RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED Robert S. Farrell Jr., Secretary of State Salem, Oreqon Sec. 562, P. L. & R. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Salem, Oregon Permit No. 7 *

STATE OF OREGON

Official Voters' Pamphlet

For the Regular General Election

• November 7, 1944

Compiled and Issued by ROBERT S. FARRELL JR. Secretary of State

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NOTE— As authorized by the foregoing: statute, the Measures Pamphlet for the regular general election, November 7, 1944, has been combined with the Candidates’ Campaign Book provided by sections 81-2505a and 81-2506, O. C. L. A. The candidates’ section starts on page 39. [2 1 FOREWORD PROrOSED LEGISLATION TO BE VOTED UPON BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE AT LARGE, NOVEMBER 7, 1944, WILL APPEAR UPON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTS IN THE FOLLOWING FORM AND ORDER:

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REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SECURING BANK DEPOSITORS—Purpose: To amend section 3, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution which now makes stockholders of corporations or joint stock companies carrying on a banking business liable for the in­ debtedness of the corporation or company to double the amount of their stock at par value; continuing such double liability but authorizing bank­ ing corporations in lieu thereof to provide security through membership in the federal deposit insurance corporation or other instrumentality of the United States or otherwise for the benefit of the depositors equivalent in amount to such double liability of said stockholders. Vote YES or NO

300 Yres. I vote for the proposed amendment.

301 No. I vote against the proposed amendment.

AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING CHANGE TO MANAGERIAL FORM OF • COUNTY GOVERNMENT—Purpose: To amend Article VI, Oregon Consti­ tution, by adding a new section thereto authorizing the legislature to pre­ scribe the method and means whereby any county, by majority vote of the electors therein, may adopt a county manager and commission form of county government in lieu of its present form of government. Vote YES or NO

302 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

303 No. I vote against the proposed amendment.

AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING “ OREGON WAR VETERANS’ FUND” , PRO­ VIDING TAX THEREFOR—Purpose: Empowering the state to incur in­ debtedness not exceeding 3 per cent of the assessed valuation of all property therein to raise money to be loaned on security of farms and homes to be acquired by residents who have served honorably in the army, navy, marine corps, or any auxiliary thereof, for at least 90 days after September 1, 1940, and before the end of actual hostilities with any of the Axis powers; levying a 2 mill additional tax outside 6 per cent limitation upon property for the payment of principal and interest on gk bonds issued to create such fund. w Vote YES or NO [See pages 10, 11] [See pages 8, 9,] [See pages 304 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

305 No. I vote against the proposed amendment.

[OVER] [ 3 ] [See pages 27, 28] [See pages 17-26] [See pages 14-16] [See pages 12, 13] 4 ILPOIIG DCTOA I T CRAN EEAS WORLD VETERANS CERTAIN TO AID EDUCATIONAL PROVIDING BILL ; VOTING OF REGULATION LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZE TO AMENDMENT ------amendment. proposed the against vote I No. amendment. proposed the 307for vote I Yes. 306 BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PERSONAL TANGIBLE OF SALES RETAIL ON TAX IMPOSING BILL law. proposed the for vote I Yes. 308 0 N. vt aant h pooe law. proposed the against vote I No. 309 1 N. vt aant h pooe law. proposed the against vote I No. law. proposed the for 311 vote I Yes. 310 UK BL; NY TT SLIG IUR VR 4 HUNDREDTHS 14 OVER LIQUOR SELLING STATE ONLY BILL; BURKE 1 Ys Ivt fr h pooe law. proposed the for vote I Yes. 312 1 N. vt aant h pooe law. proposed the against vote I No. 313 rvlg “nes tews poie b lw tu pritn mdf- ! j modifi- voting permitting thus the , of law” by forfeiture provided cause shall otherwise “unless penitentiary the privilege in imprisonment rvlg o vtn, n poie ta sc piiee hl b fretd ; forfeited , be “insane” shall word the of lieu privilege in diseased” such “mentally that words the substituting by provides and voting, of privilege epe y ntaie I initiative. by people and providing further that the conviction of any crime punishable punishable crime any of conviction the that further | providing and penitentiary; the in imprisonment by punishable crime any of conviction by iaca ad thereunder. aid financial receiving institutions educational investigate to instruction public of tendent veterans war certain to aid educational provide To II—Purpose: WAR | o£ II Article 3, section amend To FORFEITURE—Purpose: PRIVILEGE ain r blto o sc fretr b at f h lgsaue r h ! the or legislature the of act by forfeiture such of abolition or cation f ol Wr I h wr rsdns f rgn o oe er ro to prop­ to prior taxable equal the year of year one value each total the for taxes of Oregon dollar of the of on levy mill residents the a of authorizing were two-tenths who service, II into entrance War World of powering the state tax commission to collect the tax and providing providing and tax the collect to commission tax state the powering ry f h sae o rvd fns hrfr ad ietn te superin­ the directing and therefor, funds provide to state the of erty ; the person insane or idiot any denies now which Constitution Oregon the rpry a rdcin ad 0 e cn fr omn col upr. Em­ thereof. state violation support. the school provide for common penalties to for cent property, per 20 and personal reduction, re­ tax tangible gross by property of measured sales tax retail privilege a from impose To ceipts PROPERTY—Purpose: funds for distribution, 20 per cent for old age assistance, 60 per cent for for cent per 60 assistance, age old for cent per 20 distribution, for funds ALCOHOL—Purpose: Requiring all intoxicating liquor containing over over containing liquor intoxicating all Requiring ALCOHOL—Purpose: esn n sc wns r iur, xet o scaetl upss Viola­ purposes. sacramental for except liquors, or wines for such any unlawful e^ it person making op and agencies commission, and stores control by liquor Oregon the exclusively by ated sold be to purposes, sacramental in f hs c i md pnsal b fn ado imprisonment. and/or fine by punishable any made to is give act or this sale, of for tion offer sell, to corporation or firm person, other any 14 per cent of alcohol by volume, including fortified wine, except for for except wine, fortified including volume, by alcohol of cent per 14 EEEDM REE B PTTO O TE PEOPLE THE OF PETITION BY ORDERED REFERENDUM

Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to Submitted and Measures Amendments Constitutional Proposed oeYSo O ; NO or YES Vote Vote YES or NO or YES Vote Vote YES or NOor YES Vote Vote YES or NO or YES Vote f \ bf>

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the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 5

PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INCREASING STATE TAX FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT—Purpose: Adding to Article VIII, Oregon ^ Constitution, a new section requiring the legislative assembly to create ” state fund, in addition to common school fund, for support of public elementary and secondary schools; fund to include revenue from taxes now provided by law for school support and sufficient to provide not less than forty-five cents per child per day of attendance for preceding school year. Taxes levied or imposed for fund not subject to six percent constitutional tax limitation. Until 1950, $8,000,000 to be applied annually to reduce property tax levies in local districts without affecting tax bases within six percent limitation. Vote YES or NO 314 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment. 315 No. I vote against the proposed amendment.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX—Purpose: To create state retirement and disability insurance in substitution for present old age assistance; authorizing a tax on gross incomes of not less than 3 per centum nor more than 5 per centum, payable monthly, to create a fund sufficient to pay every qualified citizen of the state of Oregon, aged over 60 years, ^ and over 18 years if totally and permanently disabled or blind, a minimum • monthly annuity of $60; empowering the state tax commission to levy and collect said tax, adopt rules and regulations for its administration, and providing penalties for violations thereof.

Vote YES or NO [See pages 33-38] [See pages 29-32] 316 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment. 317 No. I vote against the proposed amendment.

FULL TEXTS OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS, WITH AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE ARGUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ARE SET FORTH ON THE PAGES FOLLOWING AS INDICATED BY THE MARGINAL REFERENCE OPPOSITE EACH BALLOT TITLE. 6 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 300 and 301)

AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SECURING BANK DEPOSITORS Proposed by the forty-second legislative assembly by house joint resolution No. 2, file in the office of the secretary of state February 12, 1943, and referred to the people as provided by section 1 of article XVII of the constitution.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT that the stockholders of corporations or Be It Resolved by the House of Repre­ joint stock companies conducting the busi­ ness of banking shall be individually liable sentatives of the State of Oregon, the equally and ratably and not one for an­ Senate jointly concurring: other, for the benefit of the depositors of That section 3, article XI, of the con­ said bank, to the amount of their stock, stitution of the state of Oregon be and the at the par value thereof, in addition to the same hereby is amended so as to read as par value of such shares!.], unless such follows: banking corporation shall have provided Article XI. security through membership in the fed­ Sec. 3. The stockholders of all corpo­ eral deposit insurance corporation or other rations and joint stock companies shall instrumentality of the United States or be liable for the indebtedness of said cor­ otherwise for the benefit of the depositors poration to the amount of their stock sub­ of said bank equivalent in amount to scribed and unpaid and no more, excepting such double liability of said stockholders. NOTE—The foregoing is set forth in accordance with section 81-2109, Oregon Compiled Laws Annotated, which provides that “ * * * the text of a proposed amendment to any section of the constitution shall be printed in the pamphlet so as to indicate by the use of brackets the matter that would be deleted from the existing provision, and by italic type the matter that would be added thereto” . *

BALLOT TITLE

AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SECURING BANK DEPOSITORS—Purpose: To amend section 3, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution which now makes stockholders of corporations or joint stock companies carrying on a banking business liable for the indebtedness of the corporation or company to double the amount of their stock at par value; continuing such double liability but authorizing banking corporations in lieu thereof to provide seburity through membership in the federal deposit insurance corporation or other instrumentality of the United States or otherwise for the benefit of the depositors equivalent in amount to such double liability of said stockholders. ' Vote YES or NO

300 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

301 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 1,1944 7

ARGUMENT Submitted, by the legislative committee -provided, by house joint resolution No. 2 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of the AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SECURING ^ BANK DEPOSITORS (Ballot Nos. 300 and 301) The amendment as set forth on the pre­ upon the people and citizens of the state ceding page provides that holders of stock of Oregon the necessary action that will in Oregon state chartered banks shall be relieve state banks of Oregon from this liable to double the amount of their stock manifestly unfair advantage.” at the par value thereof, unless such bank­ ing corporation shall provide security to The general counsel of the American their depositors through membership in Bankers association in Washington, D. C.. the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation visited Oregon last July and stated as or other instrumentality of the United follows: States. “ Double liability is a relic of the ages. It should not be a law on the When, by act of congress, the Federal statute books of any state ♦***. The Deposit Insurance Corporation was created double liability has been out-moded and insurance on bank deposits became and is no longer necessary as a safety effective, it was apparent that the double provision. And another thing; its re­ liability provision on banking corporation peal would enable state banks to more stockholders was no longer necessary or easily increase their capital where required for the protection of depositors. necessary for better service to com­ The United States Congress in 1937 re­ munities. ” moved double liability on the stock of all National Banks and since that time the A. A. Rogers, our State Superintendent laws or constitutions of all states except of Banks, says: Oregon, Illinois and Minnesota have been “ I know that the people of Oregon changed or amended so that stockholders desire that their state chartered banks of state banks and trust companies are be on the same basis as national banks. —.exempt from assessment liability in the The records of this department show Oevent any bank or trust company should conclusively that ‘double liability’ in go into liquidation. the liquidation of a closed bank is, The amendment before the voters of in most cases, of little value to the Oregon, further safeguards depositors of depositors and other creditors. The our banks, since the bank must be “ an Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured bank” to be relieved of double has now operated for ten years, and liability in case of liquidation. their report indicates that 98.2% of all bank depositors are fully protected. Leo T. Crowley, chairman of the Federal I feel certain that the voters of Ore­ Deposit Insurance Corporation, says: gon will approve of this amendment, “ Passage of the proposed amendment if they fully understand that it is to the constitution of Oregon will put sound, fair and for the best interest stockholders of state banks in that of the people of the state.” state on a par with stockholders of national banks thus avoiding discrim­ This amendment has been endorsed by ination.” the Oregon State Grange and other or­ ganizations interested in the development Ralph T. Moore. Coos County, State of the state. Representative, in his “ Timely Topics” National banks in Oregon recognize the aptly says: justice of removing this handicap from “There is no point in continuing this state chartered banks and are supporting double liability feature. The people the amendment. should vote it out next November in fairness to our state banking system. The passage of this amendment will help The banking business is vital to state preserve the system of unit and inde­ economy and competition between the pendent locally owned banks which have two systems, the national and the state, been and are, a big factor in the economic is very desirable for the health of Ore­ life of every community in Oregon. gon’s industry. The matter is of greater IT IS VITAL THAT YOU VOTE “YES” importance than most people realize ON THIS MEASURE. ^|and voters should by all means protect the state’s private banking system by FREDERICK S. LAMPORT, the removal of this superfluous double State Senator, Salem. Oregon. liability feature.” H. A. KURATLI. The Executive council of the Independent State Representative, Hillsboro, Oregon. Bankers Association, representing both na­ tional and state banks of the Twelfth Fed­ HOWARD W. TURNER, eral Reserve District, resolves that it “urge State Representative, Madras, Oregon. 8 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 302 and 303)

AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING CHANGE TO MANAGERIAL FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT O Proposed by the forty-second legislative assembly by house joint resolution No. 3, filed in the office of the secretary of state March 1, 1943, and referred to the people as provided by section 1 of article XVII of the constitution.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT vide by law the means and method there­ for, the legal voters of any county in this Be It Resolved by the House of Repre­ state by majority vote of such electors sentatives of the State of Oregon, the who shall vote thereon at any legally called Senate jointly concurring: election, hereby are authorized to adopt That the constitution of the state of Ore­ a county manager form of government, gon shall be and the same hereby is and thereupon any and all of the county amended by adding to article VI of said offices, whether the same shall be pro­ constitution, a new section to be numbered vided for by the constitution or otherwise 9a of article VI of said constitution. provided for by law, may be abolished and their powers and duties vested in an elec­ Article VI. tive commission and a county manager Section 9a. Whenever the legislative as­ elected or appointed in th e manner sembly of the state of Oregon shall pro­ provided by law.

BALLOT TITLE

AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING CHANGE TO MANAGERIAL FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT—Purpose: To amend Article VI, Oregon Constitution, by adding a new section thereto authorizing the legislature to prescribe the method and means whereby any county, by majority vote of the electors therein, may adopt a county manager and commission form of county government in lieu of its present form of government. Vote YES or NO

302 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

803 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 9

ARGUMENT Submitted by the legislative committee provided by house joint resolution No. 3 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of the AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING CHANGE TO MANAGERIAL FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT 9 (Ballot Noa. 302 and 303) The most important thing to bear in blamed for the size of the tax bill, which mind about the County Manager amend­ is established by the county budget com­ ment is that it is permissive legislation. mittee. Its purpose is to give to the Oregon coun­ The sheriff was at one time largely an ties that desire it — and only to those — executive officer of the shire or county, the right to adopt a county manager and who enforced laws and kept the peace. commission form of government. If adopted Now he has become a tax collector who it will give the counties — if they want also serves papers in court matters. The it — what Oregon cities already have. state police have come to be relied on in However, they get it only if they want it. criminal matters and most sheriffs have In other words there is no compulsion in­ laid aside their gun for a fountain pen. volved. Each of the officers of a county is elected Ten states already have provided for by the people and each feels that his au­ county manager forms of government, or thority is supreme in his own office. It is. home rule. They are California, Maryland, Therefore there is no incentive toward co­ Louisiana, Montana. New York, North operation between county officials which Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Ohio and North often results in disagreements and ad­ Dakota, states varied as to size of counties, ministration that is not as good as could population and occupation of residents. It be provided. is successful in many counties. Oregon cities already have the right to This constitutional amendment gives to vote themselves a managerial form of gov­ Oregon counties the same privilege of vot­ ernment and several have done so, among ing a county manager and commission them Bend and Oregon City, to mention form of government as can be provided two of the most successful. This amend­ in these other states. ment will give the same right to Oregon Under present law all county govern­ counties. It will make it possible to im­ ment must be under state law. County prove county government — to bring it up Courts have no authority to legislate for to date. No important change has been the benefit of people within the county made in county government in generations, boundaries. County government has been whereas federal and state governments truly called the weakest link in our chain have been able to keep abreast of the of governments, from school district to times. federal. County officials have no sovereign A common question about this amend­ power and county government is a hold­ ment is: “What kind of a county govern­ over from feudalism and a county a mere ment will there be if this passes?” vassal of the state. This amendment makes it possible for In Oregon this has many disadvantages a county to vote for a county manager and as there is so great a divergence in the commission system when the legislature size, population density, industry and passes a county manager law. We cannot needs of our counties. Statewide laws say what that law would be. Judging, how­ that are written for Harney county, for ever, from other county manager plans instance, may work a hardship on Polk now in existence it would empower the or Clatsop, and the reverse. election of a commission to govern the Every legislature makes laws governing county. It would have some legislative counties “ over 100,000” or some such sub­ powers and would be authorized to hire a terfuge to permit legislation for one county manager to direct the administrative func­ alone. Much of this could be obviated tions of the county. under this amendment. By this method the management of coun­ Every legislature has dozens of bills ty affairs would be localized to a greater about such minor local matters as live­ degree. There would be a group of offi­ stock running at large, stock laws, county cials who would be responsible for the salaries, fencing, etc., that could much necessities of county government and better be handled within the county where would meet every month. the need arises. If this amendment is It is probable that the law would be gen­ passed and county government clothed eral enough that counties of differing needs with restricted legislative authority as could adopt different types of managerial ijiies now have, this would not happen, government. ^ great deal of expensive legislative time Under this amendment no county could could thus be saved and better government be forced to change. That could come only result. by a majority vote of the people within Present county government is. in gen­ that county. At present the people do not eral inefficient. The duties of elected have the right to vote to change their type officials overlap and are often confusing. of county government. This would release The assessor computes the taxes, turns the them from that restriction. books over to the clerk who sends them to the sheriff who collects the taxes. The MERLE R. CHESSMAN, clerk performs no needed function in this State Senator, Astoria, Oregon. exchange whatever; the sheriff uses the GILES L. FRENCH, same books to collect taxes as does the State Representative, Moro, Oregon. assessor to compute them. Disputes must MAX M. LANDON, go back to the assessor, who is often State Representative, Sweet Home, Oregon. 10 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 304 and 305)

AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING “OREGON WAR VETERANS’ FUND”, PROVIDING TAX THEREFOR Proposed, by the forty-second legislative assembly by house joint resolution No. 7, filed in the office of the secretary of state March 2, 1943, and referred to the people as provided by section 1 of article XVII of the constitution. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Any male or female who is enlisted, in­ Be It Resolved by the House of Repre­ ducted, warranted or commissioned on and after September 1, 1940, and who has sentatives of the State of Oregon, the served honorably in active duty in the Senate jointly concurring: army, navy, marine corps of the United That the constitution of the state of Ore­ States, or any auxiliary corps thereof for gon be and the same hereby is amended a period of not less than 90 days after by adding thereto a new article, to be mobilization for and before the end of ac­ tual hostilities with any of the axis powers, known as article XIa. and who, at the time of entering into such Article XIa. service, was a resident of the state of Ore­ Section 1. Nothwithstanding the limits gon, and who has been honorably sepa­ contained in section 7. article XI of the rated or discharged from said service, or constitution, the credit of the state of who has been furloughed to a reserve, Oregon may be loaned and indebtedness shall be entitled to benefits from said fund. incurred in an amount not to exceed 3 per cent of the assessed valuation of all Section 4. There shall be levied each of the property in the state, for the pur­ year, at the same time and in the same pose of creating a fund to be advanced manner that other taxes are levied, a tax for the acquisition of farms and homes upon all property in the state of Oregon for the benefit of male and female resi­ not exempt from taxation, not to exceed dents of the state of Oregon who served two (2) mills on each dollar valuation, to in the army, navy, marine corps of the provide for the payment of principal and United States or any auxiliary corps interest of the bonds authorized to be thereof for a period of not less than 90 issued by this article. The two (2) mills days after mobilization therefor, and be­ additional tax herein provided for hereby fore the end of actual hostilities with any is specifically authorized and shall not be of the axis powers, and who are honorably computed as a part of the revenue raised discharged from such service, which fund by taxation which is subject to the tax shall be known as the “Oregon War Vet­ limitation of section 11, article XI of the erans' Fund.” Secured repayment thereof constitution of the state of Oregon, and shall be and is a prerequisite to the said tax levy hereby authorized shall be advancement of money from such fund. in addition to all other taxes which may Section 2. Bonds of the state of Oregon be levied according to law. containing a direct promise on behalf of Section 5. The provisions of the con­ the state to pay the face value thereof, stitution in conflict with this amendment with the interest therein provided for, hereby are repealed so far as they conflict may be issued to an amount authorized herewith. by section 1 hereof for the purpose of Section 6. Refunding bonds may be is­ creating said “Oregon War V eterans' sued and sold to refund any bonds issued Fund.” Said bonds shall be a direct obli­ under authority of sections 1 and 2 of gation of the state and shall be in such this article. There may be issued and form and shall run for such periods of outstanding at any one time bonds ag­ time and bear such rates of interest as gregating the amount authorized by sec­ provided by statute. tion 1 hereof, but at no time shall the Section 3. No person shall be eligible to total of all bonds outstanding, including receive money from said fund except the refunding bonds, exceed the amount so following: authorized.

