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Editorial
October 9, 1950
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial from October 9, 1950, urging Alaskans to participate in the next day's general elections to shape the Twentieth Alaska Legislature, highlighting the contentious campaign and the critical importance of every vote with polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Monday, October 9, 1950
VOTE TOMORROW
The general elections to be held throughout the Territory tomorrow will determine the quality of government Alaskans may expect and will indicate the probable course of the Twentieth Alaska Legislature.
Tomorrow's balloting climaxes a hard fought campaign, marked by a great deal of bitterness and mud-slinging on both sides. We hope that the mud has not rendered the issues indistinct to the voter's eye.
Whatever your political faith—whatever candidates you support—remember that your convictions are meaningless unless you express them at the polls.
Elections are frequently won or lost by small margins and every vote is of vital importance. Your vote will help you to secure the kind of government you want. The vote you fail to cast may make possible the defeat of the principles you endorse.
The polls will be open from eight a. m. until eight p. m.
Be sure you vote.
VOTE TOMORROW
The general elections to be held throughout the Territory tomorrow will determine the quality of government Alaskans may expect and will indicate the probable course of the Twentieth Alaska Legislature.
Tomorrow's balloting climaxes a hard fought campaign, marked by a great deal of bitterness and mud-slinging on both sides. We hope that the mud has not rendered the issues indistinct to the voter's eye.
Whatever your political faith—whatever candidates you support—remember that your convictions are meaningless unless you express them at the polls.
Elections are frequently won or lost by small margins and every vote is of vital importance. Your vote will help you to secure the kind of government you want. The vote you fail to cast may make possible the defeat of the principles you endorse.
The polls will be open from eight a. m. until eight p. m.
Be sure you vote.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Elections
Voter Turnout
General Elections
Territorial Legislature
1950 Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Alaskans
Twentieth Alaska Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Encouragement To Vote In Alaska Territorial Elections
Stance / Tone
Urging Voter Participation
Key Figures
Alaskans
Twentieth Alaska Legislature
Key Arguments
General Elections Determine Quality Of Government And Course Of Twentieth Alaska Legislature
Campaign Marked By Bitterness And Mud Slinging
Voter Convictions Meaningless Without Casting Vote
Elections Won Or Lost By Small Margins
Every Vote Vital To Secure Desired Government
Polls Open From Eight A.M. Until Eight P.M.