of the Constitution. Explanation By Committee Designated Pursuant to ORS 254.210 The effect of this measure would be to ban all commercial fishing for salmon and steelhead in all Oregon inland waters, including the Columbia River and Tillamook Bay. Such waters include any stream or river or lake which empties into the Pacific Ocean or from the tributaries of such streams or rivers, or their bays or tidal areas, over which the State of Oregon has sole or concurrent jurisdiction. The initiative declares salmon and steelhead to be game fish while in Oregon inland waters. In order to make the law effective, the bill provides that no person or organization can deal with or possess commercially any salmon or steelhead, whether fresh or processed, taken from any Oregon inland waters, even though landed in another state. No commercial fishing is now permitted in coastal streams of Oregon except that commercial fishing is presently permitted under regulation in certain areas of the lower Columbia River. The State of Oregon has concurrent jurisdiction along with Washington over the Columbia River where it borders the two states. If the bill is enacted, all commercial fishing for steelhead on the Columbia River would be banned. Washington already has classified steelhead as game fish. The bill continues to permit angling by Oregon licensees in the waters affected, under the rules and regulations of the Oregon State Game Commission. Authorized state and federal agencies would be permitted to use any equipment necessary for the taking of fish in the affected waters for propa gation and authorized scientific study. THEODORE T. BUGAS, Astoria, Oregon P. K. HAMMOND, Oregon City, Oregon GEORGE R. WALDUM, Portland, Oregon 32 Official Voters' Pamphlet Measure No. 4 Prohibiting Commercial Fishing for Salmon, Steelhead Argument in Favor Submitted by Save Our Salmon & Steelhead, Inc. CAN OUR FIGHTING FISH BE SAVED FROM EXTINCTION? IF YOU WANT TO SAVE THESE FISH-VOTE NO.4-YES This has been called "The most important conservation measure in the Northwest in twenty-five years." It may save ·a great resource from prac tical extinction and increase Oregon payrolls by millions of tourist dollars. QUICK ACTION NEEDED TO SAVE OUR FISH Authorities agree that salmon and steelhead runs have declined PAST the danger point. Since 1921, the chinook salmon pack has declined 86%. Escapement is already BELOW the bare minimum requirements set by man agement agencies. ARE THERE "SALMON FOR ALL?" Commercial fishing industrialists claim that there are plenty of fish for gillnets as well as for angling. IT SIMPLY ISN'T SO! In an editorial of November 7, 1962 the Oregonian admitted "fall chinook are headed toward extinction/' The true fact is that there will be Salmon for "NO ONE" if voters don't act quickly. THE TOURIST INDUSTRY MEANS MORE JOBS Commercial fishing is open in the Columbia River approximately 100 days each year for short period employment. Oregon's great tourist attractions account for jobs and income totalling over 400 million dollars each year. Oregon State University figures show more than $18,000,000 is spent annually by tourists and Oregonians in angling for salmon and steelhead in Oregon. Hence, more jobs and income for small businesses instead of quick wealth for a few packers. WHO CAN YOU BELIEVE? A widely circulated letter by the opponents to this measure states that no more fresh or canned Columbia River salmon will be available if the meas ure passes. THE FACT: This measure only prohibits commercial fishing in Oregon INLAND waters. Only about 7% of the total seafood processed in Oregon comes from the Columbia. The ocean catches will continue to supply us with fresh and canned salmon. The opposition statement is inexcusable political trickery. WHAT ABOUT JOBS? Oregon State figures show a negligible increase in "extra" part time workers during the open season in the Columbia. It seems unlikely that many persons could lose their principal income by prohibiting this short gillnet season. Commercial fisheries threaten to move the industry to Wash ington, yet, that State has already outlawed the commercial netting of steelhead. VOTE MEASURE NO.4-YES The wholesale netting of the remnant fish runs is dooming both the com mercial and sports fishery; and the time has come when gillnetting of salmon and steelhead in Oregon's inland waters must be stopped by the voice of ordinary citizens determined to save our fish. · SAVE OUR SALMON & STEELHEAD, INC. Allan L. Kelly, President General Election, November 3, 1964 33 MeasUTe No. 4 Prohibiting Commercial Fishing for Salmon, Steelhead Argument in Opposition Submitted by Salmon for All, Inc. SAVE OREGON PAYROLLS VOTE "NO" ON MEASURE NO. 4 BALLOT MEASURE NO.4 IS NOT A CONSERVATION BILL This unfair measure is solidly opposed by the Oregon Fish Commission, which is the state agency responsible for conservation of the Columbia River salmon resource. Also opposed to this measure are the Governor's Natural Resources Committee and the Oregon Legislative Interim Committee on Wild Life, both of which have held extensive hearings to develop the facts in this matter. The U. S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, which in 1963 alone spent over $6 million for the enhancement of the Columbia River salmon resource, has endorsed the position ·Of the above agencies in strongly opposing this measure as contrary to the interests of good conservation. The Oregon Game Commission has likewise testified that no increased escapement to the spawning grounds is currently needed to insure satisfactory Columbia River salmon and steelhead runs for the future. Regulatory agencies of the states of Oregon and Washington have the immediate power to restrict or stop rommercial fishing if conservation of the runs so dictates. Enactment of the measure would cause a waste of this great Oregon resource by preventing fishing when the runs crowd into the Columbia. LOSS OF JOBS, INCOME AND STATE REVENUES WOULD RESULT It is conservatively estimated by the Clatsop County Central Labor Coun cil that the income of more than 2,000 Oregon fishermen and employees would be totally or partially eliminated by the passage of this measure. Hundreds of additional Oregon jobs in the production of corrugated cases, cans, and other supplies, as well as jobs in both rail and trucking industries, would be affected by the loss of this basic industry. Passage of Measure No. 4 would eliminate an industry active in Oregon's economy for over 100 years, during which it has created more than $1 BILLION OF NEW WEALTH for our State. All these losses would come at a time when our State is making every effort to attract new industry, payrolls and revenues. PASSAGE OF MEASURE WOULD RESULT IN TRANSFER OF OREGON'S COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON INDUSTRY TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Passage of Measure No. 4 would result in a "giveaway" of Oregon jobs and industry, since our neighboring State of Washington has no law against commercial salmon fishing on the Columbia River. This measure which would prohibit landing of Columbia River salmon ONLY IN OREGON would surely force the transfer of Oregon's Columbia River salmon industcy to the State of Washington. 34 Official Voters' Pamphlet OREGONIANS WOULD BE DENIED COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON, FRESH OR CANNED Ballot Measure No. 4 would specifically prohibit "all commercial dealings" in Columbia River salmon and steelhead in Oregon. The salmon resources of the Columbia belong to ALL the people of Oregon. Even in our Statehood Act, the residents of Oregon jealously guarded their use and control of their salmon resources. No restaurant would be able to serve this delicacy. No supermarket, grocery store or fish market would be permitted to sell fresh, frozen or canned Columbia River salmon. WHAT GROUPS OPPOSE THIS MEASURE? Literally scores of respected organizations throughout Oregon have pub licly declared their wholehearted opposition to Ballot Measure No. 4. Among the many groups which have condemned this unfair measure and urge Oregon voters to vote "NO" ·on initiative Measure No. 4 are: Democratic Party of Oregon Commercial Trollers Union Republican Party of Oregon Oregon State Grange Oregon AFL-CIO Otter Trawl Commission Associated Oregon Industries Columbia River Fishermen's Oregon Brotherhood of Teamsters Protective Union Oregon Coast Association Oregon Building Trades Council The great majority of Oregon's newspapers are publicly opposed to Ballot Measure No. 4. In addition, the majority of Chambers of Commerce through out the state have passed resolutions against the measure, as have numerous service organizations, civic groups and sports clubs. SAVE OREGON PAYROLLS VOTE "NO" ON MEASURE NO. 4 SALMON FOR ALL, INC. Theodore T. Bugas, Treasurer P. 0. Box 60 Astoria, Oregon General Election, November 3, 1964 35 Measure No.4 BALLOT TITLE PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL FISHING FOR SALMON, STEEL- YES 0 HEAD-Purpose: Prohibits commercial fishing for salmon, 4 steelhead in all Oregon inland waters, including boundary rivers. Prohibits all commercial dealings in such fish taken in NO 0 prohibited areas. AN ACT Relating to steelhead and salmon in or from certain inland waters over which the State has jurisdiction; creating new provisions; and repealing ORS 511.055. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Section 1. Section 2 of this Act is enacted in lieu of ORS 511.055, which is repealed. Section 2. ( 1) It shall be unlawful to take, catch or fish for any species of salmo gairdneri, hereinafter called steelhead, or any species of salmon at any time, except by hook and line, commonly known as angling, in the waters of any stream or river which empties in the Pacific Ocean or from the tributaries of such streams or rivers, whether within the waters over which the State of Oregon has sole or concurrent jurisdiction. Such waters shall include all bays, inlets, sloughs, lakes or tidal areas within the boundaries of the State of Oregon or over which the State of Oregon has jurisdiction. Angling shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Oregon State Game Commission. (2) No commercial fishing licenses shall be issued to allow taking of any species of salmon or steelhead in the waters described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, association, copartner ship, corporation or cooperative in this state, acting on his own account, or for the account of another, to buy, sell. ship, store, process or have in pos session for purposes of trade or sale, salmon or steelhead taken from the waters described in subsection ( 1) of this section by means other than hook and line, commonly known as angling, whether landed in this state or any other state. ( 4) Salmon and steelhead while in waters described in subsection (1) of this section are hereby declared to be game fish in the State of Oregon. ( 5) The use of any equipment necessary for propagation and authorized scientific study by federal and state agencies is permitted. (6) All Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this section are hereby repealed. Section 3. If any section or provision of this act shall be unconstitutional or for any other reason held invalid, the invalidity of such section or pro vision shall not affect the validity of this act as a whole or any other section, provision or part thereof not charged to be unconstitutional or invalid. 