December 26, 1973 (8 pages)

by Earl G. Waters The redistricting of the legislature and congressional representatives by the State Supreme Court is now an accomplished fact. It serves once again to demonstrate the inadequacy and inappropriateness of the courts to legislate and administrate. é The reapportionment problems stem from an earlier meddling into the matter by the United States Supreme Court with its illconceived ‘‘one man, one vote’’ decision which wreaked havoc with California’s legislative plan of representation. Under that plan, the Assembly was districted as nearly equally populationwise as consistent with community interests. To provide balance, so that the majority centered in the urban areas could not run roughshod over the minority in the rural areas, the State Senate was districted as to area on a county line basis. This, of course, is the way the founding fathers established the Congress. The U.S. Supreme Court did not tamper with that. So each state has an equal voice in the U.S. Senate while the House is based on population. Alaska, Delaware, Nevada, Vermont and Wyoming have only one congressman each. Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Rhode Island and Utah have two each. California with 43 has more i than all of those states put together and then some. But this state’s vote in the U.S. Senate is no greater than any one of them for they each also have two senators. In dealing with the issue the court, isolated in the sanctity of its cloistered chambers, could not possibly receive the input of public opinion necessary to intelligently legislate. Further, contrary to the principles it espoused, the court membership is not districted to conform to the ‘‘one man, one vote” concept. And not being elective, but holding office for life, the justices are not responsive to the will of the people. They could not fathom the effect of their decision on California. What it has done is to concentrate the legislative power in the hands of the southern part of the state. Further, it has brought about the drawing of district lines which are divisive as to community interest and nearly destroyed the balance of power which was intended by having two houses. In following the mandate of the U.S. Supreme Court, the State Supreme Court in its redistricting plan, now adopted, has brought about another injustice to California. No tears need be shed for whatever results its redistricting may have on individual members of the legislature. It was their failure to redistrict themselves which compelled the court to do the job for them. ! But the innocent victin'® are the members of Congress. who have no responsibility and no authority to reapportion their districts. And the real victims are the people of California. For, it now appears that the new district allignments will cause the state to lose at least two congressmen who have achieved seniority status in the House.’These are Chet Hollifield and William S. Maillard. Because seniority is all important in Congress it will have a dire effect onCalifornia’s ability to be heard in ‘Washington. Hollifield, with 30 years service, is chairman of the Government Operations Committee. He is the only Californian to chair a House committee. Maillard, with 20 years service, is the ranking minority member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Of the 21 House committees, 14 are chaired by southerners. They also chair a majority of the sub-committees. They learned long ago the way to power in Congress is to elect young men to Congress and keep them there. o Of all the other California congressmen only John Moss, with 20 years, B.F. Sisk and Charles O. Teague with 18 years, and Harold T. Johnson with 14 years service are anywhere close to committee chairmanships. Their chances hinge on their ability to outlast some 60 congressmen who have a minimum of 20 years service. So reapportionment, as dictated by the courts, is not helping California gain the status in Congress to which its population YUBA RIVER OFFERS WINNING SMILES — EVERY DAY. a . Our business is supplying Building Materials — Home Care Supplies — Electric Fixtures — Hardware — Tools and we enjoy it and make a lot of friends. pgrerSe CINDY TURNER and Bev Johnson are the Nevada Union Mascots during the basketball season. Linda Curry, kneeling, isa junior varsity cheerleader. The idea of buying a small money needed to invest before farm, which might contain up to any returns are available. 20 to 30 acres and produce much A new publication entitled “Is Of Course — THAT’S WHY WE SMILE EVERYDAY — ALWAYS HAVE! LUMBER COMPANY . 12391 NEVADA CITY HIWAY GRASS VALLEY-NEVADA CITY ene eaten Call 265-4521 Ss ets cee oY of the families’ food needs, sounds appealing in these days of high food costs. . William E. Mason, PlacerNevada Counties’ farm advisor, says that owning such a farm might be the answer but, there are many risks that must. be considered. Most people who haven’t really looked into the possibility of purchasing a small farm, A Family Farm the Answer” can be obtained at the farm advisor’s office. Those interested in receiving a free copy are advised to write or call the nearest office. The address in Auburn is P.O. Box 1710 (11477 E Ave., West, DeWitt Center) Auburn, California 95603 and the phone number is 823-4581. In Grass Valley the address is the Veterans Memorial Building and the phone number is 2734563.

