Milford chronicle., 1958-04-11
WALK SAFELY AND LIVE

WALK SAFELY AND LIVE
A surprising number of pedestrians are
killed by automobiles, and, upon many occa-
sions, the driver of the motor vehicle is not
to blame. Pedestrians can adopt proper
practices for their own protection, and it
might be good idea for those who use the
highways on foot to remember the following
rules:
~ Carry or wear something white at
night--this will help the drivers of motor
vehicles to see you. Remember that, very
often, when two cars approach at night, the
vision of the drivers is affected by the lights.
.(2) In municipal and suburban areas,
cross the highway only at cross-walks, and,
when using highway in the rural area, look
carefully for speeding cars before getting
into the road Moreover, watch traffic sig
nails, especially lights, apd look twice both
ways before crossing.
Another rule which may save your life,
is not to go into the highway between park
ed cars. This is the cause for numerous ac-
cidents, particularly in urban areas, when
pedestrians attempt to cross streets in the
middle of the block.
For those travelling the rural highways,
where there is no sidewalk, it is wise to
walk on the left side, facing the coming
traffic.
These rules have been given considerable
publicity heretofore, but, because people are
prompt to forget them, and sometimes in
advertenty violate them, we give space for
their republication.
The number of highway accidents that
takes the lives of Americans constitutes
something of reproach both to drivers of
automobiles and to those who walk along
the highways.
TAX CUT?
Preliminary figures for the economy, in
the month of March, indicate that the pic
ture is not rosy one. President Eisenhow-
er told US few weeks ago that an upturn
might be experienced in March, and that he
wanted to wait until the March figures were
in before recommending a tax cut and other
measures to combat the recession.
The President himself said he would ad-
vocate tax cut and other vigorous anti-re-
cession measures if the slide continued. Now,
with preliminary figures in, and only several
weeks later the attitude of the Administra-
tion is one of wait-and-see.
In fact, the latest indication is that it
will be mid-April before any decision on a
tax cut, and possibly additional moves, will
be made. Meanwhile, the President has just
come out for increased government spend
ing and extended unemployment compensa-
tion payments, in a special message to Con-
gress.
The unfortunate part of the PRESIDENT s
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see it's that it does not seem to be con-
SiStent
If, as seems probable, all the forces-that-
be inside the Administration will get to-
gether and agree that tax cut is needed in
April, then it will obviously have been un-
fortunate that the delay was caused. For, If
tax cut is to be needed in April, it might
as well be voted in March, for the sooner it
is adopted the greater the effect on the
recession will be and the quicker the res
toration and recovery of the economy.
WHAT ABOUT COLLEGE?
School will soon be closing, and 2 num-
Der of young people will go into the business
of making money. Too many will stop their
scholastic training at the end of high school
days without realizing the tremendous ad-
vantages that will come to them Dy pur-
suing their way through college.
We do not recommend a college course
for every boy and girl. There was a time
when people thought this was good idea,
but, undoubtedly, there are some boys and
girls who will not take advantage of the edu-
cational opportunities that can be obtained.
These might as well go to work, whether they
are the sons and daughters of rich or poor
parents
At the same time let us urge all students
who will complete their high school courses
this summer to give serious thought to the
possibility of attending college. The right
institution, and the right personal applica-
ton, will make a difference in life.