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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1948
The Editorial Page-
274 Killed In Kansas
What's that again? How many killed? Yes, you heard right. On the highways of Kansas in 1948, through Dec. 16, 274 persons had been killed in automobile accidents.
This is a frightful toll. A frightful toll in grief and sorrow and broken families; a frightful toll in destroyed property.
This is our last opportunity, before the holiday season. to review some of the facts regarding safety and believe there is merit in their repetition.
In the first place, don't get an exaggerated idea of your driving ability as insurance statistics show that persons of college age, 18-24, are involved in so many wrecks that higher rates can be assessed in 40 states. Just use a little judgment and don't take unnecessary chances.
American people have been commended for their sportsmanship, except when they drive a car. Isn't it time, in view of all the accidents, to do something about it? It takes such a little time to be considerate.
A point we have not given much attention is the mistakes of the pedestrian. National Safety council figures show that nearly three out of four pedestrians killed in 1947 were crossing the street improperly. That is, they were crossing in the middle of the block, or against a red light. December seems to be an open season as 58 per cent more pedestrians were killed in December, 1947, than in any of the previous months.
We think that a good time to start on your New Year's resolutions would be just before you start home for Christmas. At least you could resolve to drive safely, use your best judgment, be considerate of the other fellow, and concentrate on what you are doing all the time. At 60 miles an hour, things happen quickly. Just keep thinking 60 miles an hour, when you travel that fast.
And, from this department, we wish you a merry, and SAFE,
Christmas; a happy, and SAFE, New Year! —M.C.L.
Perkins on Parkin'
"Accordin' tuh this article, these auto hitchin' posts are here tuh stay, so there ain't much argument left on that. Thuh debatin' now is over the price uh time."
"Seen by thus paper thuh city dads are argyin' 'bout thuh parkin' meters again." Cy Perkins said Friday.
"Well, that don't seem so important right now. Thuh price ain't goin' tuh break nobody up, and the important thing is tuh try to give everbuddy a even break on thuh good spots. If cuttin' thuh time down to a hour fer a nickel will help, then so ahead and do it."
"Thuh trouble with these street-corner slot machines is they don't get the job done. They help, but that's a relative sityashun, as the feller says.
"Sometimes they're lots ul parkin' places, and yuh got tuh pay anyhow. And then other times, like Satiddy nights, you might as well leave thuh car tuh home and walk tuh town.
"Now these fellers on thuh city council probably know more about this than most of us, and even they ain't happy about things. Thuh way they keep changin' ideas shows that and it's a good sign.
"Too many places git thuh idea that these timekeepers is thuh solution to thuh hull problem. A lot uh fellers can't see that what's needed is more parkin' places instead uh more meters.
"Mebbe somethin' will come out uh this parkin' lot plan. It ought tuh be worth tryin'.
"Danged car's a liability these days, what with gasoline prices goin' up, s'many accidents, and no place tuh park. Somebody even sez they're responsible for lowerin' the birth rate."
Keith M. Wright.
Investigators?
Serious charges have been made against members of the House of Representatives Armed Services committee who recently visited Germany.
Ostensibly, the tour was made so the congressmen could gather first-hand information on the U.S. zone of Germany, especially in Berlin. In reality, if events have been reported accurately, it was a pleasure trip on public funds.
Only two of the seven members were reported to have conducted themselves as responsible men in high position might reasonably be expected to act.
The complaints mention patronage of the black market, a deliberate attempt to provoke an international incident by an unauthorized bout with some German girls that cost one representative his wrist-watch and $500 in cash.
The effect of such hijinks can only be to lower the prestige of U.S. officials in Germany at a time when they need every possible bit of support. German contempt will not win the cold war, nor will American contempt of her own representatives strengthen her position.
These charges cannot be ignored. If they are true, those persons involved have demonstrated their unfitness for public office and should be removed, or at least their activities restrained. If the charges are false, they should be branded so immediately to prevent further loss of faith in the government.
The House of Representatives has acquired a reputation for smelling out the shortcomings of other government agencies. Perhaps it is time it took a look closer home. —Keith M. Wright.
A contemporary asks why most college-bred successes come from poor families. Probably because sending kids to school made the family that way.
TODAY'S SAFETY SLOGAN
SHE WAS IN PERFECT SHAPE,
TOO - EXCEPT
FOR THE BRAKES!
Courtesy of the National Safety Council
No One Has The Right-Of-Way When A Life Is At Stake.
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