The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1959-01-22
A MINUTE
WITH Nj

two most talked about subjects
on earth. so they say. At the
present time this would appear
to be- true in all sections Of the
United Safes.
The Presidents new budget,
the Sparring Of the Democrats
and the Republicans to gain ad.
\antageOus seats on committees
and I" muster voting power. and
the recent visit Of Russia'S Dep.
uy Premier. Anastas Alikoyan.
have all contributed to mike AZ,
interesting land to MANY. disgust.
ing! picture in the national field.
On the state side We find many
more subjects which arc perhaps
of more local interest. including
I'll" scandal III the ncv Cover.
nnr'> mansion now under con-
>fructinn: investigations Of the
Highway Department and the
Conservation Department: pro.
posed legislation to lcgalizc and
regulate gambling: a proposed
Ii" to enforce a strict code of
ethics within the states govern.
meat; in>tallmcn, buying limita.
'inrS. and many others.
Now. take the proposed bill
!" tie the state Legislators and
departments to a strict code Of
ethics There is really a bill
We certainly would like 10 sec
II enforced. but We will 20 so
far as TO say that il il Is voted
mt" law and hOnOrrd. Montana
will tie the first state in the Union
I" accomplish the near imp0sSi
BILE
Tins. We believe. should BE- Il self.
commissioned act Of honor aud
esteem for which no laws should
Il" necessary To- enforce I'm
fortunately. there arc those who
ii" not regard their position as
r"prr>": :a,ivcS o! the people as
= service To- anyone hut them
selves and are there for a
purpose not given 10 the public's
interest
"" would point out. however.
tina, the Mncihical Legislators arr
III 4 minority. and most Of them
ar" representing the people as
they think hS; for the peoples
interests The only trouble Is. il
i the ScoundrclS who g.t the
publicity for wka, they have done
wrong. and nt., the good repre-.
>rn.a,ivcs who are publici1cd for
doing right
Yes. there Is the weather. too.
and that. like politicians. j. . hard
deal 10 figure Out While We are
enjoying what could be called
un>rasOnably warm. or unusually
moderate" weather. the southern
and eastern states are suffering
heavy losses from extremely cold
weather. floods and heavy snow.
fall Maybe this Is the banana
belt" after all But. At times
w. have . lot Of cold bananas
To p,',idlr.
\ group Of local buys. under
the protding Of Shorty Whcaicy.
Chuck Mendcnhali. Dick Sessions
and y couple Of other archcrs
who we're successful this pas;
season. are preparing an archery
range IN an unused basement
al the intermediate school.
The boys are putting IL a lot
Of work and absorbing the moni.
iary slack unit! such time rs
enough memberships are sold
to- reimburse their mortgage.
Other compensation Is expected
next year when they hope their
prar'iring will pay off.
Archery Is . fine sport and can
b" enjoyed by youngsters as we'll
a. adult men and women. II Is
good. clean recreation and more
~ az assistant to building q
strong Indy than most tn-,plr
would think. There Is o lot Of
satisfaction IN developing the art.
~ even those who wish 10 land
W. could name y coupler can
even sit In the easy chair and
hit the bullsryc with . little rvrk
and roll nrarii lee