PAGE F(klVR 'C THE MICHIGAN DAILY 'SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1962 PAGE FOUR C TIlE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY. WOThMRFR 4 1qR~ - - - p i w V ikali iRiJ 1 V 1 V u 1. w The Mountain States The Great Lakes 4'> Colorado The Centennial State faces a real knock-down, drag-out battle or every major political office. The usually reliable Denver Post poll showed Republican challenger John A. Love out in front of Demo- crat incumbent Gov. Stephen L. R. McNichols, and that fact added new impetus to the Republican drive. Love, who has never run for of- fice before, is hammering away at "the fiscal mess in Denver" and promises a conservative adminis- tration. McNichols' advocacy of a 'pay-as-you-go' plan has not caught on. Meanwhile, for the Senate, the horse-race between Sen. John A. Carroll (D) and Rep. Peter Domin- ick (R) for Carroll's seat, prom- ises to end in a dead heat. The Post poll showed them deadlocked with 46 per cent apiece. Aides of Sen. Goldwater are scouting the state, reminiscent of the violent Carroll campaigns of 1954 and 1956. Dominick is cam- paigning on an out-and-out con- servative platform, branding Car- roll as "a Kennedy man, not a Colorado man." The House seats are always a struggle. Republicans are fairly certain to hold the second district, while the Democrats will undoubt- edly retain the fourth. The GOP is looking forward to an upset im the first district, where William B. Chenoweth (R), son of the GOP Rep. J. Edgar Chenoweth from the third district, is op- posing veteran Democrat Rep. Byron Rogers. The senior Chenoweth is never a sure winner, though. The dis- trict comprises Colorado Springs and Pueblo, and ticket splitting runs rife. THE OUTCOME ... Love seems to be closely ahead of Gov. McNichols. Sen. 'Carroll seems to be just barely withstanding Dominick's challenge, The House line-up: Probably no change-two Republicans and two Democrats. Idaho Suddenly, the overriding issue in Idaho has become legalized gambl- ing, and every candidate, from senator to drain commissioner finds his campaign centered on the pros and cons of slot ma- chines. The issue was introduced by Democrat gubernatorial nominee Vernon K. Smith, who favors it. His opponent, incumbent Gov. Robert Smilie (R) has thus far managed to avoid taking a stand. There is general dissatisfaction with both parties in the state, but Smilie has managed to win the en- dorsement of several special inter- est groups, including organized labor. Smith, on the other hand, received a smart setback from the barnstorming former President Harry S. Truman, who angrily denounced the gambling issue. There are also two Senate con- tests, due to the death of Sen. Henry C. Dvorshak (R). Sen. Frank Church (D) seems to be holding the lead over his very con- servative opponent, Jack Hawley (R). But Idaho voters have become somewhat disenchanted with the "boy senator," and there is some unrest. For the unexpired term, inter- im Sen. Len B. Jordan (R), a for- mer governor and conservative in the Dworshak tradition, is scrap- ping it out with liberal and veteran Rep. Gracie Pfost (D). Jordan seems to have the edge, scoring Mrs. Pfost for her "down-the-line support of Kennedy," but the lady could score the victory with a last-minute handshaking tour. Both House seats are presently Democratic, but the GOP claims Mrs. Pfost's old seat is "in the bag." Democrats admit it will be uncomfortably close. Republicans also have an out- side chance to sweep the second House seat if Smilie's margin is big enough. THE OUTCOME.. . Gov. Smilie will return to the statehouse, providing he can continue to sidestep the gambl- ing issue. Sen. Church seems fairly safe. Sen. Jordan should edge out Mrs. Pfost. The House Line-up: Republi- cans one, Democrats one-a GOP gain of one seat, a Democrat loss of one. Montana The campaign is almost non- existent. The GOP claims they'll take the first district away from the Democrats, and they might. But their hold on the second dis- trict is. none too solid. SEN. FRANK CHURCH ...-Idaho As it stands, Representatives Ar- nold Olsen (D) and James F. Battin (R) are out in front in their respective contests. THE OUTCOME... No change in the House line- up-one from each party. Utah Conservative Sen. Wallace F. Bennett (R) is battling for his political life against Democrat Rep. David S. King. Pollsters show the two running about even, but the tide seems to be turning toward the GOP for the two House seats. This could affect the Senate contest. King's father served 24 years in. the Senate, however, and the lustre of his name still has not worn off. Republicans are hammering away at Kennedy's medicare pro- gram, which King supported, and pointing to his failure to get the Bomarc missile plant in Utah re- instated in the House appropria- tions. (Bennett tacked it back on in the Senate.) For the House, Republicans seem to have the edge for both seats-now Democrat, though the races are rated "very close." The Mormon Church is traditionally conservative, however, and it has yet to reveal its endorsements. THE OUTCOME'... Sen. Bennett should slip by King's stiff challenge, with a boost from the Mormons. The GOP will probably cop both House seats-a Democrat loss of two and a GOP gain of two. Wyoming This conservative state is quite alarmed about "big government" and "political angling," both of which the voters feel that Demo- crats have been indulging in of late. Wyoming is traditionally con- servative in both its parties, and the liberalism of the Kennedy ad- ministration has notngone down well, despite Sen. Hickey's own moderation. As a result former Gov. Milward Simpson (R) should be able to un- seat Sen. J. J. Hickey (D), who was appointed to fill the vacancy when Sen.