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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
SEEKS REVISION OF
FINANCIAL DISTRICT LAW

Present law i'm Montana requires
that state construction funds be APP
portioned, according to formula, to
the IL financial districts of the state.
The financial district method has
proved effective for Montana's pri-
mary, secondary and urban highway
systems. AS it affects the interstate
system, however, it results in piece
meal planning and construction. This
is proving costly, causing delays and
resulting in lengthy inconvenience
to the travelling public.
The Interstate program is part of
the national defense highway system,
and it is important that the inter
state be constructed in logical man.
ner. In the interests of more rapid
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
SPEEDUP NEEDED IN
HIGHWAY PROGRAM

Since the 1861 Legislature con
vened, the number of miles of high
way contracted exceeds that of any
bienrium in Montana history.
A speedup lis needed, however, and
an accelerated highway program al
ready has been launched.
Legislative action can help nipple
ment this program.
Many dozens of court cases still
pending are clear indication that the
major obstacle Ito highway construc-
ton in Montana is right-of-way acqui-
sition.
The greatest number of court dead
locks can be traced TO Montana's
Value Commission system, which
dates back TO 1887. 1t is system
which has become too slow for mod
ern requirements. 1t causes duplica-
ton of effort, disputes and stale
mates.
AS many states have learned, the
outmoded Value Commission system
can be eliminated and procedures es-
tablished which assure both individ-
ual landowners and the state fair and
consideration.
Legislation is needed SO that, in
lieu of the Value Commission sys-
tenn, district judge would make
determination of proper
payment for right-of way land. In
the event of appeal, district court
Jury would make final determination.
support this as objective legislation
which would speed up right-of-way
acquisition while fully protecting the
lights of every landowner.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
EMPLOYEES MERIT MORE
SUBSTANTIAL SALARIES

Any business organization is only
as effective as the personnel which
operates it. Government in Montana
is the states largest business.
We have the good fortune to have
dedicated and well-qualified persons
occupying key positions in our gov
ernmental departments. They are
faced with the responsibility of MAX
ing important decisions which affect
whole segments of our population.
For what they have accomplished /.
and for the work expected of them
oy the people of our state they
merit more substantial salaries.
Capable people never lack for OPP
portunity. If we are to retain their
services, certain salary increases are
necessary. Recommendation for these
have been set forth in the executive
budget and funds for paying them
are available.
The responsibility of Individual de-
cision also lies with the full-time
elected official. Salaries set by law
many years ago are inadequate COM
pensation for those who must bear
the burden of TRUST which goes with
election to our principal offices.
I ask that the legislature give con-
to new salary schedule
calling for sizeable increases for full
time elected officials.
The education of our young peo-
pie, the creation of Custodial Board,
the establishing of a Building Com
mission and salary consideration for
staff and elective officials are the
four matters ask you to give imme-
diate attention. They will require
much study and much discussion.
Time, as always, is at premium dur
ng Legislative session.
No less important are matters re-
lating to highways, public welfare,
state-owned lands and our thriving
-ravel industry.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11

sideration during this Legislative ses-
sion so that you will have adequate
time to view it in it's every aspect.
If properly instituted, it can be one
of the most important and most valu-
able agencies in Montana govern
ment.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
THINKS BUILDING
COMMISSION NEEDED

The State of Montana has vita
need for a Building Commission.
Since 1889, when Montana became
state, the construction of building.
has necessitated major expenditures
of taxpayer funds.
AIT present, Montana owns more
chan 1,6OO buildings valued ait more
than $9O,00O,O0O. In the past, at least
% state agencies have been author
lied building powers. AS a result, we
have seen wide variances of archi-
tectual design, even at Identical To-
cations.
We have had disputes arise over
materials used.
We have had reason for concern
over value received for funds spent.
The three agencies now active in
the construction of state buildings
are the Board of Regents, the Mon
tana Highway Commission and the
Board of Examiners. The extensive
building powers of the Board of
Regents were limited by the 1861
Legislature to the construction of
dormitories and other student hous-
ing facilities, subject to certain re-
strictions by the Board of Examiners.
Those who serve on the Board of
the Highway Commission
and the Board of Examiners are
neither architects nor building engi-
neers nor are they expected to
be. Yet they have the responsibility |
FOR decisions invoking many hun
lreds of thousands of dollars spent |
n the construction of state buildings.
Montana deserves more than
building program. The
tate is growing, and construction of
buildings accompanies growth. A
Building Commission which includes
full-time architect and building
ngineer as key personnel is vital
o the interests of our people. The
Urinary function of both would be
hat of assuring Montana of value
eceived for funds spent. They would
lot be permitted to compete with pri- ,
ate architectural or building firms. I
The most important duty of any
'uilding Commission would be the |
tanning of a long-range building \
rogram ito fulfill the states expend- S
lg needs. s
If complete study by the Build r
lg Commission revealed need for i
n accelerated building program be- !
ond the means of our general fund,
would have MO hesitancy in asking
or a general construction bond is t
ne. d
I ask that you give the Building s
commission proposal priority con- Il
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11

