Askov American., 1943-09-02
Liberals Stirring

Speakers at the big labor dinner in
Minneapolis Monday expressed dis
approval of votes and actions of the
majority of Minnesota congressman
who are conservatives or reaction
aries, and who choose the path of
least resistance There was severe
criticism of the recent meeting of Is
congressman in Minneapolis when
the commander-in in-chief was castigat-
ed. and at which time Congressman
Judd went so far as to say that there
are millions of people in the United
States more incenSed at the govern
ment than at Hitler and Japan.
1t appears that the liberals will
concentrate efforts on defeat of
certain Minnesota congressman at
the next election, those most
mentioned being in the Twin
City districts - the third, fourth
and fifth - Gale, Mas and Judd,
respectively.
Gale, wealthy man, naturally
votes with wealth, but Judd, former
medical missionary in China, who
likely went to Congress with some
good intentions and ideals, is much
bigger disappointment to many of
wishes of certain campaign support
ers. He is paying and will continue
to pay the price for support of the
Cowles daily newspaper monopoly in
Minneapolis, apparently figuring that
that is the safest course to pursue
in order to remain in Congress.
Congressman Judd knows that he
can talk as freely as he wants to
about the common good. universal
brotherhood. and the like, but, he
has found out that when it comes
down to brass tacks his political
hackers and sponsors gently guide
him in how to vote on Ruml tax
plans and such legislation affecting
those who in the words of Senator
Grundy have the "chips in the game"
The man who captured the
audience Monday evening was
the young and intelligent polit-
1cal science professor, Hubert III.
Humphrey, Jr., recently candi-
date for mayor of Minneapolis
where he made an excellent run.
MIR. Humphrey has vigor and vital
ity and is most excellent speaker,
on par with the late Gov Floyd B.
Olson. Besides being one of the best,
IT not the best speaker in the state
today, he has vision and foresight
and is firm in his convictions. He is
a product of South Dakota, where his
father is in business at Huron. He
was on the faculty of the Minnesota
University, also in the Louisiana Uni
versity for time, and is now on the
faculty of Manchester College, st.
Paul.
Mr.. Humphreys philosophy of
life and his outlook on govern
ment are of the best. He has
something to say when he speaks
and his ability to say it gives
pleasure and inspiration to his
tention. His background, his
character, his leadership, and his
grasp Of things command respect,
and he can be of much service
to Minnesota and the nation.
Money has talked to him but to
NO avail.
Mr.. Humphrey should and will be
elected to public service. He should
not be expected to do the vote solicit
ing, certainly not alone. Public Of
flee should seek the man and here is
a good opportunity for the people to
secure reliable representation. Or
ganiZed effort should be put forth
and then the candidate with zeal and
enthusiasm for public service, can
and will help.
We get the kind of government
we work for - generally no bet
ter than our interest warrants
usually what we deserve.
Politics is government and govern
ment is the concern of all. Even the
war is wrapped up in politics. We
want to down facism in the Axis
countries, or wherever it may show
its ugly head. We want democracy to
live.
That democracy may be as effec-
tive as possible, that it may live and
grow, we must work at it, make
good use of the ballot and be ever
vigilant.