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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
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lights
Studied

Lansing-Before and after &C.
cident studies at 35 intersections
where red and yellow "blinker'
lights have been installed on the
state trunkline system during
the past few years have shown
phenomenal reduction in acct
dents. injuries and deaths, the
State Highway Department re-
ported.
Studies covered one-year pc
Rod Immediately before and af
ter the lights were installed dur.
ing the past six years indicated
accidents dropped from 273 tC
1862. deaths from % to 5, anC
injuries from 270 to l22.
The study included installa
tons in 81 counties.
Highway Commissioner Johr
c. Mackie said the installations
are made at high accident inter
sections where stop signs are al
ready in place.
THE red flashing signal sp-
parentiy accents driver aifen-
tIon on The fact he must stop"
Msekie said. The yellow flash
ing signal for through traffic
also appears 10 serve the pvr-
pose OF sieriing drivers APP
preaching at high speed to
use caution, increasing his
ability TO react 10 any traffic
hazard that may appear.
studies indicate the reaction
time is decreased from three sec
onds for the normal driver to
less than one second when he
is warned to be on the alert.
The use of blinkers which
generally has shown an imemdi-
ate reduction in accidents, is in
direct contrast to installation of
regular stop and go traffic lights
which almost invariably increase
the number of accidents at an
intersection Mackie said.
The Commissioner said the De-
partment is conducting a con-
tinuing analysis of high accident
intersections on the trunkline
system and will continue to make
the blinker installations where
comparative accidents and in
iuricS are high.
The study also shows a direct
relation of accidents to the main
tenance of the flasher or blink
CIR signals" Commissioner Mack
lie said. Where they had been
installed for some time and the
brilliance of the flaShers reduced,
accident rates tended to climb.
We have asked that special at
tcntion be given to maintenance
of existing installations to pre-
serve maximum effectiveness
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

"Civil War Panorama" a Sc
RIGS of Is paintings featuring
highlights in the l86l-65 War
Between the States, is now on
display in the Town Hall at
Greenfield Village, Dearborn,
Mich. The paintings are by
Thomas Clarkson Gordon Tin
set. upper right. self-taught
Indiana artist who served in
the Union army and later put
on canvas many of the events
he had witnessed. The piano.
rama starts with the firing on
Fort Sumter in 1861 and ends
with the surrender four years
later at Appomatox. Above is
Gordon's painting OF the Bat
tie Of Gettysburg. the turning
point Of the war. which took
place July Ia 1854 The PAN
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

former is now in the Marines
after attending MSU and com.
petIng for the Spartans. He has
placed second in the NAAU
1862 pound class the past two
years Ferguson wrcstled with
the Spartan varsity in 1859 and
won the AAU l74i2 pound title
IN the spring.
Fivian is an Oregon State
soph who won the 1902 pound
title in AAU competition this
year Rosenmayr represents the
San Francisco Olympic Club
and grabbed the AAU l9l pound
titles in 1858 and 1859.
Marcia, recent graduate Of
Ithaca College. finished as w..
ncr-up in the AAU meet at
heavyweight this year.
McCann has a great record
behind him, having won NcAA
titles in 1855 and 1856, and
NAAu championships al l25h
pounds the last three years.
He wrestles out Of Tulsa, Okla,
and competed as a eollesian
at Iowa.
Wilson wrcStled at the Uni
vcrSity of Toledo and was a
member of the 1856 us. Olym.
pic squad. He's the rcigning
AAU champ in 1859 at l1lia
pounds. Copple halls from Lin
coin, Ncb., and has to his credit
AAU titles in 1852. 1853. 1865
and 1859 at lat pounds. He's a
former Nebraska collcgian.
These wreStlcrs will be among
approximately $50 u. s. citizens
expected TO enter the tryouts
which will be held at MSU's In
tramural Building Arena. Com
pclitorS will come not only from
AAU and collegiate ranks. but
from YMCA's and high schools
as well. and they'll be after team
bcrthS in eight weight classes.
The arena in the Mems In
tramural Building has room for
three mats TO be in operation
simultaneously, and il can handle
up to 1000 spectators in pcrma-
nent seats and has fine press
radio facilities.
The mat tryout form the first
half of two Pan American Games
programs slated for Michigan
States campus this summer
Coming up a week later aug
Z. 8. 10. I'D will be the swim
tryoutS for the American team
for both men and women, set
for States new outdoor pool.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

