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VAN DUZER LAUDS SAFETYGAMPAIGN Tells Sales Representatives Every Motorist Should Sign and Uphold Pledge. Declaring that the safety campaign of The Star has grown beyond the scope of a drive by a single organiza tion and has assumed the status of a civic movement, in which every resi dent of Washington should have a vital Interest, William A. Van Duzer, director of motor vehicles and traffic, told members of the Washington Sales Representatives’ Association at a luncheon meeting yesterday In the La Fayette Hotel that he hopes every motorist will sign the safe-driving pledge and live up to it. The association, composed of rep resentatives of about 90 Washington business concerns, went on record in favor of the campaign and individual members signed pledge cards at yes terday’s luncheon. “This campaign,” Mr. Van Duzer told the association, "Is a co-operative effort to do away with street and high way accidents. Washington Is a big city, so far as traffic is concerned. We are very much in need of an increased police force to handle traffic here. In the absence of this increased force it becomes doubly the responsibility of the individual motorist and pedestrian to drive and walk safely and to see to It that he takes no chances.” Penalty to Pedestrians. Van Duzer said that Washington so far this year has had only one pedestrian killed while crossing a street with a green traffic light, but that four have been killed while walk ing against the red. "Since about 90 per cent of our pedestrians do walk with the green and only about 10 per cent try to cross against the red.” Van Duzer said, "it is easy to see that the penalty for walking against the signals is enormously heavy in comparison with safe walking.” The pedestrian traffic death rate in cities throughout the Nation, Van Duzer said, averages 67 per cent of all traffic deaths. The Washington average is 66 per cent—slightly less than the average tot the Nation as a whole, he pointed out. Ix* Angeles, with an extensive system of pedestrian underpasses, has had a pedestrian death rate of 58 per cent. "Requests have been made for a pedestrian light, by increasing the length of the yellowr to 20 or 25 sec onds,” Van Duzer said. "This system has been tried in about 20 cities. It was found that it delayed vehicular traffic to such an extent that it had to be abandoned. The streets can't carry present volumes of motor traffic and still give time for adequate pedestrian crossings.” Underpass Solution. Mr. Van Duzer indicated that in his opinion the pedestrian underpass at busy intersections may be the solution for Washington. The traffic chief also said that Wash ington must have more one-way streets to handle the traffic during rush hours. Van Duzer closed with another plea for city-wide signing up in The Star campaign, saying: “It is for every per son in the city and you should join.” George C. Cook, president of the as sociation, told members of the organi zation that they should “sign and use the pledge.” “There Is nothing we can do." lie said, “that Is more essential to the common good than to aid in cutting down traffic accidents and In the pres ervation of life." An entertainment program was put on under direction of Ray C. Woods, chairman of the Program Committee. TRIAL ENDS IN CLASH Several Hurt in Warsaw—Two Defendants Fight With Knives. WARSAW. October 9 UP).—Several persons were Injured and many ar rested yesterday during an hour's clash of political groups outside a court house following upon the trial of 10 nationalists accused of Inciting an anti-Semitic demonstration a year ago. which resulted In the death of a Jew. The trouble began in the court room and spread to the streets when two of the defendants drew knives and seriously wounded one another for “squealing.” Six nationalists were sentenced to 3'2 years' Imprisonment and four to 2 years. i1 ■ .—■•■■■■ i Automobeela ‘'Play Safe,” Say* Tony the Barber, in Thi* Fashion: Playa safe weeth automobeela. Doan go too queeck. Automobeela kllla more peepla dan safa raze. Som’ automobeela cutta da corner— no stoppa for red light. Go seexta mile for hour around Two Pound Circle. Som’ automobeela got ambish' for mak- climb up on George-a Da Wash' Monument*. Poosha you up. knock* you down. Sand you to hospeetal wen day brack* your crown. Playa safe—cutta da speed. Best* theeng, geev othra fella chance. Da smell from da barb’ eesa much* ! bett’ dan smella from Anna Static ; een hospeetal. Playa safe, do*n forgat barber shop is only place to getta close shave. You betcha my life!!! ED. CALLOW. Safe Driving Pledge IN 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: 1. Never operate at reckless speed. 