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The following candidates are competing for positions in the House of Representatives in the 24 Congressional districts in Texas. • An (x) indicates an incumbent. The abreviations are: Dem. for Democratic Party, Rep. for Repub lican Party, Ind. for independent, SVVfor Socialist Workers Party and A for American Party. Orrt.Onuu THE BATTALION Page 5 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1974 Texas Congressional Districts TEXAS (Reps. 4, Dems. 20) 1st Janies Farris, Rep. Wright Patman, Dem. (x) 2nd No Republican Charles Wilson, Dem. (x) 3rd Janies M. Collins, Rep. (x) Harold Collum, Dem. 4th Dick LeTourneau, Rep. Ray Roberts, Dem. (x) 5th Alan Steelman, Rep. (x) Mike McKool, Dem. 6th Carl A. Nigliazzo, Rep. Olin E. Teague, Dem. (x) 7th Bill Archer, Rep. (x) Jim Brady, Dem. 8th Donald Whitefield, Rep. Bob Eckhardt, Dem. (x) 9th Coleman R. Ferguson, Rep. Jack Brooks, Dem. (x) 10th Paul A. Weiss, Rep. J. J. Pickle, Dem. (x) 15th Don Clements, Rep. W, R. Poage, Dem. (x) Laurel N. Dunn, Ind. 12th James S. Garvey, Rep. Jim Wright, Dem. (x) 13th Robert Price, Rep. (x) Jack Hightower, Dem. 14th No Republican John Young, Dem. (x) 15 th No Republican Eligio de la Garza, Dem. (x) 16th No Republican Richard C. White, Dem. (x) 17th No Republican Omar Burleson, Dem. (x) 18th Robbins Mitchell Jr., Rep. Barbara Jordan, Dem. (x) Griselda Vasquez, SW 19th No Republican George H. Mahon, Dem. (x) 20th No Republican Henry B. Gonzalez, Dem. (x) 21st Douglas Harland, Rep. Bob Krueger, Dem. Ed Gallion, A 22nd Ron Paul, Rep. Bob Casey, Dem. (x) Jill Fein, SW 23rd No Republican Abraham Kazen, Dem. (x) 24th Joseph Beaman, Rep. Dale Milford, Dem. (x) Earl Armstrong, A Batt Election Section * * * * Teague running with seniority OLIN TEAGUE By ROD SPEER City Editor Cong. Olin E. Teague returned from World War II with a war injury and a distinguished record and in 1946 decided to run for Congress from the 6th Congressional District, which houses his hometown of Col lege Station. He won that election and each one since for the position to make him, at age 64, the third ranking member of Congress. He faces Re publican Carl Nigliazzo of Hearne in his re-election bid Tuesday. Nigliazzo, who says his occupa tion is an economist, has criticized Teague and other Congressmen for not being aware enough of economics to deal with inflation and other economics headaches. Teague admits he doesn’t know the answer to inflation. “Jerry Ford calls together 28 acknowledged economic experts and gets 28 differ ent answers,” Teague said, adding “no one knows the solution to infla tion. ” Teague said inflation was brought about by ourselves over the past 50 years. “That’s what happens when we spend more money than we have,” he said. “Ford is making a sincere effort to deal with the problem,” he said, cementing on the President’s Whip Inflation Now program. He said he doesn’t mind paying the proposed five per cent income tax surcharge (for incomes over $15,000). Teague has repeatedly voted for increases in defense budget expen ditures but in order to cut inflatio nary goverment spending, he is now ready to change that position “The defense budget could be cut a hell of a lot without hurting our de fense one iota,” he said. He said that he recently talked with government employes at Fort Hood in San Antonio and at Fort Benning, Ga., and found out they supported defense cutbacks. He added he can’t say as yet how much the budget should be cut.. Teague’s committee assignments include Veteran’s Affairs, the Committee on Committees (which assigns representatives to commit tees) and the chairmanship of the Science and Astronautics Commit tee. He is also chairman of the House Democratic Caucus but will leave that position at the end of the year. He said the caucus chairman ship is an honor but very tedious. “Somebody else can take over the (caucus) housekeeping,” he said. Concerning continuing aid to Turkey following its invasion of Cyprus, Teague said he originally voted for this but later voted to cut aid to the Turks. Prior to the first vote, he and 12 other Congressional leaders were invited to the White House for dinner, where President Ford “almost in tears” pleaded that they not support cutting aid to Tur key. Ford told the Congressmen that Secretary of State Henry Kis singer was on the verge of reaching a Cyprus peace settlement and such an act by Congress would hurt the negotiations. Teague said he de cided to support the President on this. However, after six weeks when no agreement had been reached and the vote came up again he voted in favor of cutting aid to Turkey, be cause “they (Turkey) broke the law.” Ford vetoed the measure. In regard to the 1976 presidential race, Teague made his position known publicly when he announced his support for Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen at a Political Forum pre sentation Tuesday. He said Bentsen has a good public image, is a “fine, young leader” and “has a good chance of being the man in ’76. ” Nigliazzo wants to whip Teague By JACK HODGES Staff Writer Congressman Olin E. Teague (D-College Station) should go into retirement because he is getting too old and does not know what to do about the major issues, said Carl Nigliazzo, his Republican opponent for representative from Congres sional District 6. Nigliazzo is 52-years-old and Teague is 64. The issues, said Nigliazzo, are widespread inflation, crime, busi ness failures and the money shor tage. Nigliazzo, a self proclaimed self made economist, said Congress needs someone who knows some thing about the economy and who can straighten it out. * Tm. Hoi Com Z<M. SpnH.Prt P>n*(p+<ins#/ Punch. Hot Coco* Jute*. SphU, M rapofruil Juct hoi Tm. Coca Con. Spnl* M Punpmit (iH*j Five shoot for governor’s chair The following information on the five candidates running for the of fice of governor was supplied by the League of Women Voters. Hot Tm.Co**.