Word: ren
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Social Problems" lecture, by W. S. U'Ren, in Emerson...
...series of lectures on "Social Problems" arranged by a committee of the Faculty will begin with an address on "Direct Legislation" by W. S. U'Ren of Oregon in Emerson D Monday at 4.30 o'clock. Although Mr. U'Ren is most widely known as the leader of the direct legislation movement in Oregon, he has also had much experience with other reform measures. Among these are the recall, the direct primary, corrupt practices acts, proportional representation, and ballot reforms. His appeals for better government by means of such measures have frequently appeared in periodicals all over the country...
...Ren, of Oregon, the first speaker of the series, will address the members of the University in Emerson D, Monday. Mr. U'Ren has been known for many years as the foremost exponent in America of the principles of direct legislation, being the originator of what is called the "Oregon plan" of government control by the voters through the initiative, referendum, and recall. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley '73, former chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture, is also expected to speak at an early date...