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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1958
Page
4
The piece condemns intimidation at the polls amid a heated campaign. It rejects rumors of vote tracking and warns against threats tied to ballot secrecy. Governor O'Neill cites reports of plans to hire watchers at polling places to intimidate voters, urging citizen courage to defend the secret ballot.
The Senate approved a bill to fund half the construction of two large ocean liners. The ships will be sold to leading merchant marine companies, with strings attached to keep them U.S. flag, crewed by Americans, built in American yards, and used on government-deemed essential routes. Critics question the necessity, but supporters argue it preserves the Merchant Marine and military readiness.
The letter writers urge working people to vote against the right to work amendment. They warn of coercive union power, wage loss, and job cuts, arguing investors create jobs and that unions harm farmers and consumers. Ohio voices, including Corda B. Whetstone and others, decry the measure.
William A. Mace of Cheyenne Wyoming cites his own dues to Carpenter and Joiners of America and opposes the right to work law. He argues farmers need a strong union to secure fair prices and warns Athens County voters not to relinquish rights.
Jim Bishop argues that burial customs across eras and cultures reveal a clash between the soul and the body. He critiques ritual display and the stubborn edge of tradition while noting humanity’s shift from primal to modern comforts yet lingering ceremonies around dying and mourning.
A reader asserts that all favorable coverage of Issue No 2 is false and misleading. The real aim is to crush and destroy organized labor, an action pushed by wealthy industrialists in the state.
The piece cites Robert Paul Smith on child misstatements and misbehaviors with lines like I didn t hit him I just pushed him and I wish I was dead. It also mentions signs at Route 1 motels and AA resignations claims plus a motel ad boast Our pies are dusted daily from 1958 distribution by King Features Syndicate.
The piece argues that teacher salaries are too low and failing to attract qualified individuals. It cites starting wages in large cities, 1956 57 averages, and argues pay must rise to attract educated teachers who can adequately guide children. It links teacher pay to national well being and civic responsibility.
Henry B 19 a Big Ten student accuses professors and students of widespread cheating undermining exams and grades. He cites book use during exams graduate tutors seating charts sick days and a stolen exam stencil as proof the honor system fails and FBI help is needed. Dr Crane urged readers to write for more booklets.
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