[G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams gives a campaign speech denouncing his Republican opponent, former Michigan Governor Harry Kelly, for running a dirty campaign].
Incumbent Michigan Governor G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams gives a campaign speech denouncing his Republican opponent, former Michigan Governor Harry Kelly, for running a dirty campaign. Williams argues that informed voters are crucial to a democracy and claims that Kelly has refused to articulate any p...
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| Language: | English |
| Series: | Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 audio file (14 min., 44 sec.)) |
| Format: | Electronic Audio Software |
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Incumbent Michigan Governor G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams gives a campaign speech denouncing his Republican opponent, former Michigan Governor Harry Kelly, for running a dirty campaign. Williams argues that informed voters are crucial to a democracy and claims that Kelly has refused to articulate any platform and has spent his time calling Williams a communist and a socialist. Williams outlines his own positions, including decent treatment of elderly citizens, labor laws which are fair to employers and employees, an immediate road building program, and above all a "government which sees and meets the needs of all its people." He challenges Kelly to articulate what he stands for. Williams is introduced by Robert Scott, the Secretary/Treasurer for the Michigan Federation of Labor AFL, who also announces the AFL endorsement for Williams. |
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| Note: | Title supplied. Electronic resource. Originally broadcast on WKZO Radio. Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Transcription Disc Collection. |
| Call Number: | Voice 36719 |
| Playing Time: | 00:14:44 |
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Broadcast 1950 October 29. |