36 Official Voters' Pamphlet STATEMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON The Democratic Party of Oregon convened elected officials, party officials, and other Democrats to write a Platform for the Party in Oregon. That Platform points out the needs of the people in their private lives and public responsibilities; recognizes certain programs for meeting these needs; and indicates the most desirable methods for financing the programs. It does not indicate priorities of needs, does not present legislation, nor draft bills to finance these programs. The Platform of the Democratic Party adopted in 1964 stated in part, ttie following: THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY • supports the progressive income tax as the most equitable and opposes the sales tax as regressive and least desirable; • supports equal treatment of all persons regardless of race, color, na tional origin, religious beliefs or sex in voting, employment, use of public facilities, education, housing, and recreation; • supports an amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Law to extend industrial accident protection and benefits to all injured workmen with the guarantee of right of trial by jury; • believes the basic goal of the farm policy is to preserve our agricultural production capacity with opportunities in farming for many farm families rather than in maximum profits for few; • believes the state's role in business expansion is limited to helping maintain competition and keeping the economy free from restraints; providing technical and promotional assistance, developing state re sources in areas of public responsibility, supplementing private efforts in areas of demonstrated need; • favors vigorous policies and programs to increase supply of low-cost power needed to support the growth of Oregon's industry, to protect the general public, and to prevent diversion to other areas of firm power needed in Oregon; (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3,.1964 37 • supports the right to adequate protection from economic fears of old age, sickness, and unemployment and advocates public health and social welfare programs to rehabilitate the lives of those unable to play a constructive role; • supports enriched and expanded programs in education in order to insure full use of every individual's potential. The Democratic Party of Oregon asks you to remember these Democratic candidates when you go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 1964. LYNDON B. JOHNSON for President HUBERT H. HUMPHREY for Vice President BLAINE WHIPPLE AL ULLMAN for Congress for Congress 1st District 2nd District EDITH GREEN ROBERT B. DUNCAN for Congress for Congress 3rd District 4th District ALFRED H. CORBETT for Secretary of State ROBERT W. STRAUB for State Treasurer ROBERT Y. THORNTON for Attorney General Look for more about these candidates in the following pages. TAKE THIS PAGE TO THE POLLS WITH YOU NOVEMBER 3, 1964. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 38 Official Voters' Pamphlet STATEMENT OF REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE Oregonians can return the entire state government this year to the human concern and fiscal responsibility which are hallmarks of the Republican Party and Governor Hatfield's administration. By maintaining Republicans on the Board of Control through the offices of Secretary of State and State Treasurer while electing a Republican Attorney General, the people of Oregon can as sure the state of responsible, forward-looking leadership; and by returning control of the House of Representatives and the State Senate to the Republi can Party, the voters will guarantee continued economic growth, efficient state services and a tax program responsive to the wishes of the people. A GREAT TEAM FOR OREGON Secretary of State candidate Tom McCall offers a wide background in public affairs and is recognized throughout the Northwest as an outstanding authority on the needs of Oregon. State Treasurer Howard Belton-Oregon's "Mr. Integrity"-has set a re markable record in increasing state income through careful fiscal management and deserves re-election. Attorney General candidate Merlin Estep would bring to the office a wide background of outstanding legal experience and would take a leading part in the clarification of tl'\e state's complicated and confused laws. Congressional Candidate Everett Thoren is a businessman who will give . active leadership in protecting and developing jobs in the Second District. Congressional Candidate Lyle Dean offers a sincere determination to pro vide a real voice and effective representation in Congress for the Third Dis trict and the state. Congressional Candidate Paul Jaffarian brings dynamic concern for the problems of the Fourth District and will consistently work for more efficient government. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OREGON The Republican Party of Oregon stands for Freedom, for Opportunity, for Responsibility. It believes in a limited form of government, based upon Con stitutional principles, that seeks as its goal the maximum extension of individ ual liberty consistent with moral and written law. It rejects the philosophy which assumes that government is responsible for all aspects of the citizen's well-being. Republican philosophy rests on the doctrine that the individual has God-given rights and dignity and that government's role is to serve, not to master. ·(Concluded on next page) (This information furnished by Repubhcari State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 39 THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OREGON BELIEVES in the individual's right and capacity to govern himself, to set his own goals and work toward them with equal opportunity and without the restraints of dictatorship or paternalism. BELIEVES that government should do only those things for the people which they cannot do for themselves. BELIEVES that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of the health and prosperity of individuals rests in the individual citizen and family and that government assistance for the aged, ill, unemployed and needy should be based upon the need of the individual and furnished at the lowest possible level of government. BELIEVES that attempting to solve our economic and social problems through give-away programs destroys individual initiative and self reliance and tends to corrupt the moral fiber of the nation. BELIEVES that human rights cannot exist without the individual's right to keep and manage the rewards .of his own efforts and asserts that any government that confiscates its citizens' possessions through excessive taxation and spending violates a fundamental freedom. BELIEVES in fiscal responsibility and insists upon careful management of the people's tax money and protection of ·citizens' savings, pensions and insurance from destructive inflation. BELIEVES in maintaining the separation of the powers of government, with an effective system of checks and balances to protect the rights of the people and to prevent any branch of government from usurping dis proportionate power. BELIEVES that continued growth of federal bureaucracy smothers individ ual liberties and undermines the role of local and state governments; to preserve our republican form of government, to bring it back to the people and to make government more efficient, we must accept our local responsi bilities. BELIEVES that in order to provide employment, good working conditions and a higher standard of living for all, it is essential that we have a tax, labor and business climate that will assure adequate wage and profit levels and permit our industries to expand and be competitive at home and abroad under our free enterprise system. ' BELIEVES that it is properly the role of government and of each person as well to promote equality of opportunity for each individual and for all individuals, regardless of race, creed or national origin, ln such areas as education, employment, housing and public accommodations. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 40 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican BARRY M. GOLDWATER For President Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona, a businessman, jet pilot, athlete, photographer, "ham radio" operator, explorer and author, has served 11 years in the U. S. Senate and is a Major General in the U. S. Air Force Reserve. He is the ranking Republican member of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee, servmg on the following subcommittees: Labor, Veterans' Affairs, Aging, Education, Migratory Labor and Railroad Retirement. A wide back ground in national affairs has been provided by his membership on the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, Select Small Business Committee, Senate-House Joint Economic Committee and the Select Committee on Im proper Activities in the Labor or Management Field. (Continued on following page) ~~~- (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3,1964 41 Republican WILLIAM E. MILLER For Vice President Throughout his lifetime William E. Miller has groomed himself for leader ship, service and responsibility. Following graduation from Notre Dame University in 1935 and law school at Albany, N. Y., he served as U. S. Com missioner for the Western District of New York. After extensive service in Military Intelligence during the Second World War, Miller played a major role in the prosecution of Nazi war criminals during the famous trials at Nuremberg, Germany. In addition to private law practice, he served as Dis trict Attorney for Niagara County, N. Y., before being elected to Congress in 1950. Throughout his seven terms in the House of Representatives, he has demonstrated dynamic leadership and a penetrating grasp of the problems facing the U. S., both foreign and domestic. (Continued on following page) ------(This information fur!lished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 42 Official Voters' Pamphlet BARRY GOLDWATER SPEAKS OUT ON THE ISSUES FOREIGN POLICY: "The major objective of U. S. foreign policy should be the reduction of Communist power to a level from which it cannot threaten the security of our nation or the peace of the world. This will require full mobilization of the free world's resolve and its resources to undermine the power now held by Communists and to encourage their eviction from posi tions of control. This does not mean war. It means the alternative to war; a way to win peace-to end threats to the nation-without war." PEACE THROUGH PREPAREDNESS: "The lessons of history are