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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Highway and Highway Safety

Good highways are imperitive to
the future development of our state,
we desire to commend our Governor
who is leading the fight for better
highways in Montana and the 1855
legislature which enacted into law his
recommendations that are now effec-
lively improving the whole highway
program.
We oppose the diversion of high
way funds for other purposes.
We further commend the present
administration on its traffic safety
program and we recommend that this
program be continued in order to
provide thorough traffic law enforce
ment, and that adequate funds be pro-
vided for this purpose.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
By PUBLIC AFFAIRS INSTITUTE

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Despite all
those ''pity the poor millionaire" Ia
ments that are heard so frequently
in those rives to save the upper
brackets from high taxes, being a
millionaire in the United States isn't
so bad after all.
In fact, no matter what anyone
says, American millionaires don't have
to pass the hat on the day after April
Is. By any standard they have quite
a bit left over.
Take the Internal Revenue Service
figures for 1953-the latest avail
able. There were 145 individuals who
reported adjusted gross incomes of
million dollars each or more.
And if you think that Uncle Sam
took 81 per cent of their incomes
as supporters of the "Millionaires
Amendment" limiting the tax rate
to rs per cent would have you
think, you're wrong.
Collectively they paid only Gle per
cent of their icnomes and even that
was not on their full incomes but on
their adjusted gross incomes. This
means after they had deducted such
items as expenses, depreciation, de-
pletion and any such odds and ends
of deductions as their tax consultants
to find in the Internal Rev.
enue Code. And strangely enough
most of them managed to lose money
in business and the professions!
What is the composite picture of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
las AMERICANS STRUGGLE ALONG ON NET ANNUAL
INCOME OF ONLY S750,000

the 145 -millionaires who re-
ported gross incomes of million or
more?
They averaged s1,90O,O0O apiece
and when they had finished paying
Uncle Sam they still had an average
of S750,000 each to pay off the
butcher and the baker.
How did they make their money?
Wages and salaries accounted for
about 81 million; interest income
about SIS million; rents and royalties
more than 81 million; sale of capital
assets $40 million; income from es-
tates and trusts $88 million. But the
really big item was dividends, perhaps
illustrating why conservatives are so
eager to get special tax consideration
for this type of income. The 145 had
dividends of $118,740, 700, or an av-
erage of $4,000 each. What is strik-
ing about the dividend income of the
145 was that it was $24 million dol
lars more than the dividends reported
by 1853, 465 individuals in the Sd, 800
to $4,000 adjusted income class.
Another striking fact about
American millionaires is that they
seem to be poor business and pro-
fessional men. There were 81 of
these uper-millionaires who man
aged to lose money in a business
or profession. They reported that
they had dropped about SIS million
collectively. Only ID said that they
had managed to make any money
at all in business or profession.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Veterans

The states and federal government
owe a continuing obligation to those
who have made personal sacrifices
for the benefit of us all. The Repub-
lican party pledges continued assist
ance to veterans in obtaining bene-
fits to which they are entitled by law.
We commit ourselves to the enact
ment of such further assistance laws
as the needs of veterans from all past
and future wars shall require.
We urge that special consideration
be given by business and industry in
the employment of the disabled.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14

untold millions of dollars to the
schools of our state as result of the
bungling of the leasing of state oil
lands. In this connection we charge
the Democratic members of the State
Land Board with reckless, ill-advised
conduct and with having made poll
teal football of the interests of our
school children.
The Republican party has never
looked with favor upon office holders
who have held themselves to be above
the laws. We recommend Ito the
voters of Montana) candidates who
will duly carry out the laws as they
are written, including the oil laws. In
this connection, it is strongly urged
that immediate steps be taken to lease
state lands for oil development upon
a businesslike basis. 1t is further
urged that leases be 1ade in order
to get the greatest amount of certain
return for the state and that state
officials should not again attempt to
gamble upon the outcome of explora-
ton.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Public Welfare

