Show E II J t It III t. t II I I I T The he Boys tl Column I II I Ii I fr POSTLUDE AFTER THE carols have faded laded And the gifts gUts have been tucked away I And the candles are stubs of 01 formless formless' wax wu And the snow is a brownish gray gray gray- I After the holly withers And the berries are rusted brown I And the carpets sparkle with tinseled fir tir I When needles came tumbling down down- down down- After the dream has ended I And the embers are burning low I IMay May the Christ the Heart of Christmas Still brighten the afterglow Alice Alice E. E Kennelly O O O I SAFETY REMINDERS WINTER IS the triple-threat triple season says the Utah Safety Council To the usual year round driving hazards winter winter winter win win- ter weather adds three dangerous conditions con con- reduced reduced visibility Inadequate traction and temperature changes Any Anyone Anyone Anyone one of these threats can spell danger for tor forthe forthe the motorist who neglects his vehicle or shirks obedience toward traffic rules I Recognize that visibility Is 18 reduced In winter and drive accordingly advIses accordingly advises the Utah Safety Council Never outrace the distance illuminated by your head head- lamps Watch for dark-clothed dark Keep your windshield and windows windows windows win win- winI I dows clear And keep your eyes open to avoid being surprised I Wise motorists recognize that traction on winter roads often is 18 Inadequate for tor normal speeds That's why the Utah Safety Council recommends going slow on ice and snow even when you have good brakes good tires and yes even yes even when you have the most reliable help of tire chains When tho the temperature changes it may be wise to change your driving habits too too advises advises the Utah Safety Council National Safety Council tests have shown stopping distances on Ice when not using tire chains are more than twice as long when the temperature temperature temperature tempera tempera- ture is 18 near the melting point compared to o when its it's near zero Motorists If you try stopping on an Icy dime these winter days and nights youre you're likely to find yourself short short- changed The Utah Safety Council advises advises advises ad ad- vises all drivers to go slow on ice and snow enow Use tire chains for maximum traction and safety ty How is your car fixed for tor windshield wiper blades If If the windshield could talk would it complain of smearing and streaking Or would It thank you for renewed blades that give a clear and sure caress The car with a a. streaked windshield may be streaking its driver right fight Into an accident warns the Utah f Safety Council I II I I t I I One of the basic rules for safe winter winter I I driving Diving is accept is-accept accept your responsibility The Tho Utah Safety Council Joins with the National Safety C Council in urging all I drivers drivers wj winterise o your car yourself and I your driving that your vehicle is 18 i J prepared for winters winter's worst and make I I sure your driving is always at Its best I II I One Ono of the basic rules for safe sare I r winter driving is use is use good tires and tire we chains The Utah Safety Council joins with the National Safety Council in recommending that whether you use regular tires or snow enow tires tires be be sure the thet t tread is in good condition and not worn smooth Use reinforced tire chains on snow w and ice ice since they cut stopping distances glances about half and give four tour to toven seven ven times tunes more traction than regular f tires Ves without chains Even with the aid aidi i of the ine best snow tires or with greater help of or tire chains slower than normal I speeds are a must on snow or ice f f One of the basic rules for tor safe winter winte r driving awing la keep I.-keep keep your windshield an ank and d windows clear The Utah Safety Councilor Council or of i our state stresses that danger must k Continued on Page Two The Boys Boy Column Cohan Continued from Pact lad One Oa be seen to be avoided The windshield and all all all' windows must be kept clear Inside and out Windshield wiper 1 blades lades should not smear or streak They must be bo responsive to the drivers driver's need for good vision ahead And the heater and defroster should be working properly for use when needed One of or the basic rules for safe cafe winter the road driving is get Is-get get the feel of or The Utah Safety Council agrees with tho the National Safety Council In urging motorists to try brakes occasionally while driving slowly in an area free from traffic Learn how slippery your traveling surface Is and adjust speed accordingly One Of or the basic rules for safe winter driving Is follow Is-follow follow at a a. safe distance The Utah Safety Council joins with the National Safety Council In stressing the wisdom of allo allowing ng ample room for stopping Tests have proven It takes three to 12 times as far to come to a ahalt aholt holt halt on snow and Ice as on dry pave pave- ment The use uso of or tire chains cuts braking braking braking brak brak- ing distance about 50 60 per cent and proVides provides provides pro pro- vides often needed traction to keep going One of or the basic rules for safe winter driving Is pump Ls-pump pump your brakes The Utah Safety Council says that on snow and andIce andice Ice the best tc technique for stopping and with fair control of ones one's vehicle is a I fast up-and-down up pumping of brakes jamming brakes on ithe other hand may lock the wheels and throw the car Into a a. dangerous skid Tire chains cut stopping distances about In haI half Q 0 ON P PASSING SCHOOL BUS BUSES S MOTORISTS In Utah will be provided an additional reminder as to the present present present pre pre- sent Ut Utah h law on on passing school buses which are loading or disembarking sCh school 1 children the Utah Safety Council was advised today I The reminder will be In the form of or special signs to to tobe be placed along busy I IUS US 91 In Davis County and US 30 In GALLEY NO THREE Morgan County by the Utah State Road j Commission These two areas have been particularly troubled with motorists spee speeding Ung post past such buses and Jeopardizing ing the safety of the children I II The project is Is part of the stepped up p I activities regarding school bus problems recommended by the Enforcement and andI J I Engineering Committees es of the Council I following several complaints registered with the Council I The Utah Highway Patrol has also t I Ibe I Ibe announced that Increased vigilance will willbe be directed to enforcement or of the Utah 1 law las which limits the speed to 20 miles per hour at such times This Utah law Is but one of many that are being flagrantly violated and nd there is every possibility 1 that a a. full stop will eventually be required said G. G Ernest Bourne Council executive secretary secretary secre secre- I tary but until U such a time arrives the 1 cooperation of every motorist Is 1 absolute absolutely ly essential No driver would want to toI I strike down one one of these children and I slowing down to to the required speed of 20 miles per ho hour is the he best pest way Ray we now I have to prevent such a tragedy I Mr Bourne reported that eight of the surrounding mountain states require a I full stop when a a school bus Is loading or unloading stud students n- n ns s on on the highway f |