BALLOT TITLE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING “ OREGON WAR VETERANS’ FUND” , PROVIDING TAX THEREFOR—Purpose: Empowering the state to incur indebtedness not ex­ ceeding 3 per cent of the assessed valuation of all property therein to raise monex to be loaned on security of farms and homes to be acquired by residents who havF served honorably in the army, navy, marine corps, or any auxiliary thereof, for at least 90 days after September 1, 1940, and before the end of actual hostilities with any of the Axis powers; levying a 2 mill additional tax outside 6 per cent limitation upon property for the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued to create such fund. Vote YES or NO

304 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

305 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 11

ARGUMENT Submitted by the legislative committee provided by house joint resolution No. 7 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of the AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING “OREGON WAR VETERANS' FUND”. PROVIDING TAX THEREFOR ^ (Ballot Nos. 304 and 305) This amendment, together with the Edu­ ing World War I will be a guide to such cational Aid Act (Chapter 394, Oregon legislation. Laws, 1943), also referred to the voters for Congress has passed an Act, popularly approval in the November election (Pages known as the “ GI Bill of Rights” which is 14 to 16 in this pamphlet) is Oregon’s now in effect. It contains provisions for answer to the problem of rehabilitating the the partial guarantee of certain loans by men and women who have served in World the Federal Government. It does not pro­ War II. vide loans. These provisions, in view of This is an amendment to the Constitution conditions prevailing in the State of Ore­ of Oregon, which, if adopted, will enable gon are entirely inadequate to sufficiently the Legislature to pass suitable legislation assist veterans of World War II in the to create the “ Oregon War Veterans’ Fund” acquisition of farms and homes. The Fed­ by the sale of bonds, the fund thus de­ eral “ GI Bill” does not in any way dupli­ rived to be used in making loans to men cate or conflict with this proposed consti­ and women veterans of World War II who tutional amendment or any act that may were residents of Oregon at the time of be based thereon. entry in and who have served not less than The loans that will be made under any ninety (90) days before the end of hos­ act permitted by this amendment can cost tilities for the purchase of farms and the state very little, if anything, and can homes. This amendment is of vital interest be made self liquidating. to every Oregon Veteran of World War II, his parents, relatives and friends. On the All loans will be adequately secured and submission of this resolution to the peo­ will be repaid with interest. All moneys expended under the amendment will re­ ple, the vote in the lower house was 51 to main in the State of Oregon. A maximum 9, and the vote in the senate on its adop­ tax levy of two mills is authorized for the tion was 27 to 1. administration of this act. The history of £ In 1921, the people of Oregon adopted a the administration of the Act following similar amendment for the benefit of vet­ World War I shows that in many years erans of World War I. This amendment it was not necessary to levy this tax. enabled thousands of men and women who returned from that war to readjust them­ Oregon is still largely undeveloped, and selves, and proved of immense material will need the thousands of new farms and value to the State of Oregon in creating homes that will be provided under this new farms and homes and in making the amendment. Veterans, who comprise a returning veterans permanent, solid tax large portion of our citizens, with this paying citizens of the State of Oregon. assistance will then be permanently es­ tablished, and they will constitute a large In the first World War, the State of group of new tax payers; the resulting Oregon had some 44.000 in the military development of farms and the building of and naval service. In this war, it is now new homes will add great material wealth estimated at the time this is written that to the State. Oregon already has in excess of 100,000 This is the opportunity to show in an in the service, with many more yet to go appropriate and constructive way Oregon’s in, depending largely upon the length of appreciation and support of her returning the war. veterans who are now so gallantly serving Many will not return, but thousands of in the Armed Forces. This amendment those who do will greatly need all that should be adopted by such a majority as can be done for them by the people of to leave no doubt in the minds of soldiers, Oregon to help in their readjustment and sailors and marines from Oregon that the to aid them in becoming home-owning people of Oregon are united in their appre­ citizens of Oregon. It will be a great ciation and in the planning for their future. morale builder to our men and women The people of the State of Oregon will in the service to know that the people profit as much by the adoption of this back home are taking this great construc­ Constitutional amendment as will the vet­ tive step now, before they return. erans themselves. ^This amendment was proposed and is iPbnsored by the American Legion and THOMAS PARKINSON, other veterans’ organizations and will per­ State Senator, Roseburg, Oregon. mit the Legislature to pass legislation for C. L. LIEUALLEN, ■lie purchase of farms and homes only. State Representative, Pendleton, Oregon. The cash bonus feature which was granted to the veterans of the first world war is HARVEY WELLS. eliminated. The experience gained follow­ State Representative, Portland, Oregon. 12 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 306 and 307)

AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF VOTING PRIVILEGE FORFEITURE Proposed, by the forty-second legislative assembly by senate joint resolution No. 9, filed ^ in the office of the secretary of state March 4, 1943, and referred to the people as provided by section 1 of article XVII of the constitution.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT diseased person shall be entitled to the Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State privileges of an elector; and the privilege of Oregon, the House of Representatives of an elector [shall be forfeited, by a con­ jointly concurring: viction of any crime which is punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary.] That section 3, article II, constitution of , upon conviction of any crime which Is the state of Oregon be and the same punishable by imprisonment in the peni­ hereby is amended so as to read as follows: tentiary, shall be forfeited, unless other­ Sec. 3. No idiot or [insane] mentally wise provided by law.

NOTE—Words in italics would be substituted for matter in brackets.

BALLOT TITLE

AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF VOTING PRIVILEGE FORFEITURE—Purpose: To amend section 3, Article II of the Oregon Constitution which now denies any idiot or insane person the privilege of voting, and provides that such privilege shall be forfeited by conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary; by substituting the words “mentally diseased”** in lieu of the word “ insane” , and providing further that the conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary shall cause forfeiture of the voting privilege “unless otherwise provided by law”, thus permitting modification or abolition of such forfeiture by act of the legislature or the people by initiative. Vote YES or NO

306 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

307 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 13

ARGUMENT

Submitted by the legislative committee provided by senate joint resolution No. 9 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of the AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF # VOTING PRIVILEGE FORFEITURE (Ballot Nos. 306 and 307)

Under Section 3, Article II, of the Con­ when the prisoner was discharged, either stitution of the State of Oregon, as it now from the penitentiary or from parole. reads, any person who is convicted of a The section to be amended was written crime which is punishable by imprison­ in 1857. It conflicts with other sections of ment in the penitentiary, loses his right to the constitution regarding the right to vote forever. The only way in which the vote, and draws a line between civil and privilege of exercising the franchise can political rights, by making mandatory the be restored to such a convicted person, permanent forfeiture of the right to vote under the present language of the Consti­ by any person who has been convicted of tution, is for him to receive a full and any crime punishable by imprisonment in complete pardon for his crime, from the the penitentiary, whereas civil rights are Governor of the State. As the Constitution restored upon the completion of any per­ now reads, the Legislature does not have son’s term of imprisonment. The amend­ the power to pass laws which would en­ ment does not give the right to vote to able a person to have his voting privileges criminals. It does give the legislature restored to him when he has served his power to make laws restoring the right to full time in the penitentiary for his crime, vote. After a convicted person has fully or when he is out on parole and has com­ paid his debt to society for his crime, there pleted the period of his parole. is no just reason why he should not then ^ The proposed Constitutional Amendment, be permitted to once again exercise the if adopted by the people, would give to the normal rights of citizenship, and to have Oregon Legislature, the power to so pro­ his voting privileges restored fo him. To vide by statute. In other words, this sec­ do otherwise, is to hinder the rehabilita­ tion of the Constitution would then pro­ tion of a criminal offender. vide that, upon conviction of a crime pun­ We, the Committee appointed by the ishable by imprisonment in the peniten­ President of the Senate and the Speaker tiary, a person would forfeit the privilege of the House, to write the argument in of being an elector, unless the Legislature support of the action of your Legislature, had provided otherwise by law. This pro­ and in support of this proposed constitu­ posed Amendment would enable the law tional amendment, urge you to vote Yes” to be more flexible, so as to permit the on this Amendment on November 'th, voting privilege to be restored to convicted 1944. persons under certain circumstances, with­ out the necessity of their having been d o r o t h y McCu l l o u g h le e , granted a full pardon by the Governor, Former State Senator, Portland. Oregon. for their crime. With this change in the ROBERT E. DUNIWAY, Constitution, the Legislature would have State Representative, Portland, Oregon. the power to provide by statute that the right to vote would be suspended by con­ ANNA M. ELLIS, viction of a felony, but would be restored State Representative, Garibaldi, Oregon. 14 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 308 and 309)

BILL PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AID TO CERTAIN VETERANS WORLD WAR II Referred to the people by the forty-second legislative assembly, as provided bj, section 1 of article IV of the constitution.

CHAPTER 394 forth the names of the beneficiaries aided OREGON LAWS, 1943 by such institution during the preceding (House Bill 400, Forty-second calendar month and the amount due from Legislative Assembly) the state for the aid furnished such bene­ AN ACT ficiaries in accordance with the provisions of this act; such statement shall further To provide educational aid to certain war contain a record of the daily attendance veterans of world war II, and providing of each such beneficiary, including the funds therefor. number of hours of recitation or lectures Be It Enacted by the People of the State attended, and a statement of such bene­ of Oregon: ficiary’s diligence and progress. Section 1. War veterans of world war II Section 5. The maximum monthly pay­ who were residents of Oregon for one ments provided in section 1 hereof shall year prior to entrance in service are here­ be allowed to any such beneficiary who inafter referred to as beneficiaries, who faithfully attends 60 or more hours of desire to pursue a course of study in any instruction in any one month, and to those public or accredited private school or attending less than such number of hours college in the state of Oregon, hereby are a proportionate part of such maximum granted the right and privilege of state payments for any one month, based upon financial aid as hereinafter provided, pay­ the actual number of hours attended, able as follows: seventy-five dollars ($75) shall be allowed; provided, that any bene­ the first month of school or college at­ ficiary whose proportion is less than hi^. tendance; fifty dollars ($50) each month actual expenses incident to the pursure* thereafter for the following eight months, of such course of study shall be allowed and thirty-five dollars ($35) each month such expenses in lieu thereof, which in for nine months, during each of the sub­ any case shall not exceed the payments sequent three school or college years; pro­ provided in section 1 hereof in any one vided that such aid shall not be granted month; provided further, that in case of to any one person for a period of more inability to attend on account of illness, not than a total of four years. exceeding two weeks, the monthly amount Section 2. Any beneficiary who desires allowed shall be the average allowed for to pursue a course of study in any insti­ the preceding two months. tution referred to in section 1 hereof, may Upon receipt of the monthly statement file an application with the executive head from the executive head of any educa­ of the institution in which he desires to tional institution the secretary of state, pursue such course, in which application if he finds the same to be correct, hereby he shall set forth the date of his enlistment is authorized and directed to issue his or induction into the service of the United warrant on the state treasurer in favor States, the date of his discharge, a certi­ of the executive head of such institution fied copy of his discharge or furlough, of learning in payment of such claim, and what course or courses of study he desires such warrant shall be paid out of the to pursue, and the length of time he in­ funds appropriated for the administration tends to pursue such course or courses. of this act. Section 3. The executive head of any Section 6. Upon receipt of payment from such institution of learning, to whom an the secretary of state of a claim made application is made pursuant to this act, under the provisions of this act the ex­ shall examine and pass upon such appli­ ecutive head of any such educational in­ cation and shall, within 10 days after the stitution shall provide the amount of aid receipt of said application by him, endorse to which any beneficiary is entitled und? 1 his approval or disapproval thereof, as the provisions of this act; provided that the case may be. no such beneficiary shall receive any If such application be approved it shall aid under this act for a duplication of be forthwith forwarded to the secretary any course or courses which he has there­ of state, who shall check the same, and tofore pursued through the medium of aid If it be found to be correct the secretary under this act. of state shall thereupon file it in his office. Section 7. No person who has avoided Section 4. On or before the tenth day combat service by claiming to be a consci­ of each calendar month the executive head entious objector, no alien or alien enemy, of each institution of learning herein re­ or who served less than ninety days in ferred to shall render a duly verified state­ the armed forces, and no person inducted ment to the secretary of state, setting or enlisted into the military or naval serv­ the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 IS

ice, who receives civilian pay for civilian and by virtue of the next succeeding an­ work, shall be given aid under this act. nual levy of taxes after the first day of No benefits shall be paid under this act January as authorized under the provi­ to any person who makes application for sions of section 92-203, O. C. L. A. and obtains educational benefits pursuant Section 10. The treasurer of the state of to any federal law hereafter enacted. Oregon hereby is authorized to accept any Section 8. The superintendent of public donation, gift, grant, bequest, or devise instruction hereby is authorized and di­ made for the purposes of this act and eted to investigate from time to time any such donation, gift, grant, bequest e institutions where financial aid under or devise so made shall be by the treas­ the provisions of this act is being fur­ urer kept in a separate account with other nished to any beneficiary, to ascertain funds acquired as in section 9 hereof, whether or not the spirit of this act is provided said fund shall be used only for being complied with and, if he determines, the purposes of this act. after such hearing or investigation as he Section 11. All expenses incurred in the deems necessary, that any institution is administration of this act, including the not furnishing bona fide courses of in­ necessary expenses of the superintendent struction to such beneficiary or benefi­ of public instruction and the salary and ciaries, or that any such beneficiary is expenses of any person or persons ap­ abusing the privileges hereby granted, he pointed by him to assist him in the per­ shall report such fact to the secretary of formance of his duties hereunder, shall state. The secretary of state shall there­ be paid from the moneys provided for after refuse to issue any warrant or to pay in this act. any funds under this act to any institution Section 12. The limits imposed by sec­ not furnishing bona fide instruction, nor tion 11, article XI, constitution of Oregon shall he include in the amount of any shall not apply to any amount hereby au­ such warrant or payment to any such in­ thorized to be levied and appropriated stitution any sum included in the monthly under this act. statement for the benefit of any benefi­ Section 13. This act shall be submitted ciary found abusing the provisions of this to the people for their approval or rejec­ act. tion and the secretary of state of the state Section 9. There shall be included in of Oregon be and he hereby is authorized the state levy of taxes each year an and directed to set aside two pages in the amount equal to two-tenths of a mill on official pamphlet containing measures re­ £ h e dollar of the total value of taxable ferred to the people to be voted upon in property of the state according to the which arguments in support of the fore­ next previous assessment and equalization going proposed act may be printed, and thereof. Such amount shall be collected that a joint committee consisting of one and paid by the state treasurer in the senator, to be appointed by the president same manner as other state taxes are col­ of the senate, and two representatives, to lected and paid and shall be used only be appointed by the speaker of the house, for the purposes specified in this act. be appointed to prepare such argument Whenever the funds provided in ac­ and file the same with the secretary of cordance with the provisions of this act state, and two pages on which arguments are all used prior to the time when funds against the proposed act may be printed, to be produced by the next succeeding which arguments may be furnished by any annual levy of taxes shall become avail­ person interested; provided, that in case able, the secretary of state shall issue his more material is offered than can be certificate of indebtedness to any person printed on four pages of the pamphlet, or persons having incurred a valid claim the secretary of state shall select the part under the provisions hereof, and such cer­ of such material to be printed. tificate of indebtedness shall be redeem­ Filed in the office of the secretary of able from the first moneys credited under state March 27, 1943.

BALLOT TITLE BILL PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AID TO CERTAIN VETERANS WORLD WAR II— Purpose: To provide educational aid to certain war veterans of World War n who were residents of Oregon for one year prior to entrance into service, author- V izing the levy of taxes each year equal to two-tenths of a mill on the dollar of the total value of the taxable property of the state to provide funds therefor, and direct­ ing the superintendent of public instruction to investigate educational institutions receiving financial aid thereunder. Vote YES or NO

308 Yes. I vote for the proposed law.

309 No. I vote against the proposed law. 16 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

ARGUMENT

Submitted by the legislative committee provided by house bill No. 400 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of BILL, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AID TO CERTAIN VETERANS WORLD WAR II (Ballot Nos. 308 and 309) Chapter 394, Oregon Laws 1943, to pro­ The Legislature had before it the experi­ vide educational aid to war veterans of ence of the administration of the 1919 Act World War II, together with the constitu­ for their guidance in passing this legisla­ tional amendment to be voted on in the tion, and every reasonable safeguard was November election (pages 10 and 11), is taken to protect the taxpayers of Oregon. Oregon’s answer to the problem of re­ The veterans who receive educational aid habilitating the men and women who have must have been citizens of Oregon at the served in World War II. time of their entry into the service, and This is an act passed by the last Legisla­ must become actual bona fide students, ture and referred to the people. It is of and must diligently apply themselves to especial interest to the parents, relatives, their courses of study. Requirements and friends of Oregon men and women in necessary to qualify veterans so they may the Armed Forces. The act provides edu­ be eligible to obtain educational aid under cational aid for honorably discharged vet­ the Oregon Act are enumerated in detail erans from Oregon who have served not in the act itself printed herewith. less than ninety days in the Armed Forces Since the Oregon Act was passed, Con­ and who have not received civilian pay for gress has passed Public Law 346, popularly civilian work while they were so serving. known as the "G. I. Bill of Rights,” which, Under this act, the veteran may pursue although more liberal in some respects a course of study in any public or ac­ than the Oregon Act, does not furnish credited private grade school, high school, adequate aid in many instances to our resi­ vocational or trade school, or college in dent Oregon veterans. Again, our tax­ the State of Oregon, and may, if qualified payers are safeguarded in that veterans under the act and does faithfully and dili­ applying for and receiving educational gently attend his classes, receive toward benefits under the Federal law will be his education $75 for the first month of ineligible for aid under the State act. school or college attended; $50 each month Battle casualties are greater now than thereafter for the following eight months, in the last war. Many of our men and*ii and $35 each month for 9 months during women will not return, but those who d " f each of the three subsequent school or col­ come back will greatly appreciate all that lege years. the people of Oregon do to help them in This act passed the lower house by a their readjustment to civil life. vote of 56 to 1. and by a vote of 26 to 3 The chance to finish their education will in the senate. be of immeasurable benefit to the veterans In 1919, a similar act was passed for themselves, as well as to the State of Ore­ the benefit of veterans of World War I. gon and its people. It will raise the That act, because it carried a tax levy, standard of citizenship by giving our re­ was also referred to the people and ap­ turning veterans the opportunity of achiev­ proved by a large majority. Many return­ ing an educational background. ing veterans of World War I, because of The voting of this educational aid for that State aid, were enabled to complete our returning veterans, together with the their education and thus become better adoption of the constitutional amendment and more useful citizens of Oregon at a above referred to, is our opportunity to surprisingly low tax cost. show our appreciation and support for our The American Legion and other veterans’ men and women now in the Armed Forces organizations fully realizing the great value of our country while they are still away. of the former act, have proposed and are It will be of great aid and comfort to them now sponsoring this legislation for the to know that the folks at home made benefit of our returning veterans from adequate plans for their future and that this war. provisions for this assistance are immedi­ In the first World War, Oregon had ately available upon their return from the some 44,000 in the military and naval serv­ service to Oregon. ices. It is estimated at the time this is written that Oregon has in excess of 100,- LEE PATTERSON. 000 men and women in the present war, State Senator, Portland, Oregon. with many more yet to go, the number de­ pending largely upon the length of the HENRY E. PETERSON. f " war. The present act provides for a tax levy State Representative, lone, Oregon. of two-tenths of one mill on the dollar of- all taxable Droperty, and hence cannot be FRANK J. VAN DYKE, a great burden to the taxpayers of Oregon. State Representative, Ashland, Oregon. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 17

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 310 and 311)

BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY Referred to the people by the forty-second legislative assembly, as provided by section 1 of article IV of the constitution.

CHAPTER 395, OREGON LAWS, 1943 transferred but the seller retains the title (House Bill 268, Forty-second as security for the payment of the selling Legislative Assembly) price shall be deemed a sale. AN ACT 6. The term “retail sale” or “sale at retail” means any sale of tangible personal To provide state funds for public assist­ property to a purchaser, for use or con­ ance, for property tax relief and for sumption and not for resale in any form support of common schools by imposing as tangible personal property. The sale of a privilege tax measured by gross re­ agricultural or horticultural or livestock ceipts from retail sales of tangible per­ products or crops by the grower or pro­ sonal property; providing for the levy­ ducer thereof is not a “retail sale” or ing, assessing, collecting and paying of “ sale at retail” within the meaning of this such taxes; providing for the enforce­ act. Sales of building materials to con­ ment of the act and for the disposition tractors, builders or landowners which are of the revenues derived therefrom; mak­ incorporated into buildings are retail sales. ing an appropriation for the administra­ Said term does not include a sale of tion of the act; providing penalties for tangible personal property to one who pur­ the violation thereof; providing a sav­ chases for the purpose of using or con­ ing clause; and providing that this act suming the same in producing for sale a shall be referred to the people for their new article of tangible personal property, approval or rejection; of which the property so purchased is an Be It Enacted by the People of the State ingredient or component, or a sale of a of Oregon: material or chemical used in processing Section 1. For the purposes of this act such new article of tangible personal prop­ and unless the context clearly indicates erty; nor shall it be construed to include a different meaning: sales of seed to persons producing new 1. The word “person” includes any in­ crops for sale, or sales of feed to persons dividual, firm, copartnership, joint ven­ producing for sale milk, eggs, honey, wool, ture, company, society, club, association, fur, meat or other substances obtained corporation, municipal corporation, estate, from livestock or poultry. 7. The term “wholesale sale” or “sale trust, trustee, receiver, syndicate or any at wholesale” means any sale of tangible other group or combination acting as a personal property which is not a sale at unit and the plural as well as the singular retail. number. Said terms shall be construed to include 2. The word “taxpayer” means any re­ sales by publishers of magazines, news­ tailer subject to any tax imposed by this papers and periodicals. act. 8. The word “retailer” or “ seller” in­ 3. “Tangible personal property” means cludes every person engaged or engaging personal property which may be seen, in the business of selling tangible personal weighed, measured, felt, touched, or is property at retail; but the isolated or oc­ in any other manner perceptible to the casional sale of tangible personal prop­ senses, excepting documentary evidence of erty by a person who does not hold him­ contractual rights. self out as engaging in the business of 4. The term “ engaged in business” or selling such property at retail does not “engaging in business” means commencing, constitute engaging in such business. conducting or continuing in business, as 9- The word “wholesaler” includes every well as liquidating a business when the person engaged or engaging in the business liquidator thereof holds himself out to the of selling tangible personal property at public as conducting such business. wholesale. 5. The word “ sale” means any transfer, 10. The term “gross receipts” means exchange or barter, conditional or other­ the total amount of the sale prices of wise, in any manner or by any means sales of tangible personal property, in­ whatsoever, of tangible personal property cluding any services that are a part of for a consideration, and includes the fur­ such sale, valued in money, whether re­ nishing, preparing or serving for a con­ ceived in money or otherwise, and also sideration of any tangible personal prop­ any amount for which credit is allowed by erty consumed on the premises of the the seller to the purchaser, without de­ person furnishing, preparing or serving duction on account of the cost of the the same. A transaction whereby the property sold, the cost of the materials possession of tangible personal property is used, labor or service costs, interest paid, 18 Proposed Constitutional Amendments end Measures Submitted to taxes, losses or any other expense what­ 7. Gross receipts from sales of news­ soever; provided, however, that cash dis­ papers by vendors and at news stands. counts allowed and taken on sales shall 8. Gross receipts from sales of drugs or not be included, and “ gross receipts” medicines prepared on prescriptions of shall not include the sale price of prop­ duly licensed physicians, dentists and erty returned by customers when the full veterinarians. sale price thereof is refunded, either in Section 5. It shall be unlawful for any cash or by credit, nor shall “gross receipts” retailer or seller to assume, absorb, refund^ include the amount received for labor in or rebate to a buyer, either directly or installing, applying, remodeling or repair­ indirectly, all or any part of the tax im­ ing the property sold. posed by this act, or to make in any form 11. The words “tax commission” and of advertising, verbal or otherwise, any “commission” mean the state tax com­ statement from which it might be inferred mission. that he is absorbing the tax or paying it Section 2. For the privilege of engag­ for the buyer by an adjustment of prices, ing in the business of selling tangible or at a price which includes the tax. Any personal property at retail, a tax hereby person violating the provisions of this is imposed upon retailers at the rate of section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor 3 per cent of the gross receipts of any and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined such retailer from all sales of tangible not more than five hundred dollars ($500). personal property sold at retail in this in the discretion of the court, for each state on and after the effective date of offense. this act. Such tax shall be paid at the Section 6. The tax hereby imposed shall time and in the manner hereinafter pro­ be paid by the buyer to the seller, and it vided and shall be in addition to all other shall be the duty of the seller to collect occupation or privilege taxes imposed by from the buyer the full amount of the tax the state of Oregon or by any municipal payable in respect to each taxable sale. corporation or political subdivision thereof. In case any seller fails to collect the tax Section 3. From and after the effective herein imposed or having collected the date of this act, any person engaging in tax, fails to pay the same to the tax com­ or conducting any business for which a mission in the manner prescribed by privilege tax is imposed by this act shall this act, whether such failure be the result be deemed to have applied for and duly of his own acts or of acts or conditions obtained from the state of Oregon a li­ beyond his control, he shall, nevertheless.ft cense to engage in and conduct such busi­ be personally liable to the state for the ness, on the condition that he shall pay amount of such tax. The amount of tax. the tax accruing under the provisions of until paid to the seller, shall constitute a this act; and such person thereby shall be debt from the buyer to the seller and any duly licensed to engage in and conduct seller who fails or refuses to collect the such business. tax as required by this act with intent to Section 4. There shall be exempt fi;om violate the provisions of this act or to gain any tax imposed by this act the following: some advantage or benefit, either direct 1. Gross receipts from sales of tangible or indirect, and any buyer who refuses to personal property which this state is pro­ pay any tax due under this act shall be hibited from taxing under the constitu­ guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable tion or laws of the United States or under in the manner prescribed by law. the constitution of this state. Section 7. The tax hereby imposed shall 2. Gross receipts from sales of tangible be a direct obligation of the taxpayer and personal property used for the perform­ shall be due and payable monthly on or ance of a contract on public works exe­ before the tenth day of the calendar cuted prior to the effective date of this act. month next following the sale; the first 3. Gross receipts from retail sales of payment becoming due and payable on or motor vehicle fuels upon which a tax is before the tenth day of the month next imposed by this state. following the calendar month in which this 4. Gross receipts from sales of tangible act shall become effective. The taxpayer personal property sold directly to the shall, on or before the tenth day of each United States government or to the state month, make out a return for the preced­ of Oregon, their departments and insti­ ing month, in such form as may be pre­ tutions, or to any county, municipality, scribed by the commission, showing the district or other governmental subdivision gross receipts of the taxpayer, the amounft1 of this state. of the tax for the month covered by such 5. Gross receipts by any person from return and such other information as the sales of tangible personal property whose commission may deem necessary for the total sales in any month do not exceed proper administration of this act. The fifty dollars ($50). taxpayer shall deliver the return, together 6. Gross receipts from sales of fresh with a remittance of the amount of the sweet milk, raw unprocessed fruit and tax due, to the office of the commission vegetables, butter, eggs, cheese, canned The commission, if it deems it necessary in milk, fresh meat, fresh fish and bread, in­ order to insure the payment of the tax. or cluding rolls and buns, sold for consump­ to facilitate the administration of the act. tion off the premises. may require returns and payments to be the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 19

