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TIM:; T»i# DRIVER'S SEAT America has the highest living standard in the world. The nation's . careful when tf.andard of dying -- wasteful, unnecessary dying -- is also unequalled, for last year 38.300 pelkilled in traffic acci National Safety council figures Show that, in 1&56, carnage on the highways continues to mourn traffic deaths in July hit a now high of 3,570, and highway fatalifor the first seven months of year topped all previous marks ... a total of 21,730. ; ' To a great many people, statistics are boring -- but these NSC figures concern every man, woman arid child in the United States. No one can afford to be bored by figures that disclose the vital statistics of life and death on America's highways. There is no single, over-all reason for -he highway slaughter recorded daily in the nation's press. Many human factors are involved -- including drinking, carelessness, inattention, deliberate risk-taking, fatigue and faulty vision. Bui other reasons are also important. Foremost among these nonhuman factors is the condition of most rural roads -- >he roads 1hat carry most of America's automotive traffic. These roads, the majority of which were laid down just after World War I. were not designed for the traffic they bear today. They are, for the most part, narrow, poorly surfaced and inadequately marked and signed for even minimal driving safety. NSC figures show that threefourths-- or, 28,550-- of ihe traffic deaths in 1955 occurred from accidents in rural areas and in towns under 2,500 population. The NSC makes the further point that "high' driving is considerably more hazardous than day driving, and the hazard is greater in rural areas than in urban areas." One obvious means of raiucing death and destruction on our rural roads is to work for the modernisation of existing roads through Ideal, state and national groups, and through representatives in state legislatures and in Congress. Such modernization is necessary, but it requires a great deal of time and money. A first step toward making these "everyday" roads safer for you and. your family is proper traffic signing -- and this is a step that can be taken immediately and at a mere fraction of the cost entailed in constructing, new roads. Marking of this sort, with reflective signs that do 24-hour, night and day duty in warning of danger ahead, can cut down traffic deaths,"reduce accidents and help make your daily driving the safe pleasure it should be. . . . . i \ ' * : -- : flashed back their signal our lights hit them. "But that isn't all," the continued. "There were lots of other cars on this road and, believe it or not, every driver was obviously doing his best to be There were no insane speeders, no maniacs cutting in and out of traffic, not even ajiy idiotic horn-honking. Each of these motorists behaved as if he knew he was not the only driver on the road." "Sir," the reporter asked quietly, "you been reading much science fiction?" "No," the man replied, "none." "How about your return trip?" the reporter queried. "Did you find that road again?" "Couldn't find it at all," replied the man, "and we had to come back on the same old carjammed highway, and over some back roads that gave us a terrific beating." 'Well," said the reporter, "I guess it must have been a dream, but it was a nice one while it lasted." "Yes," the man agreed, nodding, "a wonderful dream. Imagine ... a perfect road, perfectly marked and signed, careful drivers . . . Oh well, it could be . ; . " "Maybe someday," the reported Said, pocketing his pencil, "it will be." V. F. W. By Alyce Brda The reporter was polite, but dubious. He'd heard the man's story and was afraid his city editor might fire him for hoisting a few if he tried to turn in a yarn like this to the news desk. "Would you mind going over it again, sir?" the reported asked. "Take it slow this time and just g}ve me the facts." "Well," the man said, "it's Sst as I told you before. I don't ame you for being skeptical, because I don't believe it myself. But it really happened--unless, of course, my wife and I and our two kids were dreaming." "Dreams," said the reporter, "are strictly from hunger at the city desk. Just give me the -- facts." "'We started out