Russ Meekins is interviewed by William Schneider in Anchorage, Alaska on July 30, 1981
Russ Meekins, William S. Schneider (Interviewer)
Russ Meekins talks about his background and working during the depression, working on his high school diploma and his time in the Marines, studying economic history of the world, the U.S.'s charmed life, his views on income taxes and why they are worthwhile, money and making progress or going backwards, working for General Motors, going to war, working for Nordic Horse Co. and Buick dealership, his attempt at homesteading, the boat strike in Seattle, wives signing on to be secretaries at Eilson Air Force Base because they weren't allowed over the highway, the trip up the highway, business dealership, the community club environment, going to the Anchorage convention and getting into party politics, the Atwoods pushing statehood, why he thought statehood was a good idea, development of resources as a state as opposed to during territorial days, the advantage of commonwealth status and wanting statehood instead, needing help from the Federal government but being an independent state as well, being pleased with statehood, needing to keep legislators for longer so that they can learn on the job, legislature's fine performance under duress, not needing another Constitutional Convention, Governor Hammond and his abuse of office, the Attorney General position and how it shouldn't be an elected position, a description of the progress of a politician, apportionment and why old timers should have a greater vote than newcomers, the constitution and how there is nothing in it that he disagrees with, his opposition to a limit on spending, and the Governor and why he should limit spending
Audiobook on Cassette, English, 1981