Evening Star Newspaper, October 8, 1935, Page 4

A—4 MOTORT FFER SAFETY DRVE D J. W. M. McMahan Notes 16 Specific Violations and Many Other Acts of Peril. Reporting that during one day's observation of Washington traffic he saw 16 specific instances of reckless driving and law violation of five dif- ferent types and examples of three other types of violations too numerous to be listed separately, J. W. M. Mc- Mahan, 3810 Eighth street, has writ- ten to the Safety Council commend- ing its safety campaign and request- ing that efforts be made to establish a “plain clothes” traffic police force. “Believe it or not,” Mr. McMahan said, “you really are making us poor motorists sgfety-conscious—and then some. Instead of amusing myself in passing fancies while driving I watch for reckless drivers, and see plenty of them. “Today I not only made mental note of the situation, but jotted down just who I, as motorist and pedestrian, considered dangerous. I hope that I might be able to assist a cor- poration so eager in promoting and saving the lives of those who are dependent on safe driving. Not Perfect Himself. “Before proceeding, I do not want to give the impression that I never violate a trafic rule, because I do. The only one that I am conscious of is speeding and I usually drive 25 to 30 miles per hour, but seldom exceed this. “I spent practically a whole day making the following observations: “1, Operating with bad brakes, two bad cases. 2. Nipping caution tinuously. “3. Passing red lights, one. “4. Passing stop signs, three. “5. Running out of lanes, continu- lights, con- ously. 6. Pulling away from curb without looking, four. “%. Driving on wrong side of street and cutting corners, six. “8. Parking cars in restricted zones, several. “I will try to comment on each of these violations as briefly as possible. | “1. I saw a car of 1929 model ap- proach an intrsection, controlled by lights, traveling approximately 25 miles per hour. This car passed me on my left, making every effort to|$8 or $10 to have our brakes repaired | stop, but, in spite of those efforts, he stopped three-quarters of the way across the street, first backed up, then decided to go on. Can you teach people to drive carefully if they have no control over their cars? I saw another car later on in the day, not exactly related to the one above, but similiar. “2. When it comes to nipping cau- tion lights, well, we take the cake. What I mear by nipping caution lights 18 when people use it for green knowing that it is going to turn red before they can gain the center of the Intersection. This is very dan- gerous due to the fact that this type of driver usually has the accelerator on the floor. Should & person who heeds the lights step into the intersec- tion it would be impossible for—espe- cially an elderly person—to regain the curb. Should this be one of the bad- braked fellows, well, the coroner knows the rest. There seems to be a com- plete lack of understanding between motorist and the Police Department on this subject. Several of the South- ern States used to permit this. Wheth- er they do now, I cannot say. “3. I saw one member of the oppo- site sex deliberately pass a red light and as much as I would like to say it, I will not. I will just say another red light passed. “4. I saw three gentlemen who ap- peared to be intelligent pass a stop sign at one intersection. I would have liked to have had the authority to stop those gentlemen and ask them why. Apparently they did not think the sign should be there. “5. The regulation against running out of lanes is completely ignored un- less there is an officer at that particu- lar spot. “6. I saw four cases of pulling away from the curb, all of which caused dangerous maneuvers. Three trucks and one coupe were the offenders. “7. I observed six cases of driving on wrong side of street and cutting corners by five Negro-operated taxis and one Negro passenger car. “8. Mr. Van Duzer had ‘No Parking From Here to Corner’ signs erected so that a motorist approaching an inter- section could see clearly if there were any pedestrians or vehicles coming from the opposite direction. These signs are disregarded to a great extent, creating an uncalled for hazard, For Pedestrian Control. “I am 100 per cent for Mr. Van Du- ver's pedestrian control. It would put a stop to people walking on red lights and reading a newspaper at the same time. I will admit that The Star 15 always interesting, but surely we can wait until we are on the sidewalk to read it. You might go so far as to suggest this while waiting for the green light. If the pedestrian was made to realize that this is no joking matter, I believe Supt. Brown could expect 75 per cent co-operation from people living in’ the District. “A fact that I would like to see published in your paper while this campaign is on is that the pedestrian has the right to continue crossing the street in spite of the fact that the light has turned during their crossing. I honestly do not believe that one motorist out of 10 could tell you this. ‘Why not try this on one of your safety campaigns? “I really believe that the only way ‘Washington will evér be an example to other cities is as follows: Put on about 50 non-uniformed officers, Just as detectives are, and let them iden- tify themselves after the person has been caught. I can think of & number of ways in which this might be ac- complished. Sooner or later this is OlIL BURNERS For Furnaces, Arcolas, Hot Air Systems, Etc. 19950 up National Electrical Supply Co. 1328 New York Ave. NA. 6800 American dean of graduate school. American University. C. B. Ryan, president of Yellow signed The Star safety pledge. going to be the one means of solving this situation. “In my opinion an officer should be | allowed to stop any car and test it for mechanical requirements. This would be a blessing, as I am sure that the | majority of us would rather spend | than to pay a like sum to the Police Department and have the vehicle im- pounded also. I am sure I would. | “Please do not think me a crank trying to find fault with other people, | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, U. Joins Officials of American University support The Star safety campaign. Standing, left to right: Melvin Wheatley, president Student Council; Dr. George B. Woods, dean of College of Liberal Arts; Dr. Ernest