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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
6
The piece argues traffic officers save lives by enforcing laws, not by harshness, noting last year 33,500 killed and 1.15 million injured. It asserts selective enforcement plus public education and engineering reduce traffic tolls and emphasizes collaboration with motorists.
The article argues for high frequency accident data analysis and selective enforcement, praising IACP Traffic Division and national bodies. It cites Cincinnati Memphis Cleveland Detroit as success cases where reorganized traffic functions reduced fatalities, and urges cities to hire capable officers and adopt modern prevention methods amid rising vehicle registrations.
Adel Iowa records report Dick Junkin a 14 year old boy died from a self inflicted gunshot wound Coroner L H DeFord announced. Two brothers George and Robert who were returning to California discovered the body in his bedroom after visiting to bid him farewell. The youth had enrolled for school on Monday.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including publishers managing editor and editors with affiliations to United Press leased wire service. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday and entry as second class matter under Act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates and zone pricing are indicated for various durations and delivery areas.
Japanese anglers finally sought Emperor’s stock of carp catfish and turtles after 74 years of prohibition many failed to land a catch. The long forbidden imperial meat drew hundreds who tried their luck but went home empty handed.
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