clear; a just peace can be secured only through strength and its prudent use ... The Communists are deterred from risking war today by our preponderant military-technology advantage. That deterrence can last only so long as we keep an unflagging opposition to the total Communist enterprise." THE UNITED NATIONS: "I support, unconditionally, the purposes the United Nations was originally intended to serve ... The U. N. today is not all it should be ... So long as we treat the U. N. as a sacred cow, immutable and untouchable, it will continue to fall short of its goals. It is time to take stock, to measure performance against promise and to consider effective remedies." NATO: "The greatest force for freedom in the world today is the powerful Atlantic Alliance ... But the present administration has allowed NATO to drift into disarray-to the point where it is split, leaderless and badly lagging in its goal of building and maintaining a solid barrier against communism." FOREIGN AID: "U. S. foreign aid should be a means of instilling self discipline, not encouraging self-indulgence, in the recipient country ... Foreign aid and trade with Communist countries is not in the interest of the U. S.; it does not help the captive PEOPLE but rather their Communist rulers." STATES RIGHTS: "States rights is no mere slogan. It is the backbone of our Constitutional system ... Not in spite of but because of the growth and endless diversity of 20th-Century America, it is the state and locality that can most quickly and efficiently meet human needs." FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: "The first fiscal responsibility of govern ment is to preserve the value of the dollar. It can do this by prudent budget ing, by living within the means of the people who pay the bills, and by encouraging individual enterprise." SOCIAL SECURITY: "I favor a sound Social Security system, and I want to see it strengthened ... We will not preserve the Social Security system if we saddle it with. unnecessary new burdens ... We penalize all aged citizens if we thus bankrupt the system which protects them." (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 43 CIVIL RIGHTS: "We must always make a sharp distinction between civil rights guaranteed under the Constitution and those rights of association that are basically moral issues and cannot be resolved simply by passing new federal laws ... I am proud of the fact that I supported the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960 ... I would have voted for the 1964 act, too, had it not been for the two titles-involving public accommodations and private employment-that raised grave questions of constitutionality." INTEGRITY IN GOVERNMENT: "The most rigid standards of honesty and integrity must be maintained by officials at EVERY LEVEL of govern ment." Senator Barry Goldwater stands firmly upon the heritage of the Con stitution and the tradition of American leadership based on principle and strength. He has made his positions known to the American people honestly and without concern for political expediency. THE NATION NEEDS GOLDWATER AND MILLER The Presidential campaign of 1964 is a crucial one for the American people, because they face a clear-cut choice on two important issues. They will choose between following the principles of individual freedom and responsibility upon which the United States has grown into the world's great est nation or taking the path toward ever-increasing power for the federal government, with inevitable loss of local control and personal liberty. They will also decide whether to serve the cause of freedom by providing strong, decisive leadership in the struggle against Communism or whether to sur render bit by bit to Communist aggression through weakness and accommoda tion in the name of "peace." With Senator Barry Gold water, Oregonians arc, for the first time, offered a choice between new ideas, based upon the principles which made our coun try what it is today, and the sterile ideas of the present administration, the very ideas whose impotency has been demonstrated through the last thirty two years. Oregonians are offered a chance to vote for a westerner who understands the problems of a western state. In this time of crisis the nation needs the dedication and resolute leader ship of Barry Goldwater and William Miller. They can be trusted to keep world peace through national preparedness, to bring honesty and integrity to government and to preserve the Constitutional principles upon which America has achieved the highest level of material wealth and freedom ever known. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 44 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat LYNDON B. JOHNSON For President UNITED AND INDIVISIBLE "Let no friend needlessly fear-and no foe vainly hope-that this is a nation divided in this election year. Our free elections-our full and free debate-are America's strength, not America's weakness. "There are no parties-and there is no partisanship-when our peace or the peace of the world is imperiled by aggressors in any part of the world. "We are one nation united and indivisible. "And united and indivisible we shall remain." President Lyndon B. Johnson August 5; 1964 TAXATION AND FISCAL POLICY "I pledge a progressive Administration which is efficient, honest, and frugal." President Johnson January 8, 1964 (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; AI Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 45 INTERNATIONAL TRADE "We must expand world trade. Having recognized ... that we must buy as well as sell, we must now expect our trading partners to recognize that we must sell as well as buy." President Johnson January 8, 1964 SECURITY "We have taken every precaution to insure the security of the United States . . . we have put into full effect the program of safeguards originally approved by President Kennedy on the advice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff . . . the Chiefs have reviewed the present program and agree that satisfactory progress is being made under it . . . "We can live in strength without adding to the hazards of life on this planet. We need not relax our guard in order to avoid unnecessary risks. This is the legacy of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and it is the legacy of hope." President Johnson July 30, 1964 Democrat HUBERT H. HUMPHREY For Vice President (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 46 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat ALFRED H. CORBETT For Secretary of State Secretary of State is a $25 million per year business SECURE YOUR INVESTMENT VOTE EXPERIENCE ALFRED H. CORBETT cannot be matched in. GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE 12 years leadership in elected office ...... not just an observer! ALFRED H. CORBETT cannot be matched in . . . BUSINESS & LEGAL EXPERIENCE-A practical public servant . . . . not a theorist! ALFRED H. CORBETT cannot be matched in ... PROVEN ECONOMY IN GOVERNMENT-A working fiscal officer . . . . not a talker! Corbett Knows Oregon ... Knows the Job (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 47 THE DEMOCRAT HAS THE EXPERIENCE ELECT State Senator ALFRED H. CORBETT. SECRETARY OF STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE . . . PROVEN LEADERSHIP IN ELECTIVE OFFICE Besides serving in an administrative job with the Defense Electric Power Administration in Washington, D.C., in 1951 and 1952, ALFRED H. CORBETT has been elected 3 times to the State Legislature since 1953 where he is now STATE SENATOR and has been: Twice Chairman, 5 times member Ways and Means Committee Vice-Chairman, Agriculture Committee Chairman and 3 times member, Legislative Fiscal Committee Chairman. Commerce and Utilities Committee Chairman and twice member, Labor & Industries Committee Chairman, subcommittee on Economic Development SENATOR CORBETT'S PROGRAM for the office of Secretary of State is clearly reflected in his decisive action over the past 12 years. To mention a few of the examples of successful legislation he sponsored: the Metropolitan Youth Commission, Pilot Training Program and Sheltered Workshops for the Retarded, Community Mental Health Clinics, Water Resources Board and Ground Water Code, Expansion of Economic Development, State Council on Aging, and Homestead Tax Exemption. DEMONSTRATED ECONOMY IN GOVERNMENT ... A WORKING FISCAL OFFICER $13 million were trimmed from state agency budgets without crippling their functions, during Senator Corbett's terms as Chairman of the powerful Ways & Means Committee. Senator Corbett is a practical humanitarian who knows that strict economy is necessary to finance vital programs without adding needlessly to already heavy tax burdens. BUSINESS AND LEGAL EXPERIENCE ... A PRACTICAL PUBLIC SERVANT 24 years in business, law and property management Attorney-at-law, admitted to Oregon Bar, 1940 Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 1952 ALFRED H. CORBETT is a direct man-gives straight answers. Member of a pioneer family with a record of three generations of public service. A family man with five fine children. Corbett is an outdoorsman, fisher man, hunter, skier, mountaineer. A veteran-sergeant overseas in Moun tain Infantry in World War II. Described by his many friends as A MAN OF QUIET INTEGRITY. SENATOR CORBETT'S knowledge is based on participation in over 3,000 working meetings investigating and solving the problems of Oregon. He is respected and admired by members of both parties for his ability to work with people, produce the facts and solve the problems. He will bring to State Administration COMMON SENSE ...... DIRECTION . . .. STABILITY (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, ·Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 48 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican TOM McCALL For Secretary of State AN EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATOR WITH DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP TOM McCALL, an old friend to most Oregonians, has distinguished himself as an experienced and respected leader through more than two decades of public and community service. As a candidate for Secretary of State he is seeking to extend his career of commitment to the people of Oregon. Secretary of State is the most important elective office on the state ballot this year. It is a job calling for an experienced administrator, broad knowl edge of state government, businesslike leadership and high personal integrity. EXPERIENCE WHERE IT COUNTS Although familiar to most people as a prominent radio and television political analyst, TOM McCALL is the only candidate with demonstrated administra tive capabilities in posts that include: • Administrative Assistant to ex-Governor Douglas McKay; • Executive Secretary for five legislative Interim Committees; • Coordinator of the Governor's committee that drafted, and secured passage of Oregon's basic air pollution legislation-the first enacted by any state; • Chairman of Portland-Multnomah County Youth