The Republican party reaffirms Its
pledge to insure proper care for those
of our people who by reason of age,
illness, or other incapacities are I'M
able to properly care for themselves.
We further commend the efforts
of the Governors Interim Committee
for the study of child welfare in
Montana and urge support for legis-
lation this committee may suggest.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14

which care for the mentally i'll are
recognized as important state prob
lens.
We pledge our efforts to assist IN
the solving of personnel and building
needs to the end that greater per-
centage of those so afflicted may be
rehabilitated and returned as useful
citizens in their own communities,
and we recommend a further expan-
sion of psychiatric help and care
throughout the state for the mentally
i'll who do not require institutional
care.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Taxes and Government
Efficiency

We commend our Republican gov
eminent and the 1866 legislature for
balancing our state general fund
budget without the imposition of new
taxes.
We recognize that, because of serv-
ices demanded by our citizens and be-
cause of the inevitable growth of our
state, costs of state government are
undoubtedly bound to increase.
We believe in the long standing
Republican tradition Of an efficient
and economy minded government
which carries out the sound and prac-
teal needs of our people.
We believe that the recommended
lions of the Presidents Committee on
Governmental Reorganization should
be enacted to the end that even great
er savings of tax money could be
made for the benefit of the taxpayer
and we also recommend that the next
Montana Legislature enact proper
legislation so that an interim COM
mittee could be appointed to study
the various departments and boards
of state government and prepare and
recommend legislation for the more
efficient operation of the state gov
eminent, thus effecting large savings
to Montana taxpayers.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Natural Resources and
Industrial Development

Let US be ever mindful that Mon
tana's vast resources, soil, water,
timber, and minerals must continue
to be developed in the most conserva-
tive manner to assure present and
future needs. Water is one of our
greatest resources. In our state two
great river systems, the Missouri and
the Columbia, have their headwaters.
We believe the principle of interstate
compacts will result in the best use
and development of these river sys-
tens in their respective basins.
We favor the continued develop
ment of our water resources, when
practical, on a partnership basis, with
the federal government assuming
jurisdiction only when projects be-
come unfeasible for development by
local agencies.
Recently enacted legislation rela-
tive to stream pollution must be en-
forced so that minimum disruption
to industrial developments will ensue.
We commend the spruce bud worm
spraying program operating under
the joint authority of state and ma
tional forest agencies. Our timber
resources must be preserved and util-
lied to the best advantages and the
good of all.
We commend Governor Aronson,
the 1866 legislature, and the Mon
tana State College for their construc-
tive efforts to develop a coal char
process as forward step in the utili-
cation of Montana's coal resources.
Montana is on the threshold of
great industrial expansion. We COM
mend our Governor and the 1856
for supporting the reacti-
walton of the Montana State Planning
Board. They are doing an excellent
job in laying a sound basis for such
Oil
We view with alarm the loss of |
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Montana Republican Platform For 1866

our nations reciprocal commitments
flowing therefrom.
We concede to them the constitu-
tional guarantee of the right, "of the
governed, to a voice in the selection
and appointment of those appointive
officials who administer Indian af-
fairs.
We pledge Indian participation in
the determination of the national In
dian policy.
We pledge congressional assistance
in their economic rehabilitation and
education.
We pledge in accordance with ex-
listing federal law, and their treaties,
a non-interference by the states under
their laws, either civil or criminal in
the field of Indian affairs admins
tration, excepting in the case Of those
tribes which have acted to remove
themselves from federal control.
We assure the tribes fair and i'm
partial hearings and treatment in the
determination of their vested rights
under their treaties and existing fed
eral laws before the committees of
the Congress when such rights are
in jeopardy and are being considered
before the Congress and its commit
tees for determination and decision.
We shall seriously consult with and
seek the consent of the Indians in all
matters affecting them before en-
acting legislation in the Congress.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Institutions (State)

Recognizing the obligation of the
state to care for those who cannot
care for themselves, we pledge our
selves to continue the intelligent prog
ress made by our Governor and our
state legislatures of 1851, 1853 and
1866 in the operation and improve
ment of our institutions for the care
of our children, our aged, and our
mentally and physically deficient, and
the disabled. We urge further study
and aggressive action toward improve
ments of facilities and services.
We pledge ourselves to continue
the progress made by our Governor
and the legislatures Of 1851, 1853
and 1866 through their enlightened,
common sense approach toward oper-
alton and improvement of our cor
rectional institutions and rehabilita-
ton of persons confined, with a view
toward maximum protection for So
ciety and maximum economy.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Education

