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TUESDAY, JUNE |. 1854
THE ACT SHODLD BE CHANGED
THE NEW A Act


H NEW ORGANIC Act, Senate Bill 1878, contains
anumber Of undesirable features which some day will haunt
our people, and it may be too late then. There is no question
hut that the new Act provides for greater economic adyan-
tages, but at the same time the curtailment of elecems of
freedom and self government may tend to offset the advan-
tages, and the end result be far less effective than at first
hoped
OUR PRINCIPAL conncern is over three Of these pro
visions. There are others, of course, but these three seem to
curtai to a greater extent the freedom which the most ele-
mental principles Of democracy demand
FIRST, Fl right to vote for all of the representatives
of the people. As the provision now stands, each voter will
vote for inly two Of the six RepresentativesatLarg This
means that four Of these representatives will get to the legs-
Jlture without having had the vote of all the voters. Moth
ing could more completely misrepresent the full force and
fower Of the franchise. In the United States, each citizen
in a given State votes for each and every Representative to
Congress, and each Of the two Senators. Compared to what
the Organic Act demands, the voters Of each State would
vote for only one half Of the number Of Representatives,
md only one. Senator. 1t should seem clear to one and all
that if the Virgin Islands are to have six Representatives
at-Large, then each voter should be entitled TO vote for all
six such Representatives. In other words, if there is a slate
Of nine, ten, or twelve candidates for Representatives,
Large, then each voter would vote for six Of that number.
IN that way there would be true representation and the use
of the franchise in its truest sense.
SECOND, WE disagree with the manner in which the
Government Comptroller is to be appointed, and to flmc-
ton. Appointed BY the Secretary Of the Interior, he would
exercise a strict veto power, welding a sort Of club over any
and all expenditures, will, the result that time, energy and
money is lost in the traffic Of information and permission
hack and forth. It is argued that in any event, wherever
Federal funds are involved the Government maintains a
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watchdog supervision. But this is different in that this Fl
nance Governor is completely removed from local govern
ment.
ANY COMPTROLLER or auditor

N COMPTROLLER or auditor should be within the
framework Of the local government, and therefore be on the
spot to supervise and double check funds in their every res
pect. An Independent official in Washington, whose only
duty it is to supervise from long distance the use OF funds
already earmarked can only serve to tie the hands Of the
Governor, and ultimately the local government, il the exc
cution Of projects and programs which Of necessity should
go forward expeditiously.
THIRD N reorganization of the government without
the close cooperation Of the legislature, which is really the
only way in which the actual voice Of the people can be
heard, is again a form Of remote control circumventing the
elemental democratic rights Of the people of the Virgin IS
lands.
WE A SEE why certain elements in the community
argue as they do,-that a little good is better than no good at
all, but the only trouble with this argument is that it does
not 90 far enough. We are likely to find that after accepting
the little good for the moment, we are at a disadvantage a
little later on when these disadvantages outweigh the little
good Of the moment. F~urthmore, there should be no COM
promise with freedom and basic rights, and what is happen
ing is that we may be accepting certain advantages which
may have little meaning in the light Of curtailed freedom Of
action and democratic principles.
THE LEAST THAI the Virgin Islands could have done
is to have presented a united front. The opportunity for a
change, though slim, still existed. However, disagreement
coming from the very people whose fIes will be affected BY
the Organic Act, Congress is most unlikely to give a second
thought, and whenever Congressman Miller gets around to
make the introduction in the House, bill will be passed, and
regardless Of any disagreement with any sections, the Virgin
Islands will have an Organic Act.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-06-23

about the case. The attorneys To-
lationship with the client Is COM
pletely confidential. The attorney
has taken an oath to protect
within the law-the interest of
the client. Remember these facts
II you are ever accused of crime.
They could easily be the difference
between prison and freedom.
Last Of Series
This is the last in the current
series of articles THIS is THE
LAW" The North Carolina Bar
Association hopes that you La,
found the articles informal. We
Another series of similar columns,
designed to better acquaint read
ers of the Tribune with our basic
laws and court procedures, will
be offered next fall.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-06-23
THIS IS THE LAW