Commission; • Co-founder of the Governor's first committee on Indian Affairs; • Member of Governor's Committee on State Reorganization; • Prominent member of many other government, community and public service organizations. (Concluded on next page) (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 49 In addition to administrative experience, TOM McCALL has practical experi ence, earned as an active participant in implementing legislative programs working hard without fanfare, and in most instances without salary, to make them workable and practical. He knows the workings of the legislature, too, having analyzed and interpreted its action since 1949-longer than any present se.nator or representative has been a member. KNOWLEDGE WHERE IT'S NEEDED As former president of the Oregon Prison Association, member of the state advisory board on Mental Health and of the Oregon Council on Crime and Delinquency, TOM McCALL has an intimate knowledge of the 11 state institutions administered by the Board of Control, of which the Secretary of State is a member. TOM McCALL knows the problems of labor, business and agriculture, first hand. His family still owns the Central Oregon ranch where he spent more than 15 years. He organized-and was a partner in-a public relations firm which now flourishes in three states. He is a former president and board member of the union to which he has belonged for 21 years. He co-authored the Oregon Legislature's 1959-60· Labor-Management Interim Committee report. PROGRESS WHERE IT MEANS THE MOST TOM McCALL is the Secretary of State candidate who has based his cam paign on the real problems that face the people of Oregon-the candidate whose convictions and well-known progressive views have not changed to meet campaign needs-the candidate who has discussed with voters his plans to: 1. Continue the application of modern business methods for low-cost high efficiency in a progressive state government. 2. Introduce advanced preventive and correctional programs to sharpen the community-state attack on social problems, including the tax-gobbling spiral in the crime rate. 3. Work for full development of Oregon's human and natural resources through leadership of the State Board of Control and Land Board. 4. Insist on sound fiscal administration based on a well-functioning and developing economy, rather than adoption of new taxes or increases in existing tax rates. DEDICATION WHERE THE HEART IS TOM McCALL came to Oregon 50 years ago, was reared on the family ranch in Crook County, attended schools in Central Oregon and earned his degree at the University of Oregon. He moved to Portland more than 20 years ago where he lives with his wife, Audrey, and sons, Tom, Jr. and Sam. During World War II, TOM McCALL saw overseas duty as an enlisted Navy combat correspondent. Tom McCall has the experience, qualifications and sincere desire to serve Oregon as Secretary of State. He is known for his ability to penetrate humanitarian needs with ideas and innovations. He has spent most of his adult life working with the problems of people, not corporate entities. He has constantly worked to preserve the principles in the labor movement. He has won award after award for his continuing advocacy of programs to protect natural resources from exploitation and pollution. He is a man of action and achievement dedicated to Oregon. Elect TOM McCALL Secretary of State (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 50 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican HOWARD C. BELTON For State Treasurer Oregon's "Mr. Integrity" It has often been said-by Republicans and Democrats alike-that State Treasurer Howard Belton is one of the most sincere and capable men ever to serve the State of Oregon. As a veteran legislator, businessman and public official, he has earned universal respect for his personal and political integrity, his forthright opinions and his fighting determination to keep government honest . . . economical . . . and fair to everyone. (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 51 Probably no man is better informed or more actively concerned about the financial affairs of our state. He well deserves the title by which people so often refer to him . . . "Mr. Integrity." His record as State Treasurer is one of dedicated public service translated into effective action: Interest from the investment of state funds was a remarkable 69% greater in the four years since Howard Belton became State Treasurer than in the previous four years. This increase amounted to more than $6 million-MORE THAN 41/2 TIMES THE COST OF ADMINISTERING HIS DEPARTMENT. Collections in the Inheritance and Gift Tax Department are estimated to reach 16.5 m1llion dollars th >s bicnn!Urr-more than twice the total collections in any biennium before Belton's administration. Belton has sharply cut state funds deposited in banks without interest. Last year, 88% of fund balances were invested at interest-the highest in history. Belton doesn't overlook the small savings. By permitting successful bid ders on bonds to select $5,000 denominations, instead of $1,000 as previously, he made a worthwhile saving in printing costs, processing of coupons and final payments. Howard Belton has contributed mature judgment, a keen business sense and effective leadership to the Board of Control on which he serves with Governor Mark Hatfield and Secretary of State Howell Appling in supervising Oregon's seven state institutions. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE Howard Belton came to Oregon when he was nineteen and was graduated with honors from Oregon State University. Named "First Citizen of Canby" in 1963, Belton is a former director of the Canby Union Bank, a former insurance company executive, a past presi dent of the State Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and, for eighteen years was a director of the Canby Telephone Association. He is a life director of the American Cancer Society, a Trustee of Lewis and Clark College, a past grand master of the Masonic Lodge, and a past grand patron, 0. E. S. He is a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church, a life member of Oregon State's Dad's Club, and active in the Grange and Farm Bureau. Belton served two years in Oregon's House of Representatives, twenty years in the Senate (where he became Senate President) and for 93 days was acting governor during the administration of Gov. Snell. He was ap pointed State Treasurer in January 1960 by Gov. Mark Hatfield and elected to a full four-year term in November of that year. Howard Belton gives to the office of State Treasurer the maturity and experience of a trained executive, the common sense of a successful farmer, the vitality and enthusiasm of a man accustomed to action, and an under standing deeply rooted in his long experience in public service. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 52 OfficiaL Voters' PamphLet Democrat ROBERT W. (BOB) STRAUB For State Treasurer Every Oregon voter has a stake in the of fice of State Treasurer, the position which BOB STRAUB seeks. The State Treasurer has three major duties. 1) TREASURER within strict bound aries prescribed by law, he is the manager and custodian of millions of dollars of state funds; and he collects the gift and inheritance taxes. 2) B 0 A R D 0 F CONTROL-he co manages, with the Gov ernor and Secretary of State, the state institu tions for the mentally ill, the retarded, the juvenile offenders, and inmates of the peni tentiaries. 3) STATE LAND BOARD-he eo-man ages, with the Governor and Secretary of State, the state lands; admin isters the common school fund; and pro tects the Oregon beaches. INTO EACH OF THESE IMPORTANT ROLES, BOB STRAUB WILL BRING NEW IDEAS TO GET THE MOST FOR THE TAX DOLLAR-HARD WORK TO PUT IDEAS INTO ACTION -FULL DEVOTION TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST! BREAK UP POLITICAL MONOPOLY All three members of the present Board of Control and State Land Board are of the same political party (Republican) and the other two were even appointed by the Governor. Political monopoly SMOTHERS and DESTROYS healthy competition and efficiency in government. Monopoly permits partisan secrecy and cover-up on the part of these three top elected officials of state government. The PUBLIC loses the benefit of free open debate of a bipartisan body. (Many State Boards and Commissions are wisely required by law to have both parties represented.) (ConcLuded on foLLowing page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) Genera! Election, November 3,1964 53 THE ELECTION OF BOB STRAUB AS STATE TREASURER WOULD BREAK UP THIS HARMFUL POLITICAL MONOPOLY IN THE STATE HOUSE AND PUT IN A WINDOW THROUGH WHICH THE PEOPLE OF OREGON WOULD KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. STATE FUNDS HIDDEN IN A MATTRESS State Treasurers for the past twelve years have cost Oregon taxpayers millions of dollars in lost earnings by following out-of-date investment policies which were little better than stuffing state funds into a mattress. For example, a large part of state funds were left in in active, non producing checking accounts and low yielding municipal bonds, rather than being invested in more productive bonds and Federal securities. BOB STRAUB WOULD BRING MODERN TREASURY MANAGEMENT TO THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE AND WOULD ALERTLY INVEST STATE FUNDS FOR MAXIMUM EARNINGS TO THE PEOPLE. BOARD OF CONTROL State institutions are crowded with people who need help to become restored to useful life. Increased taxes will surely follow if we don't move boldly with aggressive, imaginative, and efficient new programs based on prevention, reform, and rehabilitation. BOB STRAUB WILL BRING DYNAMIC ENERGY, COURAGE AND POSITIVE PROGRAMS TO THE BOARD OF CONTROL. AS STATE SENATOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS, HE DEVELOPED KEEN INSIGHT INTO INSTITUTIONAL PROBLEMS. AT ONLY A FRACTION OF THE COST OF CRIME AND DELIN QUENCY, BOB STRAUB BELIEVES WE CAN DEVELOP SOUND PRO GRAMS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE (such as his successful Youth Forest Camp Program). STATE LAND BOARD Nearly 800,000 acres of state lands in eastern Oregon, dedicated to the support of Oregon Public Schools, have been mismanaged and neglected by the State Land Board. Little has been done with these lands except let them go to sagebrush and JUmper. Other agencies with similar landholdings, by applying proven range improvement and reseeding programs, have in creased forage production as much as thirty times. BOB STRAUB WOULD MOVE TO DO THE SAME THING WITH OREGON'S LAND BY CONSOLIDATING AND PROPERLY MANAGING THESE LANDS TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE FOR OREGON'S ECON OMY, PROVIDE INCREASED INCOME TO OUR SCHOOLS, USEFUL OUTDOOR SUMMER WORK FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND HUNTING AND RECREATION AREAS FOR THE PEOPLE OF OREGON. WITH hAL\fCH hULD1NGS Ai\ID LAND MANAGEMENT EXPERlENCE IN BOTH WESTERN AND EASTERN OREGON, BOB STRAUB IS VALUABLY