The Republican party is aware of
the concern of the parents of the
10000 children and young men and
women who are being educated IN
the schools of Montana. We are CRATE
full for the devoted efforts of the
thousands of teachers and school Of
ficials who are endeavoring to provide
this education.
We recognize that the measurable
increase in the school population will
under our present laws result in an
increased burden on our already over
taxed property. We strongly recon-
mend a revision of the state laws in
order that this burden may be more
equitably distributed among the other
tax sources.
Because we recognize Montana's
responsibility to give all the children
of Montana's rural and urban schools
equal educational opportunity, we,
the Republican party, pledge our
selves to continue our efforts in this
matter in cooperation with school
authorities and school district tax
payers, so that consistent with the
financial resources of the school dis
tricts and of the state, we may imple-
ment our present laws and our foun-
dation program to provide an equit-
able solution to this problem.
We believe in local, district, and
state control only, and except in
cases where the federal government
has caused disruption on a local sys-
tenn do we favor reimbursement of
the local system by the federal gov
vernment without restriction. We do
not endorse further extension of fed
eral aid in existing programs.
We, the Republican party, recog-
nize the need of small rural schools
in many parts of the state, and pledge
our support to careful consideration
of their needs in facilities, teachers,
and educational equipment.
We pledge our continued support |
to the legislation in strengthening
5he present public school system of |
he state.
We recommend consideration be
given to legislation providing for a
ust allotment in bonding levies be-
,ween high school and elementary
school districts contained therein.
We recommend the state White
House conference report-as a study
md for action by the leaders in our
tate education, as well as the educa-
ional committees of the House and
Senate of the incoming legislature.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Conclusion

The Republican party of the State
of Montana subscribes to the fore
going platform of state and national
detectives. We stand confident that
it expresses the hopes of the citizens
of this state, and pledge ourselves to
use every effort in attaining these
goals.
We pray to God to keep us on our
road of Peace, Freedom and Prosper
ity and a sound state government ably
administered.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14

Failing the the full of the
Republican 1885, the VOICE staff that this
principles available through
medium
Republicans their platform convention
with like
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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Indian Plank

We pledge the Indian tribes
scrupulous respect for their treaties
with the United States and also of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Agriculture

Agriculture is the most important
industry in Montana and it is the basic
economic activity of our entire ma
tion. When agriculture is prosperous
and sound, our nation and our state
are prosperous and sound.
The farmers of Montana and the
Republican party in the state and
nation are intelligently recognizing
the seriousness of the farm problem
and are working toward an ultimate
fair an final solution. 1t is the firm
conviction of the Republican party
that all members of the agricultural
and stock growing industry in Mon
tana should have fair price for their
commodities in the market place. To
that objective we are committed.
We view with confidence the posi-
tive efforts and high purpose of Presi-
dent Eisenhower and Secretary OF
Agriculture Ezra Benson, IN attempt
ing to solve the long range problems
of farms and farmers prosperity, not
on the basis of political expediency,
but on sound and economic thinking.
We commend President Eisenhower
on the soil bank as better approach
to the cutting of our agricultural
production to get supply in line with
demand.
We commend President Eisenhower
and Secretary Benson for the ex-
banded research program to find new
uses and markets for our surplus
food and fibers. We recommend more
funds be made available for the ex-
pansion and continuation of this pro-
gram.
For extending the Federal Crop In
surance Program, and for sponsoring
legislation that returned the activities
of the farm credit administration to
the farmer.
For the prompt action which was
taken in making emergency funds
available to farmers and ranchers
in drought and flood stricken areas
through the Farmers Home Admins |
tration.
We recommend a further study of |
a depletion allowance for agriculture.
We recommend that the Secretary |
of Agriculture continue to encourage
the storage of surplus grains on the
farm.
We recommend the expansion of
Public Law 408 to sell surplus COM
modities for foreign currency.
We recommend stopping further
of irrigation by the Bureau
Of Reclamation until our agricultural
surplus disposal program has sue
ceeded.
We favor the continuation of vo-
agricultural and homemaking
of the All Club programs,
school lunch programs, of the services
Jointly sponsored by state-federal CO.
operation through our State College
If Agriculture.
We shall as a responsible political
party, continue our concentrated eff
'orts to improve farm living condi-
ions and to assure freedom of OPP
,ortunity so that young people will
,e encouraged to remain on farms
md in rural communities in the firm
conviction that one of the bastious
# freedom in this republic is I'M
controlled farmer owned and farmer :
'perated American farms.
labor t
The Republican party again COM t
nits itself to work toward the har-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14

that act including within it a just
and practical bill which will include
as industrial accidents, silicosis and
occupational diseases.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14
Labor