North Carolina. kidnapping is
punishable by life Imprisonment.
Double Jeopardy
The Federal Constitution pro
tects the individual against
double jeopardy trial more
than once for the same offense.
On this point the question arises
when does the protection of the
double jeopardy provision begin
to work? When is a trial a trial.
after which the State cannot quit
and begin again later, or after
which the State cannot again pros
ecute the defendant on the identi-
cal evidence?" Generally, it may
be said that defendant has been
placed in jeopardy after the Jury
has been impaneled and the de-
PENDANT arraigned. II the State
goes this far in prosecuting an ac-
cused person, it cannot later try
the same individual again for the
original offense, unless the trial
judge finds facts legally sufficient
as basis for ordering a mistrial
In such case, the accused could be
tried again for the same offense.
The accused could also be tried
again if a mistrial in the first
hearing should be ordered on mo-
ton of the accused, himself.
A person accused of a minor
crime which can be tried bv q
Recorders Court or Justice of
the Peace may plead mot guilty"
and yet have his case heard by
the Judge without jury. This is
not true of cases heard in Superior
Court. There, every case in which
plea of mot guilty" is entered
MUST be heard by jury.
Give All The Facts
Many persons, seeking the aid
OF an attorney to defend them
against charges of crime, make the
gross error of withholding some of
the facts from the attorney.
No attorney can properly defend
against an alleged crime unless
he is given all the facts within the
knowledge of his client. A person
accused of crime should have no
qualms about telling his lawyer
truthfully everything he knows
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-06-23
C r I M e s

~ - = ~ - -
A Crime" is an act, or conduct,
which has been declared a crime
by the State and for which the
individual or group responsible
may be publicly punished, either
by fine, or imprisonment, or both.
North Carolina divides crimes
into two general classifications:
Misdemeanors and felonies. A fell
ony is a crime which is or may
be punishable by either death or
Imprisonment in the States pri-
son. Any other crime is a INSIDE
meanor.
The distinction between the two
classifications of crime is import
ant for several reasons. Not the
least Of these is the fact that one
convicted Of a felony loses his
citizenship and its attendant
rights, including the right to vote
or hold public office. A person
convicted of a misdemeanor is
not SO severely penalized. Citizen
ship lost upon conviction of a
felony may be restored by law
Outlined in Chapter Is of the
General Statutes).
Petition For Citizenship
A convicted felon, after he has
served his time or paid off, may
get back his citizenship by filing
a petition in the Superior Court,
setting out his occupation since
his release and the reasons why
he believes he should be reinstated
as fullfledged citizen. The felon
must wait two years after release
before filing this petition. Then the
clerk of court must advertise the
fact that a hearing on the petition
is to be held, so that those who
might oppose the restoration could
appear. On the actual hearing be-
fore the Superior Court Judge,
the folon must prove by "five re-
spectacle witnesses" that his
character" for truth and honesty
has been good for three years.
The difference between felony
and misdsmeanor is also important
because there is no time limit
against prosecuting fclonies. On
the other hand, the time limit aft
er which a person may not be
prosecuted for miSdemeanor is
two years. This means that if one
commits a simple assault or an
ordinary treSpass (Which arc mis-
demeanorS) and the State fails
TO prosecute for two years there
after, it is barred forever and the
offender is free
However. if one commits murder
or any other felony, he may be
prosecuted for it at the pleasure OF
the State, no matter how much
tlme might Eavc elapsed bcfor,
the criminal action is started.
Offense Against State
All crimes are offenSes against
the State. They are attractions Of
state laws, or, the common law"
which is unwritten. It is for this
reason that criminal cases in all
courts are labeled State (of North
| Carolina) V. John Doe defend
anti. The General Assembly anc
certain State administrative agen-
cles over the years have determin-
eel what kind of conduct shall
constitute crime. It was the Cen
eral Assembly which determined
mat rare. -!rSt degree murdc..
burglary, and a-.on are capital
CRANES, punishable by death in
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-06-23