TRAINED FOR SERVICE ON THE STATE LAND BOARD. PERSONAL Bob Straub, 44 years of age, is a rancher, land developer and businessman with broad experience and background in the Eugene-Springfield area. He is a long-time member of both the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce. He is a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. Bob served as an outstanding Lane County Commissioner from 1955 to 1959, and as State Senator from 1959 to 1963. Bob and his wife Pat, have six children, three boys and three girls. ' (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 54 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican MERLIN ESTEP For Attorney General Ask YOUR Lawyer Merlin Estep and his opponent, the incumbent Attorney General, both belong to the Marion County Bar. In a secret preferential poll of members, Estep was favored by THE LAWYERS WHO KNOW THEM BEST 80 to 44. (Marion County Bar Poll, May 5, 1964.) The Marion County Bar is made up of Judges, practicing attorneys, and members of the Department of Justice working as assistants to the Attorney General. These lawyers, in frequent, and sometimes daily, contact with the (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 55 two candidates for over a decade are in the best position to evaluate their abilities for the office. Both men are known by attorneys throughout the state; ask YOUR lawyer. ESTEP, 42, has been successfully engaged in the practice of law since 1950, and has handled litigation in almost all major fields of law for clients from all walks of life, with extensive experience before the Supreme Court of Oregon. His work in the field of constitutional law has attracted nation wide attention, and has involved association and collaboration with attorneys from all over America, including Erle Stanley Gardner, criminologist, lawyer, and author of "Perry Mason." ESTEP is experienced in the preparation of legislation, often having been called to the assistance of the Legislative Assembly. His abilities along these lines were recognized as early as January 28, 1955, when THE OREGONIAN, in an editorial dealing with the need for revision in some areas of criminal law, said: "We think Mr. Estep, ... should be called into legislative consul tation on these matters and the laws made more equitable." ESTEP maintains that: "The ATTORNEY GENERAL, in close cooperation with other state officials, should take a leading part in the MODERNIZA TION and CLARIFICATION of our COMPLICATED and CONFUSED LAWS. The area of crime and delinquency is one in which the need for fundamental revision is most pressing. The creation of the proposed 'family court' is an important step in the right direction. "In rendering opinions to state officials and agencies, the role of Attorney General is similar to that of the private attorney advising his client; great care should be exercised to see that the questions are really answered, and the confidential nature of the relationship should be maintained, free from 'political' considerations." Merlin Estep was born on a ranch in Montana. At age 13, after complet ing the 7th grade, he left school to aid his family, hard-hit by the depression. He worked as a ranch-hand and as baker's apprentice for six years, with long hours and poor pay. He studied diligently at night, and determined that one day he would study law and dedicate himself to the protection of our Constitutional rights. At the age of 19, ESTEP came to Salem to live, and resumed his formal education, being admitted to Willamette University as a full-time special student. Upon "proved ability to do excellent college work", he was "con sidered regularly enrolled student pursuing a liberal arts degree", and thereafter was awarded an A.B. degree by Willamette. In World War II, ESTEP enlisted in the U.S. MARINE CORPS, was on active duty three years (one year in the Pacific), and was graduated from the Marine Officers' Training School, Quantico, Virginia, and commissioned. After returning from the Service, ESTEP earned and was awarded his law degree by Willamette University. ESTEP has been wholly SELF-SUPPORTED since age 13. He and his wife, Helen, have two children: daughter Lynne, 13, and son Mark, 11. The family belongs to the First Methodist Church, in Salem. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 56 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat ROBERT Y. THORNTON For Attorney General BOB THORNTON IS EXPERIENCED. BACKGROUND: Born and reared in Portland, BOB THORNTON earned his own way through Stanford, Univ. of Oregon and Geo. Washington law schools. Began as a law clerk to a U. S. judge. Did legal work for U. S. Congress for 3 years. Ass't Solicitor, U. S. Dept. of In terior, Washington, D. C. Co-authored standard reference book on "U. S. Constitution". Practiced law in Medford and Til lamook beginning in 1938. Served as a member of Oregon Legislature. Five years' active service in U. S. Army in World War II. AS YOUR ATTORNEY GENERAL Bob Thornton was first elected in 1952. In 1956 and 1960, campaigning for reelection on his record as the "People's Lawyer" he received your ap- proval by large majorities. Thornton is widely recognized for his top-flight administration of the Oregon Justice Department. He and his legal staff have been upheld in over two-thirds of their cases going to the Supreme Court. Long range programs initiated by your Attorney General include: CAREER SERVICE: A nonpolitical career system for the appointment and promotion of attorneys in all state departments, boards and commissions. PROTECTING OREGON CITIZENS: The Oregon Attorney General's of fice under Thornton has been active in recent state and federal legal efforts which successfully controlled fraudulent land promotions, health insurance racketeering and noncompetitive bidding on public contracts. In 1963 the Attorney General was one of the chief architects of Oregon's tough new subdivision control law directed at putting a stop to the sale of remote desert lands at inflated prices. Attorney General Thornton blocked the attempted lease of Oregon's beaches and submerged coastlands to one oil company without competitive bidding and without safeguards to protect scenic and recreational features. He later waged a successful fight against oil interests to enact a comprehen sive bill which now allows offshore oil exploration and development, but (ConcLuded on next page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 57 with safeguards against pollution and exploitation, recently lauded as "a crackerjack law" by a Shell Oil executive. Thornton also helped push through a 1963, law to provide for supervision of tax-exempt charitable foundations and trusts. ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT: Thornton's pioneer "Welfare Recovery Division" collects over $50,000 a month from non-supporting fathers and fraud cases. This program has collected over $2 million since 19'55. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Close cooperation with law enforcement officials, including inauguration of a regular series of yearly educational conferences with all district attorneys and their deputies. This program has now been copied in several states. Thornton spearheaded the drive that cleaned out organized prostitution rings in 13 Oregon communities. LEGAL COUNSEL: Independent and reliable legal counsel and legal representation in court has been furnished to over 100 state departments, boards and commissions. THORNTON'S WORK IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED Professional recognition of the efforts of Oregon's busy, hard-working Attorney General has included: SPECIAL A WARD from Portland State College students for outstanding service to youth of Oregon; NATIONAL AWARD from American Social Health Association for prostitution cleanup; president, Western Association of Attorneys General (13 states); MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, National Attorneys General Association; LEGAL CONSULTANT, Japanese Ministry of Justice (Tokyo); GUEST LAW LECTURER, Northwestern Uni versity, Chicago (three times); Western Governor's Conference; Western Water Conference; Washington Attorney General's Conference (twice). MEMBER: American Bar Association; National Association for Preven tion of Addiction to Narcotics; Flood Control and Water Rights Committees of Council of State Governments; Criminal Law Committee of National As sociation of Attorneys General; Criminal Law Committee of Oregon State Bar Association; OFFICIAL DELEGATE of National Attorneys General Association to United Nations "World Congress on Crime Prevention," (London); AUTHOR of articles published in Oregon Law Review, Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology and Police Science, etc. BOB THORNTON IS YOUR LAWYER: He owes his support to a wide following in both parties, not to any small or single interest group. He is the kind of man we need in this important position. He cannot be pressured into making political decisions, is willing to "stick his neck out" to protect your legal interests. And Bob Thornton has the warm, human understanding that makes a man a good public servant. His Slogan: "EXPERIENCED IN PROTECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST." He is not merely the personal lawyer for the Governor and the officials, boards and commissions. He is the PEOPLE'S LAWYER as well. As in the past he will continue to do his best to promote the well-being of Oregon and to protect your rights and legal interests at Salem. (Personal: Bob Thornton is married to the forn1er Dorothy Haberlach of Tillamook. They have one son, Tom. All are active members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem.) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 58 Official Voters' Pamphlet Nonpartisan RALPH M. HOLMAN For Judge of the Supreme Court, Position No. 7 THE OUTSTANDING CHOICE FOR SUPREME COURT Judge Ralph M. Holman, one of the most highly regarded judges in Oregon, is the outstanding candidate for Oregon's highest court. He has the support of people from all walks of life because of his deep regard for human values, his strict fairness and his long experience and distinguished record as a judge. (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Judge Holman for Supreme Court Committee) General Election, November 3,1964 59 IN THE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION POLL OF ALL OREGON'S JUDGES AND LAWYERS, JUDGE HOLMAN WAS SELECTED AS THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR SUPREME COURT, receiving rnore votes than all three other candidates combined, including his present oppo nent on the ballot. Now the senior and presiding judge of Oregon's Fifth Judicial District, Judge Holman has established a remarkable record of service to Oregon dur ing his fourteen years on the circuit court. Appointed to the bench at age 35 by the late Governor McKay, and elected three times since, Judge Holman has, at the request of the Supreme Court, twice served as pro tempore justice of the Supreme Court. In 1957, Judge Holman was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to the Legislative Interim Committee on the Administration of Justice. As a recognized authority on juvenile problems, Judge Holman served as chairman of the 1957-59 legislative subcommittee which drafted Oregon's comprehensive new juvenile code. Judge Holman was born in Portland and attended grade and high school in Molalla. He was graduated from Northwestern College of Law in 1937 and entered private practice in Portland. