Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 September 1937 — Page 5
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TRAFFIC DEATHS IN STATE REACH NEW HIGH OF 731
Seven-Month Period Shows Fatality Increase of 109 Over 1936. -
The sacrifice “of human life in
traffic accidents reached a mew
record in Indiana during the first seven months of 1937 when 731 deaths were reported to State Safety Director Donald F. Stiver.
This figure, he said, compares with
622 fatalities during the corresponding period last year. He said part
of the explanation might be found
in increased gasoline consumption which points to a greater use of streets and highways. From Jan. 1 to Aug. 1 Hoosier
motorists used 350,449,172 gallons of
gasoline, while the comparative 1936 figure was 309,444,419 gallons.
Speed Chief Hazard Mr. Stiver| said speed still is the
predominant cause of fatalities, as
shown by the fact that 90 deaths were recorded in rural districts during July as compared to 40 within city limits. 8 In January of this year there were 37 rural traffic deaths and 49 with-
in cities. During all the other months, however, more deaths were
reported on highways than on city streets, althaugh the difference was not so large as in July. The July, 1936, compatison| was 58 rural and 42 urban deaths. .
The average property damage of
each accident occurring in Indiana is $104, Mr. Stiver declared. State Safety Division records show that total property damage during July totalled $316,730.93, and ranged from $5843.09 reported on July 8 to $17,473.10 on July 25.
. Weather Accident Factor The weather was a factor in ac-
“ cidents. The| large number of fatal
crashes reported in cities during winter months are believed due in part to icy streets and reduced visibility caused| by storms. Conversly, there were seven fa-
-- talities due | to blow-outs in July,
while none were reported during the other months. High temperatures may have caused some of this tire trouble. There were 26 pedestrians killed during July, a figure which compares with the 33 reported during January and the 35 during February of this year. The largest number of rail crossing fatalities, 20, also was reported during January while the July figure was 18. With additions to force and a compre patroling danger spots in the state, Mr, Stiver said his Division is to continue with renewed effort ifs campaign to reduce traffic deaths.
SHORTRIDGE CLASSES STUDY | CONSTITUTION
All history, political science and economics classes of Shortridge High School will spend their class time Friday in observance of Constitution Day. | Points to be discussed are “Th
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the Constitution.” The outline | for discussion was written by=Mrs. Winifred C. Craig of the Shortridge history department.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15, 1937
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Auto crashes like this one cost Indiana motorists more than $316,730 during July, according to State Safety Director Donald F. Stiver. The average dam-
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Municipal Finance Officers’ Head Makes Plea for Trained Personnel.
BOSTON, Sept. 15 (U. P)—A plea for “better-trained public officials' and improvement of personnel” in all municipal departments was made today by President D. P. Turnbull, Kalamazoo, Mich. city auditor. . Mr. Turnbull, Municipal Finance Officers’ Association president, told 300 delegates, representing 30 states and three Canadian provinces at the group’s 32d annual conference, that American cities no longer can handle their problems independently because of “changing conditions.” “We have the constant demand for increased public services and enterprises, requiring additional financing, in the face of fading reve nues from property tax, and shifting to other sources of revenue,” he said.
CAPONE CASE AID VISITS DON STIVER
Dwight H. Green, former U. S. District Attorney who aided in the prosecution of Al Capone and other gangsters, was the guest in Indianapolis today of Donald F. Stiver, State Safety Director. He was to inspect the new crime laboratory in the State House. Friday, Mr, Green is to officiate at dedication services for a memorial stone in tribute to American Indians at the Municipal Park at Syracuse, Ind. : Governor Townsend has proclaimed the day Indiana’s “Indian Day.” A three-day celebration has
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Sept. 16, 17 and 18.
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DEATH BY HANGING
Dr. Norman Booher, deputy coroner, was to conduct an inquest today into the death of Grant Walker, 74, of R. R. 131, Box 158. ° Mr. Walker's body was found dangling from a mule halter rope in his sister’s barn at R. R. 14, Box 158-J, Dr. Booher said. : Deputy sheriffs who investigated
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ill and despondent for two years over the death of his wife, Iris. Mr. Walker had been a resident of Indianapolis since 1900, and was employed as custodian at the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy. When he retired three years ago he moved to a small farm. / A son, Jesse Walker, of 2958 Station St., and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Draga, survive.
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COLLEGE BOY FACES PLAGIARISM COUNT
Hoosier Youth Charged With Defrauding Mails.
A 2)-year-old university graduate was hzld in jail here today, charged with plagiarizing Sunday School stories. \ He is John K. Stalcup of Anderson. He was arrested on a capias by D:puty U. 8. Marshals at his
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