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The people's voice., 1958-12-12

urges more nequtable distribution of the of building
and maintaining highways
This bill of goods the truckers have been peddng
these past should be disposed of by the legislature
as being unworthy of further consideration.
The 1859 Legislative Assemblys responsibility two-fod
L. Enact legislation to eliminate the nequies existent
in our highway raising laws,
z After that dOne set about raising whatever balance
of additional needed keep highway
going full blast
There is only accomplish No. l. and that
enactment OF law encompassng the
mendaons made by the official Montana Highway FactFnd
ing Committee to the 1857 session following of ex
haustive research
Such law taxes trucks basis similar to the way they
charge you for hauling freig-weght times distance
is fair and equitable in that paid direct proper
on to the use which is made of the highway facilities
VehlcIeS IN each weight class pay the mile
Such weghdistance tax is directly related the cost
OF providing highways for each class of vehicle
above and therefore keeping with primary equitable
objective of highway tax
The welght-dstance may be adjusted to return the
CURED revenue and still retain the economic equitable
balance among wide variety of operators.
Administration of weight proven an
period the State of Oregon be handled with
able efficiency The cost of collection in that state
approximately ~ cent of the revenues and
have been negligible
The people's voice., 1958-12-12
0steopuths To
Re-introdUce
Practice Bill

The 1859 Legislature will be of
fered a proposal for, revising and
bringing up to date Montana statutes
which prevent qualified doctors of
osteopathy from utilizing their COM
plete medical training, Dr.. Richard D.
Wheaton, Helena osteopathic physi-
clan, stated this week in Windham.
Claws that are decades behind the
times are contributing to Montana's
shortage of medical care and depriv-
ing the people of our state of services
which are commonly available in
the rest of the nation," Or. Wheaton
said.
Speaking at Farmers Union meet
ing, DR.. Wheaton said that the pro-
posed legislation will recognize the
complete medical training of gradu-
ates of schools of osteopathic medi-
cine, and is designed to permit quail
fled osteopathic physicians to prac-
tice to the full extent of their pro-
fessional education.
"Only in Mississippi, Maryland and
North Carolina are there legal re-
strictions, like Montana's, which are
out of step with the progress in
health services that the rest of the
United States enjoys. This situation
contributes to the serious lack of
adequate medical care in Montana's
rural areas" DR.. Wheaton said.
The people's voice., 1958-12-12

Mexico. Arizona. and other states,
especially since World War Ii. The
re-appearance comes, however, in "co-
ordinating' form especially in finance
and planning.
| 8. 1t is basic principle that unit
control and management should be
differentiated from coordination in
such a setup. The Board must accept
full responsibility for the distinction,
and must express it clearly. keeping
it's rules and regulations in print for
the guidance of all concerned.
8. University finances have their
root in academic programs at the six
campuses. Coordination can be furth-
er assisted, under the Board and its
executive officer. through a scheme
of university-wide, institutional, and
faculty committees (outlined in the
report) to be recognized in the
Boards rules. Future expansion in
program and building costs can be
more effectively planned. screened,
and authorized by the Board under
the revised organizational setup, in
cluding review, in the Executive Sec
retary's office based on architectural
and engineering advice.
10. The problems for the future,
recognizing the political facts that
have brought six campuses into be-
ing, are to strive for sufficient poll
tical maturity and wisdom to see
university problems as whole, and
not as "Missoula," "Bozeman,"
Billings" ''Havre," Butte" or
Dillon matters; and to improve
university planning by the Board
and it's executive officers.
New tools, administrative, finan-
cial, or cafulty utilization and space
analysis, can best be installed under
the leadership of a responsible, COM
petent, centrol professional staff
with the Boards eye to the needs of
5he state as whole. Only then can
5he legislature and the people be as
'ured that "the six units of the uni
Jersity system shall be considered
,or all purposes one university"
(R.C.M. 75-1OO
Concluded Next Week.
The people's voice., 1958-12-12
PART II