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy where he served until 1946. After the war, he resumed law practice until his judicial appointment. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Judge Holman serves on the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges and with the Oregon Juvenile Judges Association. He is a member of the American Judicature Society and serves on the Judicial Administration Com mittee of the Oregon Bar Association and the Judicial Administration Section of the American Bar Association. He is the holder of a Presidential Citation for his efforts in aiding the employment of the physically handicapped. Besides the military service or ganizations, Judge Holman belongs to the Young Men's Christian Association, the Izaak Walton League, Elks Lodge, Milwaukie Rod and Gun Club and Oregon Historical Society. He and his wife reside in Oregon City. JUDGE HOLMAN FOR SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE Glen R. Jack, Chairman Donald S. Richardson, Co-chairman Harold J. Warner, Retired Justice Supreme Court, Honorary Chairman (This information furnished by Judge Holman for Supreme Court Committee) 60 Official Voters' Pamphlet Nonpartisan EDWARD H. HOWELL For Judge of the Supreme Court, Position No. "/ JUDGE EDWARD H. HOWELL has ... . the knowledge, experience and integrity of a COMPETENT, EFFICIENT Supreme Court Justice . the energy and devotion to duty of a HARD-WORKING, PRODUCTIVE Supreme Court Justice . the outstanding personal qualities of a DIGNIFIED, COMPASSIONATE Supreme Court Justice (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Howell for State Supreme Court Committee) General Election, November 3, 1964 61 ED HOWELL takes a practical, common sense, human approach to the law, based on 15 years' experience as a Circuit Court Judge in Oregon. ED HOWELL has Supreme Court experience, too. He was one of several Circuit Court judges appointed to the Supreme Court for temporary duty in 1960 and 1961 to relieve a backlog that existed at that time. ED HOWELL knows Oregon, its people, its places, its problems. He estimates that he has traveled nearly a quarter of a million miles in holding court in 26 of Oregon's 36 counties. ED HOWELL is a lifelong resident of Eastern Oregon. He was educated in public schools at The Dalles. He graduated from Willamette University Law School in 1940, and soon afterward was admitted to the Oregon State Bar. He practiced law in The Dalles for one year, then entered the U.S. Air Corps. During World War II, he was an air combat intelligence officer in the Aleutians. He is a Major in the Air Force Reserve. On leaving active duty in December, 1945, he went to John Day and resumed the practice of law. In 1949, he was appointed by Governor McKay to fill a vacancy in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial District. He was elected to that office in 1950 and re-elected in 1956 and 1962. His district comprises Gilliam, Grant, Sherman and Wheeler counties. ED HOWELL is vigorous in keeping his docket up to date and trying cases promptly, despite the long distances between county ::eats in his district and the great amount of time spent in assisting outside his district. ED HOWELL has served as president of the Oregon Circuit Judges Association, member of the executi\'e board of the Oregon Judicial Council, and member of the Legislative Interim Committee on Law and Procedure. ED HOWELL is married to a native Oregonian and has three daughters who attend elementary school in John Day. During his service as a pro-tem Supreme Court Justice, his family lived in Salem and attended school there. ED HOWELL has the personal qualities that a Supreme Court Justice should have. He is a devoted husband and father, a faithful church member, a tireless civic worker-a good, responsible citizen who, through his philan thropic deeds, has demonstrated his concern for his fellow man. ED HOWELL always makes sure that persons appearing before him understand their rights and have the opportunity to avail themselves of those rights. He conducts his court with dignity, and he guards the dignity of those appearing before him. A vote for ED HOWELL is a vote for continued sound interpretation of the law and protection of the rights of the people. HOWELL FOR STATE SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE Arthur L. Fields, Chairman Herman Oliver, Vice-Chairman (This information furnished by Howell for State Supreme Court Committee) 62 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat R. BLAINE WHIPPLE For Representative in Congress, First Congressional District (For Term Ending January 3, 1965 and For Term Beginning January 3, 1965) YOUR CHOICE THIS ELECTION IS CLEAR! Blaine Whipple's opponent has "enthusiastically and without equivocation" endorsed Senator Goldwater for President. If you share the Goldwater political philosophy, then my opponent deserves your support. However, if you want a man to represent you in Washington • Who Already Knows The Job " Who Is Personally Acquainted With the Leaders of Congress • Who Has Been Endorsed By President Johnson As "My Kind ·of Man" • Who Knows How and Will Work for the Average Man and Resist Special Interest Groups THEN YOU WILL VOTE FOR BLAINE WHIPPLE MARK YOUR BALLOT TWICE FOR BLAINE WHIPPLE • Once for the Short Term • Once for the Regular Term BY VOTING FOR BLAINE WHIPPLE TWICE, you will be voting to give our district the all-important congressional seniority that can mean important dividends for the district. (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 63 BLAINE WHIPPLE FIGHTS FOR: • Maximum Economic Development and Full Employment • A Vigorous, Creative Search for Peace • A Youth Employment Opportunities Act • Hospital Care for Senior Citizens Under Social Security • Needed Flood Control, Irrigation and Recreation Projects Such as the Tualatin Valley and Molalla River Projects • Control of Water and Air Pollution • Port Development In Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln Counties • A Housing Program to Benefit Oregon's Lumber Economy • Vocational Training and Aid to Individuals Dislocated by Automation • Maximum Economy In Government Educated at the University of Oregon, BLAINE WHIPPLE is a self employed Beaverton businessman with membership in many farm and service organizations and is actively engaged in numerous civic projects. BLAINE WHIPPLE has a strong and imperative sense of the needs to be met at the national level if we are to survive as a free and democratic people. His best efforts, when elected, will be full development of the district's economic and recreational potential and seeking honorable and workable solutions to world peace. BLAINE WHIPPLE knows Oregon's needs. He possesses extraordinary gifts, is known for strong convictions clearly and forcefully expressed and has the integrity to withstand pressures of special interest groups. BLAINE WHIPPLE will give the first district a voice of prestige and influence in Washington. We have a clear and unequivocal choice this election: Shall our Congressman be superbly equipped and richly endowed or somewhat less than this? We can exercise our sacred franchise in no better way than by sending R. BLAINE WHIPPLE TO CONGRESS. OREGON WILL BE STRONGER WITH BLAINE WHIPPLE IN CONGRESS He Will Get the Job Done In Washington YOU VOTE FOR ACTION WHEN YOU VOTE FOR BLAINE WHIPPLE (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 64 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican WENDELL WYATT For Representative in Congress, First Congressional District (For Term Ending January 3, 1965 and For Term Beginning January 3, 1965) WENDELL WYATT FOR A CLEAR AND RESPONSIVE VOICE IN CONGRESS (Concluded on following page) (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) GeneraL ELection, November 3, 1964 65 Wendell Wyatt offers First District voters a clear and responsive voice in Congress. His background has been a proving ground for the kind of capable and wide-awake leadership that truly represents Oregon people. Wendell Wyatt's close friendship with the late Walter Norblad-whose Congressional campaigns he managed for eight years-gives him an intimate knowledge of Federal legislation now pending for the First District. These programs include reclamation projects in Polk, Washington and Yamhill Counties; harbor and channel improvements in Clatsop, Lincoln and Tilla mook Counties; and tariff revisions to protect fruit growers throughout the Central Willamette Valley. Wendell Wyatt is aware of the real progress that must be made to assure genuine growth and economic advancement for Oregon. Wendell Wyatt will show more concern for your pocketbook than for pie-in-the-sky giveaways and wheeler-dealer politics. Wendell Wyatt will get things done-but not at your expense. • • • • • NATIVE ROOTS: Born and raised in Oregon. Resident of the First District for the last 18 of his 47 years. OREGON EDUCATED: Graduate of Jefferson High School in Portland. Received law degree from University of Oregon in 1941. COMBAT VETERAN: Resigned as special F.B.I. agent in 1942 to volunteer for U.S. Marine Corps air service. Flew as navigator-bombardier on bomber missions in the South Pacific. STRONG BACKGROUND: Practiced law with former Governor A. W. Norblad (father of the late Congressman) for 15 years. Presently senior partner of Wyatt, Macdonald & Dean in Astoria. Former member of Board of Governors, Oregon State Bar Association. Now represents Oregon State Bar in the American Bar Association House of Delegates. A member of American Legion, Elks, V.F.W., Masonic Lodge and Episcopal Church. Long active in community and state activities. FAMILY: A devoted husband and father to wife Faye, daughters Ann and Jane, son Bill, stepdaughter Sandi Hill and stepson Larry Hill. WYATT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE Howell Appling, Jr., Chairman (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 66 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican C. R. (DICK) HOYT For State Representative, Tenth District, Benton County BENTON COUNTY BUSINESSMAN SINCE 1929. BENTON COUNTY CHOSE DICK HOYT TO BE THEIR STATE REPRE SENTATIVE IN 1958 AND RE ELECTED HIM IN 1960 AND 1962. HIS WORK IN THE LEGISLATURE HAS EARNED MAJOR COMMITTEE AS SIGNMENTS FOR BENTON COUNTY. 