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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1950
Page
17
AP reports that auto production may total nearly 200,000 vehicles in the past week, a potential record. The figure hinges on steel for civilian use amid wartime demand, with supply uncertainty and Korea War developments influencing orders, while used car prices show no widespread rise yet.
In Davenport Iowa Patrolman Leland Nelson stopped Harry Leonhardt for speeding after another motorist was warned. Leonhardt claimed 23 mph while clocked at 45. He pleaded guilty in court and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
The article notes used car prices could soar only if auto factories shut down entirely. It predicts thousands would rush to sell cars at high marks, recalling a postwar period when many sold autos for profit and dealers lost business to private sellers.
Sacramento reports a nationwide push to curb speeding and drunken driving as 48 states join a letter from J Dewey Dorsett of the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies. Gov Earl Warren receives the appeal urging strict enforcement, noting rising crash deaths, especially on rural roads, and citing National Safety Council data.
The National Safety Council urges uniform enforcement of speed limits and drunk driving laws after 1949 data show one third of fatal accidents involve speed. Rural highways see two thirds of fatalities, with higher death risk at 65 mph than 45 mph. In 1948, about 17 percent of drivers and 23 percent of pedestrians in fatal crashes had been drinking, with 25 percent overall. Officials urged action to curb excessive speed and alcohol use on roads.
Detroit reports U S motor vehicle production this week at 184,839 units including 156,491 cars and 28,348 trucks. Last week 107,040 cars and 19,736 trucks were built amid a holiday shutdown. Automotive News notes steel pinch likely held back output from the year’s peak. The four millionth vehicle of 194? came off the line Thursday.
Kings Canyon National Park tour highlights giant sequoias and wilderness. Generals Highway links Sequoia areas with Moro Rock, Crystal Cave, and General Grant Grove including the 3500 year old General Grant tree. Panoramic Point, alpine meadows, and back country scenery complement a long weekend trip with trout streams and remote campsites.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled that cattle have no right to run at large on highways. The decision underscores the need for drivers to maintain light touches on accelerator and gears around high speed vehicles to prevent animal collisions.
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