The people's voice., 1948-04-30

! so clear cut.
For example, in the senate
race we all know where Jim Murray stands,
and the answering effort he has put forth
over the years in being a representative of
all the people.
murky Reports from Butte indicate that Tom Davis
is good guy, that he ranks high with well-fed
Rotarans throughout the state, and that he is some
what of patron saint to the Salvation Army. What
he stands for in addition to tradtonbound policies
of the "Od Guard, has not yet to the surface
Likewise, with Wellington, the Iron Duke. How
does Mr. Rankin feel about the momentous issues
ing the nation and the world? True, he made a very
creditabe record public official years back
but for the most part that record sheds little light
his probable line of reasoning in 194S
In all fairness to the voters both Davis and Mr.
Rankin should come out with some fortnight state
ments.
How do they feel about the TaftHartey law which
is already wel-aong it's original purpose-emascu-
latng the strength of labor unions, that the member
ships may be at the mercy of employers?
Are either or both for universal military training?
For selectve service? For reducing the threat of
by taking all profit out of preparation for war?
Do they believe in federal and private witchhunts?
Can they, in good conscience uphold the iniquitous
Thomas committee of character assassins?
Has either whispered protest against the pro-
posed $41a billion pork barrel envsaged in the Pick
Sloan plan, and as blessed by the Montana Power
Company?
Are they for the bipartisan foreign policy and the
Truman Doctrine which heading straight for
war?
Do they believe in either vigorously controlling the
economic power of industria[financal monopolies.
eliminating such monopolies by naturalization?
These but a few of the issues of the day, but
these both COP candidates should quit shadow
boxing and out with fortnight statements
The problems of the day much too for the
voters to have to choose solely between personalities
Blunty stated-"good time Charles" won't fill the bill
in 194S.
ALSO SHADOW BOXING
With gubernatoria candidates of both parties there
is similar amount of this good Joe" business We
know where Sam Ford stands. On many things he's
not been too bad buton the most important issue
allthe development of Missouri BASIN his attitude
seems to be Lets give all the run-off to the Army
Engineers and the states downstream can
continue undsturbed it's generationsold peaceful slum-
ber." That don't make But, neither does the
Pcksloan idol to which the governor pays homage
However, short-sghted though the governor is on
valley development he is definitely record many
issues How does that compare with his nearest polit
cal adversary, Leonard Young? AS stated last week
Railroad Commissioner Young seems to have taken
only one positive position far-dispense with all
Democrats in the state house Of the campaign
is yet young, and there's possibility, since the gov
ernor stands solidly for PckSloan that before July
20 roll around, Candidate Young will be exolling
the myriad virtues of MVA. But-don't hold your
breath in joyous anticipation.
Haven't heard much where Candidates Mower
and kuchera stand Reports that the former would
be for legislation to kick all subversive teachers out
gon style. Candidate Kuchera, according to reports
does favor big time gambling
On the Democratic side there's been a similar lack
OF Qualification issues All canddates-Bonner
Lamey, Hoven and Melton-stand for better state
better education better this better that But heck
Ito lift phrase from Miles Romney this is as safe
as Standing for mother, God and Country"
Bonner as attorney general did roll up good record
for Montana workers. He's also expressed himself as
being "unequivocally opposed to a sales tax"
Lamey has expressed himself in favor of civil rights
and a greater Montana Those both safe express
slons The first was supposedly guaranteed to all
Americans way back in 1887 when the Constitution
was drawn The latter is in the hearts Of all of us
it's only matter of deciding upon the way to do
the job. Does Candidate Lamey have a SPECIFIC
program for doing the job?
Candidate Hoven, although a district judge Plen-
ywood, is not too we'll known in other parts of the
state. At this time have information whether he
las specific proposals to improve school fl
lances whether he has concrete plan for indus
rial development of the state