made for other than monthly periods. he may be heard on a petition by him Returns shall be signed and verified by for reassessment; such notice may be given the taxpayer or his duly authorized agent. personally or by legular mail. The tax Section 8. Any taxpayer may report cash computed by the commission, after hear­ and credit sales separately and exclude the ing or opportunity for hearing duly given, credit sales from the measure of the tax together with penalties and accrued in­ until payment on such credit sales is re­ terest, shall be a lien upon all the prop­ ceived. When credit sales are so excluded, erty of such person until discharged by the taxpayer thereafter shall include in payment and, if payment be not made each monthly report all collections made within 10 days after demand therefor by during the month next preceding on such the commission. credit sales and pay the tax due thereon Section 13. The burden of proving that at the time of filing such report. A sale a sale of tangible personal property was on credit is deemed to include any and all not a sale at retail shall be upon the conditional sales, lease contracts, and other person who made it, unless such person deferred payment transactions. shall have taken from the purchaser a Section 9. The tax commission, for good certificate, signed by and bearing the cause shown, may extend the time for name and address of the purchaser, to filing any return required under this act, the effect that the property was purchased on application of the taxpayer, but such for resale in the form of tangible personal extension of time shall not exceed 30 days. property. When the time for filing any return is Section 14. For the purpose of ascertain­ extended at the request of the taxpayer, ing the correctness of any return, or for interest at the rate of 6 per cent per an­ the purpose of determining the amount of num, from the time it was originally due tax, if any, due from any person engaged to the time of payment, shall be added in the business of selling tangible per­ and paid. sonal property, the commission, or any Section 10. 1. As soon as practicable officer or employe thereof, may conduct after the return is filed, the commission investigations or hold hearings concern­ shall examine it and compute the tax. If ing any matters covered by this act and the amount paid exceeds the amount which may examine any books, papers, records should have been paid, the excess shall or memoranda bearing on the sales of be refunded by the commission. tangible personal property of any such 2. If the amount found to be due ex­ person, and may require the attendance ceeds the amount paid, the deficiency, to­ of such person or any officer or employe gether with interest thereon at the rate of such person, or of any person having of Vz per cent per, month or fraction of a knowledge of such sales, and may take month, from the time the tax was due, testimony and require proof for its in­ shall be paid within 10 days after notice formation. In the conduct of any investi­ and demand by the commission. If not so gation or hearing, neither the commission paid a penalty of 5 per cent shall be added nor any officer or employe thereof shall and collected. be bound by the technical rules of evi­ 3. All payments received shall be cred­ dence and no informality in any proceed­ ited first to penalty and interest accrued ing, or in the manner of taking testimony, and then to tax due. shall invalidate any order, decision, rule Section II. If it shall appear that an or regulation made or confirmed by the amount of tax, penalty or interest has commission. Any officer or employe of been paid which was not due under the the commission shall have power to ad­ provisions of this act, whether as the re­ minister oaths to such persons. sult of a mistake of fact or an error of Section 15. No person shall be excused law, then such amount shall be credited from testifying or from producing any against any tax due, or to become due, books, papers, records or memoranda in under this act from the person who made any investigation or hearing, when ordered the erroneous payment, or such amount so to do by the commission or any officer shall be refunded to such person by the or employe thereof, on the ground that commission. the testimony or evidence, documentary Section 12. If any person who has wil­ or otherwise, may tend to incriminate fully failed to file any return required by him or subject him to a criminal penalty, this act, or has filed an incorrect or in­ but no person shall be prosecuted or sub­ sufficient return, refuses or neglects to jected to any criminal penalty for, or on file a proper return within 10 days after account of, any transaction made or thing being notified by the commission of his concerning which he may testify or pro­ delinquency, the commission shall deter­ duce evidence before the commission or mine the gross income of such person and an officer or employe thereof; provided, compute the tax from the best information that such immunity shall extend only to available and such determination and com­ a natural person who, in obedience to a putation shall be prima facie correct for subpoena, gives testimony or produces the purposes of this act. The commission evidence, documentary or otherwise, under shall give such person written notice of oath. No person so testifying shall be ex­ the tax or additional tax assessed, together empt from prosecution and punishment for with notice of the time and place where perjury committed in so testifying. 20 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

Section 16. If any person liable for a shall be granted and any such taxes, in­ tax levied hereunder shall sell out his terest or penalties paid, found by the court business or stock of goods or shall quit to be in excess of those legally assessed, the business, he shall make a final return shall be refunded to the taxpayer, with in­ within 10 days after the date of selling terest from the date of payment. An ap­ or quitting business. His successor, if any, peal may be taken by the taxpayer or by the commission to the supreme court in shall withhold sufficient of the purchase the manner that appeals are taken in money to cover the amount of such taxes suits in equity, irrespective of the amount and interest or penalties due and unpaid involved. until such time as the former owner shall produce a receipt from the commission Section 19. If any tax imposed by this showing that they have been paid, or a act, or any part of such tax, be not paid certificate stating that no taxes are due. within 30 days after the same becomes If the purchaser of a business or stock due, the commission shall issue a warrant, of goods shall fail to withhold purchase directed to the sheriff of any county, com­ money as above provided, he shall be manding him to levy upon and sell the personally liable for the payment of the real and personal property of the tax­ taxes, interest and penalties accrued and payer, found within his county for the unpaid on account of the operation of the payment of the amount thereof, with business by the former owner. added penalties, interest and the costs of executing the warrant, and to return such Section 17. In the event that any person warrant to the commission and pay to it is delinquent in the payment of the tax the money collected by a time to be there­ herein provided, the commission may give in specified, not less than 60 days from notice of the amount of such delinquency the date of the warrant. The sheriff shall, by registered mail to all persons having within five days after receiving such war­ in possession or under control any credits rant, file with the clerk of his county a or other personal property belonging to the copy thereof, and thereupon the clerk person owing such tax, or owing any shall enter in the judgment docket, in the debts to such person at the time of receipt column for judgment debtors, the name of of such notice. Thereafter any person so the taxpayer and, in appropriate columns, notified shall neither transfer nor make the amount of the tax, penalties and any other disposition of such credits, other charges for which the warrant is issued personal property or debts until the com­ and the date when such copy is filed. mission shall have consented to a transfer Thereupon the amount of such warrant, or disposition, or until 30 days shall have so docketed, shall become a lien upon elapsed from and after the receipt of such the title to any interest in real property notice. All persons so notified must, with­ of the taxpayer against whom it is issued, in five days after receipt of any such no­ in the same manner as a judgment duly tice, advise the commission of any and all docketed in the office of such clerk. The such credits, other personal property or said sheriff then shall proceed with the debts in their possession, under their con­ seizure and sale of the real and personal trol or owing by them, as the case may be. property of the taxpayer with like effect Section 18. 1. Any person who has paid and in the manner prescribed by law in a tax under this act may apply to the respect to an execution issued upon judg­ commission for revision of the tax assessed ment of a court of record, and shall be against him, at any time within six months entitled to the same fees for his services from the filing of the return or from the in executing the warrant, to be collected date of the notice of assessment of any in the same manner. additional tax. The commission shall grant Section 20. Every tax imposed by this a hearing thereon and if, on such hearing, act, and all increases, interest and penal­ it shall determine that the tax is excessive ties thereon shall be not only a lien upon or incorrect, it shall adjust the computa­ the property of any person subject to the tion of the tax according to the law and tax but also shall become, from the due facts. The commission shall notify the date of such tax, a personal debt from taxpayer of its determination and shall such person to the state of Oregon. Ac­ refund to the taxpayer the amount, if tion may be brought at any time by the any, paid in excess of the tax found to attorney general or any district attorney, be due. at the instance of the commission, in the 2. The determination of the commis­ name of the state, to recover the amount sion, on any such application made by of any tax, interest and penalties due a taxpayer for revision of any tax, may under the provisions of this act. be reviewed in any court of competent Section 21. The tax commission is au­ jurisdiction on complaint filed against thorized to make, promulgate and en­ the commission in the county in which force such rules and regulations relating the taxpayer resides or has his principal to the administration and enforcement of place of business, within 60 days after the provisions of this act as may be notice by the commission of its deter­ deemed necessary. Such rules and regu­ mination. Thereupon appropriate proceed­ lations shall embody schedules or methods ings shall be had and the relief, if any, of eliminating the computation of the tax to which the taxpayer may be' entitled on sales and of eliminating fractions of the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 21

one cent in applying the tax to sales fall­ tax account in excess of five thousand ing within specified brackets of prices. dollars ($5,000) shall be transferred by the Section 22. All information received by state treasurer, on or before the last busi­ the tax commission from returns filed or ness day of each month, as follows: from investigations conducted under the (a) Twenty per cent to the public as­ provisions of this act shall be confidential, sistance fund in the state treasury, to be except for official purposes, and any of­ disbursed for old age assistance in the ficer or employe of the commission who following manner: sixty (60) per cent divulges any such information in any thereof shall be applied to provide the /jk manner, except in accordance with a state’s contribution to old age assistance ^ proper judicial order or as otherwise pro­ as provided by law and forty (40) per vided by law, shall be deemed guilty of cent thereof shall be remitted to the a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, county treasurers of the several counties shall be fined not more than one thousand in the state in the proportion which the dollars ($1,000), or be imprisoned in the amount expended by each county for old- county jail for not more than six months, age assistance during the preceding fiscal or be both so fined and imprisoned, in the year bears to the total amount expended discretion of the court. Reports and re­ by the counties of the state for such pur­ turns shall be preserved for two years and pose during such preceding year. All thereafter until the commission orders revenues received hereunder by the treas­ them to be destroyed. urers of the several counties shall be Section 23. Any person who shall wil­ placed in a special fund to be expended! fully fail or refuse to make any return by the county courts or the board of required by this act, or shall make any county commissioners of the several coun­ false or fraudulent return with intent to ties for old-age assistance. evade the tax, or shall refuse to permit (b) Sixty per cent to an account in the the commission, or its duly accredited of­ general fund to be known as the prop­ ficer or employe, to examine any book, erty tax reduction account in the same paper, record or memorandum bearing, manner as are net revenues from other directly or indirectly, on the sales of sources; tangible personal property of such person (c) Twenty per cent to a fund in the subject to the tax hereunder, shall be state treasury to be known as the school deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, on support fund, to be disbursed as otherwise conviction thereof, shall be fined not more provided by law. than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or be W imprisoned in the county jail for not more 3. The net revenue arising under this than six months, or be both so fined and act and so transferred to the property tax imprisoned, in the discretion of the court. reduction account shall be applied in the In addition to the foregoing penalties, state levy of taxes each year, in the same any person who knowingly shall swear to manner as revenue derived from taxes on or verify under oath any false or fraudu­ or measured by net incomes, to offset state lent statement with intent to evade any taxes on property, both within and with­ tax imposed by this act, shall be guilty of out the limitation of section 11, article perjury and, on conviction thereof, shall XI, Oregon constitution, which otherwise be punished in the manner provided by would be apportioned among the several law. counties. Section 24. 1. All moneys received by 4. In the event that the net revenue the tax commission under this act shall arising under this act and transferred to be paid forthwith into the state treasury the property tax reduction account, to­ and shall be placed by the state treasurer gether with the revenue derived from to the credit of the general fund in an ac­ taxes on or measured by net incomes, shall count to be known as the sales tax account. exceed the total amount of all taxes in­ Such amount as may be found by the state cluded in the state levy for any year, the board of control to be necessary for the state treasurer hereby is directed to trans­ operation and enforcement of this act fer such excess amount to the respective hereby is appropriated out of said sales county treasuries in the same proportion tax account for the payment of all ex­ that state taxes otherwise would be ap­ penses incurred by the tax commission in portioned for such year. Any amount so administering and enforcing this act. The transferred to a county treasury shall secretary of state hereby is authorized be credited to the general fund therein, and directed to audit all claims, duly ap- and shall be fully applied to reduce the f proved by the commission, which have property tax which otherwise would be been incurred in pursuance of law and levied for such general fund of the county. the foregoing appropriation, and with the Any amount so transferred to the general previous approval of the state board of fund of a county shall be within the limi­ control, and to draw his warrants on the tation of section 11, article XI, Oregon state treasurer for the payment thereof, constitution, in relation to the tax levying payable out of said sales tax account of power of the county for such year, and the general fund. shall be held to reduce the property tax 2. After payment of such administrative base of the county under such limitation; expenses, all moneys remaining in the sales provided, however, that in no case shall 22 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to the property tax base be reduced below the next special or regular biennial elec­ 50 per cent of the base established in ac­ tion held throughout the state of Oregon. cordance with the limitation of section 11, The secretary of state shall be and hereby article XI of the Oregon constitution. is authorized and directed to set aside two Section 25. If any section, sentence, pages in the official pamphlet containing clause or word of this act shall be held measures referred to the people to be to be unconstitutional, the invalidity of voted on at the next special or general such section, sentence, clause or word election, in which an argument in sup­ shall not affect the validity of any other port of this act may be printed. A joint portion of this act, it being the intent of committee consisting of one senator, to * this legislative assembly to enact the re­ be appointed by the president of the mainder of this act, notwithstanding such senate, and two representatives, to be part so declared unconstitutional should appointed by the speaker of the house, or may be so declared. shall prepare such argument and file the Section 26. This act shall be and hereby same with the secretary of state. is referred to the people of the state of Filed in the office of the secretary of Oregon for their approval or rejection at state March 27, 1943.

BALLOT TITLE

BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY— Purpose: To impose a privilege tax measured by gross receipts from retail sales of tangible personal property, to.provide state funds for distribution, 20 per cent for old age assistance, 60 per cent for property tax reduction, and 20 per cent for common school support. Empowering the state tax commission to collect the tax and providing penalties for the violation thereof. Vote YES or NO

310 Yes. I vote for the proposed law

311 No. I vote against the proposed law. t the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 23

ARGUMENT Submitted by the legislative committee provided by house bill 268 of the forty-second legislative assembly, in favor of the BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY (Ballot Nos. 310 and 311)

A SALES TAX WITHOUT TOKENS AND WITH LIBERAL EXEMPTIONS FOR FOOD AND OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE Either accept a sales tax or face extra­ VOTE X 310 ordinary real estate taxation! Vote “yes” and eliminate your income Either accept a sales tax or face con­ tax entirely if you are in the lower income group. A single person with a net income tinued exorbitant state income taxes! of less than $4,800 and a married person with an income of less than $5,500 will pay Either accept a sales tax or face the pos­ NO state income tax if this measure passes, sibility of reduced old age assistance! in accordance with Chapter 404, Oregon Laws, 1943, which provides that these Either accept a sales tax or face the eliminations become operative upon the necessity of an inadequate educational enactment of a sales tax. Pay as you go with a sales tax. program! Either accept a sales tax or face the VOTE X 310 men and women returning from the armed Vote "yes” and reduce your income tax forces with empty pocketbooks and no jobs materially if you are in the higher income to offer! tax group. The tax on net incomes from $4,000 to $10,000 will be reduced 57%, the Recognizing the problems that will con­ tax on net incomes from $10,000 to $20,000 will be reduced 42.86%, the tax on net in­ front our state during the postwar era the comes over $20,000 will be reduced 28.57%, Forty-Second Legislative Assembly passed if this measure passes, as provided in laws and referred to the voters of the state an now on the statute books. Oregon will prosper with a moderate personal income act providing for a tax measured by gross tax. receipts from retail sales of tangible per­ sonal property; or in other words a sales VOTE X 310 tax. Vote “yes” and reduce the excise tax Our present prosperity is wholly arti­ now paid by corporations 37.50%, as pro­ vided in Chapter 410, Oregon Laws, 1943. ficial, generated from a war activity. The The present excessive Oregon corporation close of the war will present new and great tax is keeping industries from locating in problems of unemployment, increased de­ this State. Industries will not pay exces­ sive taxes when they can locate elsewhere mands for education including vocational and either pay no state income tax or a training and adult education, greatly en­ rupderate tax. Pass this measure and Ore­ hanced demands for old age assistance and gon will have a moderate corporation tax and can compete for industries with the public welfare and at the same time we other Pacific Coast states. will face greatly reduced income tax rev­ enues, and reduced areas of privately VOTE X 310 owned property subject to taxation. Al­ Vote "yes” and reduce your present ready we have the highest income taxes property tax. Passage of the sales tax will of any state in the Union and our real permanently eliminate any state property estate taxes even now are a heavy burden. tax levy; will assure payment of the Ele­ How are we going to meet this situation? mentary School tax by the state from funds other than a real estate tax; will Any measure for raising revenue is sub­ eliminate the millage tax now levied by ject to referendum by the voters. The legis­ Counties for old age assistance and return lature offers a sales tax as a solution for to the counties any excess not used for state purposes to be used exclusively in our problem and now places the responsi­ the reduction of real estate taxes. Oregon bility for that decision before the people. must reduce taxes on real estate, which taxes are now excessive. VOTE X 310 VOTE X 310 Vote "yes” and remove the inequalities between the tax structure of Oregon and Vote “yes” and provide jobs for the re­ turning men and women now in the armed our neighboring states to the North and forces. The passage of a sales tax will South; both Washington and California stimulate the location of new industries have a sales tax and are prospering and in Oregon and encourage the conversion have enormous reserves for postwar recon­ of war industries into peace time activity struction and development. which will provide jobs not only for the 24 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to returning men and women now in the VOTE X 310 armed forces but for those who will be unemployed when war industry ceases. Vote “yes” and enable the state to mod­ You can’t have jobs without industry. Re­ ernize our State hospital, penitentiary and duced property and income taxes will other State institutions. Oregon is one of attract and encourage capital and industry the lowest ranking states of the Union in to locate in Oregon. the care of state wards and some of our institutions are a disgrace to modern civili­ VOTE X 310 zation. The excuse has been lack of funds. Passage of a sales tax will eliminate that Vote “yes” and improve our educational excuse. facilities. Both Washington and California have passed Oregon in the matter of edu­ VOTE X 310 cation. Competent teachers cannot be em­ ployed unless adequate salaries are paid. Vote “yes” and give the farmers of our The postwar era will witness demands for state a break. Real estate taxes are a fixed greater vocational training and more adult charge against farm production. When education. We cannot improve our educa­ Washington passed the sales tax, farm tional facilities on present State revenues. taxes were materially reduced. Oregon A Sales Tax is the answer. farmers will correspondingly benefit if their taxes are reduced. A sales tax is the VOTE X 310 most practical method of reducing farm taxes. Vote “yes” and provide sufficient funds A sales tax in this form has not been of­ for old age assistance. Oregon has not fered to the voters before. The average kept pace with Washington and California cost, not the lowest, not the highest, but in old age assistance. Even our present the average cost per taxpayer in a normal old age benefits may be reduced for lack year will approximate $11 per year, or 3tf of funds when our income taxes again be­ per day. Those of moderate means will come normal. 20% of all sales tax funds pay considerably less, the wealthy consid­ are specifically set aside for old age erably more. A sales tax is the easiest assistance which will assure the state of tax to pay and the simplest tax to collect. sufficient funds to pay the present maxi­ Every dollar collected by the state under mum of $40 and may even justify increases this proposed sales tax is already ap­ to S50 per month in conformity with Cali­ propriated to take care of existing obliga­ fornia and with competitive Washington tions. Any surplus is distributed to the and at the same time remove the stigma counties to reduce the county real estate of liquor money so greatly desired by the tax and a new tax base for real estate old people. taxation, under the 6% constitutional limi­ tation, is created. VOTE X 310 The Oregon State Legislature, recogniz­ ing the dire necessity for a change in our Vote “ yes” and the transient workers, archaic tax structure, if our state is to more generally located in Multnomah prosper ahd progress during the postwar County, will contribute through a sales era. has passed and referred to the people tax to the State support and the funds so this sales tax act. The example of numer­ collected will be shared by every county ous other states of the Union which have and every section of the State. Tens of adopted this form of taxation and supplied thousands of these transient workers, at their people with better schools, better the present time, pay no taxes and even care for the aged, better treatment of the live in houses built and owned by the mentally ill. have also found greater pros­ Federal government. The most practical perity for the working man, the farmer method of reaching these transient work­ and the business man. Oregon must share ers is through a sales tax. in these benefits and that prosperity. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the VOTE X 310 Forty-Second Assembly of the Oregon State Vote “yes” and the million tourists who Legislature. each year, during peace time, visit our COE A. McKENNA, state, will contribute their share to the cost of government, the same as they pay in State Senator, Portland, Oregon. California and Washington and the same as the people of Oregon pay when thej' E. RIDDELL LAGE, visit our neighboring states. This is a State Representative, Hood River. Oregon. legitimate and expected cost of tourist travel. Why should Oregon overlook its A. W. MEYERS, share of this harvest? State Representative, Milwaukie, Oregon. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 25

ARGUMENT Submitted by the Oregon State Grange, in opposition to the BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY (Ballot Nos. 310 and 311) The Oregon State Grange is opposed to slashed 75 percent last year and approxi­ the proposed sales tax measure, because mately 30 percent this year, revenues in principle it is wrong and its authors will which should have been retained for post­ find it impossible to defend on that basis. war expenditures to make more jobs to tide us through the reconstruction period. Any tax that cannot be defended on principle is an improper tax. The sales tax proposal — any general The voters of Oregon have thrice re­ sales tax proposal — is based on the princi­ jected sales tax proposals. They will do ple of necessity to spend rather than it again. Experience in other states has ability to pay. shown that any property tax relief gained by a sales tax is soon nullified. It increases the tax burden on the low income groups and relieves high income For the fourth time special interest groups of what should be their fair share groups have proposed a general sales tax of the tax load. —always using an argument based on fear. All these fears have proved ill founded It still further depletes already limited and did not materialize. Now they again buying power. try to frighten Oregon citizens into voting A sales tax becomes more burdensome a sales tax. as income becomes less. Thus this pro­ Who financed the last sales tax bills? posal would be felt hardest by relief and Big business wanted it then. They want pension recipients. it now. It is wrong to take the position that low The proposed sales tax will not help the Income groups should carry the tax bur­ large percentage of farmers. In fact, it will den for high income groups. often compel the average farmer to dig No amount of appeasing amendments into his own pocket to help pay taxes for can overcome the basic objections to a the corporation farmer. sales tax. VOTE 311 X NO. Oregon does not, nor will it ever, need a OREGON STATE GRANGE, general sales tax. The state of Oregon is 1135 SE Salmon Street, in excellent financial condition, despite the Portland, Oregon, fact that the proponents of the present sales tax proposal are the ones who suc­ By MORTON TOMPKINS, Master, ceeded in having income tax revenues BERTHA J. BECK, Secretary. 26 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

