Arizona republican., 1921-11-27
TRAFFIC CMEN' $ C0NVEN I ION
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 Phoenix and Arizona were again | konored by the International Traffic l officers Association in the reap pointmeut of Bush Anderson, local | traffic expert. as treasurer of the l association for the coming year. Mir. Andersno has just returned l from the big convention of the traffic l officers held in Oakland, and brings back the leading thoughts of the great multitude of prominent men of the country in the measures that are being taken toward safety first. Practically all the leaders in the movement that Is fast taking shape throughout the nation for the pre- vention of accidents and for the safe ty of human life, were present at the great gathering and the many problems connected with this ques- ton were discussed pro and con by many prominent speakers.
 The International Traffic Officers association embraces traffic and safety first men from all over the United States and Canada Its mem- bers are connected with traffic ad- riinistration, insurance businesses, schools, universities and various law administration agencies. The entire
 
 eradicate the causes for the tremen- dous toll of human life by accident and the framing of legislation that will safeguard public property and health
 The election of officers at the con vention resulted in Capt. John W. O'Conner. chief of traffic of the City of New York, being elected president of the association. The other officers r~TT D Nod. des, deputy chief constable, Toronto, Canada, first ce-president; Frank Smith. chief of police, Cleveland, second vice president; Henry Glee- son. captain of police and traffic rhief, San Francisco. third vice. president: Senator Frank Eksward of California, secretary; Bush Ander- son, traffic expert, Phoenix, .treasur- CT. and l.. w. Jenkins, chief of po- lice, Portland, Oregon. sergeant-at- arms
 The appointment of the executive committee followed the election of officers. The personnel of the com mittee is as follows: L. R. Geddes, deputy chmief constable, Toronto, Canada; Bush Anderson, Phoenix; Lewis s. Sadler, highway commits sioner, Harrisburg, Pa; George A. Walters, deputy police commissioner.
 
 traffic. Los Angeles; August Vollmer, chief of police, Berkeley, Cal; Dr. Clayton IL Sharp, Illuminating En- cheering Society, New York; A. Reeves, of the National Automobile Dealers association; A. H. Vesper; H. H. Law, president tax commits sion. Albany, N. Y; Fred H. Galley, Cleveland Automobile club. Cleye- land: T. A. Rafferty, chief field dep :-T- l .,-<v~ rv1< fNf state of Oregon; Edward May, in spector of police, Cleveland; A. J. Headley. captain of traffic, Wash ington, b. C., and Robt. w. Martland, California Auto Trade association, Oakland, Cal.
 The uniform traffic law, as framed by the executive committee at Cleveland, Ohio, in December of last year, was submitted to the conven- tion and adopted ill full. This law was submitted to the various state legislatures. many of which adopted 1t this year and several more states have it under consideration at this time.
 The convention inspected many devices such as tires, signals, bum pers and kindred accident-preVen' ton apparatus which were submit ted to it. The demonstrations o
  suited in considerable excitemen and a large number of smash-ups- The complete program of the con vention wassas follows:
 Opening of convention by Presiden John w. O'Connor of New York city president International Traffic or ficers' association.
 Address of welcome by Hon Johl L. Davie mayor of Oakland, Caif-
 Response by President John W Address by Hon. c. c. YounG lieutenant governor, state. of Cali fornia.
 Address by Hon. Frank Colour commissioner public health and saIe ty, Oakland. Calif-
 Address by Hon. Frank l.. Ekswarc author California motor vehicle act. Address by Lucien B. Howlant president. Canadian Automobile as soeiation, Ontario Motor league, To ronto, Canada. Address by J. H. MacLafferty, sub feet Traffic Officers a NeCeSSaI Safety Device.'
 Address by Percy E. Towne, ger eneral counsel, California State Au tomobile association
 Address by Lieut.. John Marti department of traffic, Chicago. Ill.
 Address by L. V. Jenkins, chief police, Portland, OIesoh. z.
 Discussion Uniform Trafi Law
 Address by H. R. Williams, chief { police, Denver, Colo.
 Address by Sherif Frank Barne sheriff of Alameda county.
 Address by l.. R. Geddes, depu' chief constable, Toronoto, Canada Address by Hon. H. D. Crockett, set retary of state. Utah. .,
 Discussion - Uniform 1rali Law"
 manager. San Francisco -Oaklal Terminal railways.
 Address by J. E. McCurdy
 Address by Hon. George A. Wal CTS, deputy police commissioner Detroit, Mich.
 Address by Chas. J. Chenu. supe intendent motor vehicle departmeI state of California.
 Discussion, Uniform Traffic Law
 Address by Capt. Henry Gleeso director of traffic of san tranclse
 Address by August Vollmer, pres dent. International Police ChleIS sociation.
 Address by IT. R. Marshall. commi sioner of traffic. Pittsburg, Pa.
 Discussion, Uniform Traffic Law
 Address by Daniel J. OBrien, chi of police, San Francisco
 Address by Lewis s. Sadler. sta commissioner of highway or Fen sylvania. -,;, roo, T Drew, Oakland. Calf.
 Address by David k; tarles. se