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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18

Mr.. 0. e. Markle, President
State Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow, Montana
Dear Sir:
We can not let your expression OF
approval of the proposed merger OF
the Mp GIN & CB&Q railroads pass
without comm emit and a request that
you reconsider your thoughtless action
The Chambers of Commerce of the
communities along the high line can
be excused for their action in behalf
of the proposed merger, due. to the fact
that they stand to gain at the expense
of the communities located along the
Northern Pacific. 1t is probably too
much to expect them to consider the
overall impact ON the economy of the
State of Montana. A good portion of
the 43 million dollars annual savings,
predicted by the merger plans, will be
plucked right out of the economy of
our state and this certainly creates
an unnecessary and painful readjust-
ment. AS a state organization, you
should be well aware of this
The only commendable thing about
your action is that you were for some
thing for a change, even if it is plan
that. severely disrupts the economy of
our state. Many of your members are
well noted for their tireless efforts in
swimming against the mainstream of
American life.
We doubt very much if the Interstate
Commerce Commission will be very
impressed with your arguments favor
ing the merger A brief review of the
history of the railroads and their rec
ord of plumber and disregard for the
public interest will we'll illustrate this
to you. The ICC came into being be-
cause of the inability of the railroads
to act i'm a responsible manner, and /
doubt if they have forgotten this.
The railroads have no doubt COM
mended you for your action in their
behalf, but if they plan on obtaining
witnesses from your group to appear
before the public hearings i'm support
of the merger. they may we'll find
you a milestone around their neck. If
you had made any attempt to hear both
sides of the issue before taking action,
you would have realized this. 49,
If the railroad industry has become
a decadent Industry, it has been be-
cause of the thinking and actions of
rather than because of
less need for railroad service. By fail
ng to maintain a harmonious relation
ship with the shipping public, they
helped create and over expand the |
industry as we see 1T today. |
The railroads will have. us believe |
hat the dynamic new transportation |
syst en-, to be created by the merger |
will solve all of their problems, but
his is mere wishfu1 thinking because
hey will still have every basic fault |
hat they have at present. 1t has always
'een easier for them to sweep their
rOubles under the rug and compla in
bout over-gov eminent regulation and
ON the part of their
Employees, than to appraise their diff ]
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
By FRANK SMALL

Pressures are building up under the
Capitol dome which are liable to
shake the composure of the little
brass lass on the crest. Pressures
built by Nutter administration bum
bling are causing her to consider not
holding her torch so high nor her
shield so staunchly are (1) the traf-
fic death scandal, (2) the university
system sabotage and (3) of course
the declining "better business" eli
mate.
First this business of concealing
the facts about the Montana Traffic
Safety Council bilking and milking
operations behind the closed doors
of executive session. 1t. Gov. Tim
Babcock may think it is smart poll
tics to protect the Billings Clerk of
the Court Andy Palo, head of the
traffic outfit, from exposure to the
reading public but this policy CT
Republicans overlooking the indis-
cretions of one another can not be
tolerated in matters of safety on our
highways. Closing doors on newsmen
does not close the door to death on
the highway.
Palo should demand that his Coun-
Gil meet in open session and be given
chance to explain where the money
goes and why the council should not
be considered just front for pri-
waite income.
=
Then (2) Nutter appoints DIR. Cor
don Doering, Helena dentist, to head
the specially contrived curriculum
committee to sabotage the master
plan of higher education being de-
veloped by the executive secretary
of the university system, Russell
Barthell. The dentist wants to pull
the teeth out of education in Mon |
tana and establish a provincial pot
tage under the guise of avoiding du-
plication. The consolidation theme of |
Doering's dabbling is completely alien |
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
The Readers Forum

culties in the light of truth and correct
them accordingly.
Members of our group will welcome
the opportunity to present their views
on the merger. To judge only on the
basis of the advantages of the merger,
as outlined by the railroads, is not to
judge ait all, but merely act as their
puppet. Sincerely-WEBB SULLIVAN,
Public Relations Chairman, Livingston
Anti Merger Commit tee, Box 1873, Liv-
ingston, Montana.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
Tax Concessions to Lure Industry
Like Seeds Rafting In A CoUrd