ARGUMENT Submitted by the Oregon State Federation of Labor, in opposition to the BILL IMPOSING TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY (Ballot Nos. 310 and 311) VOTE AGAINST THE REFERRED at the expense of the poor. The small home ^ SALES TAX BILL owner or the operator of a medium sized or small farm will pay a great deal more This is another retail sales tax similar to in sales taxes than he can save on his the three measures which have been em­ property tax. phatically rejected by the voters of Ore­ The present bill would reduce the tax gon. The last time it was offered it went base and would jeopardize the vital public down by a vote of nearly six to one, every services provided by the state, counties, county of the state returning a thumping cities and school districts. majority against it. The sales tax is the most difficult to ad­ The present bill is the same old thing minister and the most costly to collect of but new bait is being put on the hook any tax so far discovered. It places a dif­ to entice the gullible fish. Dire predictions ficult obligation on all merchants, this bill made in previous campaigns if the sales requiring them to report and pay 12 times tax bills were not adopted did not come a year. Furthermore, it reduces the vol­ true, and Oregon’s financial standing is ume of business, for it is a tax on con­ equal or superior to that of the states hav­ sumption. It is applied to the first dollar ing sales taxes. The vociferous advocates earned. of this bill, who claim there is an emer­ A new bait which is being used on the gency requiring more revenues, are the present bill is aimed at catching industrial persons who supported the bill that per­ workers who have previously voted almost mitted reduction of the personal income solidly against former bills. Advocates of tax. this measure for months have been claim­ Per capita payment of taxes in Washing­ ing its enactment would attract industries ton is nearly 25 per cent greater than in to the state. No more false and fantastic Oregon; California’s per capita payment of argument could be devised. Property taxes taxes is more than 50 per cent higher than in Oregon are reduced by the income tax in Oregon. This computation is on the which is levied only on net profits — that taxes paid last year, and this year’s figures is after operating costs of manufacturers fa will be even much more favorable to Ore­ and distributors are deducted. And the in­ gon owing to a reduction of 75 per cent dustry that must coin its profits out of a in our income tax. The two adjoining sales tax levied on the poor is not a de­ states, paying a much higher tax. soak the sirable industry. poor to get the extra money. The “ Consumer-Retailer Tax Digest," Three states of the Union levied no prop­ September 1, 1937. had this to say about erty tax for state purposes in 1942 (the the sales tax and other consumption taxes: latest year for which figures are avail­ “ The average citizen who is concerned in able). None of the three had a sales tax. getting the actual facts about the sales tax Oregon is one of them. issue, uncolored by political bias, is usu­ ally interested in learning what scientific The sales tax is nothing new; it has been studies by impartial authorities reveal. tried under different names since the mid­ Fortunately several such studies have been dle ages and has proved disastrous to all made in this country. Without exception nations that tried it. they render knockout blows to the ful­ Our American Revolution grew out of a some and gas attacks of arguments of the refusal of the colonies to pay a sales tax political agitators who have resorted to (called the Stamp Act). Only two major every known technique . . . in trying to nations today have a general sales tax — convince the people that they should favor Germany and Russia. Both are ruled by such a principle of taxation.” dictators. Serve the interest of the greatest num­ In every case in which an American ber and keep Oregon in the progressive state has permitted its citizens to vote on column by voting against the sales tax. the sales tax it has been defeated. Nine states of the Union that adopted sales tax VOTE 311 X NO. bills have now abolished the tax. The sales tax, as is admitted by all com­ OREGON STATE FEDERATION OF petent tax authorities, places the heaviest LABOR. burden on the citizens least able to pay. J. T. MARR, Executive Secretary, That is its purpose — relief for the wealthy 506 Labor Temple, Portland. Oregon. "J the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 27

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 312 and 313)

BURKE BILL; ONLY STATE SELLING LIQUOR OYER 14 HUNDREDTHS ALCOHOL Submitted, to the people pursuant to referendum petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, June 8, 1943, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article IV of the constitution.

SENATE BILL NO. 2 and agencies operated by the Oregon liq­ Forty-second Legislative Assembly uor control commission; provided, that (Chapter 215, Oregon Laws, 1943) sales of such wine may be made to the Oregon liquor control commission and for AN ACT export outside the state of Oregon. Requiring all intoxicating liquor contain­ Section 2. For the purpose of enforc­ ing in excess of 14 per cent of alcohol ing the provisions of this act courts of by volume, except for sacramental pur­ justices of the peace and district courts in poses, to be sold exclusively in stores this state shall be and they hereby are of the Oregon liquor control commission, given concurrent jurisdiction with the and providing a penalty. circuit courts. Section 3. Any person violating any of Be It Enacted by the People of the State the provisions of this act shall, upon of Oregon: conviction thereof, be punished by a fine Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) person, firm or corporation to offer for nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) sale, sell or give to any person in the state or by imprisonment in the county jail of Oregon, except for sacramental pur­ for a period of not less than 90 days nor poses, any intoxicating liquor in excess of more than one year, or by both such fine 14 per cent of alcohol by volume, includ­ and imprisonment. ing fortified wine as described in sub­ Section 4. This act shall be in full force division (b) of section 24-402, O. C. L. A., and effect on and after January 1, 1944. and all such fortified wines and intoxicat­ Approved by the governor March 6, 1943. ing liquors, except for sacramental pur­ Filed in the office of the secretary of poses, shall be sold exclusively by stores state March 6, 1943.

BALLOT TITLE

BURKE BILL; ONLY STATE SELLING LIQUOR OVER 14 HUNDREDTHS ALCOHOL— Purpose: Requiring all intoxicating liquor containing over 14 per cent of alcohol by volume, including fortified wine, except for sacramental purposes, to be sold exclusively by stores and agencies operated by the Oregon liquor control commission, and making it unlawful for any other person, firm or corporation to sell, offer for sale, or give to any person any such wines or liquors, except for sacramental purposes. Violation of this act is made punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Vote YES or NO

312 Yes. I vote for the proposed law.

313 No. I vote against the proposed law. 28 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

ARGUMENT

Submitted by Senator W. E. Burke, Sherwood, in favor of the BURKE BILL; ONLY STATE SELLING LIQUOR OVER 14 HUNDREDTHS ALCOHOL (Ballot Nos. 312 and 313)

When the Knox law was enacted in 1933, the Knox law in its original form. While it provided that all alcoholic beverages it had the support of what might be termed having a content of more than 14 per cent the “ dry element” in the legislature, it also of alcohol by volume should be sold ex­ had the support of many members in both clusively through the stores of the Oregon houses who do not believe in prohibition. Liquor Control Commission and agencies, It had the support of the home folks who and that the purchaser should have a let the members know how they felt on permit. the subject. It had the support of circuit At the 1935 Legislature, the wine in­ judges, district attorneys, sheriffs and terests of California assembled a large other officials who come in contact with group of lobbyists at Salem and succeeded these wino cases. Every physician in the in having the Knox law amended to the legislature voted for the bill. It had the effect that fortified wine could be sold support of the State Grange, the Council outside of the state liquor stores, without of Churches, the Women’s Christian Tem­ a permit. Not only that, but the alcoholic perance Union, the Anti-Liquor League, content was changed from 14 per cent by and many other groups. The press gave volume to 17 per cent by weight, which the bill loyal support. makes it about equal to 21 per cent by There has recently been some objection volume — an increase of 50 per cent of raised to the word “give” in the bill, alcoholic content. At the present time it claiming it would prohibit a host from is being sold in many hundreds of places giving a drink to his guest. This question throughout the state including chain stores, has been thrashed out in the courts and restaurants and road houses, which makes they have held it NOT to be the case. I the situation far worse than it was in the quote a few of the decisions; old saloon days. “A gift of intoxicating liquor by one Very little fortified wine is made in not a dealer, to another, as a mere Oregon. Most of it comes from California. gift of hospitality, is not compre­ It is made from cheap and inferior prod­ hended by statutes forbidding the gift, ucts; likewise it produces a cheap drunk, sale, or furnishing of intoxicating and at the same time returns a handsome liquor.” 30 Am. Jur., page 405. profit to the manufacturer and dealer. It is known to be more injurious to the hu­ State v. Fulks, 207 Mo. 26, 105 S.W. 733, man system and to send more of its addicts involved a statute which prohibited the to our state hospitals than any other al­ giving away of intoxicating liquors. The coholic beverage in use at the present Court held: time. It is also one of the most habit forming of drinks—dangerous alike to the “ * * * It was never intended to old and young. cover the mere gift of a drink of liquor by a private person who is in The object of the “ Fortified Wine Bill” no sense a dealer in liquors, to one of is to put the sale of this wine back into his friends as a mere act of courtesy the state liquor stores as was provided in or hospitality.” the original Knox law, thus making it very much less accessible to the youth of the The constitutionality of the act has been land and to the confirmed addict. assailed in this and other cases where the This is the reason why I introduced this title mentioned only the sale of liquor Fortified Wine Bill in the Senate; it is and the body included the word “ gift" or the reason why a majority of the members “give” , the court having held that the only of the Senate and House in 1943 voted for purpose of including the word “ give” is the bill notwithstanding the pressure of as to prevent subterfuge. See Annotations in strong a lobby against it as has ever as­ 15 L.R.A. (N.S.) 430. ^ sembled in Salem, and it is the reason why The backers of this bill in the legislature it should be unheld by the people. worked hard for three sessions to secure In spite of the fact that the legislature its passage and were finally victorious. passed the bill and that it was promptly Then the California wine interests, in signed by the governor, the wine interests order that they might continue their large — in fact the wine interests of California profits, referred the bill to the people. — have had the nerve to ask the people of NOW, IT IS IN YOUR HANDS. VOTE the State of Oregon by referendum peti­ “ YES” TO UPHOLD THE BILL. tion to nullify the good work of the legis­ lature. W. E. BURKE, The Fortified Wine bill is not a prohibi­ State Senator, tion measure. It is merely a bill to put Route 3, Sherwood, Oregon. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 19

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 314 and 315)

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INCREASING STATE TAX FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT Proposed by initiative petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, June 30, 1944, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article IV of the constitution.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL to provide each year not less than forty- AMENDMENT five cents per child per day of attendance for the school year immediately preced­ Be It Enacted by the People of the State ing, as determined by the superintendent of Oregon: of public instruction. The power of the That the constitution of the state of legislative assembly to levy or impose any Oregon shall be and the same hereby is tax for said fund shall not be limited by amended by adding to article VIII thereof section 11, article XI, Oregon constitution. a new section to be numbered and known The legislative assembly shall provide as section 6, to read as follows: further for the annual distribution of said fund; provided, that until June 30, Article VIII 1950, eight million dollars thereof shall be applied each year to reduce the property Section 6. In addition to the income tax levies of local school districts and of the common school fund, the legislative thereafter the legislative assembly shall assembly shall provide a state tund for determine the amount to be so applied. support of public elementary and second­ The amounts distributed from said fund ary schools. Said state fund shall include to local school districts shall not affect all funds derived from state taxes, as the tax base of any such district within now provided by law, for support of such the limitation of section 11, article XI. schools and shall be in amount sufficient Oregon constitution. m TITLE

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INCREASING STATE TAX FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT—Purpose: Adding to Article VIII, Oregon Constitution, a new section requiring the legislative assembly to create state fund, in addition to common school fund, for support of public elementary and secondary schools; fund to include revenue from taxes now provided by law for school support and sufficient to provide not less than forty-five cents per child per day of attendance for preceding school year. Taxes levied or imposed for fund not subject to six percent constitutional tax limitation. Until 1950, $8,000,000 to be applied annually to reduce property tax levies in local districts without affecting tax bases within six percent limitation. Vote YES or NO

314 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

315 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. 30 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

ARGUMENT Submitted by the Oregon State Teachers' Association, in favor of the CONSTITUTIONAL, AMENDMENT INCREASING STATE TAX FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT (Ballot Nos. 314 and 315) PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT will also provide ADDITIONAL relief to local property taxpayers amounting to The principal purpose of this amend­ $3,000,000 per year. Thus, $8,000,000 of the ment is to carry out the original intent anticipated $12,000,000 permanent state of the framers of our state Constitution school fund provided by the amendment when they declared, in 1857, that the State will be designated as PROPERTY TAX of Oregon must "provide by law for the RELIEF, $2,000,000 to absorb the present establishment of a uniform and general elementary school fund, and only a little system of common schools.” * over two million dollars to provide in­ In the 85 years since the constitution was creased educational opportunities. adopted, adequate state support of its pub­ lic schools has not become a reality in Oregon. As a consequence, a varied patch- WHERE DO WE STAND? work of tax legislation by local school dis­ Oregon, a leader in almost every other tricts has placed an unequal burden upon field, has been slow in adopting a system local property taxpayers. Inequality of of permanent state support for public edu­ educational opportunity and inadequate fi­ cation. We have ranked far below most nancial support for public schools has of the other states in our state support of been the inevitable result. public schools. It is generally recognized Relief of local property owners of their that the state with its many and varied unequal responsibility for the support of sources of revenue should provide for a public schools is one of the prime purposes substantial portion of the cost of our of this amendment. The sharing of this schools. Not only will this amendment responsibility by ALL the people of the provide substantial assistance for Oregon state of Oregon is clearly the desire of the public schools from the state, but it will ^ people. As recently as 1942, the voters of also aid in equalizing and improving the Oregon overwhelmingly approved using in­ educational opportunities of the children come tax surplus for the support of Ore­ of the entire commonwealth. gon public schools. Every thinking person in Oregon realizes that income tax rev­ enues available for school support may IT WILL DO WHAT IT SAYS diminish rapidly as other drains upon state The State’s leading authorities in public funds are required. This amendment will finance drafted the amendment after long make permanent the school support now study with educators, school directors, temporarily provided under the “ Walker parents and taxpayers of Oregon. The , Plan.” It will also provide sufficient amendment has been drafted simply and added revenue to assure every school dis­ basically to do the things which the fram­ trict in the state a greater degree of edu­ ers of the Oregon constitution intended cational opportunity. IT WILL ACCOMPLISH THAT RESULT. It guarantees permanent relief to local HOW IT OPERATES property taxpayers of Oregon, just as the Under the terms of this amendment, the temporary income tax surplus diversion, State of Oregon will provide to the public adopted in 1942, eased the burden this past schools an amount equal to 45 cents per year. pupil per day of actual school attendance. Even those who bitterly attacked the Revenues may be applied to school support 1942 measure now are loud in their praise from any of the several sources available of its results. They agree that the measure to the state. has done what the teachers promised it Opponents will attempt to give the im­ would do, that it has relieved property pression that this amendment will call for of much of its burden. This amendment more than $12,000,000 in new money for makes permanent what the voters of Ore­ the support of public education. Such a gon overwhelmingly approved on a tem­ statement is far from the truth. Actually, porary basis in 1942. only a little over two million dollars of The voters of Oregon can be assured new money will be available for school that this amendment will accomplish its use. purpose of 1) making permanent the Funds raised under this amendment will school money now provided by the state, include $7,000,000 per year of existing state 2) increasing relief to local property tax­ funds now allocated to school districts. It payers, and 3) providing increased educa­ tional opportunity to the boys and girls * Article VIII. Section S. of Oregon. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 31

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS? boys and girls an adequate and uniform system of public education. The educators of Oregon, familiar with the needs of the school systems which they As to methods of taxation, the amend­ serve in their profession, are the original ment specifically leaves to the State Legis­ sponsors of this amendment. In addition, lature the manner in which the money more than 6,000 members of local school shall be raised and the manner in which boards, who must deal intimately with it shall be apportioned to the school dis­ * the problems of school finance, were asked tricts of the state. Far from being too to express their views on the need for specific, this amendment simply guaran­ increased state support of education. More tees what the original constitution intend­ than 95 PER CENT of all school board ed. “ a uniform and general system of com­ members responding agreed that the state mon schools.” must accept increased responsibility for school support. By a majority of three HOW MUCH SUPPORT? to one, these local school directors agree When this amendment has been made that a constitutional amendment is the to the constitution and is in full operation, only method by which state support of the schools of Oregon will receive annu­ education can be made permanent. ally from the state a fund equal to 45 cents per pupil for each day of actual attendance HERE ARE THE FACTS at school for the preceding year. This will Under the terms of this amendment, provide approximately half of the present the people of the State of Oregon will total cost of common education in the make permanent the state support of edu­ state and will guarantee that substantial cation already provided and add to that support is to continue as a general and support sufficient funds to guarantee that uniform practice throughout the years to the boys and girls of Oregon shall have come. a system of education up to the standard of other states. IT’S UP TO YOU The amendment creates no jobs for If you believe that the cost of public teachers, promises no increase in teachers’ education of Oregon boys and girls should salaries, makes no guarantees whatever to be borne equally by all the people of the educators. It merely assures that the State of Oregon; if you believe that relief i0 State of Oregon will continue to be as from excessive local property taxation interested in adequate support of its school should be made permanent; if you believe system as a whole as the people declared that uniformity of educational opportunity themselves to be in the general election should be established throughout the state of 1942. and the general level of education should The fact that this is a constitutional be raised, then join us in voting “314 X amendment and not an initiative measure YES." is simply a guarantee that no small pres­ OREGON STATE TEACHERS’ sure group will be able to tamper with the basic educational system of the state. ASSOCIATION, Only a constitutional amendment can 602 Studio Building, guarantee that the intent of the original Portland, Oregon, framers of the Constitution will be carried out. Only a constitutional amendment can By MAURINE LABER, President, guarantee future generations of Oregon FRANK W. PARR, Executive Secretary. 32 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to

ARGUMENT Submitted by the Oregon Taxpayers’ Federation, in opposition to the CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INCREASING STATE TAX FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT (Ballot Nos. 314 and 315) This measure is an amendment to the be met as they arise. The wisdom andn Constitution of the state. If adopted by resourcefulness of the state officers and the people it becomes a part of our or­ the legislature will be taxed to the utmost. ganic law. It can only be changed or There are approximately 250,000 chil­ repealed by vote of the people at a gen­ dren of school age in Oregon. The pro­ eral election. This cannot be done at a posed amendment requires the legislature special election. The legislature of the to provide at least 45 cents per child per state has no power to change, modify or day of attendance in school. This amounts disregard it. It must carry out its pro­ to at least $10,000,000 per year and is in visions in full, no matter what the finan­ addition to the $2,250,000 provided by the cial condition of the state and the burden state elementary school fund. There is of taxation may be at any given time. no additional source of revenue provided We are drawing, we hope, to the close for in the amendment. This money must of a great war. For several years money come out of the state’s general revenue has poured into the State of Oregon from before any other governmental functions the coffers of the federal government are provided for. through the channels of the various war­ Each year until 1950, $8,000,000 of this time industries. The population of the fund is to be paid to the local school dis­ state has been tremendously increased by tricts to be applied to reduce their prop­ the influx of war workers. Incomes of erty tax levies. The effect of the measure, individuals and corporations have been then, is to shift a large part of the bur­ increased many fold. Taxes levied on in­ den of the expense of maintaining the comes have yielded enormously. public schools from the local school dis­ With the end of the war, Oregon, even tricts to the state and to make it a pri­ more than the rest of the Union, faces mary lien on the state revenues ahead of ^ grave problems of readjustment, for war the legitimate expenses of state govern­ industry has been concentrated here. Em­ ment. ployment for returning soldiers and laid- Up to and including the year 1941, the off war workers must be provided. Much last year before we entered the war, the of it must be, for a time at least, through entire revenue of the state from taxes on public works projects paid for with tax incomes, both individual and corporate, money. If sufficient employment cannot never exceeded $8,000,000. Therefore, in be provided, then relief must be furnished. normal times, this measure requires the This means more tax money. application to the schools of the entire The re-establishment of returning vet­ revenue from income and corporation ex­ erans in civil life is an obligation which cise taxes and a portion of the property the state cannot disregard. The coming tax revenue besides. session of the legislature must deal with Because of all of these facts, because this problem. There are on this same this constitutional amendment will tie the ballot, to be voted upon at this same hands of the state legislature and the state election, two measures to provide for this officers in meeting postwar problems and re-establishment. Both require expendi­ because such a measure has no place in tures of large amounts of state funds. Be­ the constitution, we oppose this measure. sides this, the state must carry on its If equalization of school revenues is normal governmental functions and money necessary, let it be accomplished by statute must be found in the state revenues for law which may be changed to meet chang­ this purpose. ing conditions. No one can foresee the future, but any thinking individual must recognize that OREGON TAXPAYERS’ FEDERATION, the four or five years following this war CLAUDE BUCHANAN, President will present many problems which must Corvallis. Oregon. fQ the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 33

(On Official Ballot, Nos. 316 and 317)

