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Show PUBLIC OPINION VITAL TO GOVERNMENT General opinion is prevailing- hcrc anci elsewhere ihat the United States is rapidly drifting 'toward war. lit the opinion of irany, it remains only a matter of time until this nation's armed forces take an active hand in the affairs overseas. Events have been so rapid that it has been extremely ex-tremely difficult for our national leaders to determine the trend of public opinion. Convoying- 0f our vessels would probably, have been in effect before now if congress con-gress and the administration were sure the public would condone the action. The public has already placed a sanction upon aid to Britain, but just how far 'this aid is to extend is yet being- thrashed out in communities in all parts of the nation in the form of public opinion. The problem facing the public is far from simple. Its solution lies in careful thought with an eye on all present and future reperensions of an)- proposed action. The matter should be surveyed wUh care by 'all of us and then action taken toward making- our opinions count. We would suggest that individuals and organizations organiza-tions determine iheir convictions and then make them known to our congressmen. Congressman Henry Dworshak, writer of a weekly column in the Clarion, and Senator John Thomas should be contacted and given giv-en supporL either one way or the other. They want to know how the people who are supporting them in congress con-gress feel on the grave matters now being considered. It will be much better to make our opinions count now before any action is; taken that might be the result of an active minority or before this naltion becomes embroiled em-broiled in a conflict across; the seas. "Every government official or board handling public money should publish at regular intervals an accounting of it, showing where and how each dollar is spent. This is a fundamental principal of government by the people . . ." the Idaho Press Association. i zz: |