Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 291, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1936 — Page 4

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CITY RAILWAYS SNOW DECLINE IN ACCIDENTS 24 Per Cent Reduction for 1935 Is Reported by Firm. The lYndianapolis Railways today reported a 24 per cent reduction in all accidents involving street cars, trackless trolleys and motor coaches lor 15)35. James p. Tretton. vice president na general manager of the firm, Ji.ti Viat during 1935 car and bus operators piloted their vehicles 36.942 miles per chargpable accident, against 25,851 per chargeable accident in 1934 Mr. TrPtton said that during the last 10 years there had not been a fatal injury to a passengpr riding in an Indianapolis trolley or bus. During that period, he said, thp Indianapolis Railways and Peoples Motor Coach Cos., have transported more than 750,000,000 passengers—six times the population of the United States. “Most of our operators have been with us for years. They know hazardous situations when they see them, and they know what to do to avoid accidents,” Mr. Tretton said. “In regular monthly safety meetings, they analyze the accidents which have occurred in the month, and endeavor to find ways to prevent similar accidents from happening again.” Another factor which contributes to safety, according to Mr. Tretton, is a regular system of check-up on mechanical equipment. DISCUSS AUTO CONTROL Bureau of Traffic Is Opposed to Requiring Governors on Cars. Members of the Automotive Bureau of Traffic Control today considered action to oppose suggested legislation requiring speed governors on autos. At a meeting last night in the Board of Trade, this action and rn appeal for better warning signs at hazardous intersections were discussed. Boh Johnson, local auto dealer, is president of the organization.

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Putnam County school superintendent, who died Tuesday, were held today at the Rector Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert T. Beck, First Christian Church pastor, officiated. Surviving Mr. Thomas, who was 64. are the widow and four brothers, including Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, who was summoned from Washington.

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Space was at a premium today at the south entrance of the Courthouse as property represented by more than $1,000,000 in delinquent taxes was put under the hammer by the Treasurer's office. This is the first delinquent tax sale held in Marion County for three years, due to the tax moratorium law.

MANY VETERANS MAY USE BONUS TO BUYJFARMS Inquiries Indicate Plans, State Head of NEC Discloses. Many Indiana World War veterans intend to invest their bonus money in small farms, Clarence Manion, state National Emergency Council director, disclosed today. Inquiries from veterans regarding farm purchases have come to him and to the Farm Credit Administration offices, Louisville, Mr. Manion said. Thirty-one formal applications for purchase of farm land have been received by the Federal Land Bank within the last two weeks. January collections in Indiana amounted to 83.6 per cent, of the Federal Land Bank maturities fo*that month and 89 per cent of the Land Bank Commissioner January maturities, Mr. Manion said. 19 Farms Sold The Federal Land Bank sold 19 Indiana farms for $77,750 during the last two weeks of January’, an increase over the corresponding period in 1935. The Bank for Cooperatives received one Indiana application and two loans totaling $12,000 were consummated from Jan. 15 to 31. The Production Credit Corp. received 985 loan applications in Indiana for a total of $454,625 during January, and 572 loans totaling $282,417 were closed.

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