of both the University and the public
schools warrant their clear-cut sepa-
ration for administrative purposes
Their nature in the structure of state
government is quite different. One
the university is a direct primary
function of the state administrative
system per Sc. The constitutional re-
sponsibility for the public schools has
been distributed (as in other states)
to local school districts. supported
| by state aid.
5. A separate Department of Pub
lie instruction, under the State Super
intendent. should be established by
law. If policy-making board is pro-
vided Herewith, it should be called
the State Board of Public instruction
with the Board as presently consti-
tuted continued as the Regents of
the University
6. AS Regents, the Board should be
authorized to appoint one of it's ap-
pointive members as chairman, re-
lieving the already over-burdened
governorship of this additional and
excessive duty. The Governor may be
retained as president" of the Board,
as with the Regents of the University
of California. But a chairman with
less heavy public demands is neces-
sary to provide effective university
government. including liaison between
the representatives of the people on
the Board and the professional uni
versity staff.
7. The Board, as Regents. should
provide for strengthened co-ordina-
tion of the university system through
the office of the Executive Secretary.
This officer should serve as secretary
of the Board (as Regents), rather
than the Superintendent of Public
Instruction. The Executive Secretary
should serve as the chief executive |
officer of the Board for University |
matters.
The Board has authority under
existing law to accomplish this, and
to further distinguish the position
by comforting the title Commission
er of Higher Education, Director of
Higher Educational Finance, or
some other suitable title if found
necessary to the growing dignity of
the office.
The office of the Executive Secre-
airy should function as co-ordinat-
ng device. The president of an indi-
-idual institution should be fully re-
ponsible for managing operations on
lis campus. Nearly all states having
prominent university systems have
ONE to this position. Montana's ill '
ateG "Chancellor" system was un- t
a generation ahead of it's
ime. Begun in 1913 as a co-ordinat-
ng device, such machinery has re- ;
ppeared in Oklahoma, Texas, Wis
onsin. Oregon. Washington, New
The people's voice., 1958-12-12
AFL-CE0 Backs Farm Parity

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(NFU)-
Among other legislative requests
which the AFL-CIO Executive Coun-
Gil has decided to put to the new Con-
gress is the following:
Farm legislation to provide work
ing farm families their full equity in
the American economy"
The people's voice., 1958-12-12
TEN BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS: /
A SUMMARY

1. The State Board of Education
should organize itself (a) under ex-
isting law, and (b) in anticipation
of constitutional and statutory
change, to more clearly govern and
accommodate the needs of Montana s
university system.
Montana is well equipped, better
than many of its neighbors so far as
population, number, and location of
institutions are concerned, to meet
future demands on education beyond
the high school. The potential of 21
institutions (including six units of
the state university system) consti-
tutes an extensive resource. The fu-
ture control and development of this
resource requires wise coordination
of the state system, and sound plan
ming on the part of all individual in
stitutions. Montana's participation in
the Western Regional Education Com
pact (WICHE) provides signal oppor-
tunity to meet state needs in expen-
sive, graduate professional fields.
Support of existing WICHE medical,
dental and veterinary programs
should receive every encouragement.
WICHE support also is a means of
facilities and opportunities
for Montana students, contributing
to wise planning and economical use
of tax resources for the programs
already authorized within the state.
2. To more effectively meet it's
share of these problems, the State
Board in dealing with University
matters should view itself as the
Regents of the University of Mon
lana, ex officio. The legislature
should confer this style by amend
nent to R.C.M. 75-107, adding: "The
Board shall serve ex officio as Re-
gents of the University of Montana
md shall use and adopt this style in
Ill it's dealings Herewith. AS such,
he University is constituted body
and polite with all the
lights. immunities, franchises and en-
lowments heretofore granted or con-
erred, subject to the general laws
# the state.'
3. For the better government of
he university system, the Board
hould be relieved of its responsible
les for administering the five well
are institutions.
4. Despite theoretical arguments
or the Articulation" of higher, sec
ndary. and elementary education,
he problems of administering the
University are far different from the
upervision of the public schools. The
of Montana is in competi- !
ion with universities elsewhere with
he distinct social mission of uni I
ersities. Articulation is more prac-
cally achieved if this mission is Sc {
ure. The prosperity and well-being {
The people's voice., 1958-12-12