troit realtor; Mayor Mark f.
Storcn of Highland Park; Arthur
Cronin, Detroit publisher; and
Tex Austin, past Commander of
the Michigan AMVETS.
All committee members are
named co-chairmen, and will
serve equally with Judge Kauf-
man presiding at their weekly
meetings.
Tickets for the game are on
sale at Holy Trinity, Sixth and
Abbott, Knife and Fork Club,
First and Howard; Adam Hat
Store, 80 Campus Martius; Tad'S
Steak House, 1890 Griswold; and
may be purchased from any com
mittce member. Seats are priced
at So for boxes, 81 for reserved
seats, and 81 for unreServed
seats.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
to- or
Aid to Bios
Tennis Club

NEW YORK-The National AS
ISOLATION Tor the Advancement
of Colored People today called
upon Mayor Robert + Wagner
TO withdraw "cfty sanctions of
any nature" from the West Side
Tennis Club following revelation
that the club had refused MEM
bcrship to the l5-year-old son of
Dr.. Ralph }, Bunche on racial
grounds
DR.. Bunchc. internationally
famed United Nations Under Sec
rotary for Special Political AT
fairs. was informed by the clubs
president that neither Negroes
nor Jews were accepted as mem
bcrs. Ralph. Jr.. has been taking
tennis lessons at the club and
his coach had suggested that he
become a junior member. When
his distinguished father inquired
about a membership for his son,
he was told about the color and
religious bar.
The club is the site Of ma
fionsl and international tennis
tournaments. u Is a member
Of the United States Lawn
Tennis Association which spon-
sors the matches.
In a telegram To the Mayor,
Nh. wilkins said that the
MACP along with millions of
New Workers is appalled, by
the revelations of naked racial
and religious bigolry by the
West Side Tennis Club We
know that such a position is
contrary to the declared policy
of the City of New York"
The club, he pointed out, pro
notes tennis matches 10 which
il solicits the attendance of the
general public and charges an
admission fee. If sanctions of
any nature are involved in such
promotions we ask that they be
Withdrawn. We urge this as one
step toward inSuring that there
will be no official endorsement
of the exclusion policy of this
club" ~mmk
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
GrambIing, Southern To
Meet In Grid Opener

ball honors as member of the
Southwestern Athletic Con
ference for the first time. South.
crn will be third outing of the
season for the Tigers. following
games with Bishop College and
Alcorn College.
Followers Of both Southern
and Crsmbling are waiting for
the renewal OF the classic be-
tween the two Louisiana insti-
tvfions which played their
last football game in lo48.
which saw Southern triumph
1870.
In l947, Grabbing stopped
the Jaguars 2l-6, marking the
first time since the 1886 begin
ming of play that they had beer
so successful
AT no time since 1886 have the
two schools played consecutive
with the exception of l946-48
Grambling, with it's potent
single-wing attack, and reputed
ly set to unveil the wing-T this
fall, is not being overlooked by
any of the SWAC mainstays in
Guiding Southern, and are con
coded to be the spoilers they
could be. 1t has been reported
from one source that Gramb
ling's coach, Eddie Robinson, ha:
installed the wing-T as his basic
formation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Veteran of Year
To Be Chosen