2. Drive on right of highway. 3. Stop at all S-T-O-P signs. 4. Refrain from jumping traffic lights. 5. Make turns from the proper lanes. 6. Signal before turning or stopping. 7. Give right of way in doubtful cases. 8. Heed pedestrians’ rights. 9. Never pass on curve or top of hill. 10. Slow down at Intersections and schools. 11. Keep my vehicle in safe condition. 12. Be courteous and considerate of others. Aiirtts_______ Employer__ The Safety Council Of Zf\t Cbenmg i£>tar Washington, D. C. Sign mi uni above coupon to The Evening Stu Safety Council, Room 600, Star Builiing NEW COCKTAIL LOUNGE OPENING TODAY (NOON) bcluf ivt MW OOBTMMtiOB ZOOM for ladiac and gaatlamaa. Tka aawaat 1b a semi-eir omlax bar; asura aad oiaam ealor aekama. Sarriag fiaaat liquauia aad wiaaa from tka iamoua Willexd eallara. Quiat relaxing, tactfully unucutl — teday'c typo of catting with yaatatday'a aoeiel charm. fa Nearby the place you ihop, the ekew you hi, or the office you laaua Interior Decoration by Comtence Dillon lUpley, New York OPEN NOON TILL 1:00 A. tl DAILY U. S. Marshals Pledge Safety Marshal John Colpoys is seen indorsing Star safe-driving campaign, surrounded by his deputies. The marshal’s office is under the Department of Justice. . —Star Staff Photo. < . . .m_- _w~.. ... mm n - •«, ^v- ■ Members of the Washington Sales Representatives’ Association, representing 90 local business concerns, joined The Star safety campaign at a luncheon meeting yesterday. In the group at the head table, left to right, are: William A. Van Duzer, District director of motor vehicles and traffic, club speaker; George C. Cook, president of the association, and Ray C. Woods, chairman of the Entertainment Committee. —Star Staff Photo. Officials of the Premier Cab Co. shown signing The Star safety pledge. Left to right: H. B. Gray, R. L. Hollowell. J. H. Royer, Jr., general manager; G. F. Allen (driver;, M. U Mayhugh, A. M. Johnson and F. O. McLelland. —Star Staff Photo. Safety j (Continued From First Page.) Police Court bench, after serving bis first month In the District branch *of Police Court took over the Traffic j Court bench this week. After a day spent in familiarizing himself with the work of the traffic tribunal, he put the safe-driving cam paign into effect in the court, signing the first pledge card himself. The sec ond card was signed by Assistant Cor poration Counsel Edward M Welllver, assigned to Traffic Court this week to assist Judge Casey. During the first afternoon of the campaign 13 traffic offenders wtao ap peared before Judge Casey, and who were convicted and released on per sonal bond, were required to read and subscribe to The Star pledge before leaving the court room. It was indi cated that this procedure will be fol lowed in the future In disposing of cases of minor traffic violations. Judge Casey has expressed himself as being heartily in favor of the safety campaign as a means of creating a "safety consciousness" in the minds of local drivers and pedestrians. Judge Schuldt, just before leaving the Traffic Court, emphasized the im portance of displaying the safe-driving stickers on the windshields of cars driven by all local motorists who have signed the safe-driving pledge. Pointing out that people are apt to sign pledges and then forget them, Judge Schuldt said that he regards the safety sticker attached to the automobile “as a constant reminder.’’ “It will enable one to live up to his pledge,’’ he said. “It Is a badge of honor and. not only will remind the driver of the car with the sticker that he is enlisted in the army for safety, but will remind the driver without one that a campaign Is on and that he had better look out. I am all for the stickers." Thousands of signed pledge cards now are being returned to The Star Council as the affiliated safety coun cils and committees of Federal and District governmental units, civic associations, utilities organizations, schools and business houses complete woodward & lothrop Cordially Invites Yon to See a Special Showing of LENOX FINE CHINA • f • • —consisting of eight beautifully arranged tables, showing formal and informal set* tings, and a collection of handsome art pieces. This special display is for a limited time only, # l The member of our komefurnishings staff who arranged this exhibit will be in per sonal attendance every day this week, from 10:30 to 11:30 a. m. and 2 to 4 p. m. « , *.