35 YEARS OF BUSINESS AND COM MUNITY ACTIVITIES TOGETHER WITH BROAD LEGISLATIVE EX PERIENCE MAKE HIM ESPECIALLY QUALIFIED TO CONTINUE TO REP RESENT BENTON COUNTY. COMMUNITY AND CIVIC RECORD Member Governor's Special Committee on Private Child Caring Agencies 1964. Budget Review Comm. Corvallis Schools 1942~43, 1948-54, Chairman 1949. Chairman Corvallis Library Board 1958. President Benton County Chamber of Commerce 1954. President Corvallis Lions Club 1936. Campaign Chairman Benton County United Fund 1957. Board of Trustees YMCA-YWCA Round Table 0. S. U. 1953-56. Finance Chairman Benton District Boy Scouts 1955-56; scout leader Chil- dren's Farm Home 1938-52. Past President .Corvallis Men's Garden Club. Board of Trustees Corvallis General Hospital 19'45-48. President Benton County Pioneer Historical Society 1962 and 1963. Chairman Benton County Great Decisions Council 1962. Member of the Elks, Masons, Lions, Unitarian Fellowship, Chamber of Com merce, Corvallis Country Club, Men's Garden Club, Beaver Club, honorary member Future Farmers of America, life member of 0. S. U. Alumni Association. Re-elect C. R. (DICK) HOYT-FOR CONTINUED VIGOROUS EFFEC TIVE REPRESENTATION FOR BENTON COUNTY. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 67 Democrat ALVIN JONES For State Representative, Tenth District, Benton County Born at Clarks, Clackamas County, Oregon, on December 15, 1921, Alvin Jones has been a life-long resident of Oregon. He is married and has five children, all at home. He has owned and operated a small farm three miles south of Corvallis since 1947. Mr. Jones has worked in the woods, in repair shops, on farms, and on railroad section crews. He has had professional employment as a chemist and extractive metallurgist with the Albany station of the U. S. Bureau of Mines and Wah Chang Corporation. He has taught science and mathematics in Oregon high schools and junior colleges. In addition he is an abstractor for the Chemical Abstract Service of the American Chemical Society. He is a member of the National Science Teachers Association, the American Chemical Society, and the O.S.U. Alumni Association. Alvin Jones will work for: 1. The highest possible quality of government services. 2. Effective programs to combat juvenile delinquency. 3. Tax on the ability to pay. Property tax relief through larger offsets of operational budgets from state revenues. 4. Annual budgets for the operation of state government and annual sessions of the State Legislature. 5. A wise investment in Oregon's future through protection and manage ment of our natural resources and the fullest possible use and develop ment of our human resources. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 68 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat WICKES SHAW BEAL For State Representative, Fourteenth District Benton and Lane Counties WICKES SHAW BEAL came to Ore gon in 1947, with her husband, the late Dave Shaw. She is a native of Mary land. Widowed in 1957, she became the wife of Edwin Beal, also of Eugene, in 1960. EDUCATION: A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Wickes has done ad vanced study at Johns Hopkins and the University of Oregon. GOVERNMENT SERVICE: Before com ing to Oregon, Wickes served as As signment Officer for the War Labor Board and as Chief of the Clothing Sec tion, United Nations Relief and Rehabili tation Administration, in Washington, D. C. She received national recognition this spring when she was appointed to the President's Defense Advisory Com mission for Women in the Services, one of fifty distinguished women selected from throughout the United States. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: This summer Wickes was appointed to the Oregon Small Business Advisory Council in rec ognition of her qualifications and busi ness experience. She owned and oper ated the Curry County Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Gold Beach, for nearly five years and tripled its value. Since 1959 she has served as Director of Information for Oregon's State System of Higher Education. Upon election Wickes will resign this position and devote full time to the service of the people of Benton and Lane Counties. LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE: UNDEFEATED! In 1958 Wickes was elected State Representative from Lane County by an overwhelming majority-the first woman ever elected to this position. She did not run for the Legislature again until this spring. Her program: • Increased State aid to public schools to lower property taxes. • Programs designed to combat delinquency and dependency, and to reduce relief rolls by aiding recipients to become self-supporting. • Responsible solutions for the needs of Oregon's growing institutions of higher education. • More adequate compensation for injured workmen under the State Industrial Accident Commission. • True economy in government based on prevention rather than on correction of human misery. WICKES STANDS READY TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF BENTON AND LANE COUNTIES WITH INTELLIGENCE, WITH UNDERSTANDING AND WITH COMPASSION. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; AI Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 69 Republican DON WILSON For State Representative, Fourteenth District Benton and Lane Counties DON WILSON is an able, respected and mature lawyer who will serve both Benton and Lane Counties well in the Ore gon State Legislature. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: Before starting his legal career DON WILSON was successful in the business world. For five years he represented the Stand ard Oil Co. in China, Korea and India as a sales manager. VETERAN: During World War II DON WILSON served as a Navy Intelligence Officer in the South Pacific. EDUCATION: DON WIL SON attended public schools in North Dakota. He graduated from Stanford University and from the College of Law of Wil lamette University. Before opening his law office in Eu gene, DON WILSON served as law clerk to the Attorney Gen eral of Oregon. He is now a partner in the law firm of Wilson & Wylie. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: DON WILSON is a member of the Congre gational Church, Lane County Bar Association, Oregon State Bar, Elks Lodge, Masons and Metropolitan Civic Club. PERSONAL: DON WILSON, his wife Ruth, and daughter Carrie, live at 2093 Eastwood Lane. Mrs. Wilson has been a primary school teacher. PROGRESSIVE AND UNCOMMITTED: DON WILSON has the forward looking philosophy of government needed in Oregon in these days of tre mendous growth and expansion. He pledges himself to represent all the voters of Lane and Benton Counties with energy and diligence. DON WILSON assures you that his positions on legislation will be dictated by no pres·,ure group or previous commitment. His goal in the Legislature will be to promote the good of all the people by the exercise of his honest and independent judgment. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 70 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican FRANK D. KNIGHT For District Attorney, Benton County Frank D. Knight will serve the people of Benton County as a FULL TIME DISTRICT ATTORNEY. He will work with the local police agencies for efficient law enforcement and prosecut±on in Benton County. Frank D. Knight is a native Oregonian, born December 12, 1935. He graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 1962. He served as a law clerk for Judge William S. Fort in the Circuit Court of Lane County for a year after graduation, and for the past year has served the people of Benton County as the Deputy District Attorney. He is a member of the Benton County, Oregon, and American Bar Associations. Knight is a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Board of Directors of the Breakfast Optimist Club of Corvallis. Vote for Frank D. Knight for your District Attorney. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 71 STATEMENT OF BENTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF BENTON COUNTY takes pride in offer ing to the voters a selection of candidates who are experienced, responsible, representative dtizens and taxpayers. Guided by principles and high moral standards, they will work harmoniously in the interests of ALL of the people of Benton County. You are entitled to public officials who possess the high qualifications of the Republican County Candidates. IN EXERCISING YOUR INDEPEND ENT JUDGMENT, YOU WILL CONFIDENTLY VOTE FOR THESE BENTON COUNTY CANDIDATES: C. R. "Dick" HOYT-Experienced incumbent serving Benton County since 1958. Corvallis businessman and civic leader. DON WILSON-A man pledged to represent ALL of the people of Benton and Lane Counties, and, with Dick Hoyt and Walter Leth will form a strong, effective legislative team for Benton County. HERBERT TAYLOR-Candidate for County Constable is a respected and responsible citizen and civic leader. LILLIAN ROUT-Incumbent County Treasurer seeking re-election. She has been an efficient and effective County Treasurer and has been re sponsible for increasing earnings from County monies. WILLIAM PEOPLES-Candidate for County Assessor will improve the oper ating efficiency of this office. FRANK KNIGHT-Candidate for District Attorney will be a full time dis trict attorney. E. C. "Erv" REIMAN-Candidate for County Commissioner will bring over two decades of civic and governmental work and experienoe to the office of Benton County Commissioner. A MAN WHO RAN IN THE PRIMARY AND WON THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE. TAKE THIS LIST TO THE POLLS WITH YOU ON NOVEMBER 3 Benton County Republicans believe that the questions of local control and leadership of our County and State government, which will be resolved at the November 3 general election, are of primary importance to citizens of both parties. Ours is a growing, learning, prospering county and state and we must be prepared to courageously accept our responsibilities. Although the great national issues merit the full attention of the voters, we must remember that Oregon laws are made in Oregon by Oregon citizens and that they are administered by officials residing within the borders of our county and state. With this political fact in mind the Republican Party of Benton County respectfully recommends the election of HOYT WILSON TAYLOR, HOUT, PEOPLES, KNIGHT and REIMAN. , ' BENTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE James Rock, Chairman; Mrs. W. E. Caldwell, Secretary (This information furnished by Republican State Central C~mmittee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) 72 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican ERVIN C. REIMAN For County Commissioner, Benton County E experienced C conscientious R religious E . energetic I . industrious M. mature A. able N ... neighborly Rarely in the annals of Benton County has there been a more thor oughly qualified candidate for County Commissioner than E. C. Reiman-a man who understands the problems of the business man and the agriculturist because of a life time of first hand ex perience and training in all phases of business and agriculture. This 1923 graduate of Oregon State University returned to Corvallis where he pioneered the first locker plant in Oregon and the first cold storage plant in Benton