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Kansans Endorse Right to Work Bill
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1958 University Daily Kansan
Amendment No. 3, the right to work proposal, won approval by Kansas voters yesterday. The passage of the amendment means that only open shop contracts will be permitted in the state.
Also passed were amendments No. 1 and 2. Amendment No. 1 requires justices of the Kansas Supreme Court to run against their own records rather than against political opponents.
Although it was expected that the amendment would pass by a wide majority, many hours passed before the margin finally widened.
pollers. Amendment No.2 permits the state to participate in flood control and water conservation projects.
The right to work amendment allows workers the choice of belonging or not belonging to a labor union
Under this amendment, closed and union shops are forbidden. No person will be denied the opportunity to work because of membership or non-membership in a labor organization.
Since labor union membership is now voluntary, the amendment may not interfere significantly in organizing labor union efforts.
Kansas voters affirmed the idea that workers should enjoy the privileges of an open shop and that it belongs in the constitution as a basic right.
The issue involved was not only the principle of union or open shop, but whether the ultimate decision belonged in the constitution or in the statutes.
Unions in businesses affecting interstate commerce will still be obligated under federal law to process grievances of all employees and negotiate wages and benefits for all workers, regardless of union or nonunion membership.
The passing of Amendment No. 3, the right-to-work amendment, was no surprise to several KU faculty members and a Lawrence businessman.
No.3's Passage Is No Surprise
Charles H. Oldfather, professor of law and one of the sharpest critics of the right to work issue, said he was disappointed but not surprised that the amendment was passed.
The amendment outlaws the union shop and restricts employers from hiring and firing on the basis of union or non-union membership. All union memberships are now voluntary.
Prof. Oldfather said he thought the amendment would upset the excellent labor relations that now exist in Kansas. He said it might create unrest where there was none before among the 135,000 Kansans who work under the union shop.
"If Kansans want to prohibit the union shop, they should do it by legislation and not by amendment," he said.
Prof. Oldfather said that the amendment has nothing to do with securing fundamental rights where they did not exist before. It simply makes the union shop illegal, he said.
Thomas M. Gale, instructor of history, was in favor of the amendment but said he had "a distinct feeling that it will be on the ballot again in several years."
Mr. Gale said he feels the amendment will not adversely affect Kansas labor unions as long as times are good.
"If we have a depression, it might do some harm," he said.
Mr. Gale said he heard the amendment might attract industry to Kansas.
E. R. Zook, secretary-manager of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and one of the local businessmen
Arno F. Knapper, assistant professor of business, is director of the Business Placement Bureau.
who favored the amendment, said that Kansas workers will definitely benefit by the change.
"Control now rests in union membership and not in the leaders. Therefore, if members are displeased with union leadership, they can withdraw from the union. The job itself has nothing to do with it." Zook said.
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Republican William Dawson of Russell was falling behind Democratic incumbent Mrs. Lillie M. Washabaugh in the contest for state printer. The count shortly after midnight: Dawson, 71,482 and Washabaugh, 74,007.
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In the attorney general race John Anderson, Republican incumbent, was ahead in 581 of 2,999 precincts with 83,786 votes to Democratic candidate Dale A. Spiegel of Emporia with 80,338 votes.
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GOP Leads in 7 of 12 State Races
Paul R. Shanahan, Salina Republican Secretary of State, led in 581 of 2,999 precincts with a total of 80.-007 votes to Democratic candidate Frank A. Manning, of Kansas City, with 77.974 votes.
Both races for Supreme Court positions were close. For position No. 1, Republican John C. McCall of Chanute was behind Schyler W. Jackson, Topeka Democrat. The vote for 131 precincts of 2,999: McCall, 74.175; Jackson, 80.282.
Republican Harold R. Fatzer,
Kinsley, was ahead of Democrat
Emmett A. Blaes, Wichita, with 131
of 2,999 precincts counted. Fatzer had
79,419, Blaces, 74,527.
In the state treasurer race, Richard T. Fadely, Topeka Republican running for his seventh term, held a lead over Democrat George Hart of Wichita. With 168 precincts counted: Fadely, 77,727; Hart, 77,034.
Republican incumbent A. F.
Throckmorton of Wichita led Miss Wilma Charlesworth, Coffeville, in the contest for superintendent of public instruction. The vote for 168 precincts: Throckmorton, 75,508; Charlesworth, 74,352.
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