Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Atiyeh’s Governor Office reunion at Gerry Thompson’s house, early 1990s; Wasada University (Japan) creating offshore campus in Oregon, early 1990s; criticism of Oregon’s lack of long-term planning; long-term planning in Oregon, 1980s; mass transit reorganization in tri-county area, 1986; Atiyeh’s decision to send National Guard to Honduras, mid-1980s; Secretary of State Barbara Roberts’ performance audits of government, mid-1980s.
This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Taiwan, Japan, and Korea trip, 1985; bribes and ethics, mid-1980s; Western Regional Council in Arizona, 1985; Republican Governors Conferences, mid-1980s.
This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Umatilla depot for disposal and storage of weapons, mid-1980s; Hanford nuclear installation, mid-1980s; public vs. private power, mid-1980s; fish management; tax inequities, mid-1980s; Western Governors' Association meeting in Honolulu, 1985; trips to Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, 1985.
This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Oregon Investment Council and Bill Rutherford, mid-1980s; business and government corruption, mid-1980s; appointments as governor; the Columbia Gorge protection plan, mid-1980s; Umatilla depot for disposal and storage of weapons, mid-1980s.
This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Rajneesh incident in Oregon, mid-1980s; Oregon Investment Council, mid-1980s; Roger Meyer and the buy-out of Fred Meyer by KK&R, mid-1980s; State Treasurer Bill Rutherford, mid-1980s. Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Governor’s performance audit, mid-1980s; bills vetoed in 1985: Shield bill, video display terminal, limited police authority; reflection of last Legislative session as Governor, 1985; Rajneesh incident in Oregon, mid-1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Natural disasters during tenure as Governor; number of vetos compared to other Oregon Governors, Oswald West; bills vetoed during 1985 Legislative session: quelling riots, fair pay to underaged people, Oregon State Lottery; conflicts with Oregon budget; legislative versus executive branches; legality of vetoing, mid-1980s; lobbyist influence on Atiyeh’s vetoing, mid-1980s; Legislature and confirmation of executive appointments; conflict between Atiyeh and Legislature on a Governor airplane; Secretary of State’s audit performances in government agencies, mid-1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Senate Bill 100, land use planning, mid-1970s; Henry Jackson’s National Land Use Planning Bill, early 1970s; altering length of Legislative sessions, mid-1980s; national and state tax changes, mid-1980s; Eastern Oregon and Northern California forming own state, mid-1980s; vetos as compared to other Oregon Governors.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Establishment of Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day, 1985; Atiyeh’s Affirmative Action officer Kay Toran, mid-1980s; legislation on art galleries, 1985; failed bills in the 1985 legislature; ground pollution and recycling in Oregon, mid-1980s and early 1990s; Presidential primary and general campaigns in Oregon, late 1980s, early 1990s; potential of legalizing prostitution, mid-1980s; thoughts on former State Senator, Vern Cook; land use planning in Oregon and Raleigh Hills, early 1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Relationships with unions, 1986; right to work laws, mid-1980s; employment in Oregon and unions, mid-1980s; unions and business in politics, mid-1980s; thoughts on Neil Goldschmidt and business, late 1980s; self-reflection on tenure as Governor, Oregon politics, early 1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Oregon budget crisis, 1986; 1986 Legislative issues: child pornography, armor-piercing bullets, new prisons and jails, home confinement, juvenile offenders, gas price displays, under-16 seat belt law and auto-emissions inspections; process of vetoing bills as governor; 1986 Legislative issues: regulation of hazardous materials, statewide trauma care system, controlling hospital costs, smoking in Jury rooms, adequate water for migrant workers, additional regulations on new hydro-electric plants, ended election-day voter registration, and restrictions on phone companies; comparing wages of men and women in Oregon, 1986.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: The Oregon Balanced Tax Plan Cartoon Book, 1985; tax burden of the 1985 tax plan on individuals and businesses; support for the 1985 tax plan; thoughts on Larry Campbell and Jason Boe; constitutional spending limit for Oregon, mid-1980s; sales tax failure in Oregon Legislature, 1985; property taxes and sales tax in Oregon, mid-1980s; popularity of Atiyeh in Oregon, 1986; thoughts on Interior Secretary Don Hodell, mid-1980s; land exchange between Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service, 1986; offshore oil and gas exploration in Oregon, 1986; border disputes between California and Oregon, mid-1980s; Atiyeh’s relationship with Governor of California, George Deukmejian.