Continued From Page y
land Country Club following the
wedding ceremony.
Later in the evening, 1t. and
Mrs. Rogers left for an unan-
nounced honeymoon destination.
For travelling Mrs. Rogers wore
beige linen sheath dress with
matching jacket, embroidered in
brown beads. She wore tiny close
fitting brown and beige flowered
hat, with natural yelling. She
wore brown accessories and a cor
sage of white gold-throated or
chids. 1t. and Mrs. Rogers will
make their home in Sherman,
Texas.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
APPLICATIONS FOR
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Eugene F. Dierksheide, %, stu.
dent, Pemberville, and Miss Doro.
thy l. Beck, 81, clerk-typist, Oak
Harbor, Pastor G. F. Shoup.
William A. Weldon, %, student,
Angola, Ind, and Miss Bernadette
NJ. Ontko, "a, secretary, Marble
head. Father Augusta J. Schaefer.
Richard L. Winke, %, ware.
houSeman, Port Clinton and Miss
Norma Jean Hees, 18, cashier, Port
Clinton. Rev. Karl Brand.
Thomas N. TeWerS 18, clerk,
Vickery and Miss Janet Lee Rose,
18, Port Clinton. Rev. John E.
Braun.
Thomas D. Gillett, SO, assistant
agent, Lakewood and Miss Eleanor
M. Ganshaw, 35, Oak Harbor. Rev.
Wiegand.
Eldon C. Hartley, 20, carpenter,
Castalia, and Miss Shirley Ann
Heminger, 20, secretary. Port Clin-
ton. Rev. George Reinke.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

Frank Pope, axle overload, $25
and costs.
Nelson J. Hunt, disregarding
stop sign, SIS and costs.
Duane Forster, illegal passing,
SIS and costs.
Robert H. Dale, axle overload,
$25 and costs.
James A. Kneal, axle overload,
$25 and costs.
Edward ]. Root, speeding, for
feited bond.
Clayton Stephans. assault and bat
terry, found not guilty and Judge
Wargowsky decreed that court
costs of $500 be paid by COM
plainant. Bert Mackey.
Clarence E. Pannell, speeding,
SIS and costs.
Rollin S. Werlich. faulty brakes,
SIS and costs.
Richard P. Linhart, unable to
stop within assured clear ditance,
forfeited $25 bond.
Nellie Price, no fishing license,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
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and a son, David, at home; his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
McAfee and a sister, Mrs. Kenneth
Budd in Tempe, Ariz.; one grand
daughter; and a brother, George,
of Clyde.
He was born Jan. %, 1907, at
Lindsey, Widely known as a me-
chanic and in the automotive busi-
ness, he joined Norval Gill in their
successful business several years
ago. The partners only two years
ago had moved into their attrac-
tive new Route 2 building, which
they had constructed for their in
creasing business. Mr.. McAfee had
not been feeling we'll for several
days, but his sudden death came
as a severe shock to relatives and
friends.
Louis IA. KUebIer
A resident of the Port Clinton
area for the past three years, Louis
M. Kuebler came here from Tiffin
after he disposed of shoe stores in
Fremont, Tiffin and Bellevue which
he had operated since 1928.
He was stricken Friday morning
with the first heart attack, and
was taken to Tiffin Mercy hospital
after receiving emergency treat
ment at Magruder. He appeared to
be much improved Tuesday and
was believed to be out of danger.
Surviving are his wife, Martha
King Kuebler, to whom he was
married in Kentucky, June 5, 1910;
his father, Peter Kuebler, and two
brothers, Ralph and Francis Kue-
bier, all of Tiffin. He was born
September Is, 1900, in Tiffin, the
SON of Peter and Ella Steinmetz
Kuebler, and was a member of the
Elks, Eagles, and Moose, and of
the UCT.
His body is at the Hoffman Me-
mortal Funeral in Tiffin.
Funeral services are Friday at
10 am. from Hoffman Memorial,
Tiffin, with burial in St. Joseph'S
cemetery, Tiffin.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
II Young Mans Plea