Griffith, Seated: Dr. Joseph M. M. Gray, chancellor of —Star Staft Photo. and Minute Taxi Co., pictured as he —Star Staff Photo. Safety (Continued From First Page.) | faculty members to park their cars about the campus and on Nebraska avenue,’ he said, but the “pink slip system” is being used only in the places of most popularity and car con- | gestion. The only time that college | automobile traffic requires the co- | operation of police, Dr. Woods ex- sented by John Meininger and ap- proved without a dissenting vote. The resolution reads as follows: “Resolved, that the student body of American University go on record as favoring the safe-driving cam- paign sponsored by The Evening Star, as pledging full co-operation with the Safety Council in conducting this worthy project.” Melvin E. Wheatley of Delaware, president of the Student Council, who presided at the meeting today, de- clared: “Safe driving on the road is a matter of utmost importance to the college student. This is especially true because of the fact that any ac- cident in which he might be involved would not only endanger him phys- ically, but also would threaten his college career. Has No Time to Waste. “Regulated as he is by a definite schedule of classes and rigid require- ments for graduation, he cannot af- ford to spend his time recuperating on & hospital cot or pleading his case before a traffic court. “In the past, here at American Uni- versity, the students have had an en- viable record for safe driving. Dur- ing the three-year period I have been enrolled at the university students of this school have been involved in only two serious automoblle accidents. In both cases the students have been exonerated. The mere fact, however, that they were not to blame has neither restored their damaged cars nor helped them make up the work which they were forced to miss. “These accidents have demonstrated to the American University student body the need for conscious effort on the part of all motorists to make the streets and highways safer for those who travel upon them. “As students and citizens, then we heartily support any project which has for its ultimate aim—safe driving.” Kiwanians Provide Warning. The Washington Kiwanis Club has completed the painting of warning footprints on sidewalks at street in- tersections throughout the business section of the city. A total of 836 to all pedestrians to walk safely. The prints, in red paint, carry the warning, “Don't get hurt.” on the sole and the name of the club on the heel. They are expected to remain visible for several weeks. ‘The District of Columbia Parent- Teacher Association has asked for per- mission to distribute among its mem- ber associations in Wasnington copies of the song, “I Will Take Care,” which was broadcast in one of The Star Safety Council programs from Station WRC last week. The song, sung to the tune of Severe, District manager of the Mac- | cabees, and was sung in the radio | broadcast by a chorus of Junior Mac- cabees. | A second “safety song,” written and pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, | because I am anything but that. This | piajned, is on special occasions when | Sixteenth and Irving streets, also was is the first letter that I have written in the interest of the public. I hope. | even though I am ignorant of the type | of accidents that is causing our death toll to mount, that this letter from a fair-minded citizen to a highly re- spected paper, who is championing | worthy a cause, will have some effect.” \FOUR BURN TO DEATH IN TENNESSEE HOMES Two Children and Two Elderly Persons Trapped in Rooms. Father Seriously Hurt. By the Assoctated Press. NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 8.— Four persons were dead in widely- separated parts of Tennessee yester- day after fires had destroyed their | homes. Trapped in an upstairs bed room, two children, Guy Lee Skelton, 5, and Verlin Shook, 14, who had been stay- [ ing at the Skelton home, were burned | to death near Erwin in extreme East | Tennssee. Claude Skelton, father of the boy, “::s seriously burned trying to rescue em. Reports received in Memphis, in the far western corner of the State, said Mr. and Mrs. James Partenberry, both past 80 years of age, died when fire destroyed their home near there last night. It was blieved to have origi- nated in cotton stored in an attic. {TWO MOVIE WEDDINGS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY | 8ally Blane and Anita Thompson to Wed Foster and Quillen. By the Associated Press. HOLLYWOOD, October 8.—The movie colony will be in wedding clothes all day today. Sally Blane and Norman Foster, and Anita Thompson and Johny Quillen— all of the films—are to be married. Miss Thompson, one of the younger players, and Quillen, brother of Come- dian Eddie Quillen, were to be wed at the Blessed Sacrament Church this morning. In the afternoon, Sally Blane, sister of Loretta Young, and Foster, former husband of Claudette Colbert, were to be married at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. TRUNKS—urire 1ot Saddlery Repairing of Leather Goods G.W.King,Jr. 51111thSt.N.W. $3.50 New York Sasu October 12 $3.00 Philadelphia 75 Wilmington 15.50 Indianapelis 20.00 Chi At ST Sasurday, October 13 w Altoona Pittsburgh New York DALY Coaches only Lv. 1230 A. M. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD | large crowds come to the campus. | Dr. Woods expressed confidence in | the ability of youth to drive safely and | carefully. A champion of young peo- ple, he defended youth from indis- | | criminate charges of wild driving, and | declared that young men and women generally should not all be blamed for the derelictions of a few. Resolution Is Adopted. The resolution to approve The Star | Safety Council movement was offi- | cially adopted by the students at their SEAVE THE SAUCE OF THE season/ with 18 full-color photos mailed freel ‘Write fo— American Cranberry Exchange Dept. N—90 West Broadway, New York, N. Y. Cranberries | recent student assembly. It was pre- | | broadcast last week. | SMALL ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY No need to buy large quan- tities of lumber and mullwork for small repair jobs. Here at J. Frank Kelly you can buy any quantity of material de- sired. Prices are no higher. 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