The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-03-30
NEW STRUCTURES
uRGEDN REPORT

rid. the town of ALI undesirable char
acters, and in doing this have his Off
GERS swear out warrants so as to put
these violAtors on the county roads,
thereby getting some pay fer their up
keep INSTEAD of feeding them at the
city Jail while they are serving their
sentence, and getting a good rest.
We condemn the practice of shyster
merit and putting the county and
state to the expense of handling same.
We recommend that the bar association
deal with such persons so as to elimi-
nate them from the practice of law in
the state of Alabama. 9-'s
Traffic Lishts Praised
We would eau attention to the city
traffic regulation controlled by the
signal light, which we think is the
greatest asset that has been added to
the city to date. However, in this con-
nection we would also call attention
to the automobilist who seems to think
there is no speed limit in crossing the
streets when the light is in their favor,
and that they be cautioned that they
must at all times use care in handling
their machines for the protection of
pedestrians regardless of the lights. We
also call attention to the pedestrians
that they obey. the traffic regulation
so as not to obstruct traffic.
Girls State Training School
We recommend additional homes,
dormitories or such housing facilities
necessary to take care of the present
and future needs be erected at the
very earliest possible date, also laundry
equipment sufficient for the needs of
the Girls State Training school, located
at South Park. f.f~ ~.
Our inspection of this institution re.
vealed to US that this is wonderful
institution and conducted by those in
charge of same so as to leave no room
for criticism. ~ ~,
City Hall Investigation After in.
vestfgating the several matters per-
tanning to the comptroller's office under
investigation, we find that owing to
the lack of time we are unable to 20
further into this matter and recommend
that the next grand jury continue this
investigation.
New Auditor
In regard to an auditor to audit the
books of the city of Birmingham, in
order to keep down an. criticism, either
OF the commissioners or anyone else who
may be involved in. the investigation oil
the shortage of the public improvement
department of the comptroller's office
we recommend that the city commits
sion get an outside auditor who is in nc
way connected with the officials of tht
city of Birmingham, and we therefore
recommend that the city employ Mr.
William j. Christian. who is a certified
accountant, to audit the books OF
vouchers of the public Improvement de
partment of the comptroller's office
This is not intended to reflect in am
way upon the character, reputation
integrity OF ability of Mr.. G.. Palmer
Parker. This recommendation is mad,
at the request of the commissioners o.
the city of Birmingham, $50
General: This grand jury heartily
concurs in the recommendations of thu
former srand jury relative to abolish
ing the present system pertaining 4
grand juries of jefferson county tina
this grand jury be empannelled by til,
presiding Judge at the instance of til,
solicitor, and that the prosecution O.
cases other than those to be instituted
by warrants from the solicitors office
r.! f. SMITH, Foreman.
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