The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
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Bruce Arnoids inauguration as
governor o. bis state was an inn
pressive affair. The senate cham
her Of tho cspi'ol had been we'll
chosen. Tho hirh oval windows
we're dispeG IL the naticn's colors
While on the platform sat some Of
he states most distinguished citi-
zens.
The afternoon sun made beam
Of lirh, touchif the CRAVING hair
d. the new executive he received
The oath Of office standing between
Two large AmesDsn flags.
A band Played America. The
crowd. deeply retefsnt gave the
room the hushed atmosphere Of
cathedral. The ceremonies end
Cd with the hand playing national
hymns and stirring marches.
Among the distinguished visitors
could be seen Reg. Vim. Barton and
his son Barry. Newspaper men duly
noted the absence OF the prosecu-
tos Philip conrad.
Bruce loft the inaugural room
mid applause and oul stretched
/ hands. Friends we're patiing him on
he back. hehting for a chance 10
touch him. He was riding tho way
O. 81 popularity he was The new
governor.
lie experienced feeling OF deep
4 pride he glowed with this new pow
~.
Tho state capitol wasn't new to
Bruce He had spent many hours
within It's walls But today he look
( cd on It's aged beauty with new
zest- heretofore unknown feel
! my Of belonging. for the next two
years this would practically be hi
home. Tho people walking about
admlring the building were his con-
siifuenfs he was their elected
leader. they were looking IA him
+ for lcader- hip they trusted him
He gazed with enraptured eyes al
the large varied colored dome that
hung over the senate chamber.
Funny he had never before MOTTO
/ I'd how the dome with its myriad
( Of r0lorcd glass with silver inlay,
made the room glow with beauty.
/ Later in tho quiet 81 his private
Office Bruce sat and studied the
room. What memories II held--so
much ~ The states history had
had iis beginning and ending
within iis four walls.
Pictures OF former governors
looked down on him from their
heavy frames. The faces OF some
,of Them were kind and noble look
ing others appeared stern and for
bidding Former governors, some
good. some bad.
Back of his desk hung the twin
pictures OF George washington and
Abraham Lincoln.
Bruce was suddenly conscious oil
new awakening 4 humble appre-
citation Of his exalted position. This
was followed by feeling OF guilt
when he remembered the many by.
paths that had led him 10 MS pre-
sent aphere OF inflnencc--the lies
the graft and deceit His face flush
Cd deeply in the sielnce OF his Of.
fec
I'm no worse than manv others
who have fought and won high o.
fees" Bruce muttered 10 himself
"Perhaps. because n my own short
comincs I'll be better able 10 cope
with difficult situaiions-rcad he.
tween the lines Of n graft ridden
proposal I want to be good gov
ernor---"
4 The music of tho hand dccniy
thrilling still sounded IN his ears
Tho words Of the chaplain came
hack 10 him DO Won solemnls
swear 20 urhold tho dignltv and in
te~ritv ~ tho governors Office p
Pruco's soliloouv was cut short
a sharp rap on HE door. \ look RI
annovance crossed his face M
had lcft strict orders he was not "a
he disturhcd
without waitin~ FOR ncrmisslor
20 enter the DOR onneod and Kar'
La~har, c.me into tho room.
Flows the new executive hs
asked
I.anham's voice was nleasant hui
Brrce rood ssrcasm N the appar.
emily harmless question.
And 50. Bruce gave his campaign
manager cool wlnirv smile thai
did not disclose anv Of the humble
thoughts thpt had filled his mind .
moment earlier.
IT left orders 7 was not 10 b.
disturbed Nv anyone"
"And interrupted. I'm sorry
But Bruce could not read any
signs Of regret IN the attitude oil
Lnnham.
Il won't be long I.anham told
him. Just finished talking n
schmitt Of the Hotel Clifton. You