Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1935, Page 4

EUROPE'S TRAFFIC “TOLL NEGLIGIBLE Chauffeur Writes That En- ~forcement of Laws Is Responsible. Interest in making Washington's streets safer is shown in various let- ters received daily by the Safety Coun- cil of The Evening Star. Excerpts from some of these letters are as follows: d “Since T retyrned to Washington, T read several letters published in| your paper for the benefit of pro- mioting safety in Washington. I am a private chauffeur and have traveled | through different countries in Eu- rope this Summer with my employer. “I must say the three months I was over there I never heard or saw of any accident of people being killed or injured, like you read every day in the papers in Washington. The reason for that I believe is that | the law is enforced over there. No matter who the person might be, 4f she or he violates the traffic law and is caught doing so, one pays & fine accordingly—motorist as well as pédestrian. In Germany, for in-| stance, if a pedestrian crosses the street against the light and a police- man sees you, you pay one mark fine immediately to him, and he gives you_a receipt. The same is done to the “motorist. They do not issue a driver’s license until one knows the traffic rules and regulations. 1 really think if the law was en- forced here like in Europe and every person treated alike, accidents would | be greatly reduced in Washington.” | WILLIAM A. SMIT, 64 T street. “I received your letter and pledge, | which I have placed on my wind- shield. I consider it a privilege to co- | operate with the good work we are all | attempting to carry on for the benefit | and safety of the people of Washing- ton. In doing this I trust we will set an example for the rest of the coun- tfy in making our city one of the| safest anywhere. *Considering the vast number of cars which creates this traffic prob- lem, we must not overlook the splen- did and untiring efforts of our Police Department and traffic officers, who are on duty at all hours to see that ¥ou and I are able to cross our streets safely at dangerous intersections. ‘These men are out in all weather, rain | or shine, doing their duty unselfishly in order that our streets may be safe.” = FRANK E. LEA, 48 I street. “After reading in your columns the nhumerous letters from correspondents criticizing so-called “jay-walkers” for crossing sfreets at places other than intersections I was pleased and inter- ested to note the hint in your edi- torial of September 27 that an inter- section may not always be the best | crossing place. | ““This may prove true in some cases, | but to one who is unable to run— much less to leap—and who, therefore, | naturally chooses the least dangerous crossings, it seems the midblock is often to be preferred. “Doubters of this statement should, for a test, try crossing the street at Fifteenth and H streets northeast, then walk a few blocks north on Blad- ensburg road and cross there. At this apd various other intersections the pedestrian must possess the ability and the agility of a leaping tuna and &-human pinwheel in order to look i3 four directions at the same time and to avoid being struck while so doing. “Away from intersections, there is generally an interval following the change of lights in which one may cross while giving most of his atten- tion to cars approaching from one direction, and by waiting for this in- terval is reasonably sure of arriving safely on the other side. “Writing as one who has lost a brother, killed by an intoxicated, hit- and-run driver, and who, therefore, has & feeling of awe—but not rever- ence—for careless drivers of these projectiles of death, I hope most care- ful thought and study may be given this phase of the subject. “A careless individual, driver or pedestrian, will probably be the same wherever the crossing is attempted, but any one in his right mind, will- ing to ‘waste’ a few precious mo- ments, should be granted the privilege of choosing the crossing ‘which he thinks he can negotiate most safely. “My signature hereto betokens my honest endeavor to heed the regu- lations which should govern motorist and pedestrian alike, but I venture to say the auto driver has not the same horror of being run over by a pedes- trian that the latter has of being struck by the former. “I offer no plan for safety except the use of ordinary common sense and the hope that all drivers may become ‘conscience-conscious.’ " ‘WALTER E. BIRCH, 1711 M street northeast, Steam Engines. Al steam engines are really ma- chines for turning heat energy into the energy of motion of the parts of the machine, which in their turn do the work required, Song for Kiddies I WILL TAKE CARE! (Tune “America.") Respectfully dedicated to The Eve- ning Star SAFETY COUNCIL. By William B. Severe, District manager, the Maccabees. L I will try to obey The traffic laws each day, I WILL TAKE CARE. I know .the danger there— Cars passing ev'rywhere— I HAV# NO LIMBS TO SPARE— I WILL TAKE CARE. II. T'll wait °till signals show It's SAFE for me to GO! I WILL TAKE CARE. ¥ will not be a JAY, I'll cross the proper way, I want to LIVE AND STAY— I WILL TAKE CARE. IIL. Il take no foolish chance But careful ALWAYS glance— I WILL TAKE CARE. I want to LIVE! Don't you? ‘Then try in all you do To help make SAFETY true, Say “I'LL TAKE CARE.” Iv. Let’s all this slogan learn No matter where we turn— I WILL TAKE CARE. The loss of life is great Here, and in ev'ry State— KILLED! Is an awful fate— I WILL TAKE CARE. Ty s i Shriners Promise Safety Aid l tee members of the local Shrine te: drivers. of Almas Temple. Back row, lefi to driving pledges at the company head local manager, and W. N, Wood, fuel e 5 N ‘Through the co-operation of the Almas Temple Luncheon Commit- mple have been signed up as safe In this group, at the pledging ceremony, are, left to right, front row: J. C. Koons, chairman of committee, and Robert P. Smith, potentate right: Joseph Milans, vice chairman of committee, and Robert Reager, past illustrious potentate. ~—Star Staff Photo. Officials of the Shell Oil Co. are shown subscribing to Star safe- quarters, 4136 Georgia avenue. Left to right, are: W. J. Hamman, maintenance superintendent; C. W. Brisco, 1 oil department.—Star Staff Photo. Safety (Continued From First Page.) our membership will be glad to co- operate to the fullest extent.” There are few organizations in ‘Washington which date back <o far as the Medical Society or which have played a more active part in the fos- | tering of better conditions here. In | sponsoring the safety campaign among the city’'s medical practition- ers the society is adhering to its cen- tury-old policy of supporting move- ments which are in the interest of public welfare. The Medical Society had its be- | ginning on September 26, 1817, when an organization meeting of physicians | of Washington and Georgetown was held at Tennison’s Hotel, on the site | of the present Willard Hotel. A Con- stitutional Committce was appointed and formal organization of the society was completed Jaauary 5, 1818, and application was made to Congress for & charter. The original charter act| | was approved February 16, 1819, and a revival of the charter, with amend- ments, was approved by President Van Buren on July 7, 1838. The charter further was amended by Congress to provide for admission of women in 1875. More Than 800 Members. ‘There now are more than 800 mem- Ders of the society, including nearly | all of the outstanding practicing | physicians of the city, both men and | womam. The society’s new building | + Abbott Refrigeration Co., on M street includes an auditorfum in which meetings of the organization are held, offices, a medical museum, lounge and other facilities for social and business activities. ‘The Army Medical Center, in join- g The Star safety campaign brought the first major hospital in Washington into the street and highway safety | movement. STAR, WASHINGTON, and organizations are past the 75 per‘ cent mark. The Star Safety Council again asks all organizations which have obtained quantities of pledge cards for em- ployes and members to return the signed cards which already have been collected s0 that they may be tab- ulated. Belated pledges may be turned in later and will be credited to the company or organization so that no group need Jear' loss of its place on the honor roll through turning in an incomplete set of pledge cards. The Edgemoor Citizens’ Association has unanimously approved the safe- driving campaign and has asked for pledge cards and windshield stickers for its members. The association safety movement is being directed by the president, O, P. M, Brown, 5416 Edgemoor Lane. W. C. T. U. Group Joins. The Alexandria-Arlington County Woman's Christian Temperance Union, composed of five union or- ganizations, joined The Star council at a meeting yesterday afternoon in | Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Alexandria, Va. Under direction of | Mrs. W. D. Brookings, the grganiza- tion will distribute cards to the five | member unions for the use of in-| dividual members who drive cars in Washington and its vicinity. Officials and employes of Cedar Hill Cemetery Corp. have joined the safety movement and have asked The Star Council to provide 20 pledge cards. The Polish Club also has indorsed the drive and is seeking to pledge all of its members who drive motor ve- hicles in Washington. The safety campaign, of the club is being directed by L. A. Pawlowski, 437 Manor place. Among the other companies and groups - which have just joined The Star Council in its efforts to promote safe driving