Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-04-21
OF
FAIRGROUNDS
Voters



1t rests with the voters of salem
whether or not the state fair ground,
shall be included in the city OF salem:
whether the chief of police OF sa,en,
shall receive salary of not to exceed
$500 q year; and whether the moas
OF making street assessments shan h.
changed to more economical ana nro
gressive basis as result of the actia,,
taken by the city council at its speciai
meeting in the city hall last night. The
council formally passed an ordinance
calling for special election on NAV
2l-the date Of the state primary cleo
tion-at which time the above meas.
ures viii be submitted to the win OF
the voters in the city
The council displayed considerah HE
arfection with indeeislon last n;gbt
when 1t came to the final vote on the
street assessment measure. Forcihfv
argued Monday night both pro and
con- with the ponderance of the de,
bate in favor OF an amendment cut-
ting out the street intersection clause
the council last night, on motion oi
Councilman Halvorsen, voted to rein
sert this clause.
Mayor and Schunke Clash.
Perhaps no measure has evoked so
much discussion, favorable and other
wise. at a meeting of the council a .
that providing for inclusion of the fair
grounds In the city limits. II began
with schunke placing the mayor on a
sharp grill:
May / ask you few questions?"
What do you want?" the mayor
lesitated.
What is the fundamental cause for
The passage Of this bill at this time ?"
Il wish you to understand that r
lave nothingto do with this and don't
know."
II thought you did know, your name
apepars on the measure as responsible
or it" Schunke pressed. ..Do Won
Snow why, sir?"
i understand that the Elks wished |
t."
Police Protection Asked.
Do you know any other benefit to
ne CITY OF Salem that will come
hrough the inclusion of the state fair !,
'rounds?"
Those who back the bill have adj
anced good reasons, the mayor re-
ponded. People want police protec-
ion out there.
isn't that section under the iuris.
iction of the sheriff."
Yes" replied Wilson.
isn't the sheriff,s protection ade,
uate?"
II guess so.'
Why, then, make an attempt to rush
MS through at the eleventh hour p,
chunke demanded. Move Won the
ldefinite postponement of the bill.o
The motion lost.
Simeral Favors Proposal.
Ray Simeral declared that the an
exation of the fair grounds would. in
is opinion, be big advantage to the
lty because 1t would aid in making
"As annexation would do no harm
IS the annexation would do no harm !
the public" Halvorsen chimed In.
and the city will realize several .bene-
Is, l don't see why we can't submit ,
lis to the people for their considera- ,
on anyhow" He told of the desire !
the Elks to have the state fair
rounds and the use of the buildings
airing their convention here in july
can we use the buildings?' yo.s +
jked. 1
fThe Elks have the consent of the h
ate fair board Halvorsen replied. I
McClelland launched into lengthy d
lrange OF the proposal, basing his
gument on the statement that a spe 4
Al election. to vote on the matter F
9uid cost $1,000. He pictured Salem s.
a Reno, Milwaukee and Mexico. II
Halvorsen Explains Cost. d
Several years ago that Niger Il
hnson went into Mexico and held a "
Int with another consumate scoun- h
el," he declared disdainfully. "You
know that none OF Won y
uld take them into your home. So 4
don't see why you would have the
r grounds in the city SO such pills
these could hold fight here"
Halvorsen exlained that by holding
J city special election at the same
he the state primary election is he.o a,
ere would be no expense. Council NJ
n Scott also spoke In favor o, .ae 81
asure. ~
The council passed the ordinance y,
lnting to city policemen and fire, =,
n a raise Of $25 month to all :,
Sc who have been in the city's en- IN
ye more than six months. The 9th ~
receive a graduated scale of raises.
street department employees also
e granted an average increase In 10
ges of $40 month. The salary of M
Y Engineer Hugh Rogers was sh
ed from si25 to $3.50. n
he emergency traffic ordinance kr
'osing more stringent requirements re,
the use of spotlights, glaring head de
is, cutouts and brakes was also cb
sed. ~
Volk sounded the senti.
IT of the day when he appeared al =
meeting wearing conspicuously u
ped overalls.
md And Gravel