The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1956-11-09
Editorial
the 1866 ELECTION


In 1924 sterling gravy exploited hg
by in their successful bid to defeat lib
Republican Governor Joseph NJ Dixon 1t made little diff
that Dixon had paid for the boat of his funds
Democrats repeatedly pointed to example of Dixon
wasefuness operating both the State Government and tn
Governors Mansion
Here in 1866 we another example manufacturing
major out of whole CLOTH and its effective to de
feat one top Democratic candidates. There
any Million $40 million $25 million loss to the schools
of the twoyear tep the leasing of state schoo
oil lands and Republican leaders including
know it. Yet this monsrous fabrication dnned from
the state the other time number
of undecided voters fell for with the result that both Arnold
Mary defeated Tuesdays election
Because of the big lie technique two of the most ded
Gated public servants Montana has had in generation have
been at temporarily public life The major
corporate interests although altogether happy with
Of Aronson announces undoubtedIv feel much more
in the continuation of their influence in the Capitol
Gov Aronson he would give life to his campaign slogan
Monanas the with Hugo, in his second term must
provide vastly improved leadership of the state what
has been Monanas lot the last four For Montana sake
hope WILL this four years. give the kind of dynamic
leadership he is capable of shown by his having
many obstacles to become big in his adopted land
Miss Harriet Miller the incoming Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. will find mighty big pair of shoes awaiting
her Mary Condor gave education Montana leadership never
before equaled She made the department living vital
guiding part public education in the The general pub
c with due allowance for breakng in period will expect
Miss Miller to provide equal or better leadership in school
affairs from the state level
Although opinion Montana people did themselves
dservce in their majority votes for these two Offices the
voted to make Montanas Washington delegation sodly Demo-
cratic have elected several able state officials and they've
the Democrats control of both houses of the legislature
for the first time since 1888
Democrats invariably being
sc in dealing with Montana problems than Republicans and
view of the strong liberal strength in both the Senate and
House the forthcoming 1857 session. reasonable antici
pate that much worthwhile legislation may make the hurdle
and be placed Governor Aronsons desk for approval
So far the Presidential concerned this Editor
had written that off to the Republicans late last week
Whatever chance Ada Stevenson had seemed to u.s. went
in smoke with the outbreak of hostes in the Middle
Although Mr. Stevenson possessed of intellect
quite apparent great of the American people
enhused by his middle of the road approach the prob
lens of the day In 1860 Democrats if they would regain
Presidency must choose their standard bearer of solid
liberal convictions and leave the middle of the road right
the Republicans There younger
becoming in the Democratic party who richly quail
fy the type of leader needed
ton control from the Republicans.
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