-elect Keith Thomson (R) died before taking office two years ago. Voters are still mad at the way Hickey took the seat, and they call him the "instant Senator." They are also miffed at Acting Gov. Jack Gage (D) whom Hickey appointed to the vacancy gover- norship. Gage in turn appointed Hickey to the Senate, and as a result, Gage himself faces the prospect of being ousted by Re- publican Clifford P. Hanson. Hickey has been handicapped by a mild heart attack and has not campaigned. For the lone House seat, Rep. William Henry Harrison (R) ap- pears a shoo-in. THE OUTCOME ... Simpson should displace Sen. Hickey. Hanson should bump Gov. Gage. The GOP will retain its House seat. Illinois In Illinois, Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen (R) seems to be in front in his fight for re- election with Democrat Rep. Sid- ney Yates (D). A Chicago Daily News poll shows Dirksen to be well, ahead of his lesser known rival. Chicago's Dem- ocratic machine, powerful as it is, will have to go a long way to over- come Dirksen's 2-1 edge down- state. According to the News, person- ality is the main issue in the sen- atorial race, rather than issues. Dirksen, with his national reputa- tion, has an advantage over Yates in this respect. Republican leaders see a chance for the GOP to pick up one to four Democratic seats. The state has lost one seat due to reappor- tionment. Experts are predicting the Dem- ocrats will end up with 12 seats, the Republicans 11, with one race between two incumbents hanging in the balance. THE OUTCOME ... Sen. Dirksen seems to be as- sured of victory. The Democrats will lose one or two House seats, making it Dem- ocrats 12, Republicans 12-a Democratic loss of 2, a GOP gain of one. Indiana Conservative Republican Sen. Homer Capehart faces a strong challenge from Birch Bayh, Jr. in his bid for a fourth Senate term.. Capehart, considered a sure thing early in the campaign, has stepped up his campaign in the face of impressive gains by New Frontier Democrat Bayh. The Cuban crisis may play a large part in the outcome of the election as Capehart has long been an advocate of a tough line toward. Castro and Cuba. In the Congressional races, House Minority Leader Charles Halleck appears headed for vic- tory. Other Indiana seats are not expected to change hands either, barring a strong Republican vic- tory. THE OUTCOME... Capehart, a Republican in Re- publican Indiana, should keep his seat. The House seats should re- main as they are: Seven Repub- licans, four Democrats. Minnesota Minnesota, which appeared to be a trouble spot for the GOP sev- eral months ago, now appears to be swinging to the Republican col- umn. Incumbent Republican Gov. El- mer Anderson has moved into a slight lead over Karl Rolvaag, his Democratic challenger. Similarly, Republican Rep. Wal- ter Judd, who gave the keynote speech at the 1960 Republican Convention, has apparently moved ahead in a district that was ger- rymandered to include several heavily Democrat areas into it. In Congress, Minnesota's loss of a seat due to reapportionment will most likely hurt the Democrats. THE OUTCOME ... A narrow victory for Gov. An- derson. A six to two Republican edge in House seats, a Democrat loss of one. Ohio Although the seat of Sen. Frank Lausche (D) seems safe, Robert a newly created congressman-at- large seat; the race for the Ohio governor's mansion is still in doubt. Incumbent Democrat Gov. Mi- chael DiSalle, considered behind a few months ago, has closed the gap between himself and his Re- publican challenger, State Auditor James Rhodes. However, he has been handi- capped by Democrat squabbling in Cleveland and public opposition to a tax increase sponsored by his administration. Rhodes has proposed "Golden Age" villages for the elderly, more jobs, increased industrial develop- ment, and aid for youth. The state GOP organization is strongly be- hind him. Both candidates have attempted to tarnish the other's reputation: DiSalle charging Rhodes with mis- use of campaign funds, and Rhodes charging DiSalle with ir- regularities in the state liquor de- partment. Observers feel, however, that the mud-slinging has balanced out and left Rhodes with a slight edge. Lausche's opponent in the sena- torial race, Republican John Mar- shall Briley, is waging a vigorous campaign, while the senator re- mains rather aloof from the battle. But the Lausche name and face are political trademarks in Ohio, and his mercurial political phil- osophy is liked by a good many conservative Ohioans. In the races for the House, one Democrat seat and three Republi- can seats seem in jeopardy. Taft is favored in the statewide race over Cleveland real-estate sales- man Richard Kennedy, (D) an avowed segregationist. THE OUTCOME ... Rhodes barely leads DiSalle.in the race for Governor. Lausche is a cinch to be re- elected. The GOP will pick up the newly-created at-large House seat but the Democrats will un- seat a Republican, giving them eight seats to the Republicans' 16-a GOP gain of one. Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Gaylord Nelson is abandoning the executive man- sion to seek the Senate seat now held by Republican Sen. Alexander Wiley. The Republican s e n a t o r 's chances are enhanced by the dra- matic call to Washington he re- ceived from President Kennedy at the height of the Cuban crisis. Still mindful of LaFollettism, Wis- consinites are concerned over in- ternational matters and are lean- ing to Wiley's foreign policy 'ex- perience.' Meanwhile, a hot fight is taking place for the spot he vacated. At present, Wiley is slightly ahead of Nelson while Republican Philip Kuehn is favored over Democrat John Reynolds. Wiley, a four-term veteran of the Senate, is considered a moder- ate while Nelson, 38 years his jun- ior, is "liberal." Wisconsin Republicans feel they have a good chance of taking two Democratic seats while the Demo- crats are trying to hold their own. THE OUTCOME ... Sen. Wiley will edge out Gov. Nelson for the Senate seat. Kuehn should defeat Reynolds in the gubernatorial race. House seats will probably re- main the same (six Republicans, four Democrats) but any changes will be in favor of the GOP. SEN. EVERETT M. DIRKSEN ... Illinois A. Taft, (R), son of the late Re- publican leader, is favored to win REP. SIDNEY PATES . . . Illinois Legislative Candidates Give Statements on. 4 Issues State Senator State Representative 'E Robert Niess Stanley Thayer Henry Bretton Gilbert Bursley 1) Essentials: A) Flat-rate in- come tax, personal and corporate, B) Rebate of some percentage of this tax to local governments to hold property tax down, C) Repeal of business activities tax, D) Re- peal of sales tax on food, drugs. 2) It is difficult to express an "opinion" on a point of law; no layman is in a position to say whether or not a court is justi- fied in holding a certain opinion on a case in litigation. The Su- pi'eme Court of the state ruled as it saw proper on the apportion- ment and the only reaction laymen can have is one of gratification or disappointment. I personally was glad to see that the court held as it did, for the whole matter of apportionment in this state is long overdue for examination. The Leg- islature is, for course, gerryman- dered to maintain Republican in-_ fluence and to favor out-state; areas. The House comes closer to the ideal of representation than the Senate, but neither is fairly apportioned now. In 1960, 22 Re- publican senators were elected, representing 48 per cent of the voters; the 12 Democratic senators elected represent 52 per cent of the voters. The proposals for re- apportionment made in the new constitution will not really change the Senate's composition, save to make it more overwhelmingly Re. publican, and I do not believe that it is the function of a constitu- tion to guarantee the success of either party at the polls. 3) A) Fiscal reform, B) In- creased support of a number of specialized training programs, con- solidation of school districts to guarantee everyone a decent edu- cation through the twelfth grade, expansion of the Junior college sys- tem, greater protection for the universities from reckless legis- lators who would destroy their freedom. (C) Civil rights legisla- tion guaranteeing real equality in job opportunities and housing. D) Solution of the unemploy- ment problem created by increas- ing automation. This can be done by attracting new industries to the state, making easier the ex- pansion of existing industries, re- training and resettlement pro- grams (some of which are already in effect), increase in buying power brought about by fiscal re- form. The search for new in- c ndriprfnr enaoschpn-hobea nn people has been limited. I believe in the right of free speech as guar- anteed by our constitution, but I also believe that a great many Americans who call themselves patriots do not. I do not quite understand what the question about the legisla- ture's influence in this area means. If the question means what it plainly says, then I think that the legislature has a good deal of in- fluence in the matter-witness the fact that when Wayne University adopted a liberal speaker policy, its budget was cut by $300,000 in a gesture of pure revenge. If the question means: what influence should the legislature have in this matter, then I would reply that it should of course be entitled to express its opinion, as representa- tive of the people, but that it should not seek to force its opin- ion on co-equal constitutional bodies by means of the threat or use of financial reprisal. 