« Juice. Coll. Sprtl Punch. Pmeipp*' HoUei.HoKttJ .•fiuii J** ** imeappH-G'^ unch. P**#* , PinkL# 1 ’ 0 '** jalruil Jo ,ce ikiefl*** D0LPH BRISCOE, Uvalde | Age 51 Democrat 1. Please describe your training and experience that contribute to your qualifications for this office. Prior to my election as Governor, I served eight years in the Legisla ture and have extensive experience in private business as a rancher and banker. As Governor, I have dedicated my administration to restoring con fidence in State government; con ducting State business economically and effectively; protecting the lives and property' of our citizens; and creating the environment in which every Texan has the opportunity to rise to the maximum of hsi or her potential. Toward these goals we have made a number of accomplishments; * The biennial Appropriations Bill meets the essential needs of the State without requiring any new taxes or increases in present taxes; * Education funding was increased $800 million; * Career-oriented educational programs were expanded; * Kindergarten for all children, new adult education and bilingual education programs were estab lished; * The death penalty restored for certain major crimes; * Penalties against dealers and pushers of illegal drugs increased; * Workmen’s Compensation pay ments increased; * Competitive rating concept to lower insurance rates developed; * Texas’ most comprehensive con sumer protection law enacted; * Ethics legislation restored confi dence in State government. 2. What issues prompted you to run for this office this year? Please list in order of priority.’ My campaign is based upon my record of accomplishments and the need to continue our programs and policies of fiscal responsibility, no new or additional state taxes, in creased educational opportunities for all children, improved job op portunities in both rural and urban areas, more effective child and youth care services, and proper pro tection of our citizens against crimi nal activity. When the Legislature convenes, I will recommend in creased benefits for retired school teachers and state employees, cost of living pay increases for state emp loyees, and additional financing for public schools. In order that the State is ade quately prepared to meet several long range problems, I have in itiated efforts to develop a coordi nated state transportation policy which will ensure continued mobil ity for all Texans, and have begun studies to determine the means of providing ample water for every area of our State. 3. Do you support a comprehen sive land use program for Texas? If initiated, how should it be im plemented? No one can deny the importance of planning for the most economical conservation and development of our land and other natural re sources. I think the state role should be supportive in providing informa tion and guidance to the owners of these resources emphasizing careful stewardship as a fundamental part of private ownership. In a State as di verse as Texas, any governmental control of the use of land, such as zoning, should remain a function of local government, as it now is. 4. Do you think present state laws on campaign contributions and ex penditures need improvement? Explain. We have made great strides in the past two years in this area. Of course there is always room for improve ment and my office is now studying the whole area of campaign finance to determine what my recommen dations will be to the 64th Legisla ture. 5. Describe your commitment to equal educational opportunity for Texans. I will present to the Legislature a plan for the comprehensive restruc turing of the State system of school finance to provide every student equal access to a quality educational opportunity and to equalize, on the fairest basis possible, taxpayer bur den. We must consider long range solutions to problems of financial equity, quality educational oppor tunity, local flexibility in use of State funds, and career educational prog rams. ★★★ JIM CRANBERRY, Lubbock Age 42 Republican 1. Please describe your training and experience that contribute to your qualifications for this office. I graduated from Tyler Junior College, North Texas State Univer sity and Baylor University College of Dentistry. I was elected mayor of Lubbock in 1970 after serving as mayor pro tern and was first elected to the city council in 1966. As mayor, I was elected first vice president of the Texas Municipal League and president of Texas Partners of the Americas. A governor is like a mayor. It’s an executive position in which you must plan, coordinate and ulti mately make some decisions your self. I know what it means to work with people and pull things to gether. I have worked under un usual pressure, such as when the tornado ripped the heart out of our city. I believe the insights gained from such experiences have pre pared me to serve the people of this state as governor. I feel a strong leadership role is required of the governor. I am prepared to fulfill that responsibility for the people of Texas. 2. What issues prompted you to run for this office this year? Please list in order of priority. Issues which prompted me to run include; lack of leadership from the governor; the need to provide assis tance to badly depressed school dis tricts; protection of individual lib erty embodied in the right to work principle. I also believe the governor should take a stronger role for Texas in the current energy crisis; better man agement and planning is needed in the governor’s office to eliminate patchwork programs. We need li mited annual sessions to improve government efficiency and economy. I al$p advocate single member legislative districts to broaden citizen participation. 