The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-11-25
POLLY TICKING

Montanas ever-simmerng political pot found its temper
gradually rising during anticipation the
1850 elections
AT the moment of hopefus appear to be
among those who would gladly give of their time and them
selves to the people of the district in the
tona congress Reliable reports indicate that dozen
Gratis would relish spending the Washington
in place of Cong Wesley DEwa who has unbeatable
in the past three elections
First official State Auditor
Johnny Holiness who lost to DEwart the
bace of "Black Tuesday, in 1916 Johnny
votegetng attraction amply by his having
been elected to the post of auditor five successive elections
Willard Fraser, Billings although officially
be known shortly after his 25OOote defeat by DEwart
IN 1913 that he would again be candidate in 1850 Willard
has been keeping close with many throughout
the district during the past year
Still another who is earnestly working build support
her candidacy is Bernce Kngsbury chairwoman
Montana Democratic State Central Committee Bernce has
increased her strength considerably since losing the
ton Fraser year. forthrghy campaigning for an
MVA and the Brannan plan.
Others reported to be considering the include
Speaker Leo Grayb who has made enviabe record
era legislative representative
W He lost to DEwart the special congressional
1915 Senator Jess Angsman Hill County, made
good record in two legislative assemblies reported
to still be considering the congressional Another egs
ator also reported interested is Judge McKenna
gus county who has long record of ndepend
ent liberalism. McKenna charmaned the Liquor
vestigatng Committee during the 1949 session.
Reports from the hine country indicate that of
friends OF Sen Leroy Anderson Pondera hopeful of
fluencng him into making the two
legislative sessions has proven to be of the abest leaders
of the progressive forces the assembly,
exhausvey the merits of legislation then presents
MS position IN most thorough manner to his fellow legislators
Other Contests
While 1880 being and off year. has comparatively few
major political contests increasing speculation also
ing around the two associate usiceshps presently
Justices Angstman and Freebou Besides the
three possible also being widely
Foremost in the field this time Clarence Haney
assistant attorney general and attorney recognized the
state over for his all around ability integrity Another who
is considering the District Judge William T. Taylor of
Anaconda Judge Taylor will be recalled Judge
very correctly ruled favor of Violet Eastman
against the Helena school board two Third
sbity is Pat. j. Gfeather, Great Falls former
ssant to the attorney general His friends
the state him to because of the excellent liberal
reputation he has built the They he would
be decided asset to the court.
Little nothing publicly stirring possible opponents
for Public Service Comm Horace Casey Supreme Court
Clerk Frank Murray although grapevine reports both
will have competition in the 1850 primaries Some political
observers of the opinion that Leonard Young
cessfuy opposed Sam Ford for the COP
nation last will again seek berth the Public
Commission. Young will be recalled defeated Casey in
the general election of 1912 for the commissionershp
The Legislative Front.
Most heartenng development date political
the naming legislative committee state
Democratic meeting last week to and popular
interest next statewide legislative
sake OF progressive legislation only imperative that
but that they strengthen their control the
sufficient additional progressves nufy
full of back siders Under the able aggressive
ship of such Sen Dave James, Liberty chairman
committee we'll be able anticipate the appearance
of many new faces in the 1851 assembly.
Already indications that considerable padework
done of the counties lining progressive
candidates.
From Sanders county reports that determined effort