Those who advocate strong athletic program for teen
ayers will hope that Leroy Bergemans pleas in letter
column last week will not fall on deaf ears.
The youthful Mr. Bergeman quite properly pointed out
that baseball to be busting all all over,
that is, except right here in Port Clinton.
Oh, sure the Little League is going strong but that's
about far goes The teenage league very slow in
getting started (if it does and the American Legion
Junior team has been dropped.
It's encouraging to note that the city has taken steps
to develop diamond at WaterworkS park to replace
the field abandoned at Tru-Lay.
The enthusiastic Mr. Bergeman rightly points out that
it cannot be said the boys interested because that's
about all there is for them to do in the summertime He
feels with sound reasoning the need for entire system
of baseball that when boy becomes too old for
league he automatically into another.
Under present circumstances young lad with promise
and talent for the sport graduate only from the Little
League "Where does he go from there?" Mr. Bergman
wants to know.
Under the present seup if he likes the sport well enough
it's necessary for him to play with team in of the
neighborng towns.
Mr.. Bergemans letter constitutes vigorous challenge to
those who like to consider city and county high
list OF sports minded communities. We hope his is not
voice in the Wilderness and that individual group
will step forward
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
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To The Editor:
/ came across the following ar
ticle which appeared in the "Soci-
ETY. of the Third Division" month
ly paper of which / am a mem
ber. It pertains to Fathers Day.
Father-His Day
June Goth is Fathers Day this
year, the day that we honor faith
er and commend him for the job
he is doing in building the char
acter of young America. We SO
often hear the slogan, "Freedom
is everybody's job" To promote
and preserve freedom is an indi-
vidual responsibility and one of
fathers most important jobs is to
instill in his children the great
principles and ideals upon which
America was founded and which
have made America great.
Just as the family is the basic
group in our republic, so is the in
dividual the basic unit-and each
individual is the product of his
fathers guidance and teaching.
This month we salute the Amer
lean Father who thru his wisdom,
patience and industriousneSs is
guiding his children along the
path to become good American
Citizens.
John Wozniak Jr.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
Moral Responsibility

Council is handling that against the two parolmen
who being sued for damages result of ackng
prisoner though it hot potato.
True enough the city has not been named defendant
the suit which seeks $4,000 from the two officers But
Solicitor Adar Wber has pointed out apy, there
moral obligation the citys part to the defense
OF these two young
Whether they right wrong something the court
will determine in due time It's matter that draw
pretty stiff agument from either side Nonetheess they
city employees they active duty and apparently
they were dischargng the responsibilities of their office
the best of their ability.
So right or wrong Messrs Keesor and Hendrix have
every to expect legal help their employer The
moral aspecteven if there legal one-in this
SO pronounced the city can't very well shrug it off
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

Market are spending two weeks in
Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Burning and
Joseph Curtis were called to To-
ledo Friday night by the serious
condition of Mr.. Curtis daughter
Mrs. Ginny Schribner at Riverside
hospital.
Mrs. Otto Pfeifer, Oak Harboor,
is spending a couple of weeks with
niece and nephew, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Lorensen.
Mrs. Amos Nielsen entertained
her sewing club last Tuesday eve-
ming.
The Bay jolly Stitchers All Club
met Monday evening with Norma
Burning and Jay Kagamaster with
perfect attendance of members
and leaders.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

A. N. Paulsen. All nine couples
were present.
John Burning returned home
from o. S. u. at Columbus Thurs
day, having completed his first
year in Ag. Engineering. Mrs. Boyd
Burning drove down to get him.
A part of this community got
quite jolt when the electric cur
rent went off at $40. No cooking,
lights, milking machine, ironing,
washing or refrigeration - It came
back Is hours later - The storm
burned out transformer in OH.
A late congratulation to last
weeks High School graduates, Vir-
ginia Nielsen, Janet Lee Rose,
Donald Lenke, Lois La CumSky,
and Joan Nehls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rumery of Rumery
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
Good Morning, Judge -.
MUNICIPAL COURT
A SUMMARY OF HAPPENINGS IN
OUR COUNTY HALLS OF JUSTICE

MUNICIPAL COURT
Edna Lowe, permitting minor to
drive, SIS and costs.
Malcolm L. Zunk, reckless driv-
ing, SIS and costs; license sus-
pended 80 days.
George r. Dempster, speeding,
$22.30 and costs.
Bernard Whitman, disregarding
stop sign, SIS and costs.
John August Redman, speeding,
So and costs.
Rex B. Gorrell, reckless driv-
ing, $35 and costs.
Ralph L. King, overlooking,
500 and costs.
Theodore lockwood, axle over
load, $25 and costs.
Ray G. Rees, axle overload,
SIS and costs.
Ralph M Siebert, axle overload,
SIS and costs.
Walter E. Purkeypile, no fish
ing license, SIS and costs.
Howard r. Wheeler, no fishing
license, SIS and costs.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
SILVER ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. George Dibling,
well known here, will celebrate
their silver wedding anniversary
Sunday, June 27, with an open
house at their home in Sandusky,
1881 Pearl street. No invitations
are being sent, but friends, neigh.
bors and relatives are cordially in
vited to attend the open house
which is set for two to four o'clock,
and six to nine o'clock. Mr.. Dib-
ling is the son of Ambrose Dibling
here, and many local friends and
relatives will be joining them in
the anniversary celebration. The
Diblings have one daughter, Mrs.
Kenneth Smith of Fremont, and
three grandsonS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
1lT1TlI1T
SOCIETY
Will SON-BOYER

