Hoover Moves to Curb Escalating Auto Death Toll
President Hoover acts to slow rising automobile fatalities across the nation. Government measures aim to reduce crashes and save lives as traffic danger compounds public concern nationwide.
24 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
1
President Hoover acts to slow rising automobile fatalities across the nation. Government measures aim to reduce crashes and save lives as traffic danger compounds public concern nationwide.
London reports a dangerous flare up in Peshawar near the Afghan border as troops suppress a riotous mob. Twenty are killed after machine gun and rifle fire end the disturbance sparked by Congress leaders and anti-British agitation in India.
Senate Lobby Committee testimony tied the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment to direct lobbying of the U S Supreme Court. Letters from Thomas W Phillips to Justice Stone and to Justice Sanford are cited, with Phillips denying intent to lobby.
President Hoover announced a May 27 29 national conference in Washington to cut automobile accident rates. Governors and mayors will attend with representation from motor manufacturers users and safety groups to share plans and aid state and local authorities in improving street and highway safety.
Washington April 23 The government urged the Supreme Court to curb bottle and container sales used to transport illegal liquor. Ike Danovitz of Pittsburgh appeals a seizure of empty barrels bottles corks and related items arguing seizure illegal as trade in such articles was not prohibited. Government counters that bottling and preparation for sale are parts of illegal manufacture under the Volstead act. Justices questioned the legality but signaled likely upholding the lower court ruling.
The Gift Home at the Cincinnati Real Estate Show is in Homewood subdivision along Wooster Pike near Mariemont. Driving from downtown use East Eastern Avenue U S Route 50 to Homewood. taking the Mariemont Hyde Park bus stops at Homewood Avenue. the Mariemont streetcar runs nearby, get off at Settle Avenue and walk south.
Attica New York April 23 three men died when a four place cabin monoplane crashed into a hill in a blinding snowstorm. Capt Lionel M Woolson aero nautical engineer at Packard and designer of the Packard Diesel motor Charles S Knight Verville test pilot and Harold B Scott pilot were killed. The craft was en route from Detroit to New York for an aviation show and the bodies were recovered after lengthy efforts. In Cairo Egypt a separate crash killed the Prince of Wales on a flight from Khartoum to Khartoum via Heliopolis airdrome.
Casper Tillman of Osage County confessed to aiding Dr A J Bass in Pearman murder and disposing of the body near Gravette Arkansas. Bass claimed the killing to secure a $200 000 life insurance and blamed gunmen in St Louis. Tillman said he was paid 1250 and threatened with death if he spoke.
William H. Albers resigns as chairman of Kroger Company board to avoid interfering with new management. Albert Morrill, elected president, reports a 1929 earnings drop of 458,692.38 and a 760,000 earned surplus reduction with a 500,000 contingent reserve. Albers cites bookkeeping errors and stresses the decision serves the company.
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Borah plans a full inquiry into the London naval treaty with delivery of questions to the delegation and naval experts. House Naval Committee leader Britten will question Secretary Adams and advisers on military aspects and costs, while Kellogg backs prompt Senate ratification.
Weather reports show a heavy frost near Cincinnati and a 32.9 degree low in the city. Meanwhile New York and the Northeast endure record cold with four inch Adirondack snow and a 30 degree low at 6 am.
Fire Chief A. E. Nice testifies that 318 Ohio Penitentiary inmates could have been saved with faster releases after a blaze. Warden Preston E. Thomas deflects blame to overcrowding and limited fire precautions as investigators probe response and security during the disaster.
Col Sherrill announced resignation referred to committee as City Council meets to discuss a replacement. He said he will travel to Washington for a conference and may suggest a candidate but has no one in mind yet. Mayor Wilson schedules a closed Charter group meeting tonight at his home to outline selection procedures.
Five Episcopal judges hear Rev Julius Velasco defend his marriage to Catherine Rogers of Baltimore, a Catholic. Velasco admits marrying despite pledge to bishop, arguing love outweighed religious divides in a landmark Kentucky ecclesiastical court.
The Chicago Crime Commission announced 28 men as public enemies in a move supported by Police Commissioner William J. Russell who said a special hoodlum squad may be formed. Judges, State's Attorney John A. Swanson and U S District Attorney George E. G. Johnson pledged aid in the anti gangster campaign.
James Matthew Maxon Jr., 21, son of the Episcopal Bishop Coadjutor of Tennessee, was held without bail on a homicide charge in connection with the death of David Paynter, 73, who died last Friday in New York.
Three armed men robbed Joseph Gratenroth, assistant cashier at The Cleveland News, escaping with about $17,000 in checks and cash on April 23 in Cleveland Ohio.
Ottawa April 23 scientists discuss a possible unrecorded trans Neptune planet seen on Dominion Observatory plates from February 1924. Dr Meldrum Stewart director says Shapley doubts it is Planet Xa and notes old plates from 1906 onward may reveal a moving object with a potential orbit.
A study finds affection as the main driver for choices over faith, highlighting the influence of personal bonds. Researchers note social ties shape beliefs more than doctrine in recent surveys.
Washington April 23 The Senate shows real concern over Judge John J Parker's confirmation as Associate Justice. Senator Watson reports a close division as debate nears Monday. Republican leaders note a likely Democratic majority may be needed amid uncertain party support.
A weather summary notes Thursday to Friday trends across multiple states with gradually rising temperatures and increasing cloudiness. Regional details include rain chances in the west of Tennessee and showers in western Kentucky, plus fair conditions in parts of Indiana and Ohio.
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