National Safe Boating Week Announcement
The notice proclaims National Safe Boating Week from June 27 to July 5. It urges boaters to follow safety practices and check equipment before heading out on the water.
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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
18
The notice proclaims National Safe Boating Week from June 27 to July 5. It urges boaters to follow safety practices and check equipment before heading out on the water.
Oswego Flotilla 2-7 celebrated its first anniversary with a history of its 1958 beginnings at Oswego High School and Coast Guard Station. The unit formed in April 1938, elected leaders, and expanded training and certifications for its members. The group built eight pelorus stations on Lake Ontario and added new inspectors in 1958, while highlighted by active participation from Ninth District Coast Guard headquarters.
Deputy Sheriff Gene Maxer reports 49 iron storm sewer covers stolen from streets in a sparsely populated industrial area, creating gaping holes and hazards for passersby and vehicles. The theft appears motivated by profitable scrapyard salvage. Authorities warn residents to avoid the area and monitor for further thefts as investigations continue.
Oswego Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 27 will conduct free courtesy motorboat exams during National Safe Boating Week from June 27 to July 5. Exams at Wrights Landing and four other sites aim to ensure Coast Guard compliance. passing boats receive a CME decal and are less likely to be boarded.
The Coast Guard begins a nationwide boating accident reporting program on March 10. All motorboat or pleasure craft accidents on federal waters must be reported in writing if they involve loss of life, injury, or property damage over 100 dollars. Reports go to the nearest Marine Inspection Office.
Small boating has surged since World War II across North America and Oswego mirrors the trend. At Wright's Landing and in city garages, boats on trailers are common, offering an escape from heavy highway traffic. Oswego counts about 1,000 small craft locally, possibly triple countywide, as boat dealers expand. Authorities urge safety, noting a 100-boat rise on the Oswego Division of the State Barge Canal since 1957. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will help offer free safety courses and a new Bathing Safety certificate becomes mandatory under 1960 state law. Children under 10 cannot operate a boat unless with a person over 14. ages 10–14 may operate with a certificate from the Commissioner of Conservation.
Information from reports required by the Federal Boating Act of 1958 will be used by the Coast Guard to compile statistics on boating accidents. Analysis of these statistics aims to indicate measures that could enhance routing safety at shore facilities.
Bernard Bellinger of 196 W Cayuga St recounts a Salmon River Reservoir boating incident where his life was saved by a hard swimming effort and grabbing onto a floating cushion after nearly drowning. his brother-in-law died in the same accident.
Proud owners Dick and Rachel Workman, with sons Dan and Bill, prepare to enjoy many hours in their Johnson Power Pena Van. Their third son is nephew Bob Workman, joining the family lineup.
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