The Republican party again COM
mits itself to work toward the har-
monious settlement of differences be-
tween labor and management. Rec
ognizing that the right to bargain in
its own advancement is an inalienable
right, we salute the advances which
labor has been able to accomplish
for itself and for the industrial prog
ress of our state and nation.
We shall extend a welcome to the
increasing numbers of those who la
Dor to come into the ranks of the
Republican party.
We commend the 1855 legislature
and our Governor for the improve
ments in the Workmen's Compensa-
ton Act which were enacted into law.
This is particularly true of provisions
for additional medical and other
benefits to workmen who are in
jured. To the end that human beings
who are injured at work shall be as
nearly as possible restored, we rec
ommend further extensive revision of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-09-14

We view with alarm the loss of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-02
By MARY McGRORY

President Giovanni Gronchi OF
Italy left for Norfolk to inspect
naval installations today after
a crowded four-day state visit
While he was in Washington,
the 67-year-old Christian Demo-
crat chief of state conferred
twice with President Eisenhower
and also attempted to clear up
some misconceptions about him
self.
The two Presidents met the
day before Mr.. Eisenhower an
nounced his decision to run
again and also the day after.
AT the second meeting, Mr.
Gronchci congratulated Mr.. Eli
senhower and told him that his
choice would mean a great deal
to the people of the entire world
because of his personal popu-
larity.
The White House issued a
communique after the parley in
which Foreign Secretary of State
Dulles and Italy's Foreign Min
lister Gaetano MARITIME also par
ticipated, saying that Mr.. Eisen-
hover and Mr.. Gronchi agreed
that solidarity between NATO
countries should be furthered
through increased cooperation
among them Gin all fields"
They also agreed that further
consideration should be given to
the possibility that Italy could
meet some of her problems by
the extension of sound public
and private, long-term foreign
investments"
In a speech before a joint ses-
sion of Congress, Wednesday Mr.
Gronchi had asked legislators to
look upon an industrious and
reliable Italy as a good loan risk
for foreign capital. He did not
ask for any further grants.
Appearing before the National
Press Club, Mr.. Gronchi took
laughing exception to the intro
duction of President Frank Hole
man, who described him as being
leaning slightly to the left like
the Tower of Pisa" near which
he was born. Mr.. Gronchi told
a packed audience that he leaned
neither to right nor to left but
stood on his own two feet.
! Mr.. Gronchi also took the OPP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-02

GOOD NEWS! From the
Mission Friday, March 2, 1856.
No. 4.
Happy Birthday" to Ben
Guthrie, volunteer worker at
the Central Union Mission of
the Churches" 613 C ST., NV.
This Sunday night, after
chapel services, Ben will cut
his birthday cake, commence
rating the fifth anniversary of
his conversion at the mission.
Doctors once gave Ben up as
a hopeless alcoholic. Yet to-
day. through the saving grace
of Jesus, he is a new man. He
teaches a Sunday School class
and serves as deacon at Pet
worth Baptist Church. and is a
depen dable employee Of a
Washington laundry.
"When we trust. we do not
worry. When we worry, we do
not trust"
Watch this space next Friday
for another Good News" flash!
Listen to the Hour Of Power"
Sundays, 1885 am, WMAL.
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Brotherhood Case
Of Boy Dismissed

Judge Edith H. Cockrill yeSter-
day dismissed the case against
an 18-year-old boy charged with
fathering an illegitimate child,
born last March.
The case was tried on Monday,
but Judge Cockrill postponed her
decision until yesterday. She said
she was not convinced beyond a
reasonable doubt the young man
was the father and that he had
noted conflicts in the testimony
of both prosecution and defense
witnesses.
The mother. II, testified she
had intimate relations with the
boy in July of 1854. She said she
did not know she was pregnant
until eight months later.