"'*= ..ss se COS, sar & @%ns f4s nsxN>
mcaeAesr
three times much to build mile of highway cap
whstandng the and occasoned
by heavy traffic does build mile highway ade
quate automobiles and light trucks SOURCE u S. Sen
Commerce subcommittee Above drawing graph
cally illustrates how much greater roadbed preparation
must be made for heavy trucks compared with medium
trucks and automobiles
The average motorist operating vehicle weighing ap-
proximaey pounds gets ton-mles the gallon
gasoline On the other hand 32on (64000pound) tractor
truck and trailer gets 128 onmles the gallon of gasoline
SOURCE l95o,9o Montana highway Fact-f1ndng Commit
tee conclusion following B months of study of states highway
financing problem)
Trucks ratio of deterioration highways
16-to-1 comparison with automobiles SOURCE: Official
study conducted for Governor of Pennsylvania
Sufficient funds improve maintain 10000 miles of
roads for would only 37 miles for
heavy trucks SOURCE State of New York highway sudy
Highway construction and studies Maryland
Illinois, Idaho Colorado Ohio story average
motos dsproporonae share of the cost of construct
ing maintaining highways The large over-theroad
truckers wealthy the subsidy provided them by the
automobile operator.
Yet the sef-appoined Montana Highway Confer
the unmgated gall recommend to the Legislature
that the motorst and compelled
pick 68 cent of the $3 million the insists
is needed order for Montana have sufficient federal aid
matching funds.
The highway conference claiming thorough
study of all possible means of highway financing except the
weighdsance method proposed by the official Fact
Finding COmmittee) with
for raising the $3.5 million They
L. Saddle another onecent onto the gasoline for $22
million annual increased revenue.
upward revision of gross vehicle weight paid
truckers for another $500,000.
3. Increase you annual license plate charge by 20
cent from $40 to $12, for 100000.
Increase 81 transfer of title fee $2 for 100000
Broken down. dollar and the above figures
show:
Gasoline increase: Auto and truck would
be forced pick $1628000 of the estimated million
IA cent of the check.
GVW Non-farm trucks, whether city delivery
wagons which seldom the highways large
es would pay $430000 sc per the proposed
fee hike Farm trucks would the IA balance of
$70,000
Twenty per license hike: Motorists would absorb
$490000 70 cent of the ncrase trucks
$4,000 16 cent and nonfa trucks $3.50 IA
cent.
One hundred per cent increase title fee
The breakdown this, but
sumption that the overwhelming number of title
vove passenger Auto operators would pick up
rs cent of the 100000 price tag of this increase
In attempting to sell this package" legislature
committee states that the increased would be of
consideration to the owner That
used time and again by those who would shift their rghu
responsibility onto the other guy to promote
highway revenues, that contention without validity
The fact the ordinary automobile operator already
heavily subsdzng the profitable operations of overheroad
truckers The conference approves this and
The people's voice., 1958-12-12
Legislature Will Decide
Legislature Will Decide :.
How To Formulate Policy and
Administer Higher Education

This is the second sment excerpts from the Durham
Montana university order that
comprehensive idea of the problems facing higher education the
of the recommendations proposed
solution to those problems-EDITOR
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22

prove Kodiak and island villages.
 Stan Nelson, resident here for 18 years and a Kodiak business man, is seeking seat in Alaska's first state legislature. He bases his candidacy on his business ex- perience, his civic endeavors, and desire to assist in solving the problems of the new state il have no promises or political ties to contend with" he said, but will put every effort within my power to aid our great state and our Kodiak Island voting pre- cinct."
 Stan was born in Bellingham, Wash. He has been a resident here for the past IS years. Dur ing that time he served five years on the city council, and has been active on numerous committees for civic endeavors and service clubs.
 Stan and his wife, Nita, have been married for 27 years.
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22