Governor Nutter the MONTANA CITIZEN, and other
apostles of the dead lay major portion of the blame for
the lack of industrial plant Montana to that old hobgobn
taxes.
industry back essential expenditures at the
local level Industry they sacred
which, provide the milk nourish growing economy,
be granted all kinds of concessions.
Particularly attractive the last legislature Nutter and
similar thought of legislation giving
industry classification advantage during it's Hedging
years This piece of legislation has been heralded from
end of the state to the other surere attraction for
plant although of the time have
knowledge of industry planning to to the state
because year.
1T has long been VOICE contention that such tax favorsm
only but unfair existing industry which
must much higher rate Recently similar conclusions
have been reached by major Industrial leaders, according
DUNs REVIEW god-engraved financial Bible of American
big business.
DUNS reviewing symposium by industrial executives
problems the finding of plant Sites
the everpresent good business climate influence
selections claims looked upon
with suspicion.
Says DUNs Communities that rely bait wasting
The type of company that is likely to be won
by is the marginal that apt to
when the moratorium ends These executives are
communys PRESENT industry, financing often must
come from increased property taxes.
similar according to the IUD DIGEST, has been
by the Southeastern States Tax Officials Association
This association condemns the practice of axree municipal
plants nequtable and unfair to industry the state and
taxpayers the
away paid by OTHER businesses and Individuals
ultimately thereby creating unhealthy social and economic
condition. a7.3 e a *t
These responsible industrial leaders make
pleasant the buffoony being
inflicted the zenry of Montana by Gov Nutter and his
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
Foundation Proqrum Under Attack


and school DISTRICTS had better watch
they'll
the
big -Nissoula Falls Kaspeu Billings
for change the foundation method distributing edu
cation funds What benefits them than likely
if live in a small district small
specially appointed possible
the book perfect and could stand
the big schools and will the small districts local dollars
SANDERS COUNTY LEDGER, Thompson Falls
provides of all
al
the United States by public installations much of that
is "middIemanned" companies.
LABORED Newburgh
abbodd citizens
aboded citizens several hundred welfare
bearing
with the being inflicted both pertinent
receiving
no
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
Editorial

The function of newspaper o afflict the comfort
able and comfort the afflicted SIR WILLMOTT
LEWIS, London TIMES Washington correspondent during
the 1940s.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18

These responsible Industrial and tax leaders make
and pleasant change of from the buoony being
inflicted the czenry of Montana by Gov Nuer and his
State Chamber of Commerce associates.-HLB
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
MoHAMMED LABoRED AND

nothing wrong political
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-18
Protests State C.ofC.
Approval of Rail Merger

Mr.. o. E. Markle, President
State Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow, Montana
Evening star., 1961-03-14

movement with which the
cantata ends.
The Mozart and Schubert
groups revealed that in addi-
ton to all this she has at heI
command the wide variety OF
tone color on which the Lied
literally lives. They also seemed
to reveal that Miss Cotlow
has a model singer in mind
perhaps an idol - Elisabeth
Schwarzkopf.
The goal Of Schwarzkopf'.
style, which is nothing more
than the German style at it.
highest peak, is absolute con-
troll over each and every note
And because this is so, minol
flaws which in more free.
wheeling approaches woulc
hardly be noticed, become
important. Miss Cotlow's vibratC
is a bit wide for me, though
I think this Is open to argu.
ment. At the top Of her register
she sometimes pinches both tont
quality and pitch q bit sharp
| and here and there were place.
Evening star., 1961-03-14

where her aim was q little less
than perfect.
These few rocky moments are
worth mentioning only because
Miss Cotlow Is so good. Just
q little more. just a little bit
further and she will be over
the line that separates the good
people from the first class
professional artists. While she's
about it, she might well take
the time to enlarge her
marvellous instructive under
standing Of the late Baroque
with a little book learning, and
find out how to ornament the
repeats in the da capo ariaS.
She could easily become a
distinguished Baroque specialist,
and it would be worth the
trouble.
Evening star., 1961-03-14
NEWS OF MUSIC
Miss CotIow Returns
AGreoter Singer

son Of Marilyn Cotlow. a lyric
soprano. Miss Cotlow won the
Metropolitan Additions Of the
Air in 1948, and then after a
time, temporarily abandoned
the stage for a spell Of child
raising.
It would be a captious re-
viewer indeed who did not well
come her back. She has the
inherent sense Of drama neces-
sary to put over the recitatives
in the Scarlatti cantata, Idolo
Mic. She has the steadiness,
smoothness and fullneSS of
vocal control that the slow
Scarlatti pieces require and the
agility demanded by the rapid
ones, such as the fast minuet
Evening star., 1961-03-14
NEWS OF MUSIC
BY DONALD MINTZ
Contributing Critic