5) This question, relating to in- creased appropriations for such state agencies as against reduction of the state's deficit, is of course designed to elicit answers that will embarrass candidates, for no matter which side is chosen, the candidate will be found wrong by an important number of voters. Let me say that the situation which brings about any such hy- pothetical choice was the product of the present legislature's lack of concern for the welfare of the state at large and that nn resnnn- 1) An equitable fiscal reform program would include reduction or elimination of personal proper- ty taxes, reduction of corporate franchise fees, elimination of busi- ness activities and intangibles taxes-and possibly reduction of real property taxes in many areas -coupled with a flat rate personal and corporate income tax. I fought for and supported such a program in the 1962 session. Mounting def- icit and cash crises, inadequate revenue for education and mental health, temporary solutions from, hastily enacted piecemeal pack- ages, and diversion of opinion on' solutions have kept Michigan from' going forward. There must be a shifting of the tax burden from non-productive property and activities to produc-. tive business and productive people. 2) The implementing order ren- dered by the Michigan Supreme Court, enjoining the August Pri- mary of the State Senate, was fraught with political overtones. Had it not been for the stay of execution from a United States Supreme Court Justice, the order for an at-large primary election would have eliminated represen- tative government in Michigan. I believe there may be a question as to the constitutionality of the 1952 amendment to the 1908 Con- stitution but I also believe the setting of an election at-large with the short time limit for legislative reapportionment was equally unconstitutional. The one man-one vote argu- ment is a misleading device to enhance the power of one political group in our state. Baker vs. Carr (The Tennessee Case) never took a position that a legislative body had to reflect population factors alone and I don't believe that a legislature should be apportioned by the Judiciary. I believe the lower chamber should be on a population basis and that the 80 per cent-20 per cent relationship provided for in the new constitution is a reason- able compromise for the Senate. Urban areas do need greater rep- resentation. I do not favor The in- PROPOSAL for ADDITIONAL MILLAGE for PARK PUR-I POSES: Do you favor raising an additional $60,000 each year s.. .. _ . . ... . flexible apportionment provided for in the 1952 amendment. 3) Our immediate need is fiscal reform. An improved business climate, quality higher education, effective mental health programming, and all the other vital requirements made necessary by our growing population are dependent upon taxing and spending reform. Fiscal reform is not the only answer but it is an essential first step. 4) Academic policy is rightfully not the perogative of the legis- lature. The University is governed by a constitutional body, the Re- gents, elected by all the citizens of Michigan. I personally believe that all sides of any question should be presented and I further believe in the ability of the Re- gents to determine what is in the best educational interests of the students. The legislature does pro- vide the funds to operate and develop the University, so it is not without some influence in this area. 5) I believe the role of a re- sponsible legislator is to find the means to pay for necessary state expenditures so that we may oper- ate with a balanced budget which, of course, includes the reductionI of past deficits and elminates the necessity for going further in debt. That is why I supported the tax- ing and spending perform pro- gram during the last session of the legislature. F I 1) Removal of the sales tax from groceries and drugs, repeal of the unfair business activities tax, re- vision of property tax to encourage business and spread burdens more evenly and equitably. I do favor such a program and would fight for it no matter whose lobbyists would exert pressure to the con- trary. Also needed are government reorganization, spending reform, modernization of accounting pro- cedures. 2) Not being a justice of the United States Supreme Court, I am reluctant to express opinions on State Supreme Court rulings. The ruling appears to have been beyond criticism on technical grounds. Along with all other citi- zens, I am now awaiting the reac- tion of the higher court. While I do not see in reapportionment the cure-all of all of our problems, I do not appreciate the present sys- tem which permits a minority of people, relatively unburdened by taxes, to determine the fiscal structure for the entire state. I find that unhealthy and largely re- sponsible for our present scal mess. 3) Reflection in the Governor's office and in the Legislature of 20th century social thought. This requires election of Democrats to all offices. It requires reapportion- ment of the Legislature. The pro- grams on fiscal reform, on expan- sion of business, on improved so- cial services have all been worked out. All that needs to be done is to translate them into law, with changes and amendments to ad- just to changing conditions. The most urgent need clearly is to drive irresponsibility, negativism, ob- structionism from Lansing. 