advancement, I urge that legislation
be enacted giving the Highway Com
mission discretion to spend inter
state funds in one or more concen-
trated areas each fiscal year. This
would permit orderly progress and
would eliminate the participant con-
struction we are seeing today on our
interstate system.
| wish to emphasize that this would
in no way change our financial dis
trict method nor would it affect the
funding of our primary, secondary
end urban highway systems.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11

to our custodial institutions, for which
substantial budget increases also
have been recommended.
During the past year, we have mi
tiated highly successful pilot pro-
gram whereby better utilization is
being made of facilities at Boulder.
Galen and Warm Springs. Fifty per-
sons who lack the capacity for learn
| ing have been transferred from
Boulder to Galen. Transfers of train
able persons from Warm Springs to
Boulder now are being accomplished,
although necessarily slower.
Galen has excellent facilities which
will accommodate from 100 to 1875
more occupants. By making co-ordi-
mated use of the three institutions,
we can look for the waiting list at
Boulder to be eliminated by 1864.
You will note we have provided
additional funds for Galen to care
for the increasing number of occu-
pants.
Five of our custodial institutions
are responsible to the Board of Edu-
cation. Four answer to the Board of
Examiners. NE is supervised by a
Poard of Managers.
The custodial institutions have
common administrative problems.
1t would be in their best interests
and that of their occupants if all of
Them were answerable to a central
devoting its full time to
custodial unit affairs.
For that reason, 1 ask that you
{ onsider establishing Custodial Unit
BOARD with a we'll qualified full-time
executive secretary headquartered in
Such procedure would give
.ur custodial units the sound admin
framework SO vitality needed.
AS representatives of the people,
hope that you will make it point
10 visit our custodial institutions.
They are open to public inspection
it all times. Your first-hand knowl-
sdge of the conditions which exist at
,ur institutions can serve TO prevent
Misrepresentation to the public.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
PROPOSES SLIGHT INCREASE IN
STATE LAND RENTALS

| recommend also that legislation
be enacted which would allow for an
increase in the rental charged ON the
more productive state-owned grazing
land. Competitive bidding determines
the rental value on many of the more
desirable tracts. However, rental on
many more should be increased in
lime with their actual productivity.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL
FUNDS REQUESTED

During this session, you will be
called upon TO make important de-
cisions relating to the financing of
the Montana Territorial Centennial
celebration i'm 1864.
The 1861 Legislature adopted a
resolution endorsing the centennial
celebration idea. We have reached
the point now when we must give
serious Thought to funds required
and ITO plans for providing those
funds.
The Territorial Centennial Cele-
bration gives Montanans an oppor-
tunity ito re-live the states dramatic
1t is a statewide business venture
as we'll.
Since it will attract many thou
sands of out-of-state visitors, it is
closely allied to Montana's growing
travel industry, which brings the state
nearly 100000 in revenues an
nually.
The Montana Territorial Centen-
nial Commission will present to you
q workable plan which can benefit
every community in our state and
1t reasonable cost. | ask that you
give it favorable response.
The principal concern of all of US
S that this be totally successful
celebration, skillfully promoted and
proudly presented. The success of
his celebration lies, not just with
rou, but with all Montanans. Any
statewide undertaking is only as out
see page
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
TWO MAJOR OBLIGATIONS

AS Montana's elected representa-
tives, we have two obligations which
surpass all others.
The first is the education of our
young people.
The second lis the welfare of those
unfortunate persons in our custodial
institutions.
Our responsibility in the field of
education extends the wide range
from THE elementary school through
the university unit.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11

i"iiiS VI Jul III iiildIy, SSCodluddy
and urban highway systems.
POINTS FINGER AT
THREE COUNTIES
In the field of Public Welfare, it
should be brought to our attention
that by far the greatest demands for
public welfare funds come from three
counties.
During the past two fiscal years,
these three counties have received
81 ,242,825 in relief funds. Contrast
this sum with the request made by
the Public Welfare Board for ST.
620,122 for grants-in-aid to all coun-
ties for the next biennium.
1t lis inequitable that the taxpayers
of So counties should finance their
own welfare operations and, through
many forms of taxation, also provide
most of the funds required to meet
the welfare needs of three counties.
Together with the State Board of
Public Welfare, | recommend that
a more realistic permissive mill levy
for the county poor fund be adopted.
This will enable the few counties
which continually rely upon the state
for larger grants-in-aid to assume a
greater share of the expenses of OPP
Grating their county hospitals and
carrying forth other welfare activi-
ties.
We in Montana have much con-
Germ for those elderly residents of
our state who lack the necessary re-
sources for proper medical care.
l recommend to this Legislative
body that it set aside am appropria-
ton of funds which will permit the
State of Montana TO meet the medi-
cal needs of these persons without
subscribing ito federal program.
The care of our elderly men and
women who are without funds TO
care for themselves is a problem
which can and should be met on a
state level.
Our Board of Public Welfare is well
qualified to administer such a pro-
ram.
1t can be accomplished efficiently
With no additional staff and without
he involvement of federal control.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
PROPOSES CUSTODJAL
INSTITUTIONS BOARD

