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Editorial
October 4, 1954
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The editorial congratulates President W. P. Kennedy on his unanimous reelection by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, praises the democratic election process as a model for preventing wars and ennobling leadership, and thanks delegates, officers, and retiring members for strengthening the organization across the US and Canada.
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Congratulations!
As we go to press, the supreme governing body of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen is naming its leaders for the next four years.
If the world would settle its problems and choose its leaders by free deliberations, followed by free elections, as do Brotherhood delegates and officers, who stem from two nations, wars would be no more.
There is something ennobling and inspirational in leaders coming before those who have honored them with the mantle of leadership, there to have their stewardship examined in open and free deliberations and discussions, finally to receive, if deserved, the award of approval in the form of reelection.
President W. P. Kennedy's stewardship stood the test of free men, and his reelection was unanimous.
Congratulations, President Kennedy! You have deserved and won the respect and confidence of your fellowmen.
Alongside you, others are chosen as Brotherhood leaders to assist you in carrying the great load that must always be carried by God-fearing, freedom-loving men. Your associate officers, too, receive our congratulations and acclaim.
To those whose terms of Brotherhood service have concluded, we express the sincere thought that the love and respect of Brotherhood members will abide with you, in the certain knowledge that you have been good and faithful servants; that from your lives a great and democratic organization has been given new strength and greater devotion to a worthy human cause; that in your retirement you will not be forgotten.
To the delegates and officers, past and present, we express the happy thought that people by the hundreds of thousands in Canada and the United States are grateful for your renewed demonstration of the vital truth that the democratic way is the only righteous way of human living.
As we go to press, the supreme governing body of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen is naming its leaders for the next four years.
If the world would settle its problems and choose its leaders by free deliberations, followed by free elections, as do Brotherhood delegates and officers, who stem from two nations, wars would be no more.
There is something ennobling and inspirational in leaders coming before those who have honored them with the mantle of leadership, there to have their stewardship examined in open and free deliberations and discussions, finally to receive, if deserved, the award of approval in the form of reelection.
President W. P. Kennedy's stewardship stood the test of free men, and his reelection was unanimous.
Congratulations, President Kennedy! You have deserved and won the respect and confidence of your fellowmen.
Alongside you, others are chosen as Brotherhood leaders to assist you in carrying the great load that must always be carried by God-fearing, freedom-loving men. Your associate officers, too, receive our congratulations and acclaim.
To those whose terms of Brotherhood service have concluded, we express the sincere thought that the love and respect of Brotherhood members will abide with you, in the certain knowledge that you have been good and faithful servants; that from your lives a great and democratic organization has been given new strength and greater devotion to a worthy human cause; that in your retirement you will not be forgotten.
To the delegates and officers, past and present, we express the happy thought that people by the hundreds of thousands in Canada and the United States are grateful for your renewed demonstration of the vital truth that the democratic way is the only righteous way of human living.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Trainmen
Union Leadership
Democratic Elections
Reelection
Congratulations
Freedom Loving Men
What entities or persons were involved?
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen
President W. P. Kennedy
Delegates And Officers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Congratulations On Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen Leadership Reelection
Stance / Tone
Congratulatory And Praising Democratic Processes
Key Figures
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen
President W. P. Kennedy
Delegates And Officers
Key Arguments
Free Deliberations And Elections In The Brotherhood Prevent Wars
Democratic Leadership Selection Is Ennobling And Inspirational
President Kennedy's Stewardship Tested And Unanimously Reelected
Associate Officers Assist In Leadership Responsibilities
Retiring Officers Honored For Faithful Service And Strengthening The Organization
Democratic Way Demonstrated As Righteous Human Living