The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-09-17
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days, beginning Monday, Septem-
( Der 14th and concluded our deliber-
atoms on Wednesday, September,
10th. During this period we eX-
amined forty witnesses and have
returned True Bills of Indictment
in eighteen cases.
We were cOgnizant of the Courts
instructions with reference to pos
sible violations of any Of the
criminal laws, outlining our au-
thority and making clear our duty.
| In our deliberations we diligently
endeaVored to examine the facts
| in each particular case and act
upon the facts impartially and fair
| ~ as required. In our decisions we
have been motivated only by the
law and the facts and have acted
accordingly
Our field of inquiry has included
the recent loss of life in this
County. We have inquired into the
facts. examined witnesses having
knowledge of the same; inquired
into the law applicable to the facts,
and were alert 20 Cur duty as out
lined by His Honor, Associate
Judge Neil c. Fralcy. After a full
consideration we earnestly feel
that True Bills of Indictment were
not warranted. Yet, we desire to
| fulfill our obligations as citizens
and jurors. We desire to assist in
! the prevention of a recurrence of
these tragic events. We desire to
be instrumental in initiating the
passage of pertinent constructive
Legislation.
/ To that end, and with reference
to the school bus-train accident
we recommend;
l. That revolving flashing
light be installed on top of all
school BUSES and be used in con-
junction with the present flashing
lights.
2. That surprise periodic spot
checks be made of the mechanical
condition of the school bus.
8. That surprise periodic checks
be made of the bus drivers by
trained personnel riding with the
school bus and observing their
standard of driving.
4. That emergency drill training
be held for the evacuation Of chill
dren from the school buses.
5. That immediate steps be taken
to eliminate the overlooking of
school buses.
6. That the school bus routes be
changed, if at all possible, to elimi-
nate any unnecessary crossing of
train tracks by the buses.
7. That the authorized speed of
trains be lessened at designated
school bus crossings during school
hours.
With particular reference to the
fatal accident that occurred on
Deep Creek Lake, we desire to
make the following recommended
tons:
l. That a minimum age Of 10
years be established for operators
of power boats.
2. That operating motor boat
under the influence of alcoholic
beverages be penalized.
8. That additional patrolman be
placed and used on Deep Greek
Lake during the summer season.
4. That when pulling water
skiers two persons should be in a
boat, one driving and the other
watching the swimmers.
We were also cognizant of the
Courts instructions with refer
ence to the inspection of the public
buildings. We have inspected the
treasurer's books, the Court House,
the sheriff's residence, the county
Jail, the Garrett County Memorial
hospital and the county garage.
After an extensive inspection, we
find that the recommendations of
the past Grand Juries have not
been complied with in many in
stances. We are renewing part of
the past recommendations, as some
of the past recommendations have
been complied with and it is not
necessary to repeat them.
The proper authorities have
failed to comply with the following
recommendations of the past