Marilyn Cotlov, soprano: Shirley
Mathews. piano. At Phillips Gallery.
Program. Sento mel Core. A. Scar
latti; Rugiadose, odorose, A.. Scar
VeIcben a daop nozapt Mp nasS Dss
dem FTuehling, Mozart; An Chloe,
Mozart; Warming, Mozart; Das Kim
derspiel, Mozart; Vorrei spiegarvi,
Oh Dio, K. 41S, Mozart; Five Creole
Songs, arr. Nickerson: Heidenroe-
slein. Schubert; Rastlose Liebe,
bert: Seligkeit, Schubert; Das Hirt
auf dem Felsen, Schubert; with
Judith Kalin Freeman, clarineD.
Evening star., 1961-03-14
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Evening star., 1961-03-14
To Speak on IsrueI

DR.. Charles T. Fritsch, of the
Princeton Theological Semi
nary, will speak on the topic,
Underwater Excavation in
Israel" at $3.50 pm. Thursday
in Dumbarton Oaks, 1903
Thirty-Second street, NV.
Evening star., 1961-03-14

The Phillips Gallery, which
specializes in bringing us young
musicians Of little renown and
great talent, scored still an
other hit last night in the per-
Evening star., 1961-03-14
Santa Fe opens fast double track
new main line i'm Arizona

Through the rocky wilderness of northern Arizona
Santa Fe recently completed new 44mle section of
double track transcontinental main line.
This new part of our railway eliminates tortuous
mountain grades, sharp curves and narrow tunnel
It allows smooth operation of freight and passenger
trains in either direction both tracks-and reduces
the running time for freight trains through this rugged
area by more than an hour.
It will produce significant operating economies and
more dependable, efficient service.
Building smooth, modern railway through this
rugged country was gigantic engineering feat The
project completed ahead of schedule through the
experience of Morison-K Knudsen Company, Inc, who
prepared the way for installing the rails and signals
Evening star., 1961-03-14

by filling valleys, blasting deep cuts through rock
formation, and bridging the streams and highways.
Over 1882, $50 tons of volcanic lava, and 10 $4,000
tons of sandstone and limestone were blasted.
94784 sacks of cement were used
$4,000 cubic yards Of ballast were brought in.
And A double-track miles of welded rail were
anchored to 100000 ties with 2, 900 spikes.
This multimillion dollar project is another example
of how progress pays its ,Uay on the Santa Fe-a
part of continuous program to provide better trans
portation for growing America and to strengthen
vital part of national defense Without costing you
single penny in the taxes you pay.
Evening star., 1961-03-14

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Evening star., 1961-03-14

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Evening star., 1961-05-07

Comedy. A returning show starring Dick
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Evening star., 1961-05-07
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Tex Ritter host.
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Animated Cartoons. "The Big Bank Rob-
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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
Taxes Are Not a Major Factor
What Industry Looks For

| prepared to finance themselves en-
tirely; others expect some local CAPT
tai to help them get underway. II
your community has no organization
geared to help incoming industry OBJ
tain capital, then one should be
| formed.
Schools-Good schools show that
the local people are interested in
their families, the community, and
their future. Poor schools may indi-
cate the opposite. Any firm coming
into community must bring several
higher-echelon people along to help
manage it. Their children must go to
school and if they have anything
to say about it, the school will be a
good one.
Churches and Civic Groups-These
institutions also reflect the commun-
ity spirit of the citizens. They should
not be overlooked in pointing out to
industry the advantages of your area.
transportation Workers from
outlying areas need dependable means
to get to work. Company executives
want fast, dependable transportation
to other areas. And, of course, ship
ping raw materials into the commun-
ity and finished products out is of
primary Importance to industry.
Communications ra-
dio, television, newspapers these
will be closely scrutinized before
company decides to locate in your
area.
Plant Sites - Many communities
have bought and set aside land for
prospective industry. Some have even
erected buildings for factories. These
things can be powerful inducements
when trying to point out your COM
munity would be a good place for a
new plant.
Housing - Homes for those who
come into a community with am in
dustry are of great importance-and |
often are overlooked simply because
they are so obvious.
Medical and Dental Care-Is there
a community hospital? Are there
enough doctors and dentists in town
to give adequate care to those who
will be coming in to live there?
Recreation Facilities - Does the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25