from Center City," the man began, 'driving / dpwn the same crowded, poorly niarked, and narrow highway we always have to use when we visit , iriy parents up-state. About an _ hpur out of town, just about dusk We saw this road none of us had ever noticed before. . "There was a sign by it that * said: 'Direct Route to Springv| lle.' We were headed for Sjpringville, so I turned off and+ . ytpok this strange road. ;|£:. "And, believe me, it was really •^'•S^range ... in a pretty wonder- ; ful way. This road was wide and perfectly surfaced. Thq curves Were properly banked, there were rib narrow bridges, and all warning signs were expertly placed. Our headlights picked up the reflective signs on curves and I hope you are all properly registered to vote in the most important of all elections to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. It is your privilege and duty as a citizen--so make a note to vote in November. Wednesday, Oct. 17, is the dale of the next Downey party. Twelve of the girls went to the last parry and reported an enjoyable evening and what is more important, the boys all enjoyed themselves, playing in games and partaking of the refreshments served them. Maybe .some of the new members don't know that you don't have to be an auxiliary member to be able to go to Downey. Anyone who is interested in helping provide an evening's entertainment for the boys there, is very welcome to go along with the members. The kick-off dinner was a great success, as any of you who attended know. A roast beef dinner was served and dancing was enjoyed later in the evening. Better get a costume 'thunk' up as there will be a Hallowe'en party at the clubhouse Saturday, Oct. 27, and you must be dressed for the occasion. In closing, we want to extend a speedy recovery to Mildred Reese and Lorraine Murphy, who are on the sick list. The next meeting will be held Oct. 22. Time?? Oh, 8 p.m. Bead the want Ads. Who Said Taxis Are A Luxury? Add the cost of cleaning this man's rain-s o a k e d clothes and you'll agree door-to-door taxi actually saves' money. A cab can help In a hundred different ways. When you need one. CALL 723 McHENRY CAB I j ye s 'Tour Waigreen Agency Drug Store" Phone 26 Biverside Dr. McHenry, IlL THE MgH PLAINDEALER * THOSE WERE THE DAYS MOTHER, WILL YOU HELP ME PUT ONI THESE TEM PETTICOATS ? m THESE FGLL SKIRTS ARE BEAUTIFUL/ •H FEMININE FRILLS USED TO BE A PROBLEM--- HOSSFACE HANK MA- HOW ABOUT SOME HELP WITH THESE TSN . PETTICOATS ?/ ARE A NUISANCE NO CHAN6BBy ART BEEMAM NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH iy! ttuss Arnold \ FULL SKIRTS I m . SAME # I PROBLEMS II SO-OTHEY DRESSED HER IN ^ FRESH GINGHAM BLUE AN* LAID HER TO REST £ 'NEATH THE PINES ON THE CREST OF OLD CRAGGV WHERE COLUMBINES AT NIGHT WHEN THE PINES^ % J WHISPER SOFFLY, AND COLUMBINES NOD ^ M WITH THE OE\N, A COWBOY WILL STANt) HIS HAT IN HIS HAND O'ER THE GR AVE OP-(SWIFF;) BY FRANK THOMAS 6 V3i w SONNY SOUTH HOSSFACE HAS SUNG THET SONG A HUNNERT TIMES, BUT I NEVER YET HEERED THE FINISH" NO, THE SONG ALLUS FINISHES HOSSFACE FUST!-vl M.H INTERMEZZO 7}/onyflb Released by Smith Dcmarcw. 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HE SAYS HERE HE'S BEEN INVITED TO BE A GUEST OF J"H' STATE/^ ~ ' RURAL DELIVERY WELL, OWNING AL SMITH WE HARDLY DID BUSINESS WESTERDAY BUT THIS IS SATURDAY/ \EVERVBODy j IT OUGHT TO BE „ GOES S GOOD TODAV/ SHOPPING rife r CAN'T W WELL, ITS CLOSING UNDERSTAND^ TIME J MIGHT AS IT' NOT ONE 1 WELL CLOSE Upi s# IT IS LOCKED' WE FOR0OT TO OPEN rr THIS MORNING/ NEH, WE SURE HAVE LOTS OF CANNED FOOD' SATURDAY/ it-> i 5HM-fi.- SA BY TOM OKA 1 IWW bOnMi Surlct ?U,J GRANDPA'S BOY By BRAD ANDERSON Pisnes GOARANTeeD UNBREAKABLE ;fl i/A/vWA " BET/ P l$H£S (5UACAMT€€I vhbreakabi mrez'fiU IXAILB c y^rins The most wonderful vacation is yours when the boss takes his. • • • When the bald headed fellers set in the hot Sun, it's baked beans. • . • • Some of the ham that TV produces ain't very nouiishin*. • • • Zol Klinger got fifteen dollar a Week raise but he still puts a dime in the ^collection plate. * * * Zed Peters would like to be a mail man only he hates walkin' and don't like to read. * • • Whatever Tubby Tyler does, he never over does it. 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