The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-05-05
This One Didn't

Mr. Don Graft Editor, The Kaimin
Dear Sir: AS an "old grad" of Dean Stones school
of journalism please permit me the privilege OF ans
werng George Remington's oddessey of last Wednes-
day.
He has neatly encompassed in his "unfactual'
column of print the points he directs at his shining
and liberal knight. Clank, clank. humby take
bow and move aside for himself. However, as re-
suit of this young mans article University stud
ents may have misconception as to just what the
Peoples Voice is
few words of background in order. The
Voice brought into being over decade ago thru
the sweat of some 500 independent minded Montana
people from all walks of life and all political faiths
Reason for its advent and continued publication
and bring facts Montana people that otherwise
would likely not appear in print in this state. opin-
donated, yes. Clipped news stories, yes And yes Mr..
Remington, a place to blow off little steam. Bless
little old hearts for bit of steam that be
let off through columns. That the lesser ct-
zens and crackpots" of state be allowed to put
their pen to paper and express themselves in
opinonated little tabloid (as you have done in the
Kamin) is of the things of which proud
Their words encompass the essence of the broad
est kind of democracy Our columns always open
to any person. regardless of the political hue.
In your article it is difficult to tell whether you
intent discussing issues merely giving way
to desire to take pot-shot" at the Voice.
the reason is the Vande Bogart firing. Do you Mr.
Remington know the reason why Mr.. Vande Bogart
fired? Does anyone outside the board of educa-
ton know why he was fired, other than that he was
"unco-operative"? When man is accused of an of
Tense isn't it the American tradition that he be permit
ted to face and examine his accusers? Since
this is a matter of public moment not the people
of Montana entitled to fair and full explanation
why important public servant of 20 or more years
service dismissed? l. unlike you Mr. Remington,
not satisfied with the given for releasing
Vande Bogart coming it does when the entire Uni
versty system is split wide open the controversial
funds ALLEGATION. However, if after thorough public
hearing, he is proven "unco-operative" and detri-
ment to the educational SYSTEM then the Voice will
abide by the findings of such hearing
AS regards several other assertions, Mr. Reming-
ton-t is of the first tenets of good journalism
that person be factual possible. When you ac-
cuse US of not previously taking stand the allo
cation of funds must that your reporting re-
search not thorough it should have BEEN WIS.,
check your Voice files:
The Facts Are
l. August 49, 1949 Joe Howard Discusses Univer-
sty Funds ALLEGATION Edwards radio talk in full)
erty County Times Answers Joe Howard.
3. Sept. %, 1949 University Dean Writes Con-
corning Funds ALLEGATION.
a. Nov. II, 1919: Sec'y. of State Sam Mitchell
Clarifies Position On Funds ALLEGATION.
Further, editorially | stated in the Sept g. 1919
issue OF the Voice " it is my considered opinion
that majority of the state board Of examiners acted
unwisey in re-affirmng its earlier decision
ing ALLEGATIONS of funds to the various units of the
cannot afford and does not need than two major
institutions of higher learning to accommodate avail
able student personnel and because our educational
standards will suffer accordingly that consider the
action of the majority of the board of examiners dis
service to the general and lasting welfare of Montana
There has been no change in this position in the
eight months since it stated.-HARRY I, Bill
Ill ,Nla1e ND.4