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Pierce for U.S. rep
AFTER SURVEYING the field of five Democrats vying
for nomination from the U. S. Second Congressional
District in the August 6 primary election, The Daily
urges voters to cast their ballots for Dr. Ed Pierce.
The candidates are remarkably liberal and would
vote almost identically on many important issues includ-
ing tax reform. stricter campaign financing controls, and
reallocation of federal resources from the military to
social service projects.
However, Pierce has demonstrated a long standing
concern for the peonle of Ann Arbor, a quality that he
presumably would ti ake to Washington as the district's
representative and as an advocate of all his constitu-
ents' needs
Five years ago. Pierce founded the Summit Street
Medical Center which provides health care for low-in-
come persons who would otherwise be unable to afford
such treatment.
His opposition to American involvement in Indochina
and specificly the war in Vietnam has been loud, genuine,
and, perhaps most important of all, articulate.
More significantly, though, Pierce as a doctor has
the firsthand knowledge to push for a viable national
medical program that will insure everyone in this coun-
try receives proper attention, regardless of ability to pay.
Over the years, Pierce has displayed a consistant
interest in the well-being of people and a deft grasp of
national and international problems. Such attributes are
essential in an elected official; thus, we support Pierce in
the upcoming primary.
Bullard for state rep
VOTERS ARE FACED with a difficult choice for state
representative in the Aug. 6 primary. Both candi-
dates are young, radical, and admit they will vote the
same on almost every issue.
Incumbent Perry Bullard and Liz Taylor, presently a
Washtenaw County Commissioner, will be vying to rep-
resent the 53rd district.
Virtually the only issue separating the two candi-
dates is how to best represent their constituency. Bullard
contends that presenting a radical outlook on a wide
variety of issues is the most effective way to "build lib-
eral strength in the House.'
Taylor, on the other hand, feels that a legislator's
efforts are more effective when he or she sets priorities
and concentrates on just a few issues.
ALTHOUGH ONLY ONE of the more than 70 bills Bul-
lard has proposed has passed, he has attempted to
air such issues as tenants rights, reorganizing public utili-
ties, victimless crimes, legalizing marijuana, and police
abuse.
Bullard also has a 93 per cent attendance record in
the House, and according to the National Organization of
Women, he is one of the six state representatives who
has a perfect voting record on women's issues.
We believe Bullard will continue to air liberal/radical
issues and support women's concerns. Therefore, we urge
voters to send him back to Lansing for two more years.
EckiTevn for State Senate
IN THE 18TH DISTRICT State Senate Democratic pri-
mary The Daily endorses Peter Eckstein in the four-
way race.
Harold Moon has been unable to recognize Michi-
gan's pressing problems, basing his campaign on state-
wide abolition of parking meters.
Gerald Faye, a liberal candidate stresses ecology and
other "apple pie" issues. He also lacks Eckstein's experi-
ence and commitment in working for progressive legisla-
tion.
Eckstein has proven himself a dedicated worker by
trying to institute a graduated income tax and promises
to be an effective legislator.
Cynthia Chtrchill, who has excellent ideas stressing
reform of juvenile and marriage laws, unfortunately
doesn't have Eckstein's imoressive record or his political
savy, and has not chosen to conduct an extensive cam-
paign.
Burslev has shown himself to be a corporate sena-
tor and must be beaten in November. Eckstein has work-
ed for political change in the area for years far ahead
o fanything his opponents have attempted.
Peter Eckstein is the obvious Democratic candidate
for state senator.
CONGRESS
The pick of the pack
By DAN RUBEN
N A YEAR when many are
saying that no Republican
is safe from possible defeat, five
cntenders are scrambling for
supp)ort in an effort to win the
Iemocratic nomination for Con-
gress. The winner of the August
6th primary will oppose the
Republican incumbent, Marvin
Esch. The candidates are as fol-
lows:
RON EGNOR is the Ypsilanti
attorney who helped Carolyn
King in her attempt to break
Little League baseball's s e x
barrier.
Egnor advocates the impeach-
ment of President Nixon, in-
vestigation of the oil companies,
public service jobs for the un-
employed, public financing of
campaigns, tax reform, cuts in
defense spending and increas-
es in funding for mass transit,
education, day care, and en-
vironmental protection.
He cites his legal experience,.
study of parliamentary proced-
ure, and his legislative intern-
ship with Congressman James
O'Hara to support his candi-
dacy.
On other issues, Egnor oppos-
es bussing, favors legalized
abortion, advocatessdecriminal-
ization of marijuana, opposes
continued military aid to South
Vietnam.
The Egnor campaign is ex-
pected to cost $35,000.
Marj Lansing is a professor at
Eastern Michigan University.
She favors the impeachment
of President Nixon, a 20 per
cent reduction in defense spend-
ing, strict campaign finance re-
form, health insurance, imple-
mentation of the Equal Rights
Amendment, a restructuring of
the tax system, increased spend-
ing for mass transit, day care,
public service employment.
Lansing believes that as a
woman she could be more vis-
ible and thus more effective
in Congress than her opponents.
On other issues, Lansing hedg-
es on bussing, favors legalized
abortion, supports decriminali-
zation of marijuana, would con-
sider methadone treatment of
heroin addicts, advocates uncon-
ditional amnesty, and oppos-
es continued military aid to
South Vietnam.
D~r. Ed Pierce is the founder
(1 Summit Street Medical Cen-
ter which serves the needs of
local low income people. He
cites four major reasons which
ted to his decision tomrun:
America's "world policeman"
stance, an inequitable tax sys-
tem, President Nixon's inade-
quacy, and racial antagonism
rampant in society.
Pierce advocates the impeach-
ment of President Nixon, -i re-
moval of tax shelters for the
rich, strict campaign finance
reforms, and increased spend-
ing for public service 3meloy-
ment, education, day care, en-
vironmental protection, and a
comprehensive national h s'slth
insurance program.
On other issues, Pierce: fav-
ors legalized abortion, advocat-
es unconditional amnesty, and
believes bussing is an issue fr
the courts.
Pierce's campaign is expected
to cost $15,000. He has not ac-
cepted more than $200 from an
individual or more than $500
from a group.
JOHN REUTHER is the nap-
hew of the late Walter Reuther,
and a former campaign organiz-
er for Senator George McGov-
ern.
Reuther has been vocal and
persistent in his criticism of
Congressman Esch.
Reuther supports the impeach-
ment of the President, substan-
tial reductions in defense
spending, strict campaign fi-
nance reform, and increas.ad
funding for mass transit, educa-
tion, housing.
On other issues, Reuther: op-
poses bussing;. favors legalized
abortion; advocates decriminal-
ization of marijuana; supports
amnesty only on the condition
that -alternative service be :e-
quired.
THEO WILLIAMS, a retired
engineer and former factory
worker is the remaining Demo-
cratic hopeful.
Williams is concerned about
massive invasions of individual
privacy. He calls for strict con-
trol on the use of government
data banks.
Williams also advocates the
impeachment of the President,
substantial cuts in defenue
spending, a "genuinely graduat-
ed" income tax, a comprehen-
sive health care plan, day care,
education.
Williams has no c a m p a i g n
staff. He has conducted his cam-
paign solely with his own money
on a budget of less than $1000.
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'Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat! Take that,Red Baron!'
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