The Redwood gazette., 1930-11-05
Sense and Safety


these casualties may be reduced must be welcome
by everyone
1t has been found that large percentage of traf
c accidents is due to defects especially defective
brakes So serious has the brake problem become that
some states have made periodical brake inspection
compulsory, while similar legislation is pending in
others.
The effort being made by automotive organiza-
tions and motor vehicle officials to eliminate unfit
from the road is commendabe step in the direction
of safety.
AS contribution to the safety movement one of
the larges brake lining manufacturers is Offering
hundred dollar accident insurance policy with
out extra cost to each who has his brakes
refined with the company's product, and then his
brakes inspected regular intervals without charge
at any ofthe companys forty thousand authorized
service stations. 1t is said that $4,000 motorists
ceived these policies the first month they offered
This appears to be good sense used in the interest
of safety it tends to keep the motorist reminded
of the fact that his has brakes-most dangerous
equipment when they don't work.
For Humanity's Sake
THAT men of affairs are becoming more and more
interested in altruistic enterprises is amply evil
denced by the humanitarian programs of many
organizations composed principally of business men.
in point is the anti-tuberculosis campaign
which has been made the principal activity of Cvtan
International Through this movement Civitan clubs
throughout the country lending valuable assistance
in cooperation with other agencies established
bat "the great white plague"
This campaign, in which every club is expected to
take active part includes an educational effort
against tuberculosis through the dissemination of in
formation concerning its cause prevention and treat
ment, in which the press, motion pictures addresses
in school, home talent plays, posters and the dstrbu
tion Of pamphlets employed.
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dren, the establishment of summer camps provision
for physical examinations and other sponsor
ed by national and state tuberculosis associations
The activities of the Cvitan Clubs and other SIM
liar organizations in these matters conclusvely prove
that while successful business may often be class
flied as hard-headed, they are not necessarily hard
hearted They generally willing to perform their
full duty in behalf of suffering humanity.
Feed The Hungry
THERE appears to be considerable merit in the
suggestion by William G. McAdoo, former sec
retary of the treasury, that of the sixty
million bushels of wheat held by the Farm Board
be used to feed the poor this winter.
This wheat bought by the Farm Board and
is being held in the hope that it may be sold at
future time at higher price. Mr.. McAdoo does not
believe the price will be higher for good while, so
long it is known that this surplus is still in exist
ence, though it is temporarily held off the mark
et He asks: ~
"Why then should it be boarded instead of being
used for the benefit of the people-its real owners?
When Congress reconvenes in December it ought to
authorize the of much of this wheat as may be
needed to feed hungry and distressed human beings
this winter"
The hungry should be fed, regardless of other
sequences. Mr.. McAdoos plan would relieve suffering
and reduce the wheat surplus without doubt 1t
would cost the taxpayers something, but the taxpay
generally in for losses the relief pro-
gram anyway. In the long run these losses might be
less if the plan suggested were adopted.
His Good Turn