County. His sons Bob and Bill, his daughter Betty, and his foster daughter Mrs. George Bikman all are OSU graduates as is his wife Helen. Highly active and energetic at 65 years, Mr. Reiman has received the plaudits of his fellow -citizens for a career of service to others. In 1959, he was named "Senior First Citizen of Corvallis" for his "unselfish, voluntary service donated to the best interests of our community." In 1957, the Corvallis Kiwanians inscribed a plaque along with an honor ary membership to Reiman with the words "he believes he can earn his spiritual way only by service to others." In 1961, the Corvallis High School student body named him their "First Citizen" for his outstanding contribu tions to the school and community. A Sunday school teacher for 20 consecutive years, he has served on many civic programs for Benton County and prior to this was mayor, councilman and fire chief at Rosalia, Washington. Locally, he served for 15 years as a member of the Corvallis School Board and six years -on the Rural School Board of the County. For 11 years he served the Corvallis City Planning Commission and was chairman for six years ·Of the Corvallis Board of Adjustment. A former president of the Corvallis Lions Club, he has also served as a member of the Benton County Foundation and the Benton County Juvenile Advisory Committee. A Corvallis businessman for 29 years, Reiman is now in a position to devote his full time service to the position of County Commissioner. He is "pledged to no one but to the citizens of Benton County." His many years of service to the citizens of Corvallis and Benton County prepare him ably for the duties of County Commissioner for Benton County. REIMAN IS THE MAN FOR THE JOB REIMAN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMITTEE Grant Pyatt and Harold Vinyard, Co-chairmen ------(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 73 Democrat CHARLES LLOYD ANDERSON For County Assessor, Benton County The constantly increasing burden of property taxes ansmg from the public's desire for more services and better educational programs is focusing greater attention on the assessment task. Lloyd Anderson brings to this office four years experience as an assessor. He has a background of engineering and science as well as business and agriculture. During his term in office Lloyd Anderson has stressed: • Equitable evaluation • Good relations between taxpayer and the assessor's office • Efficient and economical operation of the assessor's office Lloyd has been certified as a qualified appraiser by the State Civil Service Commission and has taken advanced appraisal courses through the Continuing Education Department of the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Lloyd Anderson was born in Portland, Oregon in 1918. He attended Port land schools and was graduated from Oregon State College. He took four years of engineering at OSC, but in June, 1941, was called to active duty, and a year later received his degree in science. He spent five years in the service and saw combat as a B-17 pilot in the Southwest Pacific. After the war he returned to Corvallis, and while operating a farm con tinued his schooling in agriculture and business. He is married to the former Jo Anne Russell, and they have six children. The oldest two are in OSU and the youngest is in the fifth grade. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) 74 Official Voters' Pamphlet Republican WILLIAM J. (BILL) PEOPLES For County Assessor, Benton County Bill Peoples is a product of the Oregon Public School system. He attended Oregon State University. He is ·currently studying a Law Course through correspondence. Bill Peoples is a property owner and taxpayer in Benton County. He lives with his wife and two children at 235 Vera Drive, Corvallis, Oregon. Bill Peoples is a veteran having spent five years in the United States Marine Corps during and directly following the Korean conflict. Bill Peoples is in public service. He has no outside interests that could hinder him in the discharge of his duties and obligations to the taxpayers of Benton County. Bill Peoples is a member of the B.P.O.E. Corvallis, Lodge and Optimist International, Corvallis Chapter. Bill Peoples is presently employed by the Sheriff of Benton County. (This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Elmo Smith, Chairman; Virginia Hedges, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 75 Independent BASIL C. (BUD) BRANSON For County Constable, Benton County EXPERIENCED, RESPECTED AND CAPABLE Basil C. (Bud) Branson is a native born Oregonian and has lived in Benton County since 1929. Bud and his wife, Opal, have raised and educated three daughters, two of whom are married and one employed by the Lake Central Airlines. The integrity of Bud and the experience he has had after serving 10 years on the Corvallis Police Department, fully qualifies him to fulfill all the re sponsibilities for the office of Benton County Constable. As Bud has had the honor of being the first patrolman to retire from the Corvallis Police Department, he would appreciate your vote and the honor of becoming the first Constable of Benton County. BASIL C. (BUD) BRANSON (This information furnished by Basil C. (Bud) Branson) 76 Official Voters' Pamphlet Democrat LARRY CALLAHAN For County Treasurer, Benton Connty • Larry Callahan believes it is the duty of a public servant to keep the citizens informed regarding the activities of the office. • He promises honest, efficient service. • He believes modern procedures in processing and recording will improve the operation of the office. • He promises to work for cooperation of all county governmental units in the purchase of supplies in an effort to save taxpayer's money. • He promises to act as a "watchdog" for county funds and give periodical reports to county citizens on balances in various funds. BACKGROUND. E. L. (Larry) Callahan was born in Marion, Indiana, 1909. He attended Pur due University (electrical engineering) where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He has taken extension courses at Oregon State University. He was manager of an office supply, stationery and printing business for four years. For many years, along with his brother, he was contractor for courthouse printing and office supplies in Grant County, Indiana. For eight years he was editor and publisher of The Marion (Indiana) Observer, a weekly newspaper. During World War II he was a civilian radio and radar technician for the U. S. Army Air Force at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, and Boeing B-29 airborne equipment, Wichita, Kansas. After the war he owned and operated a radio sales and service business and worked for several newspapers. He came to Corvallis as an employee in the composing room of the Gazette-Times where he has been continuously employed since 1949. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES He helped organize and was chairman of the original Corvallis Friends of the Library; was Benton County chairman of the first National Library W·eek; served for 10 years on the Benton County Library Board as secretary, treasurer and later as chairman; former trustee member of Oregon Library Association. He served as secretary-treasurer of Corvallis Typographical Union for six years; is presently a member of audit committee and representative of union on Central Trades Council. A member of the Unitarian Fellowship; served two years as president. Democratic party activities since 1952 include service as precinct com mitteeman; campaign manager for state and national candidates; president of Benton County Democratic Club and publicity manager. He was elected Benton County Democratic Central Committee chairman in 1962 and was unanimously re-elected in June, 1964. This is his first bid for public office. He married Irmal Lee Shull of Uniontown, Kansas in 1945. They have three children, Linda, 17, Carol, 14, and Jack, 10. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon; Martha Ann Adelsheim, Chairman; Al Weeks, Secretary) General Election, November 3, 1964 77 78 Official Voters' Pamphlet LIST OF MEASURES, PARTY STATEMENTS AND CANDIDATES MEASURES Page No. 1 Capital Punishment Bill 3 No. 2 Leasing Property for State Use ...... 7 No. 3 Amending State Workmen's Compensation Law 8 No. 4 Prohibiting Commercial Fishing for Salmon, Steelhead . 31 PARTY STATEMENTS Democratic State Central Committee ...... 36 Republican State Central Committee ...... 38 Benton County Republican Central Committee 71 CANDIDATES President, Vice President and Electors (Vote for One Group) PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES-Barry M. Goldwater (R); VICE PRESIDENT-William E. Miller (R); ELECTORS-Robert Chrisman; Mrs. Forrest (Virginia) Hedges; Mrs. Lawrence (Bess) Scharffenberg; Bernard Schur; Mrs. E. E. (Norma) Seibert; Mrs. Victor Thomsen. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES-Lynrlon "R. Johnson (D): VICE PRESIDENT-Hubert H. Humphrey (D); ELECTORS-W. W. Abraham; Helen Burch; Mrs. Olga Freeman; Dr. Max Friedman; Francis Reagan; Al Weeks. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 1st DISTRICT-(For Term Ending January 3, 1965)-(Vote for One)-R. Blaine Whipple (D); Wendell Wyatt (R). REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 1st DISTRICT-(For Term Begin ning January 3, 1965)-(Vote for One)-R. Blaine Whipple (D); Wendell Wyatt (R). SECRETARY OF STATE-(Vote for One)-Alfred H. Corbett (D); Tom McCall (R). STATE TREASURER-(Vote for One)-Howard C. Belton (R); Robert W. (Bob) Straub (D). ATTORNEY GENERAL-(Vote for One)-Merlin Estep (R); Robert Y. Thornton (D). STATE REPRESENTATIVE, lOth DISTRICT, Benton County-(Vote for One)-C. R. (Dick) Hoyt (R); Alvin Jones (D). STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 14th DISTRICT, Benton and Lane Counties (Vote for One)-Wickes Shaw Beal (D); Don Wilson (R). DISTRICT ATTORNEY-(Vote for One)-Frank D. Knight (R). NONPARTISAN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, Position No. 2-(Vote for One) Kenneth J. O'Connell. JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, Position No. 3-(Vote for One) Gordon Sloan. JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, Position No. 7-(Vote for One) Ralph M. Holman; Edward H. Howell. General Election, November 3, 1964 79 INDEX Pag'2"! Anderson, Charles Lloyd ...... ------·-- --··---··--·-· 73 Beal, Wickes Shaw ...... 68 Belton, Howard C...... 50 Branson, Basil C. (Bud) ...... 75 Callahan, Larry ...... 76 Corbett, Alfred H...... 46 Estep, Merlin ...... 54 Goldwater, Barry M...... 40 Holman, Ralph M...... 58 Howell, Edward H...... 60 Hoyt, C. R. (Dick) ...... 66 Humphrey, Hubert H...... 45 Johnson, Lyndon B...... 44 Jones, Alvin ...... 67 Knight, Frank D...... 70 McCall, Tom ...... 48 Miller, William E...... 41 Peoples, William J. (Bill) ...... 74 Reiman, Ervin C...... 72 Straub, Robert W. (Bob) ...... 52 Thornton, Robert Y...... 56 Whipple, R. Blaine ...... 62 Wilson, Don ...... 69 Wyatt, Wendell ...... 64 80 Official Voters' Pamphlet Benton County 19