Each of Michigan's 1900 local
veterans posts was invited today
to send in its nominations for
Veteran of the Year to the
Michigan State Fair where the
States outstanding 1889 veteran
will be honored on Veterans
Day. Saturday, September 5-the
second day of the 10 day annual
event which opens September 4
and continues through Septem-
Der 10.
This was jointly announced by
George Kennedy, State comman-
der of the Consolidated War
Veterans Council and Donald l..
Swanson, State Fair general
manager.
The winner will be chosen or
The basis OF his contributions "a
civic, community and veterans
affairs during the past year, se-
eording TO Harry Weberm(
Day director OF the State Fair,
who is planning the largest pro-
gram Of events, activities and
ceremonies ever offered.
Weberman said that upon re-
ccipt of word from the various
Michigan veterans posts, chap
tiers or barracks, the State Fair
will forward an application blank
which must be returned by Au-
gust 81 in time for judging by a
committee of veterans anad citi.
zens named by the Consolidated
War Veterans Council.
AS in the past, all veterans and
auxiliary members will be adj
mitted free to the State Fair on
Veterans Day by wearing SER
vicecaps or otherwise identifying
themselves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
CAPS COME UP FROM
BEHIND TO WIN 1919

The Motor City Red Caps
trailcd Nj Elliott Class = base
ball team until the final inning
then flashed ahead 1919 Tuesday
in the Federation League
The playoff hopes OF Pryor
Jackson and Trumbull in Class
A of the Detroit Amateur Base
ball Federation suffered severe
blows in the senior flight Of
sandlot competition.
Each lost heart breakers -
Pryor falling 20 Re.Jieei, -, and
Trumbvll TO Pepsi Cola, 10, in
games decided in the final
frame.
The setbacks left Pryor and
Trumbull both three games be.
low the 500 mark, the necessary
qualifying mark in the DABF
Only four games remain.
II was a different story for
cousins Red Caps. Going into
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Tigers Sign
Florida Catcher

DETROIT - Donald X. Bry-
ant, a towering catcher from
Jacksonville, Fla, has signed a
1860 contract with Knoxville of
the South Atlantic League. Class
A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers,
II was announced this week.
Bryant received a substantial
bonus, the third large sum paid
by the Tigers to widely-sought
outstanding prospects since the
close of the school term.
Previously the Tigers signed
Outfielder Andy Kosco, of Stru-
theirs, Ohio. and Pitcher Pat
Dobson, of Depcw, N. Y. to con
tracts calling for bonuses in ex-
cess of $4,000.
At 6 feet S inches Bryant will
be one of the tallest catchers ev-
er TO play in organized baseball.
he weighs 2oI pounds. hits right
handed. and celebrated his
18th birthday on monday. July
10.
In three seasons of play with
Jacksonville High School, Bryant
compiled batting average OF
358 and posted a .375 average
in Summer League competition
Outstanding among his hitting
performances was a grand slam
home run.
Following an impressive work
out recently in Briggs Stadium
Bryant was signed jointly by
Bill Pierre, dean of Tiger scouts
in the South, and Ed Katlanimas
director of the Detroit scouting
department.
He will join the Knoxville
squad in Spring training at I'll
rertown. Detroit's minor league
camp, next month.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

Speed Is Villain
In Large Cities
BY Martha Johnson
Dodge Safety Consultant

NEW YORK - II sounds un-
belicvable. but speeding is the
number one contributory VIOLA
ton in serious traffic accidents
in large, congested cities.
Seventy per cent Of these ac-
cidents involve pedestrians.
This is the word Of Stephen r.
Kennedy, police commissioners
of The CITY Of New York. And he
should know. New York Is one
of the most traffic-congested
cities in the world. More than
two million ears use It's crowded
streets daily.
According to Commissioner
Kennedy. the next two prime
causes of motor vehicle accidents
I'm a large city are: Following too
closely behind the car ahead:
and failure to yield the right oil
way.
sManv serious accidents are
caused BY the intoxicated driver
too" ne said. I'm a recent study
conducted by our safety educa-
ton department in cooperation
with the chief medical examiner,
we learned that half OF the driv-
ers who were killed instantly
or died within "a hours after an
accident were under the infiu-
encc of alcohol.
"In addition, many pedes,ri..:
ans Killed also were intoxicated
In the city. according to the
commissioner. most pedestrian
accidents occur between D ana
Bpm; most non-pedestrIan &C
cidents between and 3 AM
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Spartans Face
Heavy Grid Slate

