Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1935, Page 10

TRAFI, CONTROL URGED I LETTER Perils of Ontario Road Sec- tion Called to Attention of Safety Council. Declaring Oniario road between Co- lumbia road and its angular inter- section with:Eighteenth street is “one of the most dangerous in this section of the ¢ity,” W. H. Grifin of the United States Geological Survey, who lives in ‘the Ontario Apartment, has urged that The Evening Star Safety Council co-operate with residents of that section in an effort to obtain proper tyaffic control there. The Tequest, made by Mr. Griffin in & letter to The Star Council, is but one of many received by the council 10k, increased safeguards on and in the | ity of Columbia road, especially lir Seventeenth street, adjacent to e Henry D. Cooke School, and near 4 teenth street. S Numerous appeals both by letter in person have been made to . -Van Duzer and the Commissioners ing the last year or two” Mr. said, “but, except for a per- functory and stereotyped response that conditions would be investigated, all eppeals have been in vain, while the danger from trafic grows steadily worse. Only Short Stretch. “It is a short stretch on Ontario road of which I speak,” he explained, “but where it crosses Columbia road and Lanier street and its angular in- tersection with Eighteenth street, in front of the Ontario Apartments’ en- trance gate, with trafic moving in all directions, make this short and congested street one of the most dan- gerous in this section of the eity.” Cars are parked solidly on both sides of the street and on the north side of Columbia road, as a rule, and there frequently is some truck or car double parked to make the situation worse, Mr. Griffin said. He added that at the Lanier street crossing cars cus~ tomarily are parked up to the four corners. The intersection with Eight- eenth street is at the summit of a steep grade, on which all traffic from the north, on both streets, makes high speed, making the intersection “a most dangerous crossing.” “The only protection the Traffic Bureau has ever furnished is,” he con- tinued, “a 3-foot-high stop sign at the approach to Columbia road for the protection of automobile drivers en- tering this thoroughfare, yet this cau- tion signal is practically useless since it is usually obscured by machines parked against it. The lowly and helpless pedestrian, however, has only a confused mind to protect him from the traffic entering Ontario road from | south, east and west.” Appeal One of Many. ‘The appeal from Mr. Griffin is but one of many made in connection with the present traffic safety campaign for improvement of highway engi- neering in various parts of the city. | In all, hundreds of letters dealing with various phases of the traffic and safety problems in Washington have been received. of these letters follow: “In Seattle, the pedestrian is con- trolled at street intersections as much as is wheeled traffic. From personal observation, having lived in Seattle many years, I believe that the control, by light and bell, of pedestrian traffic, will reduce accidents. “HERBERT A. BLOGG.” “I think The Star deserves much praise for the traffic safety campaign which it is conducting. Much good will undoubtedly result from this cam- paign. I believe, however, that even more could be acomplished if you would have a permanent traffic safety page in The Star, which would enable the people to discuss the problems emd offer suggestions as to remedies. “E. ELVOVE."” “This morning, thanks probably to your campaign, a motorist came to a full stop to let a lady and myself pass. It was so unusual that had I not been in the middle of the street, I would have stopped to thank him. Most of | us are not bad, only thoughtless. A little mixture of kindness and con- sideration on the part of both pedes- trian and driver will certainly bring | about greatly improved conditions. “REV. A. H. THOMPSON.” RAIL DECLINE SLOWED I. C. C. Authorizes 1,692 Mileage Abandoned—S88.7 Construction. Abandonment of 1,692 miles of rail- road line was authorized by the In- terstate Commerce Commission dur- ing the 12 months ended October 31. The Association of American Rail- roads added today that new construc- tion amounted to 88.7 miles. The line abandonment, the report said, was less than in any correspond- ing period since 1932, while the new construction was the greatest since 1931, Safe Driving Pledge Excerpts from some | Organization of professional and campaign. Left to right, seated: Nathan Si and Leon Kaiz president Standing Safety bl (Continued From First Page.) | | or obtained from other sources and turned them in separately. It also is likely that some organizations have | not been credited because their mem- | bers have signed pledges as members of other groups. Happy to Correct Records. The Star Safety Council will be happy to correct the records in cases where credit is not given because | members have signed with other| organizations or have turned in indi- vidual pledges which do not show in the organization returns. At the same time, the council| | requests that all organizations which | have obtained pledge cards for mem- | | bers or employes make returns as ‘rapidly as possible. All signed safe | driving pledge cards should be re- |turned to The Star Safety Council, | Room 600, Star Building, Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. | All signers of pledges who have | | not obtained windshield stickers or {who wish to replace stickers which | | have been torn from their cars or lost may obtain stickers from The | Star council. The stickers will be! mailed by the council upon receipt | of a telephone call to National 5000, | or a postal card or letter. Pledge | signers also may obtain stickers by calling for them at The Star Building. | | The roll of honor organizations is | a vivid illustration of the seriousness with which the people of Washington | | regard the death toll on the streets and highways. Every walk of life is represented in the signatures on the | | safe driving. pledges now in the hands of the council. Proud of Honor Roll. The Star Council is proud of this | honor roll, representing as it does those orgarizations which have dedi- | cated themselves to one of the highest of all civic duties—the preservation of CALLING ALL CARS Will