The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1944-07-14
The Primary Election


believe best qualified to them in the administration of
their public affairs Out of the number of candidates for each
public office the tickets of the two major political parties
and the separate nonpartisan judicial ticket will be chosen
the who will be the candidates from which the majority
of the voters will make the final selection November T.
r this year
The candidates Tuesday will represent
choice of the people of the state Just to the extent
that their rights duties
democracy Those who do not to the polls
Tuesday if it at all within their to do deserve the
title "slackers By not dschargng their individual
sponsbiies citizens of democracy they jeopardze
only their welfare but that of their fellow members of
our society Think seriously about Tuesday
the polling place and cast ballots and thereby
strengthen democracy.
The Montana Council for Progressive Political Action
organization of liberals of them members of
lied labor bodies members of organized farmers and
others not affiliated with organizations has made selec
ton of candidates for political offices which it sincerely be-
neVes Will nominated ana elected go Tar toward removing
the control of the political life of the state by the large for
eign exploiting corporations which have dominated in the
past
The candidates whose appear the list selected
by this political organization have been given this approval
their records of service to the public the past their quail
catons and their independence from influence by any
the special privileged groups IN the state knowing now the
political organization arrived at its determination to support
these particular candidates. this publication has Joined whole
heartedy in its recommendations.
Both of the two present Mansfield in the
first district and OConnor in the second have been endorsed
by the political organization Their record of votes in the
congress legislation of interest to the
state and the nation is good 1t cannot be impeached
Left Erickson is endorsed for the governorship He has
been member of the Montana court for six
The record he has made associate justice of liberal
Interpretation of the law with justice to all and with constant
consideration for the humanes and scrupuou regard for the
rights of the common man in our society His candidacy merits
the support of the state who wishes to leader
ship here not dominated influenced by special interests
the derment OF the general public and the interests of the
common people,
Paul Cannon prominent merchant and civic leader has
approved for the office of lieutenant Mr.
Cannon has served the state legislature for three and
the record he made there demonstrates his independence and
deep of responsibility to the people of the
complete freedom influence by the corporations
Sam Mitchell endorsed by the council for reelection to
the office of secretary of state has earned this approval by
conscientious and efficient service AS member Of the State
Board of Examiners he has shown himself constantly mindful
of the interests of the xang public and nsstent every
of economy possible and yet giving the public the
service to which it is entitled
" Boomlys candidacy for the office of attorney
eral has been approved Bottomy has for
past years apponee in that office and during this
period has not only demonstrated outstanding ability but has
amply demonstrated his integrity and freedom from influence
the powerful corporations by his able defense in the courts
the rights of the people the state to the free of the
Missouri river waters when the Montana Power Co. sought
establish priority rights to them In all of his opinions
rendered while in the office of attorney general Mr. Botom
shown clear and high regard for the rights of the people,
He has earned their support
p Pgeram is unopposed for the nomination for state
treasurer on the democratic ticket Pgeram long
of service to the people the of state with faint of
influence by privileged groups coloring it.
John Holmes has been endorsed for reelection to the
office of auditor his record of efficient service and
fairness the mutual companies organizations
of self-servce by the people in the rural areas
T. r. (Ted) Schoenborn selected by the Montana
Council for Progressive Political Action its approved
ddate for the office of railroad and public service commits
public service and considered the best fitted OF all candidates
either of the tickets for this office which will undoubtedly
call for great ability and real of social
5ponsibty in its administration during the coming Mr.
Schoenorn has background of membership in labor organ
cations and of constant and unng and intelligent effort for
he benefit of the And this demonstrated a-
ability will be orey needed by the people of the
state in the not too distant future.
Violet Eastman, highly qualified and able educator is
candidate endorsed by the council for the office of
of public instruction This endorsement not
solely the educational qualifications possessed by Miss
Eastman Added to them the council found, solid
by Miss Eastman of social needs and required
improvements in educational system.
Albert H. Angsman is endorsed for of the positions
Associate Justice of the court He has earned the
designation of he pioneer of liberal court decisions in the
tate of Montana. His record jurt able to command
respect of the members of his profession and yet give
Justice the right of his Interpretation of the law
outstanding candidate the non-partsan
judicial ballot.
The peoples political organization recommends that the
their ballots for the other office of associate justice
the supreme court for either Clarence Hanley Thomas
Both liberal and progressive records of service
n public office