EAST LANSING, Mich.-Mich-
igan State has picked on some
of the best against which to
attempt a comeback this coming
football season.
Six of the Spartans' 1859 OPP
poncnts had strong winning rec.
ords last fall And five of the
opposition hold winning life
time marks over Michigan State.
Iowa. Notre Dame, Indiana.
Chic State. Purdue and North
western all had winning records
a year ago, and from preseason
forecasts Iowa. OSU and Purdue
are listed as the top contendcrs
for the Big Ten crown.
Holding lifetime margins
over the Sparfans are Michi-
gan, Notre Dame. Purdue.
Northwestern and Miami,
with the latter two never hav-
ing lost TO Michigan State.
Michigan and Notre Dame.
perennial Midwest grid powers,
own the best lifetime marks over
Michigan State. The Wolverines
have won 35, lost II and tied
four over the years, while Notrc
Dame is 1863.
Purdue, always a thorn in the
Spartans' side. is ISL, while
Northwestern and Miami are 80
end 10, respectively.
The Wildcats resume their
rivalry with State after a 35-
year lapse, and Miami plays the
Spartans for the first time since
l945.
Texas AIM. Michigan States
opening season opponent, re-
turn all but 10 Of their 80 let.
fermen, including AII-Ameri.
can quarterback candidate
Charley MiIstead.
The Spartans play Texas AIM,
Notrc Dame. Indiana, Purdue,
and Northwestern at home, while
travelling TO Michigan, Iowa,
OSU and Miami.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

The game, the first of three
home contests for the Raiders,
will be a charity affair, with pro-
ceeds going to the free clinic
of Holy Trinity Church, De-
troits famed yorktown parish
To direct the tickets sale
and promotion Of the game for
Holy Trinity. an lnierfsith
Committee has been formed.
The committee will follow the
precept OF the clinics, them,
selves, in being intcrdenomina-
tional in character. II is com.
posed of business and civic lead.
ers.
Named TO the committee are
Wayne County Prosecutor Sam
uel l.. Olson; Probate Judge Ira
Kaufman; Karl Smith, President
of Smith Bisschop, prominent De.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Swine Carcass
Contest at Fair

Donald l.. Swanson. general
manager. announces that for the
first time a swine carcass con
test will be held at the Michigan
State Fair, September 4 thru
18th.
The show is designed to grade
barrows according TO their car
cass value as determined by the
highest combination of pounds
and quality of pork and pork
products.
All breeds and cross breeds are
eligible and will compete to-
gether, according TO Swanson
who said that each exhibitor will
be limited to one barrow weigh
ing 100 to 800 pounds inclusive.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
, BY Carol lone
Women's TroyeI Authority !.
J Toke The High Rood q

N When coming into the hilly
area, check at a service station 70
Nee il the carburetor needs al
ustment for high altitude. Inc
Adjustment-if any-is the sans
hs for very hot weather: a leaner
fuel mixture to deliver full power
IN rarified air.
Don't expect to make your
Hsual mileage. If you 90 oOV
niles a day, straight drivings
|rure on $50 in the mountains;
Keep to your side Of the road
|l Especially on curves. Don Gu.
D from the outside lane or SWING
lido from the inside. This means
ktra slow driving; don't attempts
4 in "high." -
Keep the drivers seat as high
I'D as far forward as you can,
nile still being comfortable. ihis
APPROVES closeup vision. - r,
lf there are wide pull OF
ots, stop, get out and enjoy the
cw-and give the engine
nnce to cool off. Always leave
y car in gear. with the hand
IKE on. front wheels turned.
When going down steep grades
yer coast in neutrali Your mo-
ntum can easily make the car
Manageable. Shift into second
} even first gear. GLOW" on
kpmatic shift
Don't ride your brakes. Their
stant use can "fade" them
Ne them so hot from friction
they become slippery. Let the
- do the work. - - n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