3. Do you support a comprehen sive land use program for Texas? If initiated, how should it be im plemented? Any land use program that is de veloped should strengthen and pre serve the existing role of local gov ernments and protect the rights of private landowners. The planning role of state gov ernment should be focused on de veloping goals and objectives per taining to land and resource uses which would have impact beyond local government boundaries. Areas and types of developments should be designated that are of crit ical state concern; minimum stan dards for these developments should be established. 4. Do you think present state laws on campaign contributions and ex penditures need improvement? Explain. I feel the existing state laws on campaign contributions and expen ditures should be amended to in clude a ceiling on the amount a can didate and his or her immediate family can contribute or loan the campaign, both during the primary and the general election. 5. Describe your commitment to equal educational opportunity for Texans. I believe we must have a sound, forward-looking public education system that works toward the goal of providing all students with the op portunity to become productive citizens of this state. For more than a year, I have ad vocated a special session of the legislature to provide badly-needed assistance to schools. Surp lus funds have been available in the state treasury and I cannot under stand the governor’s failure to take action. This^bould have been done without raising state taxes. ★★★ SHERRY SMITH, Houston Age 28 Socialist Workers 1. Please describe your training and experience that contribute to your qualifications for this office. I helped organize the first Women’s Studies Program in the U.S., served as National Coor dinator of the Women’s National Abortion Action Coalition and par ticipated in building the Coalition to Defend the Nurses who were fired for better health care at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, and am a member of the National Organiza tion for Women. 2. What issues prompted you to run for this office this year? Please list in order of priority. During the past year we have seen a decline of 3.3% in real wages, the appearance of shortages of basic foods, skyrocketing inflation, mas sive layoffs, the spread of pollution, decay of our cities and lack of heat and fuel, while the corporations reap super profits. I am running for governor be cause I feel that national priorities must be decided by the American people, not by a small handful of the rich and their Democratic and Re publican politicians. Only when there is a workers’ government where we make the decisions affect ing our lives will there be real democracy in this country. Only when we have a socialist society will we be able to provide for the needs of all, producing for human need, not private profit. To fight inflation, high prices and unemployment, I call for cost of liv ing escalator clauses in all contracts, and shortening the work week with no reduction in pay to spread around available jobs. I support the right of all employees to strike, and oppose the “right to work” law which gives big business control over the unions. The SWP supports (See FIVE, p. 7) “I have some plans for the economy but will not release them from fear of misinterpretation,” said Nigliazzo. Although eliminating wasteful spending will solve most of the problems, said Nigliazzo, “Most Gongressmen do not know what it is and only an economist could recog nize it.” We could trim the federal budget back from $50 billion and make more use of what we have instead of trying to use more of what we don’t have, he said. Concerning the new president, Nigliazzo said he has not made an official appraisal on Ford’s administ ration. “I agree with Ford’s pardon of Nixon but do not think he should be allowed to run for public office again. He should be allowed to vote and attend precinct meetings, ” said Nigliazzo. Being a Republican, Nigliazzo said he has a better chance of beat ing Teague, “because I would be running opposite him instead of on the same party ballot. He said he has a 50-50 chance of winning and will gain more than 25 per cent of the vote he received in the 1972 elections when he lost to Teague. Regarding the veteran’s benefit bill recently passed by Congress, Nigliazzo said that the bill was not adequate. The new bill establishes a 23 per cent increase in the veterans’ education and training benefits. The bill is $600 million less than the original Senate bill and $400 million more than the House version. “They should be given a flat bonus instead of aids to education and low interest rates on home buying. ” The flat bonus would be money bonds or yearly payments. Nigliazzo does not support stu dent air fare discounts “unless they (students) are going to use them for travel home.” “I do not think a student should be able to travel to Europe with a discount. It encourages them to travel and when they come back they are confused,” said Nigliazzo. “They ought to settle down and be charged the same fare. ” Nigliazzo said he believes nonres idents of the U.S. should pay tuition to local elementary, junior and senior high schools, as is current practice. “If the family can’t afford the cost then they ought to be able to get loans a little easier, but not much.” Forecasting the future, Nigliazzo said that the economy will collapse before 1976 if something is not done. “Olin Teague has had his day and is out of ideas. There is a need for change and I feel I can represent the district better than Teague,” Nig liazzo siad. CARL NIGLIAZZO Polls will be open from 8a.m. to7p.m. Tuesday