The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1943-03-05
WHAT'S WHAT
in WASHINGTON
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A great deal of excitement has been
aroused in Washington over the an
nouncement in Madrid, Spain, by the
United States ambassador, that Spain
was receiving oil and other materials
from the United States in large quaint
tiles. 1t is pointed out that Spain has
been one of nazi Germany's best
friends and that many high German
officials are in Spain to spy upon
Allied undertakings. In addition,
Dictator Franco of Spain has been
| helping the nazis as much as he can
and has publicly announced his belief
in an Axis victory. Just why the
state department is set on appeasing
the fascist elements in Spain and
France is hard to understand.
From Washington comes fourth
term talk for President Roosevelt, and
what is only whisper now will swell
to a mighty chorus soon. From all
indications Roosevelt is the only can
didate the democrats can put forth,
and the republican party is so bank
rupt of leadership that they offer no
one who can successfully appeal to
the country With the exception of
Wendell Willkie the republican party
is still the party of Mark Hanna, j.
P. Morgan, U. S. Steel and other mo-
nopolists of yesterday and today.
Wilkes progressive viewpoint on the
war has indicated that he has the
proper perspective, but his past ante
cedents do not inspire confidence.
Representative Mansfield was Sc
lected by the Nation magazine as one
of the few liberal legislators to appear
in congress this session. We hope
Mike continues to merit acclaim from
groups. President Roose-
welt has invited the newly-elected |
members of congress to meet with |
him for an informal discussion The |
President is realizing that the must !
work in closer collaboration with con-
gress this session. Reactionary
southern bourbons have teamed with
and the result has been
q stiff shellacking for the New Deal
so far.
The Presidents appointment of sew
sral so-called lame ducks" to import
ant posts has aroused storm of pro-
est Lame ducks are so named be- .
cause they were defeated in the last
election. Already nominated for high
posts have been ex-senator Brown of
Michigan and ex-senator Herring of
owa to posts in the OPA; ex-senator
swartz of Wyoming to be member
If the civil aeronautics board; and
Alfred of Texas and ex-
Governor Clark of Idaho to be federal
judges. In all probability, if Senator
Murray of Montana had been defeated
n the last election he would have
,een placed in a federal job. ;
Little excitement rufned tt lin
f the political front in Montana this
week. No news was heard regarding
he appointment of julius Hilgard to
q United States marshal. Demo
rats had a get-together at the Placer
otel and much harmony talk was
card. In addition, the first moves
D nominate Arthur Lamey for gov
rnor were made 1t is believed that
.amey and Senator Murray will work
l close collaboration and that SEN
tor Wheeler will either keep out of
ne race or throw his support to the
Governor Ford. Wheel
RS status nationally has not i'm
roved lately, although he is angling
,r votes by attempting to secure
for all married men
18th children. If his bill passes it
ill undoubtedly be vetoed by Presi-
emit Roosevelt on the ground that the
my authorities are opposed to it.