March 17, 1950 – In a shocking turn of events, Montana Governor Bonner has come under fire for his stance on the much-debated tidelands issue. Sources close to the Governor’s office revealed that he had earlier expressed support for turning these federal lands over to major oil interests in New Orleans. However, a letter to the Lewistown Daily News last week revealed a stark change of heart. In the letter, Governor Bonner stated that he is ‘unalterably opposed’ to the idea of ceding control of these lands to individual states or their assignees.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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