Shall the Fourth Be Made Safe
A Philadelphia mayor and a North Dakota governor advocate safer Fourth of July celebrations. They urge regulated fireworks, patriotism, and a shift from dangerous devices to safer pageant ideas, citing casualties and evolving public attitude toward Independence Day.
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Fireworks Safety Advice From Henry J. Pain
Henry J. Pain, a fireworks manufacturer, warns that most July Fourth accidents come from dangerous toys like pistols cannons crackers torpedoes and revolvers. He urges banning fireworks over five inches and stresses children should not handle such devices.
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