The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
STATE PARKS PROVIDE
MUCH RECREATION

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Steady progress is being made with
our system of state parks, which are
becoming increasingly important as
recreation areas for our own resi-
: dents as we'll as for out-of-state WISH
tors.
We hope to institute a test pro-
gram this year whereby certain model
prisoners from the state penitentiary
will be used as work crews in speci-
fled state parks. This has been at
tempted successfully in other states
and has served the dual purpose of
helping rehabilitate the prisoners and
vastly improving the parks.
Use of prison crews will permit
work projects to be undertaken in
our state parks which, because of
limited funds, could never otherwise
be considered.
Because many thousands of vaca-
tioners camp or tow trailers today,
good state parks are essential TO Mon
tana's tourist effort. Roadside parks,
either built by individual communi-
ties or the state, also are needed if
we are to succeed in keeping these
visitors within our borders.
With this in mind, I have asked
the Montana Highway Commission
to speed up its construction of road
side parks on the primary system.
This would be supplementary to the
roadside rest area projects being
undertaken ON the interstate high
way system in accordance with Bu-
reau of Public Roads regulations.
In all our deliberations during the
next so days, we must keep in mind
that fair margin of profit is essen
tial to the free enterprise system and
our way of life.
The spirit and challenge of free
enterprise has given Americans a
keener sense of responsibility, more
human dignity and greater material
prosperity than ever has been enjoyed
by amy human beings ON the face of
| the earth.
Thus, it is vital that the legislation
which you make law be designed to
encourage growth and advancement.
Profits are important in every phase
of agriculture, business or industry.
Only Through profits can we have
high wages, full employment and
prosperity.
We are seeing remarkable progress
and major financial Investments made
in Montana agriculture, mining, lum-
ber, transportation, tourism, OIL and
other fields of mans endeavor.
No longer can it be said of Mon
tana that we are too far removed
from major markets to enjoy the
benefits which well-rounded agricul-
uure and industry can bring to our
people. The jet age has changed that.
By remaining alert 10 the future,
by planning carefully and by exer-
cising sound Judgment, we cam enjoy
all these benefits together with one
another.
That is the unique privilege of
living in Montana.
CAN FINISH WORK IN 60 DAYS
This Legislative session can COM
plete its work in the 60 days pro-
vided by law. / urge that every eff
fort be made to accomplish this. You
have the full cooperation of my staff
and of our department heads, who
have been instructed to make them
selves available ON call.
AS former Legislative member,
realize the work and responsibility
YOU now have. My office is always
open to you, and | will be pleased to
give every assistance possible ON any
state matter.
More than at any time since our
first Legislative assembly, Montana
people are looking forward with keen
to your accomplishments
Us their chosen representatives.
They are aware that Montana's fl
lancial house is in order.
They know, from leaders of both
solitical parties, that no new taxes
IRE necessary for the next biennium.
They know that funds are avail
bile for objective steps to be taken
n the areas of state government most
Iital to Montana.
Yours is the privilege to act ON
heir behalf. You will chart their