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX Proposed by initiative petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, July 5, 1944, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article IV of the constitution.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL (c) Corporations, associations or societies AMENDMENT operating exclusively for religious, chari- table, scientific or educational purposes. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of (d) Business leagues, chambers of com­ Oregon: merce, labor organizations, boards of trade, That the Constitution of the state of civic leagues, and other similar or­ Oregon shall be and the same hereby is ganizations operated exclusively for the amended by adding thereto an article to benefit of the trade, craft, profession, class, be numbered and known as article XIX, group or community, and not for com­ to read as follows: mercial trading or practice. Article XIX (e) Hospitals, infirmaries and sanataria. Provided, that all of the above exemp­ Section 1. This article shall be known as tions shall apply only to the gross income "The Oregon Employment and Retirement received from non-profit activities. Mutual Insurance Plan.” Section 5. The administration of the col­ Section 2. The purpose of this article is lection of the tax, the apportionment and to provide for the establishment, financ­ distribution of this insurance fund, and ing, operation, and administration of a of the execution of the purpose and pro­ state retirement and disability annuity visions of this article, is hereby made the fund which will parallel the rise and fall duty and responsibility of the State Tax of the collective individual and business Commission. The commission is hereby incomes of the citizens of the state and, empowered to make such rules and regu­ through the monthly collection, distribu- lations, and prepare and print such forms A tion and immediate circulation of certain and instructions, as may be necessary, and w tax moneys at the lowest possible adminis­ to employ necessary office help, including trative expense, act as a stabilizer and one retirement insurance deputy, and set stimulator of employment and trade within the amount of their compensation consist­ the state; eliminate and replace present ent with economy and efficiency of oper­ and former old-age and disability assist­ ation. All moneys received from the col­ ance benefits heretofore provided, in lection of taxes and penalties under the whole or in part, by the state; release provisions of this article shall be trans­ for other uses the revenues formerly ap­ mitted by the commission to the state plied to such purpose; and to make retire­ treasurer and by him placed in the Retire­ ment and disability insurance the right ment and Disability Insurance Fund. The and heritage of every citizen. commission shall draw and issue warrants Section 3. In addition to all other state on the treasurer against this fund for the taxes and excises there shall be levied, actual expenses of administration and for collected, and paid each month beginning annuity insurance payments hereinafter with the month of January, 1945, a tax of provided. three per centum of all of the gross in­ Section 6. Willful violation of the require­ come of every person, firm, association, ment to make tax returns and payments co-partnership, or corporation, residing or herein provided shall constitute a misde­ doing business in Oregon, derived from meanor and be punishable by a penalty of any and all sources excepting such income double the amount of tax due for each as is exempted from state taxation by the such offense. constitution or laws of the United States; No injunction or writ of mandate or and except such income as is specifically other legal process shall ever issue in any exempted in section 4 of this article. suit, action or proceeding in any court Section 4. The provisions of section 3 against the state tax commission, or any shall not apply to the following: member or officer thereof, to prevent or • (a) Moneys received by persons, banks, enjoin the collection of any tax levied trust companies, savings and loan institu­ under the provisions of this article, but tions, or brokerage offices and held on after payment thereof action may be main­ deposit or in custody for others or for tained to recover as provided by law, any investment for clients. tax money claimed to have been illegally (b) Fraternal benefit societies, orders, collected. or associations operating under the lodge Willful filing of a false tax return by the system, or for the exclusive benefit of the taxpayer, or of false affidavits by a re­ members thereof and providing payment cipient of or applicant for retirement in­ of death, sickness or accident benefits to surance payments, with intent to defraud, said members. shall constitute a felony and be punishable 34 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to by fine or imprisonment, or both, at the provided he or she does not physically discretion of the court based on the amount contribute to management or operation of involved and the established precedents. same. All penalties shall be remitted to the (d) That he or she agrees to spend state treasurer to the credit of the Retire­ each monthly annuity within 30 days after ment and Disability Insurance Fund by the receipt of same for goods and services officials receiving same. of a legitimate character, only, and within the United States, its territories and Section 7. Beginning three days prior to possessions. ^ March 1st, 1945, and monthly thereafter, (e) That members of the armed forces the commission shall issue and mail to all of the United States in World War II who eligible insurance annuitants warrants were citizens of the state on the date of which shall be honored and paid without their enlistment or induction will not be discount on presentation to the state treas­ required to comply with clauses (a) and urer directly or through any bank, banker, (b) of this section, provided they remain or other agent or endorser, from the residents of the state after discharge date. moneys in the Retirement and Disability (f) That each annuitant shall, at the Insurance Fund herein provided for; the time he or she receives the monthly check face amount of the warrants to be deter­ or warrant sign an affidavit attached mined as follows: After deducting the ac­ thereto to the effect that he or she has tual cost of collection and administration fully complied with the provisions of sub­ for the period, (and any other deductions divisions (c) and (d) of this section in hereinafter authorized) the balance of the respect to any annuity payment previously tax money collected for the second pre­ received. ceding month shall be equally divided by (g) That no annuitant shall be absent the number of annuitants approved as eli­ gible, and so remaining, up to the 15th from the state for any period in excess of day of the next preceding month, and this 90 days in any one year, nor without notice sum shall be the face amount of each war­ as prescribed by the commission. rant issued for any given month, but (h) That in event of the death of the provided that no annuity warrant for one annuitant the regular monthly annuity month shall be less than $60. And if the shall continue for two months after the sum received from the gross income tax of month in which death occurs, and the three per centum is insufficient to pay the warrants for such post facto payments minimum monthly annuity of $60, then the shall be made payable to the relative or State Tax Commission shall, and hereby next friend last designated by the annui- is empowered to, increase the rate of tax tant on forms provided by the commission. to raise the additional money required to Section 9. Any person who accepts an pay the minimum annuities, provided, that annuity under this article shall not be the total rate of gross income tax under entitled, during the same period, to any this article shall not exceed five per other old-age disability, or blind, benefit centum. payments or aid, which is provided by the state or a county or municipal subdivision Section 8. Every citizen of the state of thereof, in whole or in part. Oregon whose application and sworn state­ However, nothing in this section shall ment, accompanied by a reasonable amount be construed to prohibit receipt and ac­ of supporting evidence, shows that he or ceptance of benefits due the annuitant * she is 60 years of age or over; or is totally under the purely federal divisions of the and permanently disabled, or blind, to an Social Security Law, or when the annuitant extent preventing the earning of a normal has contributed to a fund set up by a state income, and is 18 years of age or over; or subdivision thereof, or benefits derived is eligible to receive the annuity provided under this article as long as he or she shall from privately paid for insurance, indus- * live, provided: trial employee pension plans, lodge and (a) That, if a resident of the state on union memberships, unemployment and ac­ March 1, 1944, he or she must also have re­ cident compensation laws or contracts, if sided in the state for five years next pre­ earned and entitled prior to becoming an ceding date of application. annuitant under this article, nor of bene­ (b) That, if he or she has become a fits paid in consideration of services in citizen of the state since March 1, 1944, the armed forces of the United States. he or she has been a legal resident during Section 10. No annuitant under this ar­ six of the last ten years, with one of the ticle shall support an able-bodied person iry. six years immediately preceding date of idleness except a spouse, or children undei» application. 18 years of age, or both, nor pay any per­ (c) That as long as he or she continues son any salary, wages, or other compen­ to receive the annuity, he or she will not sation in disproportion to the services engage in any occupation, business, or rendered. other activity from which a profit, wage, Section 11. To facilitate the filing of tax commission or other compensation is real­ returns and applications of citizens desir­ ized or attempted, except that this does ing to qualify as annuitants under the not prohibit an annuitant from collecting provisions of this article, all necessary interest, dividends or rentals from his or forms and instructions shall be kept con­ her investments made prior to retirement. stantly available by mail and through the the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 35 cooperation of offices of the clerks of the month, if and when it becomes evident counties and other field workers represent­ that such action is justified by the re­ ing trade, commerce, labor, and civic or­ ceipts of the normal tax provided herein, ganizations designated by the commission. and is so recommended by the state tax Tax returns may be filed with payments commission. direct by mail or through the office of any Section 15. If and when the United county clerk, or any bank, within the state States government enacts legislation mak­ if accompanied with a handling fee of ten ing uniform grants, payments or annuities cents, the latter to be retained by the to all citizens, with similar qualifications, office receiving same for transmission. and financed under a similar system of Applications for annuities may be com­ taxation, closely paralleling the intent, pleted and executed before any notary or purpose and effect of this article, and other officer qualified to administer oaths, approximately equaling the amounts pay­ for which a fee of 25 cents only, may be able to annuitants hereunder, the state charged. tax commission shall, and is empowered to The commission may make additional ar­ suspend and hold in abeyance the further rangements for the convenience of both collection of taxes and payment of an­ the taxpayers and the annuitants or an­ nuities, or any part of them, after 60 nuity applicants, and provide for instances day’s notice widely published in all sec­ in which applicants are physically in­ tions of the state, and to reestablish said capacitated to a degree requiring appoint­ taxes and annuities if the federal system ment of a custodian of their interests. fails to equal, approximately, the amount Employers may be required to report, de­ of benefit within this state herein provided. duct, and remit the taxes due hereunder Section 16. Neither the legislature nor from employees. the electors of the state, nor both, shall Section 12. Persons confined to penal in­ pass any law levying and causing the pay­ stitutions or having a serious criminal ment, collection and receiving of a general record are not eligible for annuities here­ retail sales tax, or of any sales tax which under. Persons adjudged insane and with­ is directly charged to the buyer in com­ in an institution for feeble-minded are not mercial and business transactions except eligible for annuities. taxes on liquor, tobacco, cosmetics and/or The determination of eligibility for an­ gasoline which is levied for a specific and nuities rests with the commission, but shall single purpose; and all laws contrary to be subject to review by a court of original or in conflict with this section enacted jurisdiction. before or at the same general election as this amendment, are hereby declared Section 13. Annuities received, or to be repealed. received, or the right to receive them, Section 17. In the event that any de­ under this article, shall not be alienated cision or order of any court shall hold by assignment, sale, mortgage, or other invalid or unconstitutional any provision, hypothecation, and shall be exempt from section, subsection, sentence, clause or garnishment, attachment, or execution. phrase of this article, or the application Section 14. The legislature is authorized thereof to any person or circumstance, to lower the residence and age require­ such decision or order shall not affect ments, including widows with minor chil­ the validity of the remaining portions of dren and/or persons partially disabled who this article, and the remaining portions have dependents, as eligible annuitants, of the article and the application of such and/or grant an exemption up to. and not provisions to other persons or circum­ over, the first $100 of gross income per stances shall not be affected thereby.

BALLOT TITLE

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX—Purpose: To create state retirement and disability in­ surance in substitution for present old age assistance; authorizing a tax on gross incomes of not less than 3 per centum nor more than 5 per centum, payable monthly, to create a fund sufficient to pay every qualified citizen of the state of Oregon, aged over 60 years, and over 18 years if totally and permanently disabled or blind, a minimum monthly annuity of $60; empowering the state tax commission to levy and collect said tax, adopt rules and regulations for its administration, and providing penalties for violations thereof. Vote YES or NO

316 Yes. I vote for the proposed amendment.

317 No. I vote against the proposed amendment. 36 Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted tv

ARGUMENT

Submitted by the Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc., in favor of the CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX (Ballot Nos. 316 and 317)

When pensions for the aged, the blind, month. Therefore the average citizen will the physically disabled and unemployable pay taxes (premiums) of $6 per month, or (including war casualties) become month­ approximately $65 per year, allowing for ly insurance annuities and the RIGHT and some idle time. In 40 years of productive HERITAGE of every qualified citizen of life, a young man or woman will pay in an the state; and average total amount of $2,600. At 60, or if When the taxes paid by all citizens for totally disabled before then, he or she the support of such a plan are considered can surrender their job, or active business in the same category as insurance premi­ or professional position, to some one else ums; then the taxes paid by Oregon citi­ and still maintain their self respect and zens and business firms for such purpose still be a good potential customer for all are AN INVESTMENT, not an expense. lines of business. When ALL citizens pay the same 3 per The average citizen will live to draw cent rate on whatever the amount of their out more than $7,000 in monthly annuities monthly gross income happens to be, the against an average total paid in of $2,600. sum total of these payments will be However, the point is not the amount of sufficient to pay each citizen who retires dollar-gain per individual. The up lift to under the provisions of this amendment a citizen morale gained from SECURITY, the monthly annuity for life which will aver­ removal of FEAR of FUTURE WANT and age considerably more than $60. (We who dependency, is society’s vast dividend on have given this subject deep thought and this investment. There has been proof of study for more than 10 years believe that this in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. statement ultra-conservative). Gradual reduction in the cost to the This amendment provides for $60 per state and counties of their present pro­ month certain, and as much more as the grams and institutions for welfare, medi­ minimum tax rate of 3% will produce. cal and crime prevention work is bound This amendment is not socialized insur­ to result; liquor profits may be utilized ance nor regimentation. It merely does for reduction of other taxes, also. what the large insurance companies CAN­ NOT DO,— provide a minimum base of Every activity of commerce and trade, age and disability insurance to ALL citi­ manufacture and production will feel the zens, fully protected against “lapse” (loss) benefit of this positive flow of money and when the income of the insured ceases purchasing power throughout the state. from any cause. The state will, therefore, draw dividends Provision is made for including widowed from this INVESTMENT of a 3% gross in­ mothers of dependent children, also partly come tax. disabled persons with dependents, and When the Congress enacts legislation even exempting the first $100 of monthly providing equal and parallel benefits the income from taxation, if and when the provisions of this amendment will be held volume of tax collections justify such pro­ in abeyance. visions, in the opinion of the state tax commission. TOWNSEND NATIONAL RECOVERY PLAN, INC., It will stimulate, and tend to make safe, the purchase of ordinary insurance of all HAROLD H. WILCOX, kinds from private companies. Deputy Organizer for Oregon. The average citizen earns or produces 333 Railway Exchange Bldg., an average income of less than $200 per Portland 4, Oregon. the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944 37

ARGUMENT

Submitted, by the Townsend State Council of Oregon, in favor of the CONSTITUTIONAL. AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX (Ballot Nos. 316 and 317)

This amendment levies a tax of 3% on certain to increase in volume and will be all gross incomes of individuals and firms in the commodity market, a creator of in the State to provide for guaranteed market demand, since he must spend his monthly annuities of $60 or more to citi­ annuity within 30 days. Every dollar spent zens who are unemployable on account of from this insurance payroll will turn over age past 60 or on account of permanent many times in other transactions and all physical disability of 18 or over. in a few weeks. Business will be stimu­ Only in event the tax receipts fall short lated accordingly. Increasing business will of the amount necessary to pay the $60 mean MORE JOBS, and jobs for our minimum annuity can the State tax com­ younger, able-bodied citizens will shortly mission raise the rate above 3%, and then be the only bulwark against absolute eco­ only enough to produce the necessary mini­ nomic chaos. mum annuity. Any necessary raise would probably not exceed Y2 of one per cent. THIS AMENDMENT WILL— It is improbable that the maximum rate of five per cent would ever be reached; to 1. Eliminate any possibility of a retail be safe a limit is fixed. sales tax in Oregon. Twelve years experience with the gross 2. Institute a gross income tax of 3 per income tax in the Territory of Hawaii, cent on all individuals and businesses in has resulted in a REDUCTION of the rate the state. Under such a tax, corporations and proved it to be a most satisfactory tax. will be treated exactly as individuals, pay­ ing the same proportion of their gross in­ The “OREGON EMPLOYMENT AND take, and all will be taxed in accordance RETIREMENT MUTUAL INSURANCE with ability to pay. EFFECT REDUC­ PLAN,” as set up in this amendment, takes TIONS IN OTHER TAXES. the sting of humiliation and embarrassment out of the acceptance of State or Federal 3. Retire, AS A MATTER OF RIGHT, pensions and old age assistance payments all citizens of Oregon past 60 years of age, by substituting a mutual insurance fund, and all totally disabled citizens 18 years to which every citizen contributes, and to of age or over, on a GUARANTEED MIN­ which every citizen can look forward, as IMUM ANNUITY of $60 PER MONTH, if his or her RIGHTFUL HERITAGE. and when they so choose. It will be his or her PERSONALLY- 4. Permit the foregoing annuity to go OWNED insurance for old age, or for per­ as much above $60 per month as net re­ manent disability earlier in life, just the ceipts from the monthly gross income tax, same as if purchased from an insurance prorated among annuitants, will provide company. The only difference being that after administration costs have been taken it would not “lapse” and be lost if illness care of. or unemployment stops income. The tax is the premium and, being based on in­ 5. Pay totally disabled Oregon war vet­ come, stops when income stops, but full erans this annuity in addition to any insurance protection continues. amount paid them by the Federal gov­ ernment. Case workers will not be necessary in its administration. It is not based on the 6. Compel recipients of the annuity TO need of the individual, but on the neces­ RETIRE FROM GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, sity of the State and Nation to maintain thus affording employment for younger its citizens’ morale. citizens. The need of the State and Nation in the 7. Rotate and distribute buying power post-war period is new and more employ­ monthly in every corner of the state. ment, continued purchasing power, and as 8. Be equal in effect to a new and per­ a result, large production. The aged and manent payroll of approximately 5 MIL­ physically disqualified should retire and LION DOLLARS monthly. make room for service men and others physically fit. It will be a QUESTION OF JOBS or HUNGER AFTER THE WAR. TOWNSEND STATE COUNCIL OF OREGON, This amendment will turn loose the equivalent of a brand new PAYROLL in E. H. WRIGHT, Secretary, Oregon of approximately FIVE MILLION 333-4 Railway Exchange DOLLARS PER MONTH. This payroll is Building, Portland 4, Oregon. Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Measures Submitted to 38 the Voters of Oregon, Regular General Election, November 7,1944

ARGUMENT

Submitted, by the Oregon State Federation of Labor, in opposition to the CONSTITUTIONAL. AMENDMENT PROVIDING MONTHLY ANNUITIES FROM A GROSS INCOME TAX (Ballot Nos. 316 and 317)

A SALES TAX UNDER ANOTHER The measure provides for employers NAME deducting the tax from wage payments. In addition to federal withholding, the The gross income tax constitutional wage earners’ daily, weekly or monthly amendment is just a sales tax under an­ pay would suffer a further reduction of at other name. It is a multiplied sales tax, least 3 per cent and probably 5 per cent. containing all the evils of the retail sales This measure in fact means a wage re­ tax and containing additional harmful pro­ duction. On the other hand, the worker visions. A dangerous feature of the meas­ would be required to pay higher prices, ure is that it is offered as a part of the thus again reducing his wages by reduc­ state constitution and, if adopted, could ing buying power. not be amended or repealed until it had Remember, the sales tax violates the worked incalculable injury to the state. cardinal principle of ability to pay. The It is offered under a deceptive title, citizen of low income pays a much higher “ Employment and Retirement Mutual In­ percentage of his income in taxes than surance Plan.” It is not insurance; it has does the citizen with a large income. It no mutual feature that justifies the use makes no difference what the tax is called of the word. It is a retirement plan under — sales tax (the name given to another which retired persons would receive a measure on the November ballot), gross stated sum monthly by a tax on every income tax, gross receipts tax, privilege dollar of income whether from wages or tax, turn-over or transactions tax. They from business receipts. In the latter case all embody the one salient bad feature. it has no relation whatever to profits. It Merchants and other dealers are re­ is simply an attempt of one class of citi­ quired to report and pay the tax monthly, zens to vote themselves something at the which would add another great burden in expense of other citizens. bookkeeping and office work. Like other The annual cost to the citizens of the forms of sales tax, it is more difficult to state under this measure is variously es­ administer and more expensive to collect timated from 50 million to 100 million dol­ than any other type of taxation. lars (some advocates of the measure say “ Business Week,” (a publication for busi­ it would raise 5 million dollars a month, ness people) in the issue of March 14, 1942, or 60 million a year). This would come said of the sales tax: “ Regardless of the largely out of wages. type used — whether a tax on gross turn­ over, or value-added, or manufacturers’ The amendment would levy a maximum and wholesalers’ sales, or purchases at re­ of five per cent on all income of indi­ tail — there’s no escaping one fact: the viduals, firms and corporations, thereby immediate effect is to raise prices and placing a tax on every transaction. It hence the cost of living . . . that would would place a heavy handicap on all tend to start the inflation spiral on another articles produced and sold in the state, whirl.” and discriminate against Oregon products. An article made from Oregon material Summed up, this measure would injure would take a tax on the raw material, industry, reduce the number of jobs, re­ would take another tax on each of the duce wages, raise prices, and place the processes through which it passed in man­ heavy tax burden on the poorer citizen ufacture and in distribution and finally of the state. would take a tax when sold at retail to To avoid this, VOTE 317 X NO. the consumer. An article made in another OREGON STATE FEDERATION state and only sold at retail in Oregon OF LABOR, would take the tax only once. It is easy to see that Oregon industry could not J. T. MARR, Executive Secretary. survive such discrimination. 506 Labor Temple, Portland, Oregon. Statements and Arguments

IN BEHALF OF

Political Party Nominees

AND

Independent Candidates

General Election, November 7, 1944

FOREWORD

The statements on the following pages are printed and distributed by the state in accordance with the provisions of sections 81-2505a and 81-2506, Oregon Compiled Laws Annotated, which prescribe a fee for such service. Limited to information concerning candidates for Federal, State, and District offices, the pamphlet makes no reference to a number of such candidates for the reason that space was not engaged for them. The statements are arranged in the general basic order in which the statutes require the candidates’ names to be printed upon the official ballots. Ballot numbers are assigned by the county clerks, who, when re­ quested, provide sample ballots containing the names of all candidates to be voted upon. Pamphlets are mailed only to registered voters whose names have been reported to the secretary of state by the county clerks.

ROBERT S. FARRELL JR., Secretary of State 40 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

THOMAS E. DEWEY of New York

Republican Party Candidate for President

JOHN W. BRICKER of Ohio

Republican Party Candidate for Vice- President

AMERICA NEEDS THIS FIRST-CLASS TEAM “To form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tran­ quility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” Upon this Preamble to the Constitution of the United States stand the candidates of the Republican Party—Federal, state and local. America is at the morning of her destiny; and this election will decide that destiny. The Republican Party charges that the New Deal has failed America in those fundamental objectives of our Constitution. IT’S TIME TO CHANGE!

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 41

WHAT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PROMISES

THE WAR AND THE PEACE We pledge prosecution of the war to total victory against our enemies in full co-operation with the United Nations; and at the earliest possible time after cessation of hostilities, to bring home those members of our armed forces not needed for further overseas duty. We favor responsible participation in post-war co-operative organization among sovereign nations to prevent military aggression and to attain perma­ nent peace with organized justice in a free world; and all conducted under and within the Constitution. We pledge full public information concerning all agreements with foreign nations and widest consultation of the gallant men and women in our armed forces who have a special right to speak with authority in behalf of the security and liberty for which they fight. DOMESTIC POLICY We shall re-establish liberty at home. We shall adopt a program to put men to work in peace industry, with special attention to those who have served in the armed forces. SECURITY Our goal is to prevent hardship and poverty in America, through the pro­ ductive ability of free American labor, industry and agriculture, supplemented by a system of social security on sound principles. LABOR The Republican Party is the historical champion of free labor. Under the New Deal, American economic life is being destroyed, despite the New Deal’s professed friendship for the working man. The Department of Labor, created by a Republican Administration, has been emasculated by the New Deal. We promise a Secretary of Labor who is a representative of Labor. We accept the purposes of the National Labor Relations Act, the Wage and Hour Act, the Social Security Act and all other Federal statutes designed to promote and protect the welfare of American working men and women, and we promise a fair and just administration of these laws. AGRICULTURE Governmental policies, freed of bureaucratic regimentation, must assure independence of operation and bountiful production, fair and equitable market prices for farm products, with sound conservation and use of our soil and natural resources. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY We give assurance now to restore peace-time industry at the earliest possible time, without discrimination between different sections of the country. FOREIGN TRADE We assure American farmers, livestock producers, workers and industry that we will establish and maintain a fair protective tariff on competitive products, to protect our standards of living against foreign importations pro­ duced under lower standards than our own.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) 42 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

EQUAL RIGHTS We favor post-war job opportunities without discrimination in rate of pay because of sex. VETERANS The New Deal attitude toward veterans has been notorious. We shall be diligent in remedying defects in veterans legislation and shall insist upon its efficient administration for the veteran’s benefit. RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE We unreservedly condemn the injection into American life of appeals to racial or religious prejudice. We pledge establishment by law of a permanent Fair Employment Practice Commission. THE WEST We favor a comprehensive program for the immediate, sound development of the West and its vast natural resources, with recognition of, and full pro­ tection to, the rights and interests of the States, including the use and control of their waters. (The foregoing from the Republican 1944 Platform.)

