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CRIME __
“I favor a state policy calculated to cause speedy trials with certain and stern punishment for the guilty. Sentencing of criminals should serve not only as punishment but also as a deterrent. I think the state Crime Commission’s expenditures of one-half million dollars to date is not the way to fight crime.”
GUN CONTROL
“I oppose all laws leading to restrictions on the rights of citizens to bear arms. All that gun control will do is put the weapons in the hands of the criminals rather than honest citizens.”
PARI-MUTUEL BETTING (HORSERACING)
‘Pari-mutuel betting is another name for legalized gambling. I oppose it. Its adoption would, in my opinion, lead to organized crime. My opponent favors pari-mutuel betting but 1 believe the slate can raise money without resorting to condoning gambling.”
EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION “Effective representation means listening to people, answering their inquiries, helping them ‘with their state-related problems, visiting all parts of the district regularly, and treating all alike regardless of station in life.” ..
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