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Governor George Docking opposes the proposal as a "devious attack upon our way of life."
Docking Says
GEORGE DOCKING
In an address to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen state convention in Newton Oct. 4, he said:
"The language of the amendment is so disarming you might be tempted to vote for it if you didn't know what it was. If it becomes a part of our constitution, we will have the worst mess on our hands you have ever seen."
He denied that the "misnamed right to work" proposal is a partisan issue.
"Certainly the Democrats do not view it as such," he said. "The most vindictive attack upon it I have heard was voiced by Harry Darby, the Kansas GOP national committeeman."
Right to Work to Be Debated
Gene Courtney, a movie director at Centron Corp, Inc., will discuss the "pro" and Dan Hopson Jr., assistant professor and assistant dean of the School of Law, the "con" of "The Proposed Kansas Right to Work Amendment" when the Kappa Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, professional education organization, meets at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the English Room of the Kansas Union.
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The Daily Kansan this morning phoned Republican state headquarters in Topeka and asked for the stand of Clyde Reed Jr., candidate for governor, on the right to work amendment.
Republican Stand Stated
Sam Mellinger, Republican state chairman, said his party's stand on the right to work vote is contained in its platform. The platform says the party believes the amendment is not a partisan issue.
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Mellinger cited the platform as the official statement of Reed and the party.
"Three amendments to the state constitution will be submitted to the voters at the November elections.
The platform states:
"We reiterate the traditional belief of the Republican party that the people of Kansas are entitled to an expression of opinion upon any constitutional question.
"We further believe these amendments are separate and apart from partisan issues, as they will be decided upon a separate non-partisan ballot.
"When these questions are decided by popular vote, as they will be decided, we pledge to be guided by
It is understood in political circles that Reed's newspaper, the Parsons Sun, has attacked the amendment in its editorial columns, although Reed has given no personal opinion.
the mandate of the voters in carrying out any necessary enabling legislation."
Called Biggest Political Issue
CLYDE REED, JR.
John Grumm, assistant professor of political science, believes the right to work amendment is one of the biggest political issues in years.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1958 University Daily Kansan
The Republicans, like the Democrats, should exert some sort of leadership for the voters, he said.
"Although the Republicans have not spoken openly against the bill, voters tend to identify them as being for the bill and the Democrats as
being against it. The Republicans want the amendment placed on the ballot because of a threatened veto from Gov. Docking," Prof. Grumm said.
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Lawrence Businessmen Favor Right to Work
Two Lawrence businessmen said today they favor the Right to Work amendment.
"The amendment will certainly mean a lot for the state," he said. "It will bring smaller industries to Kansas, although it will not affect larger industries.
Stanley D. Penny, owner of the Penny Ready-Mixed Concrete and Construction Co., and Gene Courtney, a movie director at Centron Corp., Inc., came out in favor of the amendment. Mr. Courtney also directs the advertising work done for the amendment by Centron Corp.
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Penny thinks the amendment will benefit employees and bring more industries to Kansas.
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Their opinions were sought after the Kansan attempted to interview faculty members in favor of the amendment but was unable to find anyone willing to comment.
"Employees will be able to make
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"When union membership is voluntary the union members are able to talk to their leaders in the only language the leaders can understand.
"I hope and think the amendment will pass."
Courtney said, "Each person has the right to decide if he should join a union. I think compulsory unionism is a powerful advantage to a labor racketeer.
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a selection and choose between joining a union or not. Too many times in the past they have been forced to join the union in order to get a job."
Penny said he is less certain now than a few months ago that the amendment will be approved by Kansas voters. He said a strong opposition campaign has made the amendment's passing questionable.
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