TOM DEWEY’S CASE FOR THE STATE OF THE NATION The essential question at trial in this nation is whether men can organize together in a highly industrialized society, succeed, and still be free. THE WAR “America—our America which loves peace so dearly—is proving once again that it can wage war mightily . . . The war is being won on the battle fronts. It is also being won in the factory, the office, the farm, the mine and the home . . . THE PEACE “But what are the prospects of success as a nation at peace? The answer depends entirely on the outcome of this election. AN EXHAUSTED, QUARRELING ADMINISTRATION “This is not merely a campaign . . . to displace a tired, exhausted, quarrel­ ing and bickering administration with a fresh and vigorous administration. It is a campaign against an administration which was conceived in defeatism,— one which has lost faith in itself and in the American people. THE ROOSEVELT DEPRESSION “By 1940, . . . this administration had been in power for seven straight years and there were still ten million Americans unemployed. “ It took a World War to get jobs for the American people. “The New Deal really believes that unemployment is bound to be with us permanently. It says so. The New Deal really believes that we can not have good social legislation and also have jobs for all. “ I believe with all my heart and soul that we can have both. WE CAN BE FREE “We do not need to surrender our freedom to government control in order to have the economic security to which we are entitled as free men. “We can have both opportunity and security within the framework of a free society.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen. Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen. Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 43

BY ELECTION “That is what the American people will say at the election next November.”

JOHN BRICKER—THE PARTNER “I am profoundly happy to march to victory in this campaign with—our next President Thomas E. Dewey. He will lead this nation, not from one crisis to another, but to solid ground. “We have a war to win. We have a peace to achieve. We have a free, strong, self-reliant and cooperative America to rebuild. “Tom Dewey already has demonstrated his ability to unite men and women for such tremendous tasks. “He can be trusted with leadership.” BRICKER INDICTS THE NEW DEAL “The New Deal now asks for a fourth term. “Again it has the sinister support of notoriously corrupt political machines such as those of Hague of New Jersey, Kelly of Chicago, and Pendergast of Missouri. In addition, it has the fervent support of Sidney Hillman and his Political Action Committee. ‘CLEAR EVERYTHING WITH SIDNEY’ “ In that terse command the New Deal candidate delivered the Democratic Party into the hands of Sidney Hillman, the radical leader of the Political Action Committee. WE MUST CLEAN HOUSE OF BUREAUCRACY • “Unbridled bureaucracy—will be removed this year through the election of the Republican Ticket, including Republican Senators and Congressmen. “ Such an election will put the reins of government back in the hands of the duly elected representatives of the people. IT’S TIME TO CHANGE “It is time to elect a President who will clear everything, not with Sidney, but with Congress and the American people. “Thomas E. Dewey is that man.” OUR SENATORS—OUR CONGRESSMEN Oregon’s part in this program is to keep a solid Republican delegation at Washington. Senator Guy Cordon must be returned and Wayne Morse must be sent to the Senate. Both have been endorsed by the presidential and vice- presidential candidates. All four Congressmen, James W. Mott, Lowell Stockman, Homer D. Angell and Harris Ellsworth have made outstanding records as able statesmen. Dewey will need these men at Washington. This is a Republican year. Vote Republican. Vote American.

REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen. Secretary.) 44 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT of New York Democratic Party Candidate for President

HARRY S. TRUMAN of Missouri Democratic Party Candidate for Vice-President

“LEST WE FORGET” A sound banking system—guaranteed bank deposits. C.C.C. saved thousands of youths and added millions to our National wealth. Old Age and Retirement Insurance and Unemployment Insurance have relieved the aged and worker from hunger and fear through periods of industrial stress. Provided low-cost home building, through F.H.A. Home Owners’ Loan Corporation stopped mortgage foreclosures. Thou­ sands of farm homes saved through Farm Credit Administration. Crop in­ surance etc., has maintained farm price level. Flood control and drought control with construction of Bonneville, Grand Coulee and other dams saved millions of acres for production and added billions to the wealth of the nation.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 45

Public work projects throughout the nation have added great wealth and benefits through a broad variety of improvements. Abolished child labor and sweat shops. Peaceful means for settlement of labor disputes. Reciprocal trade agreements and Good Neighbor Policy. Servicemen and women aided by increased compensation, benefits for dependents and job assurance after the war. Great leadership in carrying the war program through to Victory while setting the foundation for “LASTING PEACE” . STAND BY YOUR PRESI­ DENT! TO THE FARMERS OF OREGON The Democratic Party stands on its eight years record of achievement in peace and three year record in war; and will repeal wartime regulations at the end of the war.

Journal and Oregonian market report prices: March 1, 1933 March 1, 1941 Wheat 34tf a bushel. Wheat 89tf a bushel. Hogs $3.15 a hundred. Hogs $11.35 a hundred. Steers $3.65 a hundred. Steers $10.50 a hundred. Cows $15 to $20 per head. Cows $40 to $75 per head. Lambs $5.25 a hundred. Lambs $8.95 a hundred. Butter 16tf per pound. Butter 30tf per pound. Eggs 14^ per dozen. Eggs 30tf per dozen.

War prices August 30, 1944: Wheat $1.46 a bushel; Hogs $15.75 a hundred; Steers $15.25 a hundred; Cows $65 to $95 per head; Lambs $12.25 a hundred; Butter 454 per pound; Eggs 46tf per dozen. The Democratic Administration has set up a two year price guarantee program on agricultural products to begin at the end of the war. This allows the farmers time to plan and present to Congress a legislative program that will give the farmers an income equal with industrial workers. Farmers who produce 85% of all agricultural products are now working together and tak­ ing full benefit of the agricultural act enacted by a Democratic administration. The soil conservation program increases production per acre and is the foun­ dation for a permanent farm program for the family-sized farm. Loans are made at low rate of interest to farmers, until crops are marketed, which helps to stabilize prices and increase the income of the farmer. Loans at low rate of interest prevented tax and mortgage foreclosures on homes which saved more than one million homes from mortgage foreclosure. The Republican platform contains the following statement: “We shall take government out of competition with private industry” . According to the Republican platform there will be no more hydro-electric power plants built by the government in connection with flood control and irrigation, or selling of electric power to Public Utility Districts, as now provided by act of Congress. That means the end of electric power sold at cost to homes and factories.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) 46 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

The construction of Bonneville and Grand Coulee power plants and dis­ tribution of electric power at cost to Public Utility Districts has saved the people of Oregon and Washington millions of dollars every year and made light and power available at a price that the farmer can afford to pay. These power plants, from sale of electric power, while more than paying the cost of construction and operation, also help to increase production of food and war equipment and thereby shortening the war and saving many lives. With Roosevelt as president and a Democratic Congress, the people are assured of continued development of this program.

WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON This is the first war in which the women have had the vote. To women the important issue in this campaign is this: Which leaders, which party, can get this war over quicker, and with the least loss of life and bring my son, my husband, my sweetheart, back to me? Shall it be the present experienced, successful leaders and administration, or shall it be new, inexperienced, untried leaders and a new administration? The women know the difference between 11 years of successful Democratic administration and 12 years of Republican administration placed in office by Big Business campaign fund contributions. In 1936 the DuPont family alone (known as the Powder Trust) contributed $383,000.00 to the Republican Campaign Fund, as shown by Congressional report, and a total campaign fund from all sources amounting to more than $9,000,000.00. In 1940 the Republican campaign fund for states, and national, amounted to more than $17,000,000.00. The women are not being misled by the use of vast sums of money to spread campaign promises which are not based on any achievement of the 12 years of Republican Administration. Women realize the fine leadership of this war. They also know that the Republicans dare not make it an issue, because, on the whole, there is nothing about it to criticise. They know that the President has chosen military leaders and advisory council, with only regard for their ability to help win the war in the shortest possible time and that is what every American wants. Women are not going to be fooled when the Republican leaders say, “ Our foreign policy is not the policy of any party.” They know that our foreign policy has been successful in keeping our allied forces together to win the war and save the lives of many of our soldiers. That it has been built up, carefully, step by step, by a wise and skillful Secretary of State and by the far sighted leadership of the President, which has been the most successful in the history of our country. Women know that the Democratic administration, with President Roose­ velt as their leader, has done more for the welfare of the people than any other preceeding administration; has given employment to the unemployed; assist­ ance to the aged; assistance to the blind; educational assistance to boys and girls; warm lunches to undernourished school children; assistance payments to widows and orphan children; loans at low rate of interest to prevent tax and mortgage foreclosures of homes. When the independent women voters who were not given representa­ tion at the Republican convention weigh the heckling and promises of Dewey, ex-president Hoover, Senator Taft, and Senator Vandenberg, against the achievements of the Democratic administration, they will decide in favor of the political party who, for eleven years, have worked for the welfare of all the people.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 47

TO THE VOTERS OF OREGON

THE VOTER SHOULD KNOW THE CONGRESSIONAL VOTE AS SHOWN BY THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS. It is not what a candi­ date promises to do but what he has done after he has been elected that every voter should consider before he votes to re-elect anyone to Congress. The Congressional Record reveals that Senators Holman, Nye, Johnson, Taft and most of the other Republican members of Congress, voted against defense bills. The Republican members showed a marked consistency in voting against bills for increase of our army, navy and air forces, and the Lend Lease Bill. These bills were passed by a Democratic vote in Congress. Congressman Mott voted against lifting the Arms Embargo, November 2, 1939; he voted against lend lease to the allies, September 6, 1941; on August the 12th, 1941, if his vote against extension of the draft had prevailed, it would have demobilized our army; and on November 13, 1941, Mott voted against sending arms to the allied nations in combat areas. Three weeks be­ fore PEARL HARBOR! Mott voted against nine bills recommended by organ­ ized labor and has consistently voted against good legislation for agriculture, labor, unemployment, aid to the needy and social security bills. The Oregon Republican members in Congress have been recorded as voting thirty-five nays against one yes vote on nine bills recommended by labor. This is the most reactionary expression recorded in Congress since Oregon became a state. September the 21st, in his radio talk at San Francisco, the Republican nominee for president, in a sense, repudiated the vote of the Republican Congress which had voted, decidely, against nine New Deal measures that Mr. Dewey said would not be repealed by a Republican Administration. It is a matter of record that Theodore Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie were treated rather rudely by the Republican Party when they had endeavored to change the established policies favored by the big business groups. When Mr. Dewey made the statement “We will never go back to the dog eat dog policy between business, agriculture and labor”, was he referring to the twelve-year Republican Administration from 1921 to 1933? Mr. Dewey, on several occasions, has shown a dictatorial attitude and it is an established fact that several governors have refused to deliver a Dewey made-to-order radio talk. Of course there will be harmony between Dewey and a Republican Congress if everyone accepts and follows Dewey’s orders. And did he intend to go so far as to stop free speech by congressmen and others in the campaign? A Congressional investigating committee report shows that Dewey’s cam­ paign committee received $5000.00 from the C.I.O. Union in 1938. In face of this, can Mr. Dewey explain why the support of the C.I.O. is only bad and corrupt when given to Democratic candidates?

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY C. AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) 48 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

NORMAN THOMAS of New York Independent Candidate for President DARLINGTON HOOPES of Pennsylvania Independent Candidate for Vice-President

Norman Thomas was nominated for President and Darlington Hoopes for Vice-President of the United States by the 1944 national convention of the Socialist Party. Their names appear on the Oregon ballot as “independents.” Norman Thomas’ battles for human rights, including his fight against the Klu Klux Klan in Florida, his defiance of McNutt’s martial law in Indiana, his championing of sharecroppers while facing a mob of planters in Arkansas, and his successful struggle against Boss Hague for free speech in New Jersey, have won him the admiration of progressive forces throughout the nation. Darlington Hoopes, as Socialist member of the Pennsylvania legislature, Qt led the campaign securing ratification of the federal Child Labor Amendment in that state. Born on a Maryland farm 47 years ago, Hoopes is now a lawyer in Reading, Pennsylvania. His intimate understanding of labor and farm problems makes him an ideal running mate for Norman Thomas. For maintaining peace Thomas and Hoopes favor establishing an inter­ national federation based upon cooperation among and just dealing with all

(This information furnished by Orval Etter, Chairman, Ethel R. Sheehan, Sec­ retary, Assembly of Electors Held at Portland, Oregon, August 30, 1944.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 49 peoples of the world, regardless of race, creed, or color; and favor just and generous peace terms for the peoples of the Axis nations as soon as they replace their governments of deceit and aggression with governments in whose good faith confidence may be placed. Thomas and Hoopes believe that our record of war production proves once again that nevermore will it be necessary for one third of our nation to be “ill housed, ill clad, and ill fed.” They believe that after the war we can maintain full employment and produce for peace and plenty, and that we must do so. They do not believe, however, that this can be done under cap­ italism, with its recurrent wars and depressions. Instead they place their faith in a system of social ownership and control, as more fully stated in the follow­ ing paragraphs of the 1944 Socialist platform: “The commanding heights of our economic order: our system of money, banking and credit; our natural resources; our public utilities and all monop­ olies, semi-monopolies, and other exploitive industries, must be socially con­ trolled. To be effective that requires social ownership, but not autocratic administration by agents of a bureaucratic state. We do not need to exchange ‘government of the workers, by the bosses, for the profits of absentee owners’ for ‘government of the workers, by the bureaucrats, for the glory of the military state.’ “Two forms of administration * * * will go far to protect us from this danger: (1) public corporations operated for the people’s benefit through di­ rectors representing consumers and the various categories of workers with hand and brain in each industry; and (2) * * * consumers’ cooperatives on the Rochdale Plan.” Thomas and Hoopes favor the restoration and protection of labor’s right to strike and bargain collectively. They oppose conscription of labor, however disguised, in peace or war, and oppose peacetime military conscription. They pledge their aid to the working farmers against exploitation by absentee landlords, bankers, and middlemen. They recognize the principle of occupancy and use as the only rightful title to farm land. For a hungry world they advocate planning for full and balanced production of food and fibre. Thomas and Hoopes believe in equality and fraternity of all races and in judging a man on the basis of his deeds rather than his race, religion, or national origin. In this connection they pledge themselves to work for (1) repeal of the Asiatic exclusion laws still in effect; (2) complete restoration of the rights of citizenship to the 70,000 Americans of Japanese origin who were evacuated en masse from the west coast, without trial or even hearing, and confined in centers which, however humanely run, are concentration camps; (3) the end of race discrimination and segregation, in both military and civil life; (4) the passage of anti-lynching and anti-poll tax laws; and (5) the prompt legislative establishment of a permanent federal Fair Employment Practices Committee. Anyone desiring further information about Norman Thomas, Darlington Hoopes, and their program may obtain it by writing to R. D. Snyder, 7314 S. E. 14th, Portland 2, Oregon. ORVAL ETTER, Chairman, ETHEL R. SHEEHAN, Secretary. ASSEMBLY OF ELECTORS HELD AT PORTLAND, OREGON, AUGUST 30, 1944.

(.This information furnished by Orval Etter, Chairman, Ethel R. Sheehan, Sec­ retary, Assembly of Electors Held at Portland, Oregon, August 30, 1944.) 50 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

GUY CORDON Republican Party Candidate for United States Senator (Four Year Term)

-“If elected, I will, during my term of office exert every effort to (1) win a complete victory; (2) guarantee future peace; (3) maintain national sover­ eignty and our power to defend ourselves; (4) insure government by plain, understandable law; (5) promote prosperity by a foreign and domestic policy that will encourage industrial development, promote payrolls and provide markets for agriculture; (6) provide an adequate, simple tax program based upon the ability to pay; (7) provide security for the unemployed and the aged; (8) require payments in lieu of taxes on Federal lands; (9) safeguard states’ rights; (10) and, finally simplify government.”

VOTERS of OREGON: Senator Cordon, in the short time of eight months in the United States Senate, has rendered signal service to the State of Oregon and to the Nation.

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COMMITTEES Senator Cordon has been made a member of the following important Senate Committees: Commerce, Irrigation and Reclamation, Indian Affairs, Post Of­ fices and Post Roads, and Library. 9 Oregon has a vital stake in the Post-War legislative program, and the state is most fortunate that Senator Cordon is a member of these important committees dealing with the important Post-War construction program. Senator Cordon has been receiving commendation from all over the state for his persistent work in getting a more liberal and practical operation of war-time regulations. His work in this field has benefited the stock grower, the farm and fruit grower, and the fishing and lumbering industries. Senator Cordon was active in connection with the approval of the wood- sugar plant at Springfield, which promises greatly to increase employment in the state and the utilization of forest products.

LABOR Senator Cordon recognizes the rights of labor to collective bargaining and believes that our free form of government demands that Capital and Labor work together for their equal benefit.

I SOCIAL SECURITY Senator Cordon favors adequate social security benefits for the Unemployed and for the Aged.

VETERANS Senator Cordon actively supported early enactment of the G. I. Bill of Rights, and urges all-out federal assistance and community aid to the return­ ing veteran as an act of simple justice.

AGRICULTURE Senator Cordon stands for American markets for American agriculture, and opposes the dumping of foreign agricultural products on the American market.

FORESTRY

0 Senator Cordon has taken over the task of completing Senator McNary’s legislative program. Notable in this field was the enactment of legislation increasing the Federal forest fire protection authorization from $2,500,000 to $9,000,000, and of a bill for forest cooperative sustained yield, upon which he had worked with Senator McNary for several years past. Both of these pieces of legislation are of vital value to Oregon with its vast forest resources.

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RIVERS AND HARBORS and FLOOD CONTROL As a result of his effective work on the Commerce Committee the Umatilla Dam project was authorized for post-war construction, and the improvement of the Snake River for navigation was favorably reported to the Senate, with an increase in the number of dams from four to ten to protect irrigation rights. Senator Cordon also included in the Rivers and Harbors bill an authoriza­ tion for a complete resurvey of harbor improvement projects on the whole Oregon Coast. The Flood Control bill and the Rivers and Harbors bill were amended to provide for public preference in the sale of electric power and for the building of adequate transmission lines for that purpose.

RECLAMATION In the field of reclamation Senator Cordon obtained approval for immedi­ ate construction of the North Unit of the Deschutes Irrigation Project, and for the immediate construction of the Modoc-Tule Lake Irrigation Project near Klamath Falls. He also obtained immediate action by the Reclamation Bureau for the in­ clusion of a complete investigation of irrigation projects in various parts of the state in the forthcoming comprehensive reclamation and irrigation program.

HIGHWAYS Senator Cordon was active in the preparation and passage of the recent National Post-War Highway bill, in which the rights of the western land states were preserved, and provision was made for federal assistance for “farm to market” and other rural roads. Oregon’s share of Post-War High­ way funds will be assured by Senator Cordon’s membership on the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee.

WAR Senator Cordon—a veteran of the First World War with a son and two sons-in-law now in the Armed Services—urges subordination of all other interests to the winning of the war and the early return of our service men and women to a country of free enterprise and opportunity. To that end he is opposed to bureaucratic fumbling and bureaucratic interference with the lives, property and activities of our citizens.

PEACE Senator Cordon favors an international organization to keep the peace, equipped with a means of preventing aggression which might light the spark of another world war. REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

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WILLIS MAHONEY Democratic Party Candidate for United States Senator (Four Year Term)

In the accompanying picture Willis Mahoney is shown leaving the White House after a recent conference with President Roosevelt. The subject discussed on this occasion was the President’s war and peace program to which Mr. Mahoney stands pledged. In accordance with this pledge Mr. Mahoney has issued to the people of our state the following message: “A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF OREGON: “This is a solemn hour in our history.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) $4 Statements in Behalf of Candidates “It is an hour so solemn that no American moved by the love of country can escape the challenge. “The hopes and fears of a century and a half of our history will meet in this election. “We are confronted with this crisis because in the election of 1920 we failed to heed the call of that inspired leader of peace, Woodrow Wilson, and permitted the League of Nations to be sacrificed on the altar of partisan politics...... _ # “We then charted a course that led America and the other nations of the world into the present world war which strikes at the very foundation of our American form of government, and civilization itself. ANOTHER MISTAKE, ANOTHER WAR “ If now again at this election we make a fatal mistake the sure hand of fate will plunge the children of our present fighting men and women into the battle fields of World War III. “This is no idle prophecy. “It is a stark and inescapable fact. “The ballot we cast at this election will be our vote for the kind of America and the kind of a world we want our children and our children’s children to inherit. “ Our hand will write for each of us the record of how we stood in the most critical hour in our national destiny. “We shall be called upon to discharge the highest trust of our citizenship. GAVE LIVES FOR FREEDOM “All the years to come will judge us by how we voted. “ We shall be alone. “Yet, we shall not be alone. “With us in the voting booth will be the men who are fighting on land, on sea, and in the air. “ They will be our witnesses. ^ “Watching us also will be those others — the men who sleep beneath the waves, in the sands of North Africa, in the hills of Italy, on the beaches of Normandy, and in the far islands of the Pacific. “They have given their lives that we may enjoy freedom, and keep the right to vote. “They have entrusted their beloved free America to us. “It is to our soldiers, living and dead,—not to a party—that we must give an accounting of our trust. “ It is for one who has fought beside them — my only son — he is out there somewhere in the far reaches of the Pacific as a combat bomber pilot carrying on their fight and our fight — for him and the countless sons of other parents that I write this message. “It was in the year 1936 that President Roosevelt said: “ ‘This generation of Americans have a rendezvous with destiny’ “ Our rendezvous is now — this year 1944 is our year of destiny. “It is our greatest hour. “This year of 1944 is the year we in America have the opportunity to forever ban the cruelties and ravages of war and inaugurate a new epoch of world peace. PLEDGED TO PRESIDENT “The one man in our nation who can lead us to the fulfillment of these hopes is President Roosevelt, whose rare leadership and unsurpassed states­ manship, together with a combination of world events have conspired to # make him the man of destiny in this year of destiny. “Because of this grave crisis with which our nation is confronted I earnestly urge the citizens of our great state to join me in the re-election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as President of the United States. “Because of this crisis I have become a candidate for United States Senator on President Roosevelt’s program to win the war and secure a lasting world peace. (This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee: Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.') Regular General Election, November 7,1944 55

“I stand pledged to give our President my unwavering support. “Because I stand so pledged I ask the people of Oregon to elect me United States senator, so that I may stand solidly back of our President in the senate in this crisis of world peace.”

Another subject discussed by Willis Mahoney with President Roosevelt at the White House conference heretofore referred to was the safe-guarding of Oregon war industries against absorption by eastern monopolies so that these industries may continue in operation and furnish work for Oregon veterans and war workers. Another subject discussed was further federal development of Oregon’s great water power resources, which, in addition to providing jobs, will furnish industry and our people with cheap power. Mr. Mahoney has espoused public ownership of power for a quarter of a century. He is in full accord with what is known as the Roosevelt-McNary public power program, and has the endorsement of Secretary of Interior Ickes. administrator of the nation’s public power projects. ICKES ENDORSES MAHONEY POWER POLICY Referring to President Roosevelt’s power policies Secretary of the Interior Ickes says: f “This combination of far sighted policy and rapid expansion put wings on half of the bombing and combat planes of the country. The Northwest thereby helped immeasurably to bring the war toward a more rapid conclusion, and to save the lives of countless soldiers, including many from its own soil.” Referring to Willis Mahoney’s stand on public power Secretary Ickes says: “ I appreciate your strong support of a program for continued development of the Northwest. “ You stand for the continuation of the policy of utilizing the Columbia river for the benefit of the whole region, and against its monopolization by a few power companies. “Three things should be clear to every man and woman in the Northwest. “First, only very low power rates will move peacetime industry into the Northwest and keep it there. “ Second, only an over-all postage stamp rate can give all cities and towns in the area an equal chance for growth. “ Third, only the fullest co-ordination of future power projects in the area with the present low cost projects can accomplish the double barreled job of making increasing amounts of electric energy available at continuously low rates.” DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES Willis Mahoney Stands — For re-election of President Roosevelt, the President’s war, peace, and -^construction program. 9 For hospitalization, rehabilitation, compensation, and full employment of our war veterans. For full employment of our war workers with wages commensurate with the American standard of living. For unemployment insurance for displaced war workers during the transi­ tion period, favoring the Kilgore bill.