district for seat in the House of Representatives is Henry Haag. He seeks office On the Democra- tic ticket.
 Hank, as he is better known, was born in Black Diamond, Wash ington. He has been in business for IT years in Kodiak. He and his wife, Dorothy. are homeown- CTS, having lived here since 1941.
 Haag is for state control of fish cries, road building in this, area, and the welfare of the villages on the island.
 Kim Clark is the third man of the team of Republicans seeking office in the election Tuesday.
 A biologist and former employ ee of the Fish and Wildlife Ser vice, Kim has lived n Kodiak since 1850. He was married in 1948. He and his wife, Shirley, and child live in Kodiak.
 Kim was born in Greenfield, Mass. in 1910. His schooling con- sisted of pre-medical course at the University of Massachusetts, forestry at the University of Mich igan, and wildlife conservation at the University of Missouri.
 He was on a surveying crew when he first came here; he long Shored at Seward in 1922 and 1943. He served with the military the following three years, both in Sew ard and at the AFB at Elmendorf.
 Clark is a strong advocate for conservation of the new states resources, and preservation of the fishing for Alaskan fishermen. He states he will seek to aid tourism, the cattle industry, push for a monthly village supply boat, i'm
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22
KoD1AK M1ia3ssR

The touring candidates spoke briefly. Brad Phillips, candidate for secretary of state, said he was proud to run for office with such man as John Butrovich.
 Henry Benson, Republican can didate for u S. House of Repre- sentatives, in short speech urged that Japanese salmon be restrict ed on the American market un less fishing agreements can be reached. He envisioned great bene fits from the abolition of fish traps Tt will mean increased in- come to Alaskans, better and more boats, and an increase in popuia- tion," he said.
 Candidate for governor, John Butrovich, said in short speech he didn't care for "politicking but liked the legislative work thai goes with government.
 In spirited speech, Mike Step ovich urged greater power devsl opment in Alaska, and more roaGss We have the resources to help us," he said. He saw the further development of the fishing indsas try in this area as the greatess need.
 Leon Johnson acted as master Gi ceremonies and introduced the speakers.
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22
SEC. STATION UPHOLDS STEPOVICH RECORD

(Continued from page D crowd, was held at the Carpenters Hall.
 The Republican candidates for this district and their wives were seated on the platform with the visiting dignitaries. These were MT. and Mrs. Jack Hinckel, MT. and Mrs. Stan Nelson, and Mir. and Mrs. Kim Clark. Also seated on the platform was Ben Benson, design CT of the Alaskan flag.
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22

