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By R.V. PETERSEN executive secretary

NOVEMBER balloting found the Montana electorate in a reflective mood. A consequence was approval of a referendum returning the state to biennial legislative sessions after but one trial at annual sessions. Apparently a broad band of skepticism existed as to the need for the advantages of annual session.

At the same time. the voters wielded a monochromatic brush and selected a legislature to be dominated by one party, with promise of greater liberalism and more free-wheeling philosophies and policies then heretofore experienced.

Members of our industry having no trade group affiliation, and hence speaking on legislative matters with only the individual voice, would do well to join fellow dealers in unified and strengthened expression through their trade association. Non-member dealers now receive many benefits and advantages obtained for the industry by MBMDA. But as free-riders. MBMDA needs their help and support to continue efforts to benefit the industry. Membership in MBMDA is the logical answer. These dealers are invited - urged - to join their fellow dealers in MBMDA.

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