area have parks, lakes, hunting OF
fishing? Are there baseball, softball
or other organized sports clubs? Are
there community activities for chill
dren and adults as we'll? If so, these
should be pointed out to industry.
Climate-Nothing can be done to
alter the climate of your area, but
this will not keep industry out if
other factors are favorable. However,
if you do have particularly pleasant
climate, it is well to emphasize it.
Natural Resources-Here again is
something about which little can be
done if your area is not blessed. But
if your area has abundant natural
resources, industry should know
about them. Coal, water, timber, and
minerals for use as raw materials
should be described as to kind and
quantity.
These, then, are some of the many
things industry looks at before it
leaps. How does your community
measure up? If it rates high, perhaps
you will want your story in an at
tractive brochure and have it ready
to show when you get the chance.
If your area rates further down the
list, get busy and improve the weak
spots.
We must make our rural areas as
attractive as possible to industry
seeking a plant location. We must
show off our good points and remedy
our bad ones.
Industrial development starts a
long time before industry comes
a-lookin'" 1t will pay to be ready.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
Recreation, Logging
Show Big Increase

MISSOULA-R Recreation and log
ging on Northern Region national
forests have increased dramatically
in recent years, according to a review
issued by the U. S. Forest Service
The estimated sawtimber available
for harvest has doubled in IL years
while recreation use has increased
three times during the past years,
the review states. The printed review
covers use and programs on Is ma
tional forests in Montana, northern
Idaho, northeast Washington and the
western Dakotas during 1860. Copies
are available from the Regional For
ester, Federal Building, Missoula,
Montana.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
Accidents Cost More
Than Heart Disease

ST. PAUL-(CNS)- doctors and
hospitals collect more money from
accident victims than from persons
with heart and circulatory diseases,
an insurance study here reveals.
Group health officials recently
studied medical and hospital claims
over 5000 they'd had to pay out, and
they discovered that accidents ac-
count for 241 90 while heart and
circulatory diseases account for only
179o. They based their survey on
claims the coop paid out last year
10 its policyholders in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Oregon, and
Washington.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
Falls Barfenders Gain
75c Daily Wage Hike

GREAT FALLS-The Bartenders
local has announced completion of
negotiations of new contract with
Electric City retail liquor dealers,
according to report by c. J. Cook
of the local to Cascade County Trades
& Labor Assembly.
Under the new contract, union
members will receive a daily wage
increase of rs cents for this year,
and similar increase for the second
year of the agreement. Also bar
tenders will receive $40 for one half
shift of work.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
Billion Dollar Club
Gains Four, Loses One

NEW YORK CITY-(CNS)-De-
spite last years recession, only 10
of the IA billion-dollar firms in the
U. S. showed any decline in assets,
a United Press survey shows. Five
of these were railroads.
This exclusive "club" gained four
members last year and lost one. Those
that moved in were Harris Trust,
First Wisconsin Bankshares, Good
year, and Consumers Power. The
firm that slipped was American &
Foreign Power, whose Cuban proper
ties were appropriated.
The la Millionaire firms have
combined assets of 1914 billion. Not
more than 10 firms in the rest of the
world would be eligible.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-25
From RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
Journal

With all the emphasis being placed
on Rural Areas Development these
days-by federal and various othel
public and private bodies, including
the rural electric systems-an analy
sis is in order of some of the thing:
an industry looks for when casting
about for a place to locate.
OF course, building industry is
only one aspect of area develop
ment, but it is an important aspect,
and some knowledge of what in
dustry asks of a prospective home
can be helpful in getting your area
ready to measure up when the
time comes.
Though the following specifics are
by no means all an industry looks at,
they will weigh heavily in the de-
cision on where to locate. They are
not necessarily discussed in the order
of their Importance.
PeopIe-The kind of people who
live in your area are all-important to
industry. Are the local citizens
trained or unframed? Are they will
ing to learn? Are they willing to
work? Are there enough of them
available for jobs? Do they seem in
terested in having an industry in
their hometown? Is there civic spirit
and pride in the area? The answers
to these and many more questions
about the people in your community
will influence the prospective en-
ployer.
Power-Is the power supply in
the area adequate to meet present
and future needs of the incoming
industry? If the answer to this ques-
tion is mo then the rural electric
system needs TO get busy. If the
answer is Eyes," the industry needs
to be told about it emphatically.
Without good, sound,
ogressive-minded local government,
a community stands little chance of
moving forward. The leaders people
choose reflect back on the people
A stranger is quick to
notice and size up government Off
cials and services before committing
himself to live in a community.
Capital-Some companies come !