I would call your attention now
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-01-11
Governors State Of the State MESSAGE

Presented by Gov. Tim Babcock at
a Joint session of the 18th Legislative
Assembly, Tuesday, january 8, 1868.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-05-12
THE
LITTLE
LOCOMOTIVE

heit until the pressure in the tank has
been built up to 200 pounds per square
inch.
The source of the steam is PEPCO's
big plant across the street.
The track layout is confined to a
city-block-sized coal storage yard. I'm
til the engines boiler pressure falls to
100 pounds per square inch, it can
move 10 loaded coal cars, each with
gross weight of 185, 600 pounds, at one
time. To move itself the little loco re-
quires only 10 pounds per square inch
tank pressure.
The engine is used to bring the
loaded coal cars as many as three at
time-to the conveyor position where
the coal is dumped onto the conveyOr
and carried to the plant or storage pile.
The engine moves Is cars every day
and usually requires only one charge
of steam. Average coal delivery is from
5000 to H. 900 tons per month.
A few years ago PEPC0 engineer
estimated that one steam charge costs
only % cents.
Economy of operation is not the
only asset; low maintenance cost is
another. Only once since it was pur-
chased has it had new pistons and
rings. New tires were installed on the
wheels only once The original boiler
in fact, the whole loco-is still going
strong. MONRO MocClOSkEY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-05-12

wv HO ever heard of a steam loco
w motive without firebox?
Model railroaders especially may
be surprised to learn there is such
thing, and right here in Washington.
It's just a little bigger than toy-size,
too. It works as hard as draught horse
on q small railroad layout at the Bug
yards Point steam-generating electric
power plant of Potomac Electric Power
Co.
There, with no fire in the firebox
to generate steam, the little loco chuffs
about with full head Of steam shunt-
ing coal cars.
The engine was built by the Heis-
Ter Locomotive Works in Erie, Pa, and
delivered to PEPCO in 1898. About 20
feet long and IL feet high, it weighs 80
tons. In the hobby field it would be
called 04O switcher, meaning no lead
ing wheels, four driving wheels and no
trailing wheels. She is equipped with
a Walschaert valve gear, forward and
reverse bar, throttle, steam brake, sand
lever and drain cock lever The loco is
typically engine black.
In place of the usual boiler and
fireb0x, there is a large 5000 gallon
tank insulated with four-inch layer Of
asbestos To make the engine opera
tional, the tank is filled with $500 gal
Ions of water. It is then charged with
steam at a temperature of $50 Fahren-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-11
TODAY'S RADIO
HIGHLIGHTS

$500, WATAL-Felix Grant
Show. Featured are jess
Stacey, Dave Burns and
Bobby Troup.
$500, WTOP - Baseball. The
Washington Senators VS.. the
Baltimore Orioles.
$500, WOL-Jay Peril Show
Featured album, Mink Jazz
by Peggy Lee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-11
WOOK-TV
Channel Ia

5:0O-Teenarana Dance Party
6:S0-News. Weather, Sports
7:OO-Buck Clark Show.
7:SO-The Pendulum. zone
Just Man"
S:OO-Mahalia jackson Sings
S:3O-Oscar Brown Jazz. Can.
non Ball Adderly and Quin.
tet.
9:OO-Movie. l1s hours. Bow.
cry Boys" 1919.
1O:SO-News. Weather, Sports
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Minneapolis spokesman., 1963-01-04
MISSISSIPPI LOGIC

Rep. John Bell Williams Of Miss
issippi now holds a clear and in
disputable claim to the title Of
Congressman least qualified to
conduct a congressional investiga-
ton Of the Thanksgiving Day riot
at Municipal Stadium. With Rep.
James Davis of Georgia removed
from the Washington scene by the
choice Of his constituents, no mat
ter Of the House Of Representatives
can approach Mr.. Williams dis
qualifications.
Mr.. Williams brings to the con-
sideration Of a complex and diff
cult race problem the fixed atti-
tudes Of q racist. With character
istic logic, he provides the answer
first and then proceeds to the
question. The forced inter mixture
Of the races In Washington during
the past eight years." he announc-
ed in proposing an investigation,
"has brought about strife and
chaos where before there had been
understanding and harmony -
Washington POST.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1963-01-04
HINT TO ALABAMA