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For continued operation, instead of junking, of factories originally set up for war production. For safeguarding and protection of all the rights of labor. For the Townsend pension plan for the aged. For the conservation and protection of our game resources. For the protection of Oregon farmers, dairymen and stockmen, and con­ servation of our forests. For the American form of government, American free enterprise, and the American way of life. ALWAYS CRUSADER FOR PEOPLE All of his life Willis Mahoney has been a crusader for the cause of the people. He has crusaded for pensions for the aged, for better wages for labor, for aid and protection of the veterans, for a square deal for the farmers, for cheap water power and against monopoly. At the age of 21 he became clerk of his home town Tekoa, Washington, two years later was elected mayor, and re-elected five consecutive times. In 1922 Mahoney was elected to the Washington state legislature, and was elected floor leader of his party. MAHONEY SUPPORTS McNARY In 1930 Willis Mahoney moved from Washington to Oregon, locating in Klamath Falls, where he served two terms as mayor. In 1936 Mahoney became the candidate of his party against the late Senator Charles L. McNary, losing by a few thousand votes. In 1942 Mahoney rose above party politics and supported McNary for re-election in the interest of national unity during the war. For this patriotic stand he received national commendation, the late Sen­ ator Norris paying Mahoney a tribute on the floor of the senate. Willis Mahoney began life on his father’s farm, later became a grain buyer. He worked his way through the law department of Gonzaga University, and was admitted to practice in the federal and state courts. He is married and has two children, Daniel and Mary Jane. Mrs. Mahoney comes from pioneer Oregon ancestors who located originally in Salem. The daughter, the wife of Captain L. F. (Bill) Van Dusen, of Astoria, now somewhere in the Southwest Pacific, is a graduate of Klamath High School and received her higher education at the University of Oregon, is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Scabbard and Blade Society. The son, who won a lieutenancy in both the army and air corps before his twenty-second birthday, is senior pilot of an army bomber, and flight leader of his squadron in the Southwest Pacific. He was awarded the air medal, and later the Five Oak Leaf Clusters. He is a graduate of Hill Military Academy, received his higher education at the University of Oregon, is a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and the Scabbard and Blade Society. PRE-EMINENTLY QUALIFIED Willis Mahoney is pre-eminently qualified for United States senator. No man in the West has more influence at the White House and with administration leaders in congress. Because of this prestige at the national capital Mahoney has been fre­ quently called upon during the war to represent Oregon business men, farmers, and labor in Washington, and has rendered signal service in locating industry in Oregon. ^ In advancing their cause Willis Mahoney invariably cooperated with th™ late Senator Charles L. McNary, whose friendship and confidence he enjoyed. DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY C. AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 57

WAYNE MORSE Republican Party Candidate for United States Senator (Six Year Term)

Wayne Morse will be 44 years old on October 20. Mr. and Mrs. Morse have three children, Nancy, Judith, and Amy. Wayne Morse is a Mason, a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodges, a Rotarian, a life-long Re­ publican, and a Congregationalist. He is a descendant of early New England English pioneers, several of whom fought in the revolutionary war. Wayne Morse is exceptionally well qualified by training and expe­ rience to represent the State of Ore­ gon in the United States Senate. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1923, took his law course at the University of Minne­ sota while acting as debate coach for that institution, and graduated in 1928. He later received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Columbia University in New York. In 1929 he was appointed to the faculty of the University of Oregon Law School, and became Dean in 1931—at that time the youngest Law School Dean in the country. Under his leadership the University of Oregon School of Law became one of the outstanding law schools in the nation. By his authorship of many published writings and by twenty years of legal work and teaching, and his arbitration decisions, Wayne Morse has become a nationally recognized authority in the fields of criminal law administration, labor law, constitutional and legislative law. As legislative consultant of the Oregon State Legislature, he has assisted in the drafting of important legisla­ tive bills. Governmental officials in other states have sought his assistance in the preparation of legislation. Many reforms in laws relating to parole, probation, and prison administration, as well as labor law, have been based upon Wayne Morse’s writings and decisions. Wayne Morse’s approach to the problems of legislation and of government are soundly practical and realistic. As a United States Senator he can bring to the task of law-making a wealth of information, training, and practical experience resulting from his long years of dealing with problems of law and government. Since 1935 Wayne Morse has been engaged in the active practice of one of the most difficult and controversial fields of the law; namely, industrial ^relations. By his arbitration work in labor disputes he has pioneered a set of ^judicial rules and procedures for the settlement of such disputes. In his decisions he has laid down a body of law which is being cited by courts and labor tribunals all over the country as sound precedent upon which to base a settlement of labor disputes. Most arbitrators in labor cases decide a few cases, and they are through, but such is not the record of Wayne Morse. From 1938 to 1942 he served as

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) 58 Statements in Behalf of Candidates arbitrator in more than 100 cases on the West Coast. HIS WORK WAS SO SUCCESSFUL THAT EVERY EMPLOYER AND EVERY LEADER OF LABOR WHO HAS SUBMITTED A CASE TO HIM FOR ARBITRATION ABSOLUTELY VOUCHES FOR HIS FAIRNESS, JUDICIAL INTEGRITY, AND IMPARTIALITY. They recognize him as being neither pro-labor nor pro-employer, but rather as a true public servant who insists that rules of reason and the principles of government by law should prevail in the adjudi­ cation of labor disputes. A in 1941 Wayne Morse served as chairman of the National Emergency Railway Board, which on December 6, 1941, just a few hours before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, settled successfully a nationwide railroad labor dispute that had threatened to tie up the country’s transportation system by a strike. It was at the request and recommendation of many West Coast employers, labor leaders, and interested organizations; such as, chambers of commerce, bar associations, farm leaders, women’s groups, and public officials, that Wayne Morse, on January, 1942, was appointed by the President as a public representative on the National War Labor Board. His record of fearless leadership on the War Labor Board won praise and approval from coast to coast. When Wayne Morse resigned from the Board in February, 1944, to become a candidate for the United States Senate, the members of the Board passed the following resolution in appreciation of his services: “ . . . He gave all of his brilliant powers and unlimited energies to the basic twofold responsibilities of the Board for the stabilization of union-management relations and the stabilization of wages. . . . He never swerved from his courageous devotion to the maintenance in war­ time of the majesty of one law for all, and the sovereignty of the people over all private and special interests, corporations and unions, big and little. With this sense of great loss we send him our grateful appreciation and best wishes.” • As a result of his various assignments in the nation’s capitol since 1936, Wayne Morse is very familiar with governmental procedures in Washington. He has appeared before Congressional committees and participated in Con­ gressional investigations. He has many friends in both houses of Congress and Republican leaders of the Senate and of the House are strongly supporting his campaign. Likewise, many national and Oregon Farm leaders, business leaders, labor leaders, as well as civic leaders, favor the election of Wayne Morse to the United States Senate because they know that a man with his record of outstanding public service has a great contribution to make to the work of the United States Senate during the next six critical years. They know that he will strive continuously to curb the use of arbitrary powers by administrators who seek to establish a government by men rather than a gov­ ernment by law. They know that he will insist upon carrying out one of the great principles of government which he set forth in one of his War Labor Board decisions when he stated, “We must maintain a government of one law and one flag with the equal application of justice for all.” Wayne Morse is exceedingly well informed on the problems of American business, industry, and agriculture. His record as arbitrator on the West Coast, Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, Chair­ man of the Paper and Pulp Industry Committee, Member of the Lumber Industry Committee under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Chairman of the 1941 Railway Emergency Board, and Public Member of the National Wa^ Labor Board, has provided him with an intimate knowledge of the w o rk in g and personnel of both management and labor of all the major industries of the United States. This experience has given him a wealth of information and a broad understanding which will be of great value to him and to the State of Oregon if he is sent to the United States Senate to help solve postwar indus­ trial and economic problems.

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His life-long interest in and connection with agricultural problems assure the farmers of the state that he can be counted upon in the United States Senate to carry on, just as did Senator Charles McNary, as a champion of whatever legislation may be necessary to protect and to promote tne best interests of American agriculture. Thus he has spoken out in this campaign against any trade agreement with Argentina or any other foreign nation which would flood American markets with foreign beef, mutton, and wool, to the detriment of the livestock industry of Oregon and other western states. He has pointed out that the American farm produce market must be preserved for the American farmer. Farmers of Oregon have a real and understanding friend in Wayne Morse, who, although he does not pretend to be a dirt farmer, nevertheless has lived all of his life on a farm, except when away at school, and now lives on a 30-acre farm in Lane County, where he raises purebred Romney sheep, saddle horses, and maintains a filbert and cherry orchard. He can be counted upon to seek the advice and help of farmers when agricultural problems come before the Senate. He stands for reducing and for eliminating whenever possible the many bureaucratic regulations and rulings which are harassing the farmer today. He believes that a high purchasing power for farmers, just as for labor and other economic groups in this country, must be maintained if the people of the country as a whole are to enjoy a high standard of living. He recognizes that one of the primary problems of the farmer is that of distribution, not of production. Wayne Morse is strongly opposed to a farm program based on an economy of scarcity. With him in the Senate, the farmers of Oregon can rest assured that they will be represented by an ardent advocate of their best interests. Wayne Morse is strongly supported by veterans and by service men and women in this war. They know that he will serve effectively as their spokes­ man in behalf of a government war-veteran policy which will provide our service men and women with a broad and reasonably generous rehabilitation and readjustment program. He believes that the newly enacted GI Bill, although a desirable first step, is not sufficiently broad in its provisions nor adequate in its financial benefits to fulfill our obligations to returning service men and women. He proposes, as a United States Senator, to see to it that the GI Law is made more liberal in its provisions by providing necessary medical protection and care, as well as vocational and educational training and financial credit guarantees to our returning service men and women. As to the demobilization of our army, he has insisted from the very beginning of the campaign that at the close of hostilities the men and women in our armed services should be demobilized as rapidly as transportation facilities permit and that any responsibility for maintaining an international police force in order to maintain order in conquered countries or to heln enforce the terms of the peace should be done with volunteer troops which should be provided with adequate inducements for such service. Although Wayne Morse was too young to serve in the first World War. he did take a four-year advanced military training course as a student in college, upon completion of which he received a reserve commission of second lieutenant, field artillery, U. S. Army. His interest in and knowledge of the problems of service men assure them of a friendly advocate in the person of Wayne Morse whenever their problems come before the United States Senate. Wayne Morse also stands for a broadening of our social-security system so that all American workers will come under the provisions of a sound social-security law, because he does not think it is fair or right that certain groups of American workers should enjoy the prospect of looking forward to reasonable security in old age, while large groups of others, such as manv municipal, county, and state employees, as well as farm laborers, teachers, domestic servants, and others, do not enjoy the benefits of social security.

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Wayne Morse also believes that the aged are entitled to respectable pen­ sions which will enable them to maintain a decent standard o£ living in their old age and which will not require them to try to live on a subsistence pension granted to them as a mere matter of charity. One of the most important planks in Wayne Morse’s political platform is his stand on the international issue. He believes that we must reject in this country a foreign policy of isolationism and develop a program of international a cooperation necessary to avoid war. He proposes the development of a code ■ of international law and order, backed up by the nations signing such a code. He proposes that the United States participate in whatever international organization or council of nations may be agreed upon to prepare and enforce a code of international law and order. He insists that the United States must do all within its power to help lead the other nations in the world in the development of whatever machinery may be necessary to establish and main­ tain a permanent peace so that future generations will not have to pay the terrible cost and endure the suffering of another world war. Mr. Morse’s knowledge of International Law would be a great advantage in determining the way in which this may be accomplished. As to taxes, Wayne Morse believes that higher taxes are not necessary, but that the national debt problem must be met by the exercise of the greatest possible amount of economy in the administration of the federal government. He believes that only through full employment and the development of new industries, out of which new tax dollars can flow and new jobs can be created, which in turn will result in new tax dollars, can the national debt burden be lightened. He would work for the development of as many new industries as possible in Oregon. As an aid to this end, Wayne Morse can be counted upon to work, as did Charles McNary, for the greatest possible development of the electric power resources of the Pacific Northwest. He recognizes the importance to the economic development of the Pacific Northwest of cheap power made easily available to industry, farm, and home. As to other tenets of Wayne Morse’s political philosophy, space permits the mentioning of only the following: He believes in a Republican Party of progressive action, not blind reaction; of industry by free enterprise, not in­ dustry by government. He believes that inflation must be prevented because a cheapened dollar will lead to loss of purchasing power with resulting unemployment and another depression. Hence he believes that reasonable price controls will have to be maintained during the postwar period for a time, until there is a normal production of civilian goods, so that the danger of a black market is removed. He proposes that industry should be permitted to accumulate reserves for postwar conversion as a check against the develop­ ment of industry by government. He insists that the Republican Party should oppose those who would make it an anti-labor party and that it should assure labor of a square and fair deal, granted in accordance with the merits of labor issues and problems as they are considered by Congress. He stands for a decent standard of living for American workers and equal protection of employers and workers alike against any unfair practices imposed by one upon the other. Wayne Morse’s record discloses that he is not a professional politician, but a keen student of government, who, in the United States Senate, will prove to be a great statesman. He is a practical lawyer, a fair and square arbitrator, a devoted servant of the state and county, a fine man. Elect him to the United^ States Senate and give Oregon another great leader. REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

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EDGAR W. SMITH Democratic Party Candidate for United States Senator (Six Year Term) This veteran of World War I, with two sons serving in World War II, is a suc­ cessful farmer and business man who has long been active in civic and political activities in Oregon. A native Oregonian, Edgar W. Smith was reared in Umatilla County and educated in Pendleton High School, Uni­ versity of Oregon, and Cornell. While farming his father’s land, was selected as Oregon manager of Equitable Life Assur­ ance Society. In 1918 served in U. S. Army. Mr. Smith built and operated the Astoria Flouring Mills; sold to Pillsbury Co. in 1929. Also president of Columbia Navigation Co., 1919-29. Asst, manager of Farmers National Grain Corp., 1932-33 and supervised production and shipment of flour sold to China by U. S. Grain Stabilization Corp. General Agent, Ore­ gon Mutual Life, 1933-38. Since 1938, with his sons, has successfully operated a wheat and cattle ranch. Is member of State Board of Higher Education. Edgar W. Smith believes in: 1. World cooperation among nations to assure just and lasting peace. 2. Immediate rehabilitation of returning veterans; aid to their dependents. 3. Promoting industry in Oregon through development of our enormous power, irrigation and navigation possibilities. 4. Maintenance of high pay and good jobs for Oregon citizens. 5. A decent and respectable old age pension. As a “dirt farmer” and member of the Grange and the Farm Bureau Fed., he knows the problems of the farmers and livestock men first hand. “He is an outstanding citizen and from practical experience understands farming as well as business and industry. He is a member of a fine family and has the character, energy and vision to make a good Senator.”—Pendleton East Oregonian. “His Oregon-bred background is hardly matched by that of other candi­ dates. He has prospered, achieved stature as party leader.”—Oregon Voter. “He impressed us as a man of honest convictions, understanding the prob­ lems of labor and seems able and qualified to be the nominee for the United States Senate.”—Oregon Labor Press. “ Mr. Smith’s is a well stated and sound position, the best put of any candi­ date thus far for national office from Oregon.”—Coos Bay Times. “There isn’t a finer, more public spirited and more deserving citizen in the state than Edgar Smith.”—Medford Mail-Tribune. “Edgar W. Smith is a successful man of affairs, vigorous, able and a sound V thinker.”—Weston Leader. “Edgar W. Smith is a serious student of international affairs.”—St. Helens Sentinel-Mist. DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

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JAMES W. MOTT Republican Party Candidate for Representative in Congress, First Congressional District

The confidence and esteem in which Congressman James W. Mott is held by _ all the people of his District, regardless W of their party affiliation, is evidenced by the fact that at each election since 1932 they have returned him as their representative in Congress by increas­ ing and overwhelming majorities. The people know Congressman Mott, and Congressman Mott knows the peo­ ple whom he so ably and successfully represents. His first election to Con­ gress was a tribute to his known achievements at home, as a prominent and successful lawyer, as a leader for eight years in his own State Legislature, as the author of many of Oregon’s most important laws and as Corporation Commissioner of his State. Now in his sixth successive term in Congress, he is one of the recognized leaders of the National House of Repre­ sentatives. He has placed the First Congressional District of Oregon in the ^ most commanding position it has ever occupied in that body, and has secured ^ for it more beneficial legislation than it has received during all of its previous legislative history.

MOTT’S COMMITTEES CONTROL OREGON LEGISLATION The committee control held by Congressman Mott in the National House of Representatives is of dominating importance to our State. He is the ranking Republican member of two major committees—the Committees on Roads and on Public Landsr—which control a large portion of the federal legislation directly affecting Oregon. He is second ranking Republican member of the Committee on Naval A f­ fairs, one of the two great war committees of the House, a member of the powerful Committee on Committees, which selects the entire Republican membership of all committees, and holds high rank in the organization and councils of his Party in the House. He is also a member of the Select Com­ mittee on Post War Military Policy, upon whose recommendations most of the post war defense and security legislation will be based. In event the Republicans secure a majority in the House at the next election, (which is now generally conceded by both parties, regardless of the outcome of the Presidential or Senatorial elections), Congressman Mott, under the seniority rule, will become chairman of either the Roads or the Public Lands ^ Committee, whichever he chooses, and will be in line for the ranking majority ^ place on Naval Affairs. MOTT’S LEADERSHIP RECOGNIZED BY BOTH PARTIES Congressman Mott’s leadership in legislation vital both to his State and to the Nation is recognized by all of his colleagues, Republicans and Democrats

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 63 alike, who have given unstinted praise to his brilliant, factual and constructive record of accomplishment. Carl Vinson (Democrat), distinguished Chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee, recently declared: “James W. Mott is one of the outstanding members of this Committee and of the House. His keen foresight and timely vision in the planning of legisla­ tion which has now proved so vital to the defense of the Nation and his un­ failing ability to get that legislation enacted, have marked him as a national legislator of the highest rank.” The distinguished Minority Leader of the House, Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (Republican), said in a recent speech: “No man in Congress has done more for the defense of America than Jim Mott of Oregon.”

MOTT’S WAR AND PREPAREDNESS LEGISLATION The NAVY. “Jim Mott of Oregon” made the first proposal in Congress for a two-ocean Navy, carried the fight through opposition and helped draft the law which created it—pioneered the original legislation expanding the Naval Air Force—made the first argument in Congress for land-based Naval planes and secured adoption of that policy—helped write the bill which first increased the shore establishments and which gave us the present air bases in all Pacific, Atlantic and Alaskan outposts, and all of the new bases in con­ tinental United States. PUTS OREGON ON NAVY’S MAP. Of his achievements in this field, the enactment of his bill establishing the Naval Air Base at Tongue Point, Oregon, is an example. This he accomplished over the strongest initial opposition and followed it with legislation creating the bases at Tillamook, North Bend, As­ toria, and other parts of Oregon. Through his untiring, persistent and skillful efforts Oregon now has one of the best and most valuable permanent Naval establishments in the United States. He has been vigorous in support, not only of his own legislation, but of all other war and pre-war measures, numbering more than a hundred, which have been responsible for preparing the Nation to conduct an increasingly successful war against its aggressors.

MOTT’S DOMESTIC LEGISLATION—MEASURES AFFECTING OREGON ROADS. Congressman Mott played a dominant part in the making of our Federal Aid Highway policy, and sponsored the amendments to the basic High­ way Act which have resulted in continuously increasing Federal Aid to Ore­ gon’s highway system. He is co-author of the Defense Highway Act, and was instrumental in shaping the huge post-war highway program which the Con­ gress is to enact before adjournment of the present session. He is regarded as an authority on road legislation both in Congress and among State highway officials. PUBLIC LANDS. His achievements in public land legislation include the O. & C. Grant Land Act, which reimburses the counties of Western Oregon for their annual tax loss sustained through revestment of this land in the Government. He has solved many of our most perplexing land problems and has now a bill in Congress, with favorable committee action already secured, to reimburse all states and counties for annual taxes lost through Government purchase of private lands for military purposes. OTHER LEGISLATION. Congressman Mott has been active in all other major legislative fields, including agriculture, industry, commerce, and old age security. He supported all of the basic remedial labor legislation including the fair labor standards and the right of collective bargaining. He sponsored

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) 64 Statements in Behalf of Candidates the Willamette Valley Flood Control Bill, all rivers and harbors bills for his District, and other legislation which has benefited every community and which now brings millions of dollars annually to Oregon. His most recent measures, the bill providing for the deportation of all Japanese aliens in this country upon the conclusion of hostilities, and his bill prohibiting the sale or transfer of major naval property without the consent of Congress, will be considered during the present session. MOTT A WORLD WAR VETERAN—HIS VETERAN LEGISLATION A veteran himself of World War I, Congressman Mott has a long and distinguished record in veteran legislation, which is familiar to members of all veteran organizations, and he was one of the leading supporters of the program which these organizations successfully sponsored during the present Congress in behalf of the veterans of World War II, including the far reach­ ing G I Bill of Rights, mustering-out pay, and compensation for veterans and their dependents. He insists that our men and boys who are fighting the war shall be given every assistance, financial, educational, and otherwise, which will enable them to assume their rightful place in our peacetime economy. MOTT’S HIGH PLACE IN POST WAR CONGRESS In addition to his place on the Select Committee on Post War Military Policy, Congressman Mott is a member of other special committees, which have already begun investigation and hearings in other post war fields. He demands that every post war policy and program shall be authorized by Con­ gress and carried out under mandatory law, and not through orders and decisions of Executive agencies; that under these programs private initiative and enterprise shall be restored and given an opportunity to function under the American system in a free and unregimented post war Nation. Congressman Mott will continue to devote his demonstrated skill, energy, 0^' ability, and experience to prosecute the war to complete and total victory in the shortest possible time; to cooperate with other sovereign nations in maintaining and enforcing the peace when victory is won; to fight bureaucracy; to stop waste, extravagance and boondoggling; and to preserve Constitutional, repre­ sentative government in America. MOTT’S BACKGROUND—A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Congressman Mott was raised in Salem, his present residence; son of the late Dr. W. S. Mott, and Willetta M. Mott; attended Salem public schools, University of Oregon, and Stanford; A.B., Columbia University, New York; LLB., Willamette University Law School; commenced practice of law at Astoria, 1917; enlisted in U. S. Navy, 1918, resuming practice, 1919. City attorney of Astoria, 1920-22; Representative in Legislature from Clatsop County, 1923-25-27. Returned to Salem, establishing law offices there, 1929. Representative in Legislature from Marion County, 1931. Corporation Com­ missioner of Oregon, 1931-32. Elected Representative in Congress from First District, Oregon, November 8, 1932, and reelected with increasing majorities at each subsequent election. Married, 1919, to Ethel L. Walling, former Ore­ gon State College student and member of pioneer’ Polk County family, and they have three daughters, and son-in-law, Lt. John L. Sullivan, 180th In­ fantry, serving with Seventh American Army in the Invasion of Germany. Property owner and taxpayer in Marion and Polk Counties; owner and oper- ator of cherry and filbert farm, and member of Oregon Grange for twenty *w years. Church affiliation, Presbyterian. Member, The American Legion, 40 and 8, Salem Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Marion County, Oregon State and American Bar Associations; National Society, Sons of the American Revolution. REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 65

O. HENRY OLEEN Democratic Party Candidate for Representative in Congress, First Congressional District

“WHEN THE FARMERS AND WAGE WORKERS ARE WELL PAID ALL OTHER BUSINESS IS PROSPEROUS.” “ I have not asked the Ration Board for any gasoline to use in my cam­ paign. The Army, Navy, and the Farmers, need the gasoline to shorten the war. Member of the Grange, Knights of Pythias, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Maccabees. Resident of Oregon Forty-two Years. I will join with other members of Congress in sponsoring a Resolution to repeal the Smith-Connally Act. I will vote for repeal of wartime regulations at the end of the war. I am opposed to any law that will forbid any organization to work for social and economic welfare of its members.”

