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Editorial
November 1, 1956
The Bluffton News
Bluffton, Allen County, Hancock County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Ohio editorial endorses two ballot issues: a $90M bond for up to $400 bonuses to Korean War veterans, citing fairness to their service against communism; and a constitutional amendment extending Ohio Senate terms from 2 to 4 years for better legislative focus.
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The Two State Issues
In addition to selecting a president and vice president for the next four years and electing state and county officers and judges, Ohio voters must decide two important issues on the ballots Tuesday.
The News believes the proposal that a soldiers' bonus be awarded to veterans of the Korean conflict will pass, and sincerely hopes so. Veterans of both World Wars have been so rewarded, and it would not seem fair to do less for the boys who blocked the road to Communist domination of the Far East. Their's was an exasperating and thankless task. It is not too late for Ohioans to show some token of appreciation.
A bond issue not to exceed $90 million dollars would be authorized to provide bonuses not exceeding $400 for any individual.
The News likewise feels a favorable vote is deserved for the proposed constitutional amendment changing the term of members of the Ohio Senate from two to four years. Longer tenure of office will give the new senator a better opportunity to get acquainted with his work and the problems of the state before it is time to start campaigning for re-election—a sizeable job when some senatorial districts cover seven or more counties.
In addition to selecting a president and vice president for the next four years and electing state and county officers and judges, Ohio voters must decide two important issues on the ballots Tuesday.
The News believes the proposal that a soldiers' bonus be awarded to veterans of the Korean conflict will pass, and sincerely hopes so. Veterans of both World Wars have been so rewarded, and it would not seem fair to do less for the boys who blocked the road to Communist domination of the Far East. Their's was an exasperating and thankless task. It is not too late for Ohioans to show some token of appreciation.
A bond issue not to exceed $90 million dollars would be authorized to provide bonuses not exceeding $400 for any individual.
The News likewise feels a favorable vote is deserved for the proposed constitutional amendment changing the term of members of the Ohio Senate from two to four years. Longer tenure of office will give the new senator a better opportunity to get acquainted with his work and the problems of the state before it is time to start campaigning for re-election—a sizeable job when some senatorial districts cover seven or more counties.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Ohio Election
Soldiers Bonus
Korean War Veterans
Senate Term Extension
Constitutional Amendment
What entities or persons were involved?
Ohio Voters
Veterans Of The Korean Conflict
Ohio Senate
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Ohio Ballot Issues On Soldiers' Bonus And Senate Term Extension
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Both Proposals
Key Figures
Ohio Voters
Veterans Of The Korean Conflict
Ohio Senate
Key Arguments
Veterans Of World Wars Received Bonuses, So Korean War Veterans Should Too For Blocking Communist Domination
Korean War Service Was Exasperating And Thankless, Deserving Token Appreciation
Bonus Funded By Up To $90 Million Bond Issue, Not Exceeding $400 Per Individual
Four Year Senate Terms Allow Better Acquaintance With Work And State Problems Before Re Election Campaigning
Senatorial Districts Often Cover Seven Or More Counties, Making Re Election A Sizeable Job