The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-07-08
THE GAZETTES EDITORIAL AND FEATURE PAGE
SOMEWHAT EARLIER PERHAPS

SOMEWHAT EARLIER PERHAPS
and with somewhat more decided opinions
on either side but otherwise much as it has
in other second administrations, speculation
has arisen as to the possibilities of third
term for President Roosevelt. Every phrase
he utters is examined for hidden indica-
tions as to his feelings on the matter.
Although he has enjoyed an unusual
loyalty even outside that group of office
holders and others directly benefited by the
legislation of his administration, it is doubt
full if majority of voters would favor a
third term, assuming an opponent of suf-
ficient stature were found to oppose his
nomination or election.
The president has with candor broken
many precedents of earlier presidents, in
Guiding many which were well discarded,
but it is doubtful if that set by Washington
in refusing third term could so easily be
shunted aside.
Factors in the presidents huge endorse
ment at the polls included no doubt gen.
eral feeling that much of the good work done
would be discarded if he were defeated
There was also the middle of the stream"
attitude of many voters who felt the presi-
dent had made a sincere effort to improve
conditions and deserved another four years
to prove his theories. Again there was the
doubt engendered in a poorly managed OPP
position campaign as to the capabilities OF
the opposition candidate.
Assuming the president might desire
third term, which there is still much reason
to doubt, these same factors might be
ammunition for the opposition. Aside from
the fact that a IL year tenure of office can
be compared with kingship or more mod
ern dictatorship, is the feeling that eight
years is sufficient test as to the merits of
new deal law making. The middle of the
stream idea is replaced by the feeling that
the house in order after two terms and it is
highly probable that logical and acceptable
successor will arise, as such successors have
advanced in previous history.
The president is in position to appease
his most bitter opponents, facilitate further
reforms and encourage men of ability with
presidential ambitions by an early announce
ment of his intention to retire with the COM
pletion of his present term.
ONE OF THE THINGS WE DIDN'T
know until last week is that although Min
nesota has a crime bureau radio station
which has an excellent record in it's dealings
with criminals, the states 100 trained po-
lcemen, highway patrolmen if you prefer,
are not equipped with radio receivers in
their patrol cars. They must depend upon
telephone calls to scattered stations or
sheriff's Offices where radios are in opera
ton for information.
It no doubt happens frequently that
patrol car or motorcycle is pulling out of
city in one direction while an accident is hap
pening only few blocks away, yet the pa
trolmen cannot be notified until they reach
the next town. This forces them to double
back, sometimes arriving too late to be OF
real assistance. A drunken driver might be
apprehended before damage is done if the
Vulnerable other situations might be avoid
ed or at least more quickly taken care of If
the patrolmen, at least those within easy
range of the station, were radio equipped.
difference between liberal and a conserva-
tive if both are square shooters and don't
have radical tendencies one way or the
other. In fact the great majority of Ameri-
cans stand between extremists on both sides
ready to follow leaders who come nearest to
holding their common views. Seldom DO
they choose radicals, and then only when the
choice is between extremists. Springfield
Advance-Press.
A SUBSCRIBER WHO IS BACK ON
the list after being off for sometime, writes:
81 am enjoying my renewed acquaintance
with The Gazette, much improved and
very up-to-date newspaper" For which we
express our sincere thanks.
THE INDIANA FARMER WHO
preached his own funeral has set fashion
that others might follow, thus saving the
minister considerable embarrassment. -
Swift County Monitor.
IF SOME BRIGHT INDIVIDUAL
would only come along with successful
eradicator for the dandelion and quack
grass, he would. rise to heights faster than
the Dionne quints. Clarion.
TT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DU-
points of Delaware advertised sale of pre-
ferred stock on Wednesday to raise money.
Having wedding in the family is expen-
sive.-Montevideo News.
WHEN A FOOL MOUNTS A SOAP
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