Letters, Apr. 22, 1957

Nods & Becks

Sir:

Did John Milton (1608-74) in L' Allegro foretell the events in the Senate investigation of Dave Beck and racketeering in the labor unions?

Quips and cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods, and becks, and wreathed smiles.

RUSSELL S. DOZER Greencastle, Ind.

Sir:

Beck and Hoffa are proof that the worker is still a peon to the union, and that the politician is far from a true American in allowing him to be exploited.

GEORGE MUNSON Garden City, N.Y.

Sir:

Teamsters can vote. Perhaps this is the cause of the disaster. Maybe enough of them haven't voted in the past.

RALPH F. CUSHMAN North Hollywood, Calif.

Sir:

They'll wonder where...

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