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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
17
Meat Mar Cog Bob Rudin of 804 E Lexington Ave argues against speed governors in vehicles. He says drivers need occasional bursts of power for emergencies and steep hills and sees no good arguments for the device.
A reader from 503 Montheu Ave. argues that speed bumps curb reckless driving but may hinder general traffic. They worry about passing cars meeting oncoming ones and the need for sudden acceleration to avoid danger.
The author argues for mechanical governors set at 65 mph with a 10 mph leeway, claiming higher speeds worsen handling and crash impact. The piece urges universal governor use to curb sudden speed increases and improve road safety.
A driver cautionary item discusses highway department evidence that speed contributes to wrecks and a parent's wish for reasonable speed controls. It argues against mandatory governors while acknowledging a governor could provide security. The speaker mentions a high school driver training graduate son.
E A Osborne of Route 4, a painter, endorses speed governors to limit speeds to 55 mph. He argues most driving danger comes from speeding, supports standard equipment and state law alignment, notes many oppose governors but implies hurried drivers would resist.
Richard A. Short was appointed executive director at a meeting of the Presbyterian Home’s executive committee and board of trustees. The unanimous selection follows nearly three years as superintendent as the home expands with a 300000 addition and planned annex opening.
City Council law and public safety committee postpones work on the High Point minimum housing standards. Chairman C A Lewis said expect a week or 10 days before the panel resumes, clearing a heavy agenda including Leonard St bus franchise and aligning with the state building code.
Southern Oil Transportation Co Inc of High Point discharged a federal tax lien totaling 2955.45 dollars. The payment notice was filed yesterday with the county register of deeds.
High Point College honored Mrs. Alice Paige White with the Zenith yearbook dedication for her long service since 1924 as teacher and librarian. Student editor Joan Crowder praised her Christian character and guidance, calling the dedication a salute to a beloved mentor. Dr. Dennis H. Cooke introduced Dr. Max Rogers who spoke on medicine as a life’s work, following talks by Dr. E. L. Hillman and Supt. Stacy Weaver. The series continues May 19 with Capus Waynick discussing the diplomatic service as a life’s work.
The weather bureau reports occasional showers today and tonight in High Point with mild conditions. Highs near 70 today and 72 tomorrow, lows around 58 tonight, 54 last night, with clouds early giving way to partial clearing tomorrow afternoon.
Paul M. McKenzie a 31 year old of 217 Myrtle Street High Point was held as a federal probation violator in Guilford County Jail Greensboro. He was taken into custody on a warrant issued by District of Columbia authorities according to B Somers U S Marshal. Officials said they had no knowledge of the violation's nature.
The High Point Bar Association held a memorial in Judge Clarkson’s courtroom after Sen. Clyde R. Hoey died yesterday afternoon in his Senate office. Leaders including Capus Waynick and George Covington praised Hoey as a courageous, devout public servant with a lasting impact on North Carolina and the nation.
High Point Democrats re elected chair Dave Neill and a four member executive committee at a Sheraton Hotel meeting. Officers Herman Burrows vice chair Mrs Hunter Dalton treasurer and Mrs Margaret Hart secretary were also re elected. The gathering honored late Senator Clyde Hoey with a brief career sketch by Holt McPherson.
A devotional prayer asking guidance and forgiveness, invoking faith in Jesus and living waters. Signed by Stuart L. Anderson of Berkeley California, president of the Pacific School of Religion.
A public square dance sponsored by the local Square Dance Club will take place at the Armory on English Street tomorrow night. Invitations were sent to mills and industries in High Point inviting workers. there is no admission charge. The program marks the start of the spring square dance season, said Miss Evelyn McNeely, social recreation director.
D H Southern and his son Bobby of High Point filed an answer in Guilford Superior Court to a $25 000 damage suit. They deny negligence in a February 4 auto pedestrian collision that injured Cora Hines of High Point, claiming she walked into the left side of the car driven by Southern’s son.
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