Salt Lake Telegram | 1946-12-31 | Page 3 | Careful Driving in 1947 Urged by George Fan

CAREFUL DRIVING IN 1947 URGED BY GEORGE FAN "YIPESr exclaimed George, "here it is the last day of 1946, and I haven't mad any New Tear'a resolutions yet!" Before he could get around to dreaming up a good, strong-minded resolution, however, George was stopped short I !'H by a letter from a Salt Lake Telegram reader who asked that her name not be used. The sentiments In the letter seemed to George to express the best sort of New Year's resolution anyone could have: "DEAR GEORGE," Mrs. D. R. wrote, "while I hope all your readers have ample reason to be grateful for the things the past year has brought them, may I offer ' a suggestion for everyone, motorists especially, espe-cially, to think about as they stand at the threshold of a bright new year? "Last New Tear's eve my son, aged 19, was seriously injured in an automobile Ooerge accident, which left him permanently In valided. Every day, it seems, I read of terrible ter-rible accidents in our state, and I am only too aware of the anguish and sorrow the aftermaths of such tragic events csn mean. Please publish some word of warning to motorists as this year ends, and a new one, as yet unclouded by death, sorrow and tragedy, begins." George pondered this letter. There was, It seemed, no need to add anything further. George would likt to repeat Mrs. D. R.'s warning, however, and urge all motorists to DRIVE CAREFULLY, especially this New Tear's eve. We all know, the bitter truth of the statement, "Gasoline sad alco-- alco-- hoi don't mix." Let's remember that, and resolve to leave the steering wheel strictly alone, if we plan to clutch a glass or two while welcoming 1947. Meanwhile, "Happy New Year, everybody," from George, "and happy morning after!" Address questions, complaints and suggestions to George, in care of The Telegram, 143 S. Main. Use complete names ' and addresses. George will use only initials if so requested.