The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
SENTIMENT IS
SOUNDED FOR A
SAFETY MEET
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statewide basis or as state prop
Qsition. Consequently. it would up
Gear that North Dakota might Sc
cure a well-earned leadership and a
nationwide reputation by constitut-
.ig a safety movement as state
opposition.
Safety Measures Needed
THE enclosed memorandum briefly
sets forth the need for some safety
measures and also the ground which
such safety conference can cover.
May we ask for your frank and
best opinion on the value and effec-
tiveness of state conference along
.he same general lines as the nation
al conference with view Of arous-
ing public interest in measures to
make our highways safer and to
formulate some program to carry out
its conclusions?
IF there appears sufficient de-
mand for such conference, it can
be called within short time and
should include representatives from
each county and the larger cities and
such of the public who may be inter-
eSted.
"An immediate and frank express
sion Of your opinion will be very
greatly appreciated"
The Goyernor's Reasons
In memorandum accompanying
the letter Governor Sorlie pointed
out why he believes safety agitation
is desirable. They are:
= /. The increase in auto accident
deaths from II in 1919 to 80 in 1923
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2. The fact that the estimated
ring in the state in 1923 reached
more than 1000.
). The heavy economic loss caus-
cd by such accidents. Placing the
value Of human life at $4,000 and
the bill is estimated ut not less than
100000 yearly.
4. The increase in the number of
cars from 5000 in 1912 to 145,4l5 in
1926 together with greater mileage
per car and more reckless driving.
5. North Dakota should not wait
until conditions become too serious
but should anticipate and prevent a
more serious condition by public
agitation and agitation for proper
safety measures.
Suggested Accomplishments
Another memorandum suggests
things which safety conference
might accomplish. They are:
j. Map out q campaign for public
education on safety measures by ed
ucating school children, issuing a
pamphlet on rule of the road for gen.
cral distribution and by newspaper
and speaking campaigns.
2. Recommend safety legislation
regarding licensing of drivers to
prevent children and incompetents
from handling automobiles with rev.
ocation of license for intoxication.
Revamp DINNER, intoxicated driver
and speed limit laws to strengthen
them. Require reporting OF accidents
and require counties to, place guard
rails and warning signs near danger
Gus spots in county roads.
8. Enlist volunteer cooperation of
civic organization in improving street
and road conditions. Create city and
county safety councils and commit
tees to report reckless driving, elm
mate bad G D,ditions as to visibility
ut intersections and obtain the best
parking practices in cOngested areas.
So Motor Deaths In 1926
A chart which shows The manner in
which automobile deaths have climb
Cd an. accord with increased motor
registrations, shows that while there
we're only 81 motor deaths in 1924
the unofficial total for 1926 amounted
to 81. not including deaths caused by
accidents at railroad grade crossings.