New Britain herald., 1930-09-06
Y. NJ. C. A. Camp in Litchfield Should be Named for Secretary.

Name it Camp Barnes.
 The idea of calling the new Y M, c. A. summer camp at Bantam Lake for the general secretary ol the Y is hereby suggested.
 ] When Clarence F. Barnes ob. tained the site for camping, it had 1 possibilities which he appreciated It was in a rough state but he could envision it several years hence fully developed and ready tc accommodate hundreds of boys and young men who sought mental and physical recreation in the bracine air of the Litchfeld Hills
 Barnes has gone a great way to make something out of the material at hand. Although the camp is far from the realization of his dreams its future is bright because its de- velopment is powered by a man of 1 determination and tenacious will.
 During the past summer, it's first season. the camp has been refur- bished and made more suitable for human habitation and enjoyment This was not accomplished without great effort. Barnes has a knack of directing his efforts effectively to- ward a certain goal. He has worked hard and has been faithful to his task.
 That's why the Observer suggests Name it Camp Barnes.
 Enforced Inspection of All
 Automobiles Desirable
 The Save-a-Life- Campaign re- gently conducted in Connecticut had for it's purpose the praiseworthy ! object of protecting pedestrians from motor drivers and motor dr!v- CTS from each other. Brakes. horns, lights and other safety devices were inspected but that system was so loose that many drivers escaped go- ing through the grilling. Tests were made at certain points in the city. If motorists avoided these points, their machines were not subject to examination.
 No plan devised by the mind of man is perfect and it would be un- fair to expect 100 per cent resulta from the campaign in Connecticut But improvement, striving fo' perfection, is possible. The state could adopt the policy of Massa- chusetts making it compulsory for every motorist to have his safety equipment inspected by the police or motor vehicle department agents | at least once a year. In the Bay State, where they seem to be one leap ahead of everyone else in re- gard to progressive legislation, stickers indicating that automobiles lave been examined and have been approved are pasted On each car which satisfactorily answers re- quirements. The stieker serves as a passport along the Highway but cars which fail to carry stickers are looked upon as "outlaws" and drivers never know when they are going to be thumbed over to the side of the road by policeman.
 By following this policy, Massa- chusetts officials believe they have taken a step toward the elimination Of rolling junk traps which are a menace to all who venture beyond the thresholds of their homes
 Faulty equipment is not responsi- ble for all accidents. Reckless, care lessness and failure on the part of drivers to remain mentally alert are partly to blame for the large casualty lists which appear in the newspapers daily. By forcing auto mobile owners to maintain their safety devices at high standard is helpful to everyone concerned.
 The man who keeps his brakes and lights in good condition has nothing to fear. Connecticut should get behind him and force the others to improve their safety devices or keep off the road.