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From the November/December 1975 edition of LP News: "LPI Chairman Allen Dalton and Vice Chairman James Jerry Jones should be receiving stipends as editorial assistants from the Boise Statesman, given the number of lengthy letters they contribute to that paper. One of the most important figures behind the 1972 election of conservative Steve Symms to the U.S. Congress is becoming disenchanted with Symms' compromises on his previously articulated libertarian principles. Ralph Smeed, writing in a syndicated column in Idaho, claimed Symms has been influenced by 'big corporation lobbyists.' He goes on to commend the LPI for its uncompromising stand against a tax-supported center for the performing arts. Says Smeed, 'Libertarians, too, love art, but not by a compulsory tax.'" | From the November/December 1975 edition of LP News: "LPI Chairman Allen Dalton and Vice Chairman James Jerry Jones should be receiving stipends as editorial assistants from the Boise Statesman, given the number of lengthy letters they contribute to that paper. One of the most important figures behind the 1972 election of conservative Steve Symms to the U.S. Congress is becoming disenchanted with Symms' compromises on his previously articulated libertarian principles. Ralph Smeed, writing in a syndicated column in Idaho, claimed Symms has been influenced by 'big corporation lobbyists.' He goes on to commend the LPI for its uncompromising stand against a tax-supported center for the performing arts. Says Smeed, 'Libertarians, too, love art, but not by a compulsory tax.'" | ||
From the January/February 1975 edition of LP News: "The work of D. Allen Dalton and James Jerry Jones in Idaho continues to yield remarkable media coverage. They successfully coordinated Roger MacBride's two-day visit in February. The state LP ballot drive is underway, with the goal of obtaining twice the required 1300 signatures before the May 31 deadline." | |||
From the March/April 1975 edition of LP News: "The ballot drive in this state appears well under control. State Chairperson D. Allen Dalton has until May 31 to get 1500 signatures. The LPI staged a tax protest at the Boise post office on Apr. 15. The Party received publicity for its endorsement of a bill in the state legislature that would guarantee parental control over children’s education. The bill was co-sponsored by libertarian Representative C.L. “Butch” Otter." | |||
From the May/June 1975 edition of LP News: "The ILP has achieved ballot status and plans to run at least 20 candidates for office this year. Kathy Trotter of Utah and ILP leaders Allen Dalton and Larry Fulmer worked overtime to make the ballot drive a success. Dalton continues to receive good coverage from the important Boise Idaho Statesman in which he recently had published an excellent argument in favor of a totally private educational system. The Associated Press sent out an article that appeared throughout the state which featured Bannock County LP Chairman Larry Fullmer's criticism of Republican congressman George Hansen and the two Democrats seeking his seat. Fullmer pointed to their weak civil liberties positions and charged that voters "are left with no meaningful choice." It is expected that an LP candidate for Hansen's congressional seat will be nominated at the July 10 state convention in Pocatello. Roger MacBride is scheduled to speak at the convention. Telephone Allen Dalton at (208) 344-9697." | |||
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