4) The Legislature should keep its hands off under the present constitutional arrangement which delegates the relevant powers to the University administration, act- ing under the Board of Regents AD BOARD CANDIDATES Lieutenant Governor: T. John Lesinski-Democrat (incumbent) Clarence A. Reid-Republican Secretary of State: James M. Hare - Democrat (incumbent) Norman O. Stockmeyer-Re- publican Attorney General: whose members are elected by the people. In 1962 I see no threat em- anating from exercise of freedom of speech provided elementary rules of good taste, morality, and existing laws are observed. I find that the predominantly Republican pressure to keep so-called Com- munists off the campus is in reality directed against all progressives, liberals, and in general against any speaker who prefers to take the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence lit- erally. 5) No one should be arguing for increased appropriations for high- er education per se. Adequacy in the light of increasing demands is the key. Erasing the state's deficit could be viewed as a valid target but should not be achieved at the expense of social services. LEGISLATIVE QUESTIONS 1) What do you feel are the necessary provisions of a fis- cal reform program centered around an income tax? Do you favor such a program and why? 2) What is your opinion of the Michigan supreme court's ruling on the Senate apportion- ment case? What is your feel- ing in general about apportion- ment of the Legislature? 3) List what you consider to be Michigan's most urgent needs and, as specifically as possible, state how you think W . 1) The best basis for constructive broadbased fiscal reform lies in adoption and implementation of the new Constitution. This docu- ment requires preparation of a balanced budget by the governor and adoption of a balanced budget by the Legislature. It provides ex- ecutive enforcement of spending levels within the limits of actual receipts. It provides for a legisla- tive auditor general who can en- force performance as well as post- fiscal audits. It increases the bor- owing power of the state to meet current deficits. It limits property tax assessments providing real re- lief in particular to the Detroit area business community. I shall do all I can to campaign for adoption and implementation of the new Constitution in the in- terests of a sound fiscal structure for Michigan. Taxwise I would recommend re- peal or revision of the Business Activities Tax; reduction of the corporation franchise tax from 5 to 2 mills; elimination of the in- tangibles tax; real and personal property tax relief to help low in- come families and make Michigan a better place to do business; and provision of greater tax resources for local units of government. Within the above framework I would recommend adoption of a corporate profits and personal in- come tax to provide greater equity in our tax structure. 2) I feel this was a politically motivated decisionparticularly in tits precipitate attempt to create chaos in the fall election, although I am the first to concede the Sen- ate needs reapportionment. I think the apportionment fea- tures of the new Constitution to be eminently fair-the House on a population basis and the Senate weighted 80 per cent on popula- tion and 20 per cent on geography. 3) Michigan's most urgent needs include an end to Lansing's par- tisan political cold war. Of equal importance is adoption of the new Constitution and putting our fis- cal house in order. Our greatest concern in this legislative district is to meet the growing needs of higher education; to preserve the preeminence of our great faculty with appropriate and regular pay increases; and to pro- vide a coordinated long-term plan for capital outlay - the planning and construction of new buildings. I have visited all state colleges as gents, by-laws with respect to speaker policies at the University. The Legislature should not involve itself in this area unless there are flagrant abuses that become a matter of serious public concern. 5) Article X, Section 2 of the present Constitution says "the Legislature shall provide by law for an annual tax sufficient wit}i other resources to pay the estimat- ed expenses of the state govern- ment-and such deficiency as may occur in the resources." I am sworn to uphold this constitution as your elected representative and there- fore am committed to "erasing" the state deficit. How could a candidate refuse to be governed by the provisions of the existing constitution and also refuse to endorse the proposed constitution? Under what basic law would Michigan then operate? As a matter of record I am hap- py to report that this current year we are reducing the state deficit by one-third and also providing i n c r e a s e d appropriations. One fourth of the record capital out- lay budget of $26,000,000 came to the Washtenaw County area in- cluding approval of my bill for a new School of Music Building. COURT CANDIDATES (non-partisan) Supreme Court Justice: (Long Term) Paul L. Adams of Sault Ste.