Evening star., 1936-10-25

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sulting demeanor. Complaints have
been made concerning such conduct,
but it still continues.
There is no reason for an offender
Of some minor traffic regulation to be
excused at all times. Sometimes
warning should suffice. But also there
Is no reason for the offender to be
compelled to go to the precinct station
when a ticket could be given.
Insulting and abusing manner Is
never necessary. The violator Of
parking regulation is not criminal
and should not be treated so. He may
be careless or imprudent. but after all
he has certain rightl as citizen. He
should feel like cooperating with the
police force in every way. The action
Of some policemen does not produce
this desire.
A little authority given some may
prove a dangerous thing. Some are
not capable of handling authority.
This type should be weeded out Of the
department. They are unfit.
Judge Robert E. Mattingly OF the
Municipal and Police Courts has re-
peatedly condemned the practice of
arresting motorists for minor viola
tions. He has urged that warnings
be given in those cases. He believes
the duty of policeman is to prevent
violations of the law and that over
zealousness in petty cases prevents
him from being able to take part in
the more serious ones.
Mai. Ernest w. Brown, superintend-
ent of police, constantly has warned
his men to be courteous. He does not
tolerate duty Of any other kind. But
he cannot daily watch the actions Of
each individual member Of the force.
He has many things to take care of
and plan for.
It would seem that those in charge
Of the various precincts could do some
thing about the actions of their own
men. They are closer to them and see
the cases brought in. They are older
men, more experienced and should
have good judgment. Their promo
tionS to the heads Of the precincts
have proven this. But in many cases
occurs before them. They would ap-
after numerous cases are dismissed in
court and the arresting officers re-
buked an apology is made.
OF course, 1t is not up to the pre-
cinct heads to try the cases out OF
court. But it is up to them to see that
the defendants brought into their pre-
cincts are treated with courtesy and
fairness. No one should ask for
''ticket fixing" but every one should
demand proper treatment.
The answer to the existing situa-
ton, which has incensed many de-
cent citizens, is hard one. Maybe
the pay for the police is insufficient
to attract the right caliber of men.
Regardless Of the cause, 1t should be
femedied.
OF interest to the automotive world
now Is the oncoming automobile
shows. Some of the new models are
out, but one waits to compare the
cars. This can be done only at the
annual show, where all makes are on
display. The local event begins No
vember IA and runs through Novem-
ber 81. To stimulate further interest
in this show and to provide amuse-
ment for hundreds who like to solve
puzzles, The Star, in cooperation
with the Washington Automotive
Trade Association. Is again running
an auto show puzzle contest.
all
tickets will be offered to the winners.
The first puzzle appeared in The Star
Thursday, but it is possible to catch
up even now, as back copies OF The
Star are available for perusal in the
business Office Of The Star Building.
After solving the puzzles (20 of
them) mail the answers to the Wash
ington Automotive Trade Association.
1927 street northwest. A slogan Of
not more than 20 words, setting forth
"why the auto show should be held in
Washington every year" must ac-
company the answers.
Full details as to rules Of the con-
test will be found at the bottom Of the
puzzle each day.
With "a makes Of passenger cars on
the exhibitors list-22 American and
two British-a thoroughly compre-
hensive display of trucks, cabin trail
ers, motor accessories and parts, the
National Automobile Show prospects
IN New York are highly encouraging
to the sponsors. When the exposition
opens on Armistice day, Wednesday.
November IL, in Grand Central
Palace, visitors will see a greatly
augmented iderably
larger than those of the past few years
and probably offering more novelties
than any show during the last decade.
Four floors of the huge building will
be required to house it, the fourth
story for the most part being devoted
to trailers. In addition to Its old
established clientele, this seasons
show will attract q host of people
especially interested in the new trail
ers, as well as 1887 car models The
trailer industry. which some experts
predict will soon develop into q
million-dollar industry, will be repre-
sented with two dozen or more makes.
These in general will include two
types: The first, trailers, which are
actual cabins or mobile homes, or
sales rooms with walls and roof, and
second, the baggage-carrying type,
which may be expanded into tent
structures with sleeping and camping
accommodations. The latter type,
when compactly closed, are only few
feet In length and make light towing
load.
Trailer exhibitors state that thou.
sands Of dealers in various forms Of
merchandise may be expected at the
show, the bulk of them seeking
agencies for these nomadic homes. A
great percentage will probably be
dealers handling other commodities
than automobiles, while large num-
ber Of established motor car and truck