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) 66 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

CONFERENCE ON LEGISLATION “I will support legislation which has the recommendation of Farm Organ­ izations, Labor Organizations, and Veterans Organizations. I will support an amendment to the Social Security Act that will include all who are getting old age assistance, thereby giving them a pension in accordance with the American Standard of Living. I will cooperate with President Roosevelt to ^ win the war and support a program for a lasting peace.” Oleen, with the w support of Roosevelt and a Democratic Administration, will get Oregon’s share of federal government funds to continue development of Hydro-Electric power, Irrigation, Navigation, and Public Roads. Oleen believes that the best recommendation for public office is a man’s record serving the public. Oleen served three terms in the Oregon Legislature; at three regular and three special sessions. OLEEN’S WORK APPROVED The legislative committees representing the State Grange, Labor Organ­ izations, The Farmer’s Union, Pension Organizations, and Tax Payer’s Leagues, sent messages of approval on Oleen’s six years service in the Legislature. In Oleen’s second and third term in the Legislature he was recognized as one of the leaders on farm, labor, hydro-electric power, and taxation legislation. The six years services in the Legislature qualifies him to render valuable service to Oregon and the First Congressional District. Oleen was recognized at the Legislature by all as a hard worker and one who gets things done for the farmer, wage worker, and home owner. At the beginning of the Legislative session Oleen always visited the members of the Legislature, thereby building support for his legislative program. In order to keep the people of his district informed in regard to important bills introduced at the session of the Legis­ lature he sent report on bills to the weekly newspapers, and will continue this service as a member of Congress. Oleen served on the following committees: m Chairman of Assessment and Taxation; member Agriculture, Forestry, Labor, Utilities, and Counties and Cities. The records at Salem show that Oleen as Chairman of Assessment and Taxation committee saved the home owners of Oregon more than $2,000,000 a year in property taxes. Oleen’s Legislative Record 1933, 1935, and 1937, Sessions: Worked for and helped put over $5 auto license; supported economy program which reduced expenditures more than $5,000,000 in two years; marshalled the support of the lumber industry and the taxpayer leagues against the timber speculators (House Bill No. 20) which would have exempted timber owners more than $4,000,000 a year in taxes. He led a six weeks battle in the Legislature against the strongest lobby at the thirty-seventh session, and House Bill No. 20 was defeated, so that the people who own improved property are saved $4,000,000 a year in taxes. Introduced and secured passage of House Bill No. 11 extending time for payment of delin­ quent taxes; House Bill No. 264 providing for the nonpartisan nomination and election of county school superintendents, thereby taking schools out of politics; led a successful fight in the House for the old capitol site with a saving of $550,000 in cost of capitol building. A careful check of the legisla­ tive records discloses that his work in the Legislature has saved the property taxpayers in Oregon more than $18,200,000 up to January 1, 1944. Sponsored and supported a tax program which would have replaced $6,500,000 property tax a year with a tax program based on ability to pay, and a $45 a month old-age pension for each person eligible, and also medical care. All these bills passed the House with substantial majorities but were killed by a Republican senate. Oleen says, “My pledge is to continue to work for the general welfare of the common people.” DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY C. AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken. Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 67

W. T. (BILL) LAMBERT Democratic Party Candidate for State Treasurer

Elect an experienced and successful business man of humane principles to safeguard the welfare of Oregon’s helpless wards in our twelve state institutions. Mr. Lambert has been a successful business man in Portland for the past forty years and now conducts a stock ranch in Clackamas county where he and his family reside. He proposes that the Oregon training schools be operated on a plan similar to that now being employed at Boy’s Town and at Henry Ford’s Willow Run Boy’s School. Mr. Lambert believes in a fair and equitable wage for all employees of the state of Oregon. He is a member of the Izaac Walton League, Multnomah Anglers and Hunters, Oregon State Grange, Elks, Eagles, East Side Commercial Club m and other civic organizations. 275,000 Democrats are entitled to representation on the Board of Control. DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY C. AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) 68 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

LESLIE M. SCOTT

Republican Party Candidate for State Treasurer

(Furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman; Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 69

LESLIE M. SCOTT Republican Party Candidate for State Treasurer The State Treasurer is the chief custodian of the cash and securities of the state government. The State Treasurer handles transactions of approximately $150,000,000 a year. The State Treasurer had cash and securities in his keeping on October 1, 1944, of some $110,000,000. The volume of transactions has doubled since prewar 1939-1940. The State Treasurer not only is invested with a high public trust as head of the treasury department, but also is charged with responsible duties as a member of the State Board of Control, which manages the institutions for the care of the state wards; as a member of the State Land Board, which admin­ isters the state irreducible school fund, the soldiers bonus fund, and other trust funds, totaling more than $25,000,000; and as a member of the State Bond Commission, which makes bond investments of more than $12,000,000 per year from state funds. The State Treasurer, further, is a member of the State Banking Board, the State Printing Board, and the State Reclamation Commission; all are charged with responsible functions. The people of Oregon demand that state funds be guarded carefully; that state boards function efficiently; and that state institutions be managed ably. Such performance is the duty of the State Treasurer. The postwar period calls for a State Treasurer of exceptional ability and initiative. Leslie M. Scott was born in Portland in 1878, and was educated in the Portland public schools and the University of Oregon. He has been active in civic and fraternal associations and has served in many capacities as a protector and conserver of the funds and investments of persons and societies. He has served as United States Marshal and as Chairman of the State Highway Commission from 1932 to 1935; he has been a member of the Alien Enemy Hearing Board for the state of Oregon since the outbreak of the present war, and has been your State Treasurer from 1941 to date. Few men in Oregon are more familiar with the needs and resources of the state. Both officially and individually State Treasurer Scott has assisted to the utmost in promoting five war loan drives since he was first elected to the office of State Treasurer. He is deeply interested in the welfare of service men and in their prompt reemployment after the war. His son is in the Army. Leslie M. Scott is trained in finance and public affairs, and has had four years experience as State Treasurer. He is well qualified for reelection to that office. In his campaign for the nomination, Leslie M. Scott made the following pledge to the voters, which he now renews: “Economy, efficiency, courtesy, responsibility.” REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) 70 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

GEORGE NEUNER Republican Party Candidate for Attorney General George Neuner, the Republican nominee for Attorney General, is now serving in that capacity by appointment of Governor Snell. A few editorial comments as to his^jl qualifications: R oseb u rg N e w s -R e v ie w : “ George Neuner . . . served Douglas County well, both as district attorney and as a member of the legislature. True as steel —honest and faithful to the highest degree —a friend in a broad sense that never betrays the confidence of his fellow men.” Oregonian: “ George Neuner, for eight years United States Attorney, has turned over a smooth-running and efficient office to his Democratic successor . . . The administration of Mr. Neuner has been able — effective and conscientious. The reputation of the office for years past has been of the highest.” O regon Jou rn al: “ George Neuner, is named as attorney for the new State Liquor Control Commission . . . “There is in Mr. Neuner’s past a fine official background that attests his future A fitness as counsellor for the Commission. Mr. Neuner was Oregon’s United States District Attorney, with a notable record of efficiency and of successful law en­ forcement in that high office. These public achievements for justice are full assurance that as long as George Neuner is counsel for the Liquor Control Commission there will be control.” Yaquina Bay News: “George is a man of his own mind. A man that nobody has any strings on and a man with a backbone. He is one of the ablest men in the state, fearless and aggressive.” Oregon Voter: “His (Neuner’s) resonant voice in debate was heard through the closed doors of house or senate chamber and always attracted a crowd . . . He made a notable record as prosecutor . . . Public spirited; active in civic affairs. His appointment . . . met with widespread approval, as Neuner is respected wherever he has lived and among a host of acquaintances through­ out the State.” McMinnville News Reporter: “Few men in Oregon public life bear a finer reputation for integrity and faithful service; while Yamhill county dislikes los­ ing him, everyone is happy over the choice.” Monmouth Herald: “ He is universally spoken of with respect; the appoint­ ment is a matter of congratulation.” George Neuner’s election will inspire confidence and continue a fair, im­ partial and prompt interpretation of our laws, without fear or favor, and with courteous consideration to all legal matters committed to him for dis-gf position. Astoria Budget: “ Governor Snell appointed . . . one of the most dis­ tinguished members of the Oregon Bar and a former United States District Attorney. . . . Mr. Neuner is now running for election to the office to which he was appointed and he merits a large majority.” REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 71

BRUCE SPAULDING Democratic Party Candidate for Attorney General

Bruce Spaulding is a candidate for the office of Attorney General, vacated by the death of the incumbent, I. H. Van Winkle, whose unexpired term is now filled by appointment. At the last election Mr. Spaulding was the Democratic nomi­ nee opposing Mr. Van Winkle for re- election, and failed of election by only a few votes. At 38 years of age, Bruce Spaulding combines with youthful initiative and energy a maturity of judgment born of nearly 15 years’ successful experience in the practice of law in Oregon. He was three times elected District Attorney for Polk County—twice receiv­ ing the nomination of both major political parties—and served in that office until he retired from it at the end of 1943 to re-enter private law practice in Salem. During his terms as District Attorney Mr Spaulding successfully handled sev­ eral cases of great importance in the his­ tory of the state, including the so-called “goon” prosecutions. His latest prosecu­ tion of wide public interest was the case of State v. Layton, in which the ex-police officer from Monmouth was con­ victed of murder. A native Oregonian—grandson of a pioneer family—Bruce Spaulding attended grade and high schools in eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. He graduated from Willamette University with the degree of A. B., and earned the degree of LL.B. upon graduation from that University’s College of Law. He is married and has two daughters. His wife, formerly Josephine Albert, is also a descendant of pioneer stock. Bruce Spaulding’s election to the office of Attorney General of Oregon is urged by sincere thinking members of both the Democratic and Republican parties, who realize that such office should be free from domination by special privilege-seeking groups and divorced from the influence of politics. These citizens believe that if elected Attorney General, Bruce Spaulding will be just what the law contemplates—a fearless and impartial law-enforcement officer, and a diligent, capable and honest legal adviser of other public officials. Mr. Spaulding knows the problems of labor at first-hand. Since boyhood until his admission to the Bar he depended for his livelihood on his own labors on the farm, in the logging camp, and in numerous other occupations. During his years of active law practice—nine of them as public prosecutor— Bruce Spaulding has earned recognition as one of the foremost younger at­ torneys of the State. He has been president of the Oregon Association of District Attorneys, Chairman of the Legislative Committee of that association, a member of the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar, which board consists of twelve leading lawyers throughout the state elected by the lawyers as the governing body of the Bar, and has held numerous other offices of trust.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) 72 Statements in Behalf of Candidates

During the 1940 campaign his election was urged editorially by Oregon newspapers, in part as follows: “As district attorney of Polk County, which office he has held since 1934, Spaulding has won state-wide approval as an exceptionally able, fair and fearless prosecutor. He would take to the attorney general’s office wide ^ knowledge of the law, a vigorous manhood, a firm though fair and equitable ™ habit of mind. The state would gain, not suffer, by his election. * * * Oregon needs a man of Bruce Spaulding’s high qualifications and proved courage in the attorney general’s office.” (Oregon Journal.) “Mr. Spaulding is a credit to his party and to his state. A large vote for him in Baker county will be in the interest of sound progress in our state government.” (Baker Democrat-Herald.) “Possessed of the right kind of courage needed in the attorney general’s office * * * won the right to any honors that the people of the state see fit to place upon his shoulders.” (Grants Pass Bulletin.) “ It is seldom that the people of any state are privileged to have as a candidate for public office a man in the prime of his life possessing such qualifications for the job he seeks as does Bruce Spaulding.” (Salem Capital Journal.) “We need in this important office youth, vigor, knowledge of the law, the courage to make decisions. We believe those qualities will be found in the Democratic candidate, Bruce Spaulding. * * * From the record, we recommend for attorney general: SPAULDING.” (Eugene Register-Guard.) “We believe the Democrats have on their ticket by far the best man for r attorney general. * * * His name is Bruce Spaulding.” (Corvallis Gazette- Times.) “Wherefore we give the nod to Bruce Spaulding of Polk County, the Democratic candidate, highly qualified in every way for the position. Vote for Bruce Spaulding for attorney general.” (Medford Mail-Tribune.) “After careful survey of the candidates and their records this newspaper supports * * * Bruce Spaulding, young and able attorney * * (Marshfield Times.) “For his youth, energy and ability, this writer will vote for Spaulding.” (Roseburg News-Review.) “For attorney-general: Bruce Spaulding, a democrat and an up-and- coming young attorney.” (The Dalles Chronicle.) “For Attorney-General we choose a young man, who on the occasion of . several visits here and on the basis of his experience and prospects for a bright career, impressed us very deeply. This is Bruce Spaulding.” (Ashland Tidings.) Believing that the high qualities, ability and experience upon which this record is built make Bruce Spaulding the ideal candidate for the office of # Attorney General of Oregon, we urge his election.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, HENRY C. AIKEN, Chairman, GEORGE C. REINMILLER, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Democratic State Central Committee; Henry C. Aiken, Chairman, George C. Reinmiller, Secretary.) Regular General Election, November 7,1944 73

H. R. (FARMER) JONES Republican Party Candidate for Representative in the Legislative Assembly, Twelfth Representative District, Comprising Marion County

In presenting myself, a candidate for reelection as a representative of Marion County, I respectfully refer you to my record in the last two sessions of the State Legislature. If that record shows, as I feel it does, that I made an honest effort at all times to truly represent Marion County, then I again ask your support and votes in the November Elec­ tion. The voting records show, definitely, that I tried to promote the welfare of the State and County as a whole, and not that of any individual or group. If I am reelected, I shall at all times be governed by the thought, “ Is this proposed act of paramount value to our county, state, and Nation?” If so, you have my pledge to vote “YES” . It is the aim and duty of every legislator to see that all State legislation has for its aim and purpose the economic, social and civic welfare of all our people. All legislation falls into two classifications only—good or bad, and can be taken care of by a simple yes or no. In view of our National situation as regards war, and our struggle to supply war materials for our own needs, as well as that of our allies, a fed­ eral tax burden is being created of such magnitude that few of us can compre­ hend it. It is, therefore, the duty of each and every legislator to see that all wastefulness and extravagance on the part of our State and Counties be eliminated and, further, to promote or aid in promoting all legislation that will be of help to the taxpayers in the meeting of their tax burden. I am thoroughly aware of the grave situation into which our State and Nation have been plunged, and will do my utmost to assist in solving it by helping to pass good legislation and to prevent bad legislation. It is not possible to assume and maintain the proposed tax structure unless we are all gainfully employed. Therefore, let us give industry and labor all aid so that the tax burden may be sustained, our payrolls be maintained, and see that new industries are attracted to our State; further, that the business of farming be made more attractive and profitable. Moreover, in the gravity of our National Emergency, let us not forget the plight of our aged and infirm, nor that of the underprivileged. These are the things that will have my undivided support. I am fifty-eight years old, was born on a farm in New York state. For nearly thirty years, have owned and operated a farm south of Salem, most of which time I have also been an extensive buyer of fruits and nuts. I was married in 1910, and have three children. Respectfully submitted, H. R. (FARMER) JONES.

REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, NIEL R. ALLEN, Chairman, KENNETH NIELSEN, Secretary.

(This information furnished by Republican State Central Committee; Niel R. Allen, Chairman, Kenneth Nielsen, Secretary.) 74 Official Voters’ Pamphlet

INDEX Page Attorney General— Neuner, George, Republican Candidate...... 70 Spaulding, Bruce, Democratic Candidate ...... 71, 72 Ballot Titles and Numbers, Measures...... 3-5 Bank Depositors, Alternative Means for Securing...... 6 Affirmative Argument...... 7 Bricker, John W., Republican Candidate for Vice-President...... 40-43 Burke Bill, Regulating Sale of Fortified W ine...... 27 Affirmative Argument...... 28 Candidates’ Pamphlet ...... 39-73 Congressman, First District— Mott, James W., Republican Candidate ...... 62-64 Oleen, O. Henry, Democratic Candidate ...... 65, 66 Constitutional Amendments, Proposed— Bank Depositors, Alternative Means for Securing ...... 6, 7 County Manager Amendment ...... 8, 9 Gross Income Tax for Monthly Annuities ...... 33-38 State Tax Fund for Public School Support...... 29-32 Voting Privilege Forfeiture, Regulation ...... *...... 12, 13 War Veterans’ Fund, Tax ...... 10, 11 Cordon, Guy, Republican Candidate for United States Senator ...... 50-52 County Manager Amendment ...... 8 Affirmative Argument...... 9 Democratic Candidates’ Statements— Lambert, W .T. (Bill), State Treasurer...... 67 Mahoney, Willis, United States Senator ...... 53-56 Oleen, O. Henry, Congressman, First District ...... 65, 66 Roosevelt, Franklin D., President of United States ...... 44-47 Smith, Edgar W., United States Senator ...... 61 Spaulding, Bruce, Attorney General...... 71, 72 Truman, Harry S., Vice-President of United States...... 44-47 Dewey, Thomas E., Republican Candidate for President ...... 40-43 Fortified Wine, Regulating Sale...... 27, 28 Gross Income Tax for Monthly Annuities ...... 33-35 Affirmative Arguments ...... 36, 37 Negative Argument ...... 38 Hoopes, Darlington, Independent Candidate for Vice-President...... 48, 49 Independent Candidates’ Statements— Hoopes, Darlington, Vice-President of United States ...... 48, 49 Thomas, Norman, President of United States ...... 48, 49 Initiative Measures— Gross Income Tax for Monthly Annuities ...... 33-38 State Tax Fund for Public School Support ...... 29-32 Jones, H. R. (Farmer), Republican Candidate for Representative in the Legislative Assembly, Twelfth District ...... 73 Lambert, W. T. (Bill), Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer...... 67 Laws Proposed— (See also Constitutional Amendments) Burke Bill, Regulating Sale of Fortified W ine...... 27, 28 Sales Tax B ill...... 17-26 Veterans’ Educational Aid Bill ...... 14-16 Regular General Election, November 7, 1944 75

INDEX—Continued Page Legislature, Proposed Measures Referred by— Bank Stockholders’ Liability ...... 6,7 County Manager Amendment ...... 8, 9 Sales Tax B ill...... 17-26 r Veterans’ Educational Aid Bill ...... 14-16 Veterans’ Loan Fund, Tax ...... 10, 11 Voting Privilege Forfeiture, Regulation ...... 12, 13 Mahoney, Willis, Democratic Candidate for United States Senator 53-56 Measures Referred to Voters— Bank Stockholders’ Liability ...... 6, 7 Burke Wine Bill ...... 27, 28 County Manager Amendment ...... 8, 9 Gross Income Tax for Monthly Annuities . 33-38 Sales Tax Bill ...... 17-26 State Tax Fund for Public School Support 29-32 Veterans’ Educational Aid Bill ...... 14-16 Veterans’ Loan Fund, Tax ...... 10, 11 Voting Privilege Forfeiture, Regulation .... 12, 13 Morse, Wayne, Republican Candidate for United States Senator...... 57-60 Mott, James W., Republican Candidate for Representative in Congress, First District ...... 62-64 Neuner, George, Republican Candidate for Attorney General ...... 70 Numbers and Ballot Titles, Measures ...... 3-5 Old-Age Assistance— Sales Tax Revenues ...... 21 Townsend Bill ...... 33-38 Oleen, O. Henry, Democratic Candidate for Representative in Congress, First District ...... 65, 66 * President of the United States— Dewey, Thomas E., Republican Candidate ...... 40-43 Roosevelt, Franklin D., Democratic Candidate ...... 44-47 Thomas, Norman, Independent Candidate ...... 48, 49 ^ Public School Support, State T a x ...... 29 Affirmative Argument...... 30, 31 Negative Argument ...... 32 Referendum Measures— Bank Stockholders’ Liability ...... 6, 7 Burke Wine B ill...... 27, 28 County Manager Amendment ...... 8, 9 Sales Tax Bill ...... 17-26 Veterans’ Educational Aid Bill ...... 14-16 Veterans’ Loan Fund, Tax ...... 10, 11 Voting Privilege Forfeiture, Regulation ...... 12, 13 Representative in Congress, First District— Mott, James W., Republican Candidate ...... 62-64 Oleen, O. Henry, Democratic Candidate ...... 65, 66 Representative in the Legislative Assembly, Twelfth District— Jones, H. R. (Farmer), Republican Candidate ...... 73 76 Official Voters’ Pamphlet Regular General Election, November 7,1944

INDEX—Continued Page Republican Candidates’ Statements— Bricker, John W., Vice-President of United States ...... 40-43 Cordon, Guy, United States Senator ...... 50-52 Dewey, Thomas E., President of United States...... 40-43 Jones, H. R. (Farmer), Representative in the Legislative Assembly, 9 Twelfth District...... 73 Morse, Wayne, United States Senator ...... 57-60 Mott, James W., Congressman, First District...... 62-64 Neuner, George, Attorney General...... 70 Scott, Leslie M., State Treasurer ...... 68, 69 Roosevelt, Franklin D., Democratic Candidate for President...... 44-47 Sales Tax B ill...... 17-22 Affirmative Argument...... 23, 24 Negative Arguments...... 25, 26 Scott, Leslie M., Republican Candidate for State Treasurer...... 68, 69 Smith, Edgar W., Democratic Candidate for United States Senator...... 61 Spaulding, Bruce, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General 71, 72 State Banks, Stockholders’ Liability Amendment ...... 6, 7 State Treasurer— Lambert, W. T. (Bill), Democratic Candidate...... 67 Scott, Leslie M., Republican Candidate ...... 68, 69 Taxes— • Gross Income Tax for Monthly Annuities ...... 33-38 Public School Support, State Tax ...... 29-32 Sales Tax Bill ...... 17-26 War Veterans’ Educational Aid, Millage Tax ...... 14-16 War Veterans’ Loan Fund, Millage Tax ...... 10, 11 Thomas, Norman, Independent Candidate for President ...... 48, 49 Townsend Old-Age Pension B ill...... 33-38 Truman, Harry S., Democratic Candidate for Vice-President ... 44-47 United States Senator— Cordon, Guy, Republican Candidate, 4 Year Term ...... 50-52 Mahoney, Willis, Democratic Candidate, 4 Year Term ...... 53-56 Morse, Wayne, Republican Candidate, 6 Year T erm ...... 57-60 Smith, Edgar W., Democratic Candidate, 6 Year Term ...... 61 Veterans—See “War Veterans” Vice-President of the United States— Bricker, John W., Republican Candidate ...... 40-43 Hoopes, Darlington, Independent Candidate ...... 48, 49 Truman, Harry S., Democratic Candidate...... 44-47 Voting Privilege Forfeiture, Regulation — ...... 12m Affirmative Argument...... 13W War Veterans’ Educational Aid B ill...... 14, 15 Affirmative Argument...... 16 War Veterans’ Loan Fund, Tax 10 Affirmative Argument...... 11

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