>< ■*.! » » 9tn DXNMHtWAM ROOM. FBT8 ROOR the enrolling of member driven in The Star campaign. All organizations and Individuals having signed pledge cards sre re quested to return them to The Star Council, room 600 Star Building, as soon as possible, so they may be tab ulated. Among the groups which have com pleted 100 per cent returns within the past day or two are King's Palace, Blue & Oray Sightseeing Co., Home Laundry, Washington Optimists’ In* temstlonsl. District pensl Institutions, Swift 6c Co., Abbott Refrigeration Co., American Red Cross, District of Columbia Motor Corps, Red Cross; West End Citizens' Association, Oood Bros., Inc.; National Caiptal Choir and Cedar Hills Cemetery Corp. At a meeting of Kalllpolis Grotto, Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, held recently, a resolution was adopted Indorsing the safe-driving campaign of The Star. At this meeting pledges were signed by Monarch Richard T. Umhau and E. W. HJpbey, secretary. King’s Palace Cs-opsrstlng. In returning the* King’s Palace pledges, Sylvan King, manager, told the council: “You may be assured of our 100 per cent co-operation In this splendid safety move.’’ The Swift 6c Co. signed pledge cards were accompanied by a letter from A. H. Thompson, local manager, In which he said; “Because of the widespread Interest which has grown into a Nation-wide movement to reduce automobile acci dents, I feel sure that you will be In terested In a letter which I have Just received from our president, Mr. G. P. Swift, giving all employes Instructions to exercise the greatest vigilance In the operation of dot only company cars and trucks but their own personal motor vehicles. “Needless to say, the members of our organization here In Washington are going to give Mr. Swift every co operation In his safe and sane motor car driving campaign. It Is our hope that our own efforts will aid to a con siderable degree the general movement for safety." A. and P. Widens Drive. The Great Atlantic 6c Pacific Tea Co. has circulated safe driving pledge cards among its drivers and employes not only in Washington but also through nearby States. One batch of signed pledge cards received by The Star Council today Includes cards signed in Winchester, Berryville, Woodstock. Purcellvllle, Mlddleburg, Herndon, Clarendon, Mountville and Half-Way, Va., and Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown, W. Va. The Kalorama Citizens' Association has called for safe driving pledge cards for the use of Its members at the first meeting of the season Mon day evening at • o’clock at the home of its president. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, 2345 Ashmead place. The "» and 40” unit of the Amerl-' can Legion has evidenced Its Interest In the safety campaign in connection with its child welfare program, held in the Bond Building last night. Star safety stickers were requested and signed. The United 8tates marshals In the Department of Justice under the direction of Marshal John B. Colpoys and Chief Deputy Marshal Thomas E. Ott have signed The Star pledges 100 per cent. France may curtail Its automobile production. SPECIALIZED FOR BETTER SERVICE FOR YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN "BANKING FOR THE INDIVIDUAL" BECAUSE LOANS ARE AS ESSENTIAL TO INDIVIDUALS AS TO INDUSTRY. AS INDUSTRY RELIES ON COMMERCIAL BANKS FOR ACCOMMODATION SO CAN THE INDIVIDUAL, EMPLOYEE OR EXECUTIVE, RELY ON THE MORRIS PLAN BANK FOR ACCOMMODATION. W c In vita YOUR Loan Account. Morris Plan Bank 1408 H ST. N.W. TOMORROW ONLY! SANICO PANCAKE FLOUR OR BUCKWHEAT MIX • We're having a big sale tomorrow on this popular time saving pancake flour. We say popular because we've sold thousands upon thousands of packages—we say popular because it is so quickly mixed and onto the griddle and popular because it always sells at a moderate price. Tomorrow you can save even more—it is regularly priced at 2 for 15c, but to more thoroughly introduce it we are making a one-day price of 4 for 25c. 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