BATON ROUGE. louisiana
Grambling College returns TO the
grid slate for the first time since
l948 with the two tinra.State
schools to renew the rivalry on
the Grambling campus, October
8, marking the first road game
for the Jagua-s and their second
straight conference activity.
The Tigers from Grambling,
always an explosive and rugged
ball club, will be going for foot
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

ments. All quarterbacks. Tobin
Rote. Earl Morrall and Jerry
Reichow are included in the vet
eran group along with end jim
Gibbons, tackle Bill Glass, cen
ter John Allen, halfback Dan
Lewis, ends Perry Richards and
Tom Rychlcc. halfback Ken
Webb. and defensive halfback
Dave WhitScll John Gordy, vet
cran tackle who is returning TO
the Lions in 1859 after year as
an assistant coach at Nebraska,
also will join the first group in
camp
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

The late changes in plans re-
suited from the fact that All-Star
officials selected two more Lion
players TO join the squad, max
ing the limit OF SIX selected
from the Detroit roster Last
minute choices for the collegians
were tackle Ron Luciano of SYRIA
cuse and guard Harry Jacobs of
Bradley. The pair join a quartet
composed of fullback Nick Pletro-
sante of Notre Dame, guards
Mike Rabold of Indiana, Bob
Grottkau of Oregon, and Phil
Blazer Of North Carolina, all Of
whom were named earlier.
Selection of Luciano and JAG
obs means that five of the Lions
top line choices, four from 1859
and another from So, viii miss
the first three weeks of training
camp and definitely will miss
the Lions opener in Boulder, Sat
urday. Aug. 8. against the Los
Angeles Rams. They will rejoir
the team in Norman, Okla. or
Saturday. Aug. Is but probably
will see only limited action, i
any
Despite the Encouragement
Of his plans, Wilson and his
staff are scheduled 70 open at
cranbrook School on July 70
with a contingent OF rockies
and q sprinkling OF veterans
for a weeks drills which will
precede the arrival OF the main
veterans group on July 80.
we are looking forward to
holding rookie camp this year,
said Wilson. as we feel il is
helpful both to the coaches and
to the new players in that we
have a better chance to screen
candidates. Last year We had 10
get ready for the AllStar game
and the rockies had TO pick up
what they could as we went
along. rather than. have a con-
centrated week of work and that
givse them a sound base for
learning our system
Present plans call for the Lions
TO have % rockies on hand TO
open 1859 activities. Thirteen
veterans have been asked TO re
port at the same time by the
staff TO get in extra work The
total of 35 will undergo twoa-day
drills starting July "a until the
30th when the remainder of the
veterans report
Thirteen rookie lineman and
nine backs have been invited
for the July 23rd opening and
only two Of the linemen are
under 40 pounds. End Dan
Chamberlain Of Sacramento
State. ga. 2lo. is the Midget"
while tackle Dave Holden Of
Los Angeles State. 81. 265. is
the Giant OF the group.
The thirteen veterans coming
early are mostly players who
saw limited action during the
1858 season and the coaches want
the additional time to develop
individual techniques and assign
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Still Camp Vacancies

There are still some vacancies
for youngsters at the Detroit
Recreation Camp near Brighton,
the Parks and Recreation De-
partment announced this week.
Restricted TO boys and girls.
aged 7 to IA, the camp will re-
main open through August.
The charge is SIS per week.
including transportation.
Applications for this excellent,
modern summer camp where
every care is provided, will be
accepted at the departments
headquarters. 18th Floor Water
Board Building, or call Wood
ward 2-6570 for further informa-
ton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Detroit Raiders To Open
Rugby Season With 5ornid