by Earl G. Waters The redistricting of the legislature and congressional representatives by the State Supreme Court is now an accomplished fact. It serves once again to demonstrate the inadequacy and inappropriateness of the courts to legislate and administrate. é The reapportionment problems stem from an earlier meddling into the matter by the United States Supreme Court with its illconceived ‘‘one man, one vote’’ decision which wreaked havoc with California’s legislative plan of representation. Under that plan, the Assembly was districted as nearly equally populationwise as consistent with community interests. To provide balance, so that the majority centered in the urban areas could not run roughshod over the minority in the rural areas, the State Senate was districted as to area on a county line basis. This, of course, is the way the founding fathers established the Congress. The U.S. Supreme Court did not tamper with that. So each state has an equal voice in the U.S. Senate while the House is based on population. Alaska, Delaware, Nevada, Vermont and Wyoming have only one congressman each. Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Rhode Island and Utah have two each. California with 43 has more i than all of those states put together and then some. But this state’s vote in the U.S. Senate is no greater than any one of them for they each also have two senators. In dealing with the issue the court, isolated in the sanctity of its cloistered chambers, could not possibly receive the input of public opinion necessary to intelligently legislate. Further, contrary to the principles it espoused, the court membership is not districted to conform to the ‘‘one man, one vote” concept. And not being elective, but holding office for life, the justices are not responsive to the will of the people. They could not fathom the effect of their decision on California. What it has done is to concentrate the legislative power in the hands of the southern part of the state. Further, it has brought about the drawing of district lines which are divisive as to community interest and nearly destroyed the balance of power which was intended by having two houses. In following the mandate of the U.S. Supreme Court, the State Supreme Court in its redistricting plan, now adopted, has brought about another injustice to California. No tears need be shed for whatever results its redistricting may have on individual members of the legislature. It was their failure to redistrict themselves which compelled the court to do the job for them. ! But the innocent victin'® are the members of Congress. who have no responsibility and no authority to reapportion their districts. And the real victims are the people of California. For, it now appears that the new district allignments will cause the state to lose at least two congressmen who have achieved seniority status in the House.’These are Chet Hollifield and William S. Maillard. Because seniority is all important in Congress it will have a dire effect onCalifornia’s ability to be heard in ‘Washington. Hollifield, with 30 years service, is chairman of the Government Operations Committee. He is the only Californian to chair a House

committee. Maillard, with 20 years service, is the ranking minority member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Of the 21 House committees, 14 are chaired by southerners. They also chair a majority of the sub-committees. They learned long ago the way to power in Congress is to elect young men to Congress and keep them there. o Of all the other California congressmen only John Moss, with 20 years, B.F. Sisk and Charles O. Teague with 18 years, and Harold T. Johnson with 14 years service are anywhere close to committee chairmanships. Their chances hinge on their ability to outlast some 60 congressmen who have a minimum of 20 years service. So reapportionment, as dictated by the courts, is not helping California gain the status in Congress to which its population YUBA RIVER OFFERS WINNING SMILES — EVERY DAY.. a . Our business is supplying Building Materials — Home Care Supplies — Electric Fixtures — Hardware — Tools and we enjoy it and make a lot of friends. pgrerSe CINDY TURNER and Bev Johnson are the Nevada Union Mascots during the basketball season. Linda Curry, kneeling, isa junior varsity cheerleader. The idea of buying a small money needed to invest before farm, which might contain up to any returns are available. 20 to 30 acres and produce much A new publication entitled “Is Of Course — THAT’S WHY WE SMILE EVERYDAY — ALWAYS HAVE! LUMBER COMPANY . 12391 NEVADA CITY HIWAY GRASS VALLEY-NEVADA CITY ene eaten Call 265-4521 Ss ets cee oY of the families’ food needs, sounds appealing in these days of high food costs. . William E. Mason, PlacerNevada Counties’ farm advisor, says that owning such a farm might be the answer but, there are many risks that must. be considered. Most people who haven’t really looked into the possibility of purchasing a small farm, A Family Farm the Answer” can be obtained at the farm advisor’s office. Those interested in receiving a free copy are advised to write or call the nearest office. The address in Auburn is P.O. Box 1710 (11477 E Ave., West, DeWitt Center) Auburn, California 95603 and the phone number is 823-4581. In Grass Valley the address is the Veterans Memorial Building and the phone number is 2734563.