Accompanying the. secretary here were Miss Leola Tice, his secretary; Mike and Matilda Step ovich; John and Grace Butrovich; Brad and Pat Phillips; R. B. Bob" Groseclose, state chairman of the Republican Party; Bill Smith, Time magazine, Anchorage office; Albert Bud" Colgrove, from the San Francisco office of Scripps- Howard Press; Jim Leveque, Fair banks News-Miner; Marilyn At wood, Anchorage Daily Times; and Tom Martin, candidate for the senate, from Nome.
 Seaton in his speech answered charges of the Democrats that he had 'interfered" in the affairs of Alaska. If working for statehood for Alaska" he said, "is interfer- ing, I must plead guilty" He cited his record as senator from Nebras- ka, when he then advocated state hood for Alaska, and the recent battle resulting in its achieve ment, and stated he was happy to have had a leading part in the fight for statehood. But" he said, credit for statehood belongs to the people of Alaska"
 Touching on the coming cleo tion .and afterwards, Seaton said: You're going to make history in Alaska. You have many problems to solve. It will require clear thinking on the part of the cleo torate in choosing representatives they send to both Washington and Juneau"
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22
ALAggANs TO VOTE
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 eCsneamaeA freaa Ea@e aD man of the committees on com mittees, the committee which ap- points the members of the senate to the various committees, chair man of the education, health and welfare committee, and mem Der of the finance committee.
 Al served at one time as mem Der of the Kodiak and Anchorage city councils. He is seeking a seat in the first state senate
 He and his wife have their home near their fishing location in Uganik Bay.
 Jack McCord is another candi- date for state senator, running on the Independent ticket Jack is well-known in these parts, as rancher at Sitkalidak, an old-time resident of Alaska, wherein he has lived a hectic life of prospect ing, promoting, and developing. He has moved freely the past 5O- odd years over Alaska's terrain, in the halls of congress, and work ed to secure the passage of fur farm leases in Alaska, and the Alaska grazing bill. He worked for mail service by boat to the Westward.
 McCord is seeking office, as he states, to further the interests of fishing in this area, and the pro- moton of the livestock industry here. He also plans to push for boat service around the island. He is against legalized gambling in Alaska
 He proposes moving the Capitol from Juneau to a more central location, possibly in the Anchor age or Palmer area. He further proposes that the Federal and Ter rltorlal buildings at Juneau be deeded to the University of Alas ka as a Southern branch.
 Pete Deveau, a candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives, has been closely connected with Alaskan activities since 1882.
 Pete, 40 years of age, began his career in Alaska with the fishing industry, first as a seine fisher man out of Seldovia, and later fol- lowed a career as electrician, ra- dioman and technician. He served with the U. s. Merchant Marine during the war.
 He was the first operator of a crab cannery here, and was in- Strumental in the development of a king crab industry here. He sold his interests recently, and is now in business for himself. Dur ing his many years in Kodiak, Pete served on the city council for two terms, was Chamber of Commerce committeeman, and is member of Local 1547 IBEW Electricans Union.
 While on the council. he pushed vigorously for the small boat har- bor construction. He and his wife, Minnie, own their own home in Kodiak.
 Another candidate from the 18th
Kodiak mirror., 1958-11-22
NOTICE

Dorothy Albrecht's office fas Physical Therapy will be closed from December 3 until January 2. 15-2p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-25
CongressH Hit
On spending

LAKE GENEVA, Wis, June
rs R.-An Eisenhower admin
istration budget chieftain said
today Congress is not keeping
a tight enough lid on Federal
spending.
Congress by and large is
tipping appropriation requests,
not cutting them" Robert E.
Merriam. deputy Budget Blu
reau director. said in a speech
prepared for the Wisconsin
chapter Of Young Presidents
Organization, Inc.
He said Congress sis ignor-
ing well thought out suggestion
made in the Presidents budget
for disseminating or reducing a
handful Of Federal programs
where the needs have changed,
where private enterprise could
take over, or where State and
local governments rightfully
should be carrying the load"
The budget official said that
in an age Of change there is
a need for some new and en-
larged public services" But he
added that neither changing
needs nor an interruption In
economic growth provide any
excuse for loading vast new ex-
penditures on the Federal
Government. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-25
By L. EDGAR PRINA
Star staff Writer

A leading authority on PEN
tagon organization warned to-
day that a recent House-ap-
proved bill Could open a door
to establishment of a single
military chief and an armed
forces general staff.
Ferdinand Eberstadt. who
helped draft the original Uni
fication Act of 1947 as a top
aide to James v. Forrestal
later the first Secretary Of De-
Tense, advised the Senate
Armed Services Committee
that Congress had better re-
main vigilant lest what has
always been unacceptable to ii
may come to pass.
THE bill before you creates
a situation which, while not In
form setting UP a chief Of staff
with the conventional general
staff of the armed forces.
comes as close to it, it seems
to. me, as It possibly can with
out actually doing So" he
asserted. - --.
whether the chairman Of a
Joint Chiefs of Staff is or is
not an Armed Services Chief
Of Staff viii depend on the or
ganization Of the jos and its
secretariat. neither of which
has been specified" he added.
Chairman Russell stepped
in at this point with the COM
ment that the committee has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-25

FirebOat Saves Many
Many Of the crewmen res
cued we're saved by q fireboat