Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 141, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 October 1927 — Page 2
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LARGER CITIES GUARD SAFETY OF PEDESTRIAN Motor Traffic Stopped for Walkers; Separate Light Signals Provided. A traffic system which considers the welfare of the pedestrian is working successfully in at least eleven cities of the United States which have been studied by Todd Stoops, Hoosier Motor Club manager. Stoops, Robert Scrogin, Hoosier Motorist editor and newspaper representatives compose a committee named by the board of safety to work in cooperation with Police Chief Claude M. Worley in devising anew plan for Indianapolis which will give pedestrians “a chance” on downtown corners. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo and Chicago follow the plan of allowing pedestrians to walk on the amber light while motor traffic is stopped, Stoops said. Separate Pedestrian Light A survey shows Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angles, Austin, Dallas and New Orleans, have a separate red light which signals the pedestrian when he has the right of way. “In Los Angles they have a rule which prohibits any left turns at an alley, which I think adds for greater safety precaution. Any driver coming out of an alley must swing directly into the right going traffic,” Stoops said. “Turning left from an alley naturally causes confusion if there are other cars approaching,” he said. It has been proposed to the local committee that the traffic code be amended to provide signals for pedestrians and an interval when only walkers shall move at intersections where there are traffic controls or policemen. A city ordinance amending the code is necessary before police can establish any pedestrian regulations. Write Proposals to Times f A plan for pedestrians to move on the amber light, with all motor traffic stopped, at corners where there are electric controls and a special signal of four blasts for pe-
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destrian traffic at other downtown intersections has been suggested. Write your. suggestions on how to solve the local problerti to the Traffic Editor of The Times. Here are some proposals: W. H. Brown, Golden Hill, Marmon Motor Car Company representative in Chicago: The Chicago pain, where pedestrians walk on the amber, works perfectly on the west side of the “windy city.” If ape-
destrian walks against the signal he is called by an officer. About one-third of the time is given to pedestrian and the remainder split between motor traffic in the four directions. There is a big difference between pedestrian traffic here and Chicago—it is largely a matter of education. Some Suggestions John A. George, former safety board member and Indianapolis Coal Company president: “I want to
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see the pedestrian have a chance. There is no city in the United States which gives less consideration to walkers. If anyone would stand at a corner and check the pedestrian and auto traffic as I have they would soon be convinced of the need for some regular interval for the person who walks.” W. H. Mock, Dennison Hotel: “My idea of a system for pedestrians would be first to build tunnels at main crossings for the pedestrians. They could be made large enough to rent stands for shops.’ Charles Maxwell, 2616 College Ave.: “I am sure some system for the downtown area would do away with a great deal of the confusion. I recently returned from Wichita, Kan., where pedestrians moved only oh the ‘go’ sign. Cars desiring to make right turn were forced to wait until walkers were out of the way before proceeding. This plan was well thought of there.” FORBES MAY POSE AS PAUPER TO MISS FINE Former Veterans’ Head Expected to Serve Another Month. By United Press LEAVENWORTH, Kas., Oct. 21. Col. Chatles R. Forbes, scheduled for release from the Federal Penitentiary here next Thursday, probably will serve thirty days more in lieu of payment of a SIO,OOO fine. The once powerful head of the veterans’ bureau is exDected to sign a pauper’s affidavit Thursday. The signing will mean that he may serve thirty days more and escape the fine. Forbes was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the Government in connection with his activities as director of the veterans’ bureau in the yarding administration. MRS. MENJOU DIVORCED News of Final Decree Reaches Adolph in Hospital. HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Oct. 21. News that his wife, Mrs. Kathryn Menjou, has been granted a final decree of" divorce was carried today to the hospital room of Adolph Menjou, debonair film star, who is suffering from stomach disorders. Menjou made no comment. The Menjous were married in New York and were separated here in November, 1925. Mrs. Menjou was granted her interlocutory decree last Octobe- on grounds of cruelty The actor did not contest the suit.
LAWYERS AND CHAMBER SIFT DUVALLS CASE Coffin Meets Remy to Talk Ouster Action; Attorneys May File Suit. Means of ousting John L. Duvall from the mayor’s office, because of the stigma attaching to the city from his conviction of violating of the corrupt practices act, were discussed today by Charles F. Coffin, head of a committee of business men and, Prosecutor William H. Remy. Coffin announced that no decision was reached and that a meeting of his committee with Remy is being arranged for early next week. Other members of the committee are Henry L. Dithmer, former chamber president, and Harold West, president of the West Baking Company. Quo warranto proceedings seeking to oust Duvall from the mayor’s office may be filed In Circuit Court soon by Indianapolis attorneys. The suit will contone, that Joseph L. Hogue, city controller under the late former mayor, Lew Shank, is legal holder of the office Basis for the action in behalf oi Hogue is that Shank should have
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