Standish High School - Crimson Rambler Yearbook (Standish, ME)

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CRIME Several days ago, as I picked up the evening paper, there on the front page in big black letters were these words, nSon of Wealthy Oil Producer Kidnapped,n then just below, in a smaller type were these words, Feared dead. Large Ransom Demanded. Then continued on down the page on both sides and the middle were the incidents which occurred. The article told of the mother's worry, of the fathor's feelings, and of the reactions of the friends and relations. Another time, words similar to those were brought before my eyes. I read ence of a mother's hair turning white from anguish and agony. Many people believe it really ls the fault of society, they have never reached these mon, who were once boys. They orobably, in their youth, lived in the slums of some large city, using vulgar language and practicing bad habits. Every one realizes that tempta- tion is most apparent in youth. America needs more Hull Houses. These homes are like a big mother who gathers all of the under-privileged children to her and cares for them, in the proper way. Until the time when we will all live in glass houses, and eat honey, I think that death should be the penalty for kidnappers. In my opinion, we should refuse ransom. Refuse those brutal killers the money that they want. We can readily see what the reac- tion would be at first, some babies would die, some youths, and some adults. Unfortunately, history has proven some innocents must become martyrs in the pursuit to overcome evil. This theory would mean sacrifice but today many parents pay huge ransom:sums,andTtheir babies are returned dead. Eventually the kidnappers would realize that their attempts were useless.

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CRIME Ccontinuedl I think that it is interesting to see, and hear what other people from foreign countries, think of us. For instance, a friend of mine who lives in Holland has written me the following of what she thinks America to be: I think America to be a place where there are many pickpoekets, many sky- scrapers, and much kidnapping. There are many beautiful things in America, but a lot of bad people Another friend of mine in England has written me: UTherc are many beautiful homes out in the country, but also, many kidnappers and mdderers. There are high, streamlined buildings but they are not so ' substantial as our old buildings here in England. Patricia Dole '40 as-me ee-ze-ze -u--zz--me ROUGH RIDING A minister and diplomat Side by side on horses sat, One went up, the other down Occasionally one were a frown. His horse was acting queerly And jounced him round severely, But, never, never could you guess Why he enjoyed it less and less. The minister turned to the ndipu And said he thought his horse a pip, The Ndipn replied while ill at ease nDear Sir, if I may, and if you please. I'd like to state right here and new And solemnly I make this vow, That ne'er again while I'm around Shall I approach a merry-go-roundn Eleanor Lewis