The Detroit Raiders will open their home Ontario
Rugby Football Union schedule Saturday August 22nd at
University of Detroit Stadium al 8l5 pm opposing the
Sarnis Golden Bears
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18
Lions Rookie Camp
Opens July 23rd

After having to adjust their plans several times in
the last couple of days of College AStar seec-
tons the Detroit Lions staff ready to start final last
minute plans for the opening of 1859 training camp
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-07-18

DETROIT TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JULY ls 1859
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Publishers Corner
CONTINUED from Page -

Bernicc, Coleridgc. Ira and Calveso
Hendon had a cheerful fireplace on
their greeting and John and Helen
Lawrence sent a beautiful winter
scene Ia natural colars
Pretty were the cards 81 Char
cnee A Hughes, Nancy and Estes
kefauver the Robert Chambers,
the Harold Carriers and the webbs
The Hubert Humphrey family
was pictured on their card strid-
ing along in the Humphrey man
ner on their way places Dorothy
and Shelton Changers holiday
greeting was subdued Maybe they
were longing for good ole Min
nesotn! A reindeer tunnamedl
peered over Santa's shoulder as
he sang carols on the Mary and
Doug Dayton greeting A bright
~ wrapped Christmas gift pack
age was unfolding from its outer
covering on the card from the
Merrill r. Edelston's
Wen have 10 continue this
Christmas Card Parade next week
We have run out 81 space
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Gun Clubs
Annual Game
Dinner Held

The Twin city Rect and Trigger
Club held it's annual game dinner
on Friday December ~ al the
81 Philips Episcopal Church lin
dercroft in 81 Paul
The dinner was a complete sell
out.
Special guests included Ben
Cohen, well known state game
warden and Louie Thomas who
helped organize the Twin city
Reel and Trigger cub Mr. Thorn
as IL also active in the fzaak wal
ton League. one ~ the most i'm
portant game and fish conserve.
ton organizations In the country
The menu prepared under the
expert direction Of chief chef Dan
Russell, Included duck. rabbit,
raecooon squirrel pheasant tut
key, and fish, with potatoes. can
died yams green peas savpfy
dressing cranberry ssucc. cole
slBw, gravy. bot rolls and butter
sH the trimmings The food was
delicious
Byron Brown ana Al Tsrran
c0rchalrmen ~ the entertainment
committee headed up the affair
They were ably assisted by Carl
Fraction Rufus Carson. Henry
Cannon, Charles Banks. : Harvey
Culzs. and Bob Covngtou.
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and Mines Carl Wade. Ira Robin.
son Bert Wade, Everett Johnson.
Rin Fraction and Mr. Cart wade
Dr.
The house was beautifully dee
oatca carrying ont the Christmas
motif
Games. 4ayialiting and enjoying
refreshments added 60 the plea
sure ot the festivities A complete
Dinner hlphllgh,ed with turkey aud
an the trimmings was served bat
Get style
iIan0red guests ncmbera 81 the
first generation present enjoying
this hcaatlml party werc Mesara
ana Mines James FRACTION Car
Wade Sr Lawrence Moruow IRE,
J Murphy Harold Combs an,
/ the Mines Anna tee johnson ans
/ Carrie Robinson
other guests enjoying their hos
p,tality were MeSars and Mines
| Roy Hatchett Hank Johnson. Erin
est shelby James Murray, Io,
Nassar, Everett Walls Rohcr
lpmett. louis Moofe, James Hor
( rig Maxwell johnson and th,
MINES villa Newman, tlohar
Mitchell ir. Waiter Foster, Heller
iiarris. juanita Meyers Miss Eu
/ walls. the Measra James Austin
ard Robert Johnson