Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-02
For President-Herbert Hoover.
For Vice Charles Curtis.
For u. S. Senator-Hiram w. Johnson.
For Congressman-Phil ID. Swing.
For Assemblyman-Myr ID. Witter.
PROPOSITION NO. 5 TO NO. I3

The Press has discussed in detail the first five
propositions be voted upon at the election NoVem
Der g. Of the remaining IS, while all are important,
lack of time and space prohibits an individual dis
cussion of each therefore they will be covered IN two
groups of eight each.
No. g. - Education. This constitutional amend
ment in our opinion, should be voted down. 1t pro-
esses take the state school system out of politics.
yet provides opportunity for the creation of strong
political machine. 1t practically removes the schools
from the immediate elective decision of the people
and places them under appointive officials 1t pro-
vdes for an appontive board Of ten members to super
wise the schools of the state each to serve ten years
The term of office is entirely too long The amendment
has certain desirable features but an impartial survey
of the public school system is to be preferred over the
changes involved in this amendment
No. 7. - Water. This proposition seeks to con-
the water of the state Imperial Val
lev residents, perhaps than those of any other
section of the state recognize CALIFORNIA; need OF an
adequate water supply All that need be said IS to
be sure and vote Eyes" on this amendment.
No. 8. - Motor Vehicle Registration Fees. In
creases the of registration fee to be paid for
electric motor vehicles, including trucks and raers
used principally for commercial purposes The prop
osition is attempt to make commercial trucks pay
just proportion of repairs to state highways. Few
there who will hesitate to vote Yes on this pro-
position.
The proposition merely proposes to give the state the
right now possessed by municipal corporations
and counties to acquire rights of way The correct
vote is Yes
No. 10. - Acquisition of Land for Public Improve
ments. This amendment makes it possible for cities
or counties concerning lana Tor puDlc purposes, 70
condemn land $50 feet beyond the amount needed
Such land could be held for speculative purposes.
puts the state into the real estate business and should
be killed by a NO vote.
No. IL - Courts. The proposition seeks to speed
up court procedure, particularly with reference to
higher courts 1t has little if opposition and is
endorsed by the bar association. By voting "Yes,'
the citizen will be aiding eliminate present veXatous
delays.
No. II. - Authorizing State to Aid Needy Phys
cay Handicapped Persons A great state like Cali
forna can we'll afford to give those heplessy crippled
and not members of state institutions, opportunity
become self-supporting. Particularly is this true
of children. The service clubs of the state and other
civic bodies endorse the proposition 1t deserves
"Yes" vote
No. 13 = Authorizing State and Political Subdi-
visions to Hold Stock in Mutual Water Corporations
lutte often political subdivision finds it necessary
~ acquire stock in water companies. Imperial Val
ley citizens appreciate that. At present the law
covering the legality of such practice is vague. By
voting Yes the situation will be cleared up.
Very soon Hoover will be singing "Californa
Here Come Later on he will have to become used
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