and walking in Washing- ton is the American Brewing Co., 3409 K street. Cards for all company drivers and employes have been obtained from The Siar Council by Andrew C. Dignan, Asks 12-Mile Speed Law. Decrying daily speeding of auto- mobiles on the streets of the city, John D. Van Sant, nearly totally blind licensed peddler, urges that the speed limit be reduced to 12 miles an hour throughout the city. Van Sant would abolish all traffic lights and instead pass a regulation requiring every motorist to come to a complete stop before entering any intersection. He wouid have the/ traffic authorities paint & white line 100 feet from each corner designating | | the stop requirement. The blind man, also a cripple, is the | originator of the white cane for those |lacking vision to enable other people {to know them. “It is the needless ! hurry that causes so many accidents,” | he stated. “The time has come for | drastic action.” | Van Sant lives at 819 Sixth street. D. C. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1935. Keep Headlights Safe Year by year the deadly traffic toll reaches new peaks. In the thick of the battle to reduce this loss of life are State motor vehicle adminis- Twelve of them, officers and members of the American Associ- ation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, articles describing the major causes of automobile accidents, Number 1 in the series, “Keep Headligkts Safe,” follows: BY FRANK E. FINNEY, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Indiana. Regional President, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. OU wouldn't throw dust in theg | lightless driver, and a sorrel horse. trators. eyes of the driver approach- ing you. Yet something just as dangerous happens every b 4 time a driver is blinded by your head- | lights. Poor and defective lighting takes a large annual toll in lives and injuries. Last year there were 422, 490 accidents in which 20,950 persons were killed after dark in the United States, according to statistics gath- ered by a member company of the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. Whil there were 37,000 more accidents during the day, they resulted in almost 6,000 less deaths. The rate of death per accl- dent was more than 50 per cent worse during the hours of darkness than during the hours of daylight. On the basis of traffic volume it was several hundred per cent greater. Cannonball Baker, the noted trans- continental driver, has said that the Application for enrollment of the He was injured about six months ago, greatest perils in night driving are officers and personnel of the great Army Medical Center, which includes Walter Reed Hospital and the train- ing center for Army nurses and other medical personnel, was made by Lieut. Col. W. W. Vaughan, Medical Corps, provost marshal, “We are interested in your safety | campaign and heartily approve,” Col. | “Will you please send | us about 400 of the pledges in order | Vaughan said. that we may have the members of this post join the campaign?” 100 Per Cent List Grows. The roll of organizations which have reported 100 per cent enroliment of their automobile drivers is growing | daily and many other organizations are nearing the perfect score in their | safety drives, Among the 100 per cent returns reported to The Star council within the past day or two are the American Electrotype Co., the Frank R. Jelleff, the Royal Typewriter Co., the District of Columbia Motor Corps, American Red Cross, West End Citi- zens’ Association, Quality Laundry and Tolman Laundry. The American Red Cross, national headquaraters building staff, has returned 129 of 150 | pledge cards. Many other companies I co-operation with the Sa. ar, I promise to: Drive on right of Refrain from jum, [~_Safe Driving Pledge N THg intgest of accident prevention and safer conditions” on the streets and highways and in fety Council of The Evening Never operate at reckless speed. highway. Stop at all S-T-O-P signs. ping traffic lights. Make turns from the proper lanes. Signal before turning or stopping. Give right of way in doubtful cases. Heed pedestrians’ Keep my vehicle Be courteous and The Safety rights, Never pass on curve or top of hill. Slow down at intersections and schools. in safe condition. considerate of others. Council Of The Evening Star ‘Washington, D. C. Sign and send above cou, pon 10 The Evening Star Safety Council, Room 600, Star Building You GET 2ROYAL Two coMpLETE ElectricVacuum Cleaners eaners . . . each with its own electric motor . . . the fa- mous “ROYAL,” I with _motor.driven, revolving brush, advertised in Good Housekeeping, for your regular floor and rug cleaning. the famous “ROY- AL JUNIOR” band cleaner for P, your ‘ draperies, [ curtains, mate tresses and fur. niture. 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