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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
3
A pledge from members of a local club commits to safe driving speeds of 30 mph in the city and 50 mph on country highways, with slower speeds as required by laws. The document lists several local businesses and officials connected to the pledge, including Appalachian Heating, Tames Produce, Seventh Avenue Grocery, Southeastern Savings, and city mayors from South Charleston and Dunbar.
A stern public warning urges motorists to obey traffic laws after deadly crashes. Officials promise strict enforcement to reduce deaths and injuries on state highways. Citizens are urged to focus on safe driving, follow every rule, and avoid distractions behind the wheel.
A dense compiled list of companies and people including Kuhn Construction, Kanawha Coal Operators Assn, Gallaher and Sutherland, Charleston Engraving, Virgil L Flinn, Weaver Gadillac LaSalle Distributor, S18 Broad St, N P Rhinehart, Union Central Life, Kroger, United Fuel Gas, Daniel Boone Hotel, Watt Insurance Agency, and many others. The docket reads like a cross referenced directory of firms, services, and contacts in Kanawha Valley area. It includes insurers, gas and plumbing firms, funeral homes, paint and glass, building suppliers, and assorted professional services, with telephone references and addresses scattered.
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