they ever broadcast the “stolen car” warning for your automobile? Take no chances with your car while shopping or at the theater. Park in absolute safety at the Capitol Garage for only 25c the first hour and 5e each additional hour. AR PROTECTION APITAL GARAGE 1320 New York Ave. N THE interest of accident prevention and safer conditions on the streets and highways and in co-operation with the Safety Council of The Evening Star, I promise to: Never operate at Drive on right of reckless speed. highway. Stop at all 8-T-O-P signs. Probus Club Signs L THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, business men indorse Star safety nrod, secretary of the Probus Club, : Dr. P, J. Clifford, vice president. ~—Star Staff Photo. the lives, safety and property of their fellow beings. The roll of organizations which, ac- cording to the present records of The | Star Safety Council, have completed | the signing of motor vehicle operators composing their membership, follows: | Almas Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S, Luncheon Committee; American Red | Cross, D. C. Chapter Motor Corps: Abbott Refrigeration Co., American Red Cross, American Radi- | ator Co, American Brewing Co., American Oil Co., Americanization School, R. P. Andrews Paper Co., 3 Months to Pay—No Extra Charges | Poole’s Parking Service, Palace Laun- Laurel Post, No. 60, American Le- glon; Army Motor TFransport Pool, Arlington and Fairfax Motor Trans- portation Co., Barnard Parent-Teach- er Asosciation, Blue and Gray Sight- seeing Co., Brink’s, Inc.; Boss and Phelps, Northern Virginia office; Business and Professional Women'’s Club, Central Night High School, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co., Commerce Department, Capital Garage, Capital Cab Co. County Commissioners for Mont- gomery County, City Post Office, Capi- tal Trasit Co., Church of God, Colli- flower Coal and Fuel Oil Co. Chil- dren’s Hospital, District Highway Department, District Fire Depart- ment, District Government, District Public Schools, District Works Prog- ress Administration, Jacobs Transfer Co., District Congress of Parents and Teachers, Devitt Preparatory School, District Penal Institutions, District National Guard, D. C. Butcher Co., Frazee-Potomac Laundry, Fire Alarms Division, Fort Myer garrison, United States Army; Federal Housing Admin- istration, George's Radio Co.. W. L. Gary Plumbing Co., Good Brothers, Inc.; Goldenberg Co, Government Printing Office. s Gallaudet College, Garnett-Patter- son Night School Chr. Heurich Brewing Co., The Hecht Co., Home Laundry, Haley’s, The Hoover Co., Frank R. Jelleff, Inc.; Maurice Joyce Engraving Co., Junior Board of Com- merce, Knights of Colurhbus, D. C. Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Kogod-Dubb Store Fixture Co., King’s Palace Department Store, D. J. Kauf- man, Kiwanis Club of Washington, the Mayflower Hotel, Metropolitan Police Department, Carry Ice Cream Co., the Maccabees, Maloney Concrete Co., Model Farms Dairy, Margaret Murray Washington Vocational School, Edgar Morris Sales Co., Richard Montgomery High School of Rock- ville, Md.; The Mode, Motion Pic- ture Distributors Industry, Loew’s Washington Theaters, R.-K.-O. Keiths Theater,” Warner Bros. The- aters, McKinley Evening High School, Montgomery-Howard Co., Pomona Grange, North Randle Highlands Community Citizens' Association, Na- tional Capital Choir, National Radio Institute and office of National Cap- ital Parks. Northeast Boys' Club, Newcomb Club, National Round Table Guild, dry, Potomac Electric Power Co., Pol- ish Club, United States Post Office Department, Police Paint and Sign Shop, Pennsylvania Airlines Trans- | D. C., FRIDAY, port Co,, Podiatry Club of D. C., Pio- neer Laundry, Pan-American Union, Quality Laundry, Rhode Island Ave- nue Citizens’ Association, Ross Fed- eral Service, Inc.; Royal Typewriter Co., Raleigh Haberdasher, Inc.; Rall. way Express Agency, J. T. Richards, Rotary Club of Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Swift & Co., Shell Oil Co., Evening Star Co., Charles Schneider Baking Co., Stockett-Fiske Co., Shiv- ers Insurance Co., Sterrett Operating Service, E. G. Schafer Co., Salvation Army, Stokers Sales and Service Co. and Modern Home Insulators, Tolman Laundry and Thompson's Dairy. The Texas Oil Co., United States Treasury Department Beneficial Association, United States Army Medical Center, United States Mar- shal’s Office, United States Capitol Employes, United States Navy Depart- ment, Virginia Public Service Co., Woodward & Lothrop, Washington Gas Light Co., Washington Rapid Transit Co., Washington Automotive | Trade Association, West End Citizens’ Association, Washington Round Ta- ble, Wheatley School Parents’ Safety Council, Western Auto Supply Stores, Washington Loan & Trust Co, ‘Washington Optimists International, Wilkins Coffee Co., Washington Sales | Representatives’ Association, Whiting Roll Butter Ib. 3 7‘ D. G. 8. Butter Ayrshire Full Flave Esquire Illustration AVery Smart Group of Overcoats and Topcoats 45 Smart Englisn styling, hand tailoring, imported Irish Frieze tailored by Haddington. Browns and greys. group. $3 Llamanara, One of the features in this Polara and a num- ber of other feature Schloss fabrics. 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I | | I I I | I I I i | to summary judgment of The Hague's tribunal. i Based on Covenant. “The Peruvian government based the invitation on the thirteenth article of the covenant of the League of Na- tions, of which both Peru and Ecuador are members.” (Under this article, Léague member state agree that any dispute which they consider suitable for arbitra- tion, and which vannot be settled satisfactorily by diplomacy, shall be referred to the Permanent Court of International Justice. They agree fo | carry out any award or decision ren- dered.) 'First Step of Kind. Dr. Concha's statement was the first international step the Peruvian office has taken in connection with the old boundary dispute, which has re- currently disturbed relations between Peru and Ecuador for more than a century. The latest friction developed from alleged occupation of territory between both beds of the Zamurilla River by one party to the dispute, but details were kept secret, . Tracks for Cyclists. 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