Honeymooning at MuSkaka Lake
Kilworthy, Ontario, Canada, are
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar V. Boyer,
whose marriage was solemnized
Saturday, June IL, by the Rev. j.
v. BigeloW at Evangelical United
Brethren church.
The bride is the former Ruth
Wilson, assistant manager at Bob's
Sandwich Shoppe, and the daugh-
ter of Cecil Wilson of Vance,
burg, KY. The groom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Boyer of Belle
vue. He is salary and wage an
alyst at Erie Ordnance Depot.
They will reside in Port Clinton.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

Three local children, Linda Lor-
ensen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Lorensen; James Everett,
three year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Don Everett; and Steve Bettinger,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Bettinger,
appeared on WSPD-TV's Fun Farm
Tuesday. Wednesday was Linda'S
fourth birthday, and she took a
birthday cake along to the TV
party.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

The beautiful bridal doll, which
is being given away as part of the
benefit programs which Catawba
women sponsored for Magruder
hospitals expansion fund, will be
awarded Friday at 8 pm. at the
Gerner & Wolf store, where it is
on display. Mrs. Carmen Hawking
designed and made the exquisite
bridal attire the doll is wearing.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
LITTLE PORTAGE ITEMS
LITTLE PORTAGE ITEMS
Farm Women's Club
To Tour Rose Gardens
By MRS. c.. w. BUNNING
News Staff Correspondent

On Tuesday at 1:15 pm. the Bay Twp. Farm Womens
Club VIII make tour of gardens. The chairman Mrs.
Gladys Meachem has different places planned visit in PIT
Clinton and vicinity Hosesses following the tour Feda
Ewersen, Addie baltimore and Florence Smith
The TO.B met last Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Senon of
Klamath Falls, Oregon, are guests
of friends and relatives here this
week. Mr.. Semon, a native of Port
Clinton is a state representative
in Oregon and at one time gained
the reputation as the Potato King
of Oregon"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
LOCALS

Mrs. Barbara Pe1yhe, Pearl and
Barbara, Catawba Cliffs, are in
Tucson, Arizona, for a two weeks
visit with relatives.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
DAV lNSTALLS

Lillian Hiss, who was first Com
mander of DAV Auxiliary when it
was organized four years ago, in
stalled new officers at Monday
nights meeting in Legion Home.
They are: Commander, Irene Mi
nier; senior vice-commander, Helen
Splitter; junior vice-commander
Mary Jane Dirnberg; treasurer,
Frances Dirnberg; chaplain, Cert
rude Hrupcho; adjutant, Marie
Osborn.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
ATTEND SHOW

Five members of the Antiquar-
ianS have an interesting days out
ing planned for this Thursday, 60
ing to Hudson for the annual An
tique show.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18

Elizabeth L. Ayers, daughter of
Mrs. Kathryn |. Ayers of 348 Will
son avenue, was one of 81 full
time undergraduate students at
Bowling Green State University
who made straight ga" grades in
all their studies in the spring Sc
mester which ended June 4, regis
trar Glenn /. Van Wormer an
noIm1ced
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
WOMEN OF MOOSE

New officers of Women of the
Moose will be installed at the June
81 meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-18
SALYoR'S are OPEN and serving
delicious Smoked Ribs nightly
from 500 Pm. to 900 PM. Sum-
days from 1900 noon to 300 PM.

Lyman Stanton, son of Band Di-
rector and Mrs. David Stanton, is
improving satisfactorily following
the serious heart operation he
underwent last Thursday at Mt.
Sinai hospital, Cleveland, and is
expected to be removed home Sat-
urday.