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Atiyeh’s tax plan in the 1985 legislative session; the Oregon Education Association and Atiyeh’s 1985 tax plan; Oregon Education Association versus Atiyeh’s tax plan, 1985; Atiyeh’s view on education in Oregon; equalization formulas for school districts in Oregon, mid-1980s; Atiyeh responding to Foster Church comments on sales tax, 1985.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Columbia River Gorge Commission and preservation of natural habitat, mid-1980s; federal versus state control in the Columbia River Gorge mid-1980s; personal heath complications as Governor, mid-1980s; taxation in Oregon: local control over school taxes, sales tax, timber taxes; regressive nature of sales tax.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Timber, agriculture, and tourism as economic base in Oregon, mid 1980s; diversifying Oregon's economy while Governor; thoughts on federal military bases in Oregon, mid 1980s; comparing taxes in Oregon and Washington; competition with Washington over manufacturing companies, mid 1980s; legislative politics in Oregon, early 1990s; working with Vera Katz and John Kitzhaber in 1985 legislative session; establishment of a Columbia River Gorge Commission, 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Establishing a trade mission to Japan, 1984; 'From Oregon With Love' Japanese television series, 1984; business relationship with Japan, mid 1980s; relationship with Mike Mansfield, former United States ambassador to Japan, mid 1980s; benefits of being in an economic trade zone in China, mid 1980s; trip to Japan, 1985; meeting with representatives from Sharp-RCA and Sony corporations, 1985; thoughts on Oregon Director of Economic Development, John Anderson, mid 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Treatment of Palestine by other Arab Nations, early 1990s; Palestinian-Israeli conflict, early 1990s; accomplishments of Israel trip, 1984; response to criticism of the Middle East, 1984; Tongue Point owned by State of Oregon, 1984; productivity of Oregon maritime shipping ports, 1980s and early 1990s; trip to Taiwan, China, and Korea, fall 1984; establishing trade relations with Taiwan and China; Proclamation of Establishment of Sister-State Relationship between Oregon and Providence of Taiwan of China; Taiwan-China conflict, mid 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Obtaining a .38 Smith and Wesson gun in Syria, 1984; trip to Israel, 1984; impressions and experiences of violence and propaganda in Israel, 1984; Palestinian-Israeli conflict, mid 1980s; global threat of terrorism, early 1990s; Atiyeh's personal position on Israel and peace in the Middle East, early 1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Memories of visit to his father's village of Amar, Syria, 1984; visit to Krak des Chevaliers, mid 1980s; family living in Syria, mid 1980s; geography of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine; second trip to Syria: delegation of Parliamentarians, 1985; flying from Taiwan to Damascus in 1985; Conference of Parliamentarians in Syria, 1985; trip to Cyprus, 1984.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Meeting with President Assad in Syria, 1984; President Assad and the First Persian Gulf War, early 1990s; economy in Syria, mid 1980s; media coverage of Israel and Palestinians, mid 1980s; description of trip to Damascus, mid 1980s; gold and exchange rate in Syria, mid 1980s; buying swords, bracelets, and other items in Syria, mid 1980s; trip to Homs and Amar, 1984.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Visit to Quneitra on Middle East trip, 1984; difference between Israeli and Syrian version of the events that occurred at the Village of Quneitra; visit to Syria and meeting with President Assad, 1984; conversation with President Assad on terrorism in Middle East, 1984; thoughts on meeting President Assad, 1984, 1985 trips; Atiyeh's last trip to Syria, 1987; meeting with President Assad in 1987; how Atiyeh became an
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Playing in Hawaiian Open Golf Tournament, 1984; trip to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Israel, 1984; personal feelings, trade delegation, and meeting with foreign dignitaries on Middle East trip, 1984; thoughts on Israel-United States relations; security while on Middle East Trip, 1984; personal views on peace in the Middle East; visit to
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Bohemian Grove Retreat, mid 1980s; Atiyeh's involvement with primary and general election of 1984; thoughts on Mark Hatfield; increase in property taxes, 1984; Atiyeh's role in boosting Oregon economic development; meeting with Chinese Premier, Zhao Ziyang, San Francisco, 1984; invitations Atiyeh received while Governor; announcement of Far East trip, 1984.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: NEC Corporation building a plant in Oregon, mid 1980s; special legislative session of July 1984 on unitary tax and Japan; one year tax break to Washington residents who work in Oregon; Washington's Public Power Supply System bond default, mid 1980s; history and creation of Opal Creek Wilderness Area, mid 1980s; Opal Creek in early 1990s.