At the time of the Lucy majority students faculty
at the University of Alabama believed allowing
token ntegaton in order to with education uninterrupted
Governor Wallace would do well to this
m himself rreparaby to the kind of
Ofords Withholding college ac-
creditaon Nssisspps
Blbo after he dismissed the
members in 1880.
The warning approved
gates from Southern colleges That formdaby strong
which warning
aground-Chrstian Science MONITOR
The Congo has dragged much
serving there hurting the UN government
income from Katanga, is in serious financial straits.
Premier Adoua the most moderate promising Congoese
leaders is in danger His lost
At in parliament recently
vote needed to overthrow
because the question of Kaanga is not settled
cay far through ability That longer enough
Tshombe is brought in Ine-Miwaukee JOURNAL.
Somas relations with been somewhat
aloof in good part because Of irritation military
Ethiopia But the people of the
and the for improving good Minister sher
marke surely welcome particularly
head Of nonagned state to visit Washington
crisis began-Washington POST.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1963-01-04
Inventions To Be Invented?

1t has been said that there is great field of
invention for individuals inclined that way, In some
very simple elementary ideas Individuals cannot Of
course. compete any longer in the complexes of
modern industry where even the simplest new curve
In an old product Is handled by teams Of Phi Ds.
Still there inventions waiting to be invented.
For example:
Q A wrist-fan gadget probably powered by
q hearing-aid battery. which you can turn on when
some lump next to you at the lunch counter or bar
lights up and starts blowing smoke In your face.
Blow 1t right back
q A rear-window robot for the car. One which
will be stimulated, every time some jerk behind you
starts sounding off on the horn, to raise thumb to
nose In appropriate acknowledgment.
o A homing device for the pencil that Is sup
posed to be beside the telephone but is-a de-
vice activated by Bronx cheer that will automatic
ally change the Tv station turn it off when the
viewer applauds appropriately.
O wind machine that will blow away the
clods who stand blocking the exits to revolving
doors.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1963-01-04
The Big Truth

Many erstwhile admirers Of ex-Congressman
Judd, who had accepted the legend that Mr. Judd
was a model of craftsmanship, a great political
leader, and infallible guide for us in these dis
turbed times were profoundly shocked at Mr.. Judd's
recent temper tantrum over his defeat in which he
blamed his involuntary retirement from Congress
on: ~ The Gerrymander; and (2) The Big Lie.
1t Is hoped that Congressman Fraser now under
stands why some of his most ardent supporters
unhappy when he (Fraser) made occasion to
say some exceedingly kind, not to say flattering
things about Mr.. Judd. Many of thought that
Judd did not deserve them. Presumably Congress
man Fraser, accused by Judd of running campaign
based on the Big Lie, is reluctantly coming to
somewhat similar conclusion.
In both particulars Judd Is demonstrably wrong.
1t takes strangely prejudiced mind to conceive of
the redistrictng act, which Minneapolis in a single
congressional district, a gerrymander. The gerry
.mander Is a scheme Of arranging district lines to
take In blocks Of party strength and exclude blocks
Of the other party in order to guarantee the
partys success. We have had share Of this sort
Of thing in Minnesota, but making Minneapolis one
congressional district obviously right, and Just
as obviously not a gerrymander. What happened
was that Judd simply got licked In a fair fight
The 1862 election was the first time in many
years that Minneapolis has given a plurality Of
Democratic votes for Congress In the last off-year
election Minneapolis voters in the third and fifth
districts cast 1000 votes for the two Democratic
candidates and LOG. 900 for the two Republicans In
1852 the vote was 81 900 for the Democrat and
$1,000 for the Republican The Democratic strength
declined by 1000, but the Republican strength drop
ped by $4,000. Clearly very significant number
Of Republicans and independents had become disen-
chanted with Mr.. Judd.
1860 a presidential year, favoring the
Democrats. Nevertheless the city voted preponder-
antly for Republican candidates. What has hap
pened since then has been the dawning Of the Big
Truth upon Minneapolis voters-an awareness of
Mr.. Judds deplorably reactionary record In Con-
gress, and of his strange association with the
tremists Of the right
This dawning Of the Big Truth happened most
dramatically in the old Fifth District, Mr.. Judd's
stronghold. What happened there last November
looks like fairly sharp repudation of Mr.. Judd by
his former supporters. In 1858 $4,000 voters cast
ballots for Mr. Judd and 5000 for his opponent In
1862, the fifth district Republican vote dropped by
more than 20 000 while the Democratic vote gained
by than 1000. This Is Judds old district. This
him WELL on the basis of two decades Of service in
Congress- against a candidate who has never before
faced the voters in that district.
study Of the results indicates that Mr.. Judd's
strange positions and even stranger relationships
civil rights questions played considerable part